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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Label product containers using automated labelling equipment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110013  Label product containers using automated labelling equipment 
ORIGINATOR
Chemical Industries SGB 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  8 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2003-12-03  2006-12-03  SAQA 0151/03 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-12-03   2010-12-03  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This standard is aimed at people who work in or intend to work in a manufacturing environment. Persons working on packing lines in the Chemical industry will find this unit standard especially useful.

This unit standard will contribute towards the achievement of a National Certificate in Chemical Manufacturing at NQF Level 2.

The qualifying learner is able to:
  • Prepare to label product containers
  • Operate automated labelling equipment
  • Complete labelling activities 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence against numeracy and literacy at ABET Level 3 or equivalent. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare to label product containers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The status of the equipment is established from hand over documentation, according to Company requirements, and the equipment is ensured to be safe for use. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The labeling equipment is correctly configured for the particular product specifications, or adjusted as required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Any faults within the operator's scope are repaired. System faults, and faults which are not the responsibility of the operator, are reported to the right persons. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. There is enough suitable labelling material for planned and expected production, and it is correctly loaded. Shortages are reported to the supply point promptly so that production time is not lost. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn so that it protects the operator. All protective equipment is worn or used as described in the maker's instructions, company policy and safety legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The work environment is clean and free from hazards in line with documented best practice and standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Production services are checked and confirmed as being ready and available for use at the agreed time. Any shortages are reported without delay so that there is no lost production. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Operate automated labelling equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The labelling equipment is started up with due regard for the safety of the operator and others. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The correct containers are labeled, and the labels are in the correct position on the container. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Any differences from normal equipment performance are noted. Operators adjust the equipment if they are trained to do so. If not, they report to the correct authorities without delay, so that there is no wasted production time. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Automated labelling equipment is operated so that labels and product are not wasted. Non-conforming labelling is reworked where possible, or isolated and dealt with in line with company quality requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The consequences of passing non-conforming product are explained in relation to consumer perceptions and quality practices. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Complete labelling activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. On completion of the run, the machinery is shut down, according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Equipment is cleaned and prepared for the next run, in line with the requirements of the product being manufactured, manufacturer's recommendations, and statutory, health, safety and environmental standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Machinery is inspected for wear and tear, and action is taken either to repair problems or report them to the correct authorities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Hand over, quality and/or productivity documentation is completed accurately, as per organizational or professional body requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The Educational Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA), for the Chemical Industry in consultation with GEN/FETQA will accredit providers offering learning towards this standard and will register assessors. They will also appoint the internal and external moderators. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Technical:
  • Operation of automated packaging equipment
  • Basic mechanical fault-finding

    Quality:
  • Knowledge and application of quality principles
  • Knowledge and application of safety principles 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
  • Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
  • Work effectively with others as a member of a team and organisation. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
  • Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
  • Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
  • Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
  • Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
  • Demonstrating and understanding of the world as a set or related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
  • In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively; participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities; being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  36156   National Certificate: Chemical Manufacturing Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2006-12-03  Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    NONE 


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