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

Organize and maintain work station in a continuous improvement environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110018  Organize and maintain work station in a continuous improvement environment 
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  5 
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 unit standard is for people who work in an organization that has embarked on productivity or continuous improvement initiatives. People who work in a visual performance environment will find the unit standard particularly useful.

Persons credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Sort work station and reposition required articles in their designated place.
  • Shine and sweep the work station.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of standardized and continuous improvement systems.

    This unit standard will contribute towards the achievement of a National Certificate in Chemical Manufacturing at NQF Level 2. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners have no previous continuous improvement experience when starting to learn towards this unit standard.

    It will be an advantage to have acquired competence in Communication in language at ABET 4 English level. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Sort work station and reposition required articles in their designated place. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Unneeded items are identified, tagged clearly, and stored in a designated holding area, and a tag record sheet is completed, according to work site procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. On completion of sorting, items from the holding area are discarded according to Company requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Articles required in the work place are re-arranged in their designated place, as per work site signboards, colour-codes and other workplace demarcations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The criteria to determine articles that are needed and those that should be discarded are described and discussed, with reference to productivity enhancement principles. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Productivity enhancement principles: effective use of time and resources, reduction of waste.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The benefits of using visual systems are described, with reference to colour coding, sign boarding techniques, and demarcated storage systems. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Shine and sweep the work station. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment are gathered and stored in sufficient quantities, for easy access and undisturbed cleaning. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Cleaning technique: Shine and sweep: initial, quarterly, daily. Equipment to be cleaned: machines, tools, worktables, floors, shelf spaces, walls, pillars, ceilings, windows, etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The work place is swept and cleaned, and all equipment checked in the process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Out of place items or low stock areas are noted, and the problems rectified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Technique: Five senses analysis.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Abnormalities are tagged and documented, and either corrected, or help sought from the appropriate authorities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The concepts of motion, transportation and storage waste are explained, using appropriate examples and possible solutions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The reasons for shining and sweeping the work station are explained with reference to equipment maintenance, speedy detection of abnormalities, and minimization of waste. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. All forms of waste in the workstation are located through systematic observation, and recommendations are made to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the workstation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate understanding of standardized and continuous improvement systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The structure and function of standard operating procedures and their value in the workplace are explained with reference to training and safety principles, and the standardization of work site practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The principles of work place recognition schemes are explained, and benefits to Company and workers highlighted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The processes used by the Company to identify training needs, provide training, and assess and certify workers are described, and the benefits of training for both the Company and workers, are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The purpose and function of visual performance boards are described, and the information contained on the worksite boards explained. 


    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 
  • Basic appreciation of the principles of continuous improvement.
  • Basic understanding of productivity measures (personnel, material, time wastages).
  • Use of cleaning agents and their properties.
  • Basic principles of machine efficiencies. 
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    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. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    It must be pointed out that although individuals can be assessed individually against this standard, the work place improvements required will be evident only where teams of individuals have contributed towards its implementation.

    Consequently, it will be useful for the standard to be assessed in conjunction with unit standards that describe the ability to work and communicate in work place teams. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  24253   National Certificate: Batch Mixing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2006-12-03  Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    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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