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

Produce extruded and packaged product in a chemical manufacturing environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110020  Produce extruded and packaged product in a chemical manufacturing 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  6 
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, or intend to work in a chemical manufacturing operation. This unit will contribute towards the achievement of a National Certificate in Chemical Manufacturing at NQF Level 2.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Prepare to extrude, cut and package product.
  • Extrude, cut and package product.
  • Conduct post-packaging 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 at ABET 4 Language and ABET 3 Numeracy. They should also have demonstrated competence against the unit standard: Maintain health, hygiene and safety in a chemical environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare to extrude, cut and package product. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Packaging materials are loaded to the machinery, and available in sufficient quantities for the product type, colour and size requirements of the production schedule. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Packaging materials: flow and paper wrapping.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Hand over documents are checked to verify the status of the equipment, and to ensure that it is safe to operate. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn so that it protects the operator and prevents the product being spoiled. All protective equipment is worn or used as described in the maker's instructions, company policy and safety legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Product and equipment changeovers are completed timeously and safely, so that production is not delayed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Equipment changeover: filters, screens, plates, blades, etc., are cleaned and replaced.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Extrusion, cutting and packaging machinery is aligned, free from contamination and in good working order. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Production services are ensured to be ready in the right quantity and at the right parameters to meet production needs. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Production services: electricity, chilled water, vacuum, compressed air.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Extrude, cut and package product. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The equipment is started up and minor adjustments made to optimize performance, as per the manufacturer's recommendations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Guards in place; safety switches ensured to be operational.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The equipment is operated in such a way that the operator and team are safe, and with minimal product wastage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Wherever possible, spilled product is recovered, and reworked or removed, according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Flow rates and/or transfer times are checked against the expectations, and appropriate steps are taken to rectify non-conformance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Visual quality checks are carried out to ensure that product meets specifications. Non-conforming product is removed and reworked, in accordance with standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Consequences of dispatching non-conforming product to the customer are explained in terms of cost to production and consumer satisfaction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Any differences in equipment performance are noted and in-process adjustments made, where they are within the operator's jurisdiction. Adjustments not in the jurisdiction of the operator are referred to the correct authorities without delay, so that there is no wasted production time. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Complete packaging 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. Machinery is cleaned and inspected for wear and tear, and lubricant levels checked. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. 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 4 
    4. Any problems or difficulties that occur after extrusion, cutting and packaging activities are noted, and solutions are developed to improve performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. All relevant documentation is completed accurately and on time, as per organizational or statutory requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The relevant Educational Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA) 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 
  • Technology applicable to extruding a product. 
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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 
    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 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.