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

Know and apply technology in the melting and conditioning of glass 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110287  Know and apply technology in the melting and conditioning of glass 
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 3  NQF Level 03  12 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
Learners who demonstrate competence as described in the outcomes of this unit standard will be able to apply relevant technology when producing and conditioning molten glass.

This is achieved by:
  • Describing the melting process.
  • Describing and applying technology used in the glass melting process.
  • Describing and applying safety, health environmental and quality practices used in the glass industry.
  • Describe economic considerations applicable in the glass melting process. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence regarding:
  • Health, safety, environmental and quality issues and technology relevant to processing (chemical) materials
  • The preparation of batches of material for further processing or the equitant expertise
  • The application of process chemistry and related technology in an industrial context
    Where learners do not have the relevant expertise, appropriate adjustments must be made to the learning programme. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    These are stated with the relevant specific outcomes above. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the glass melting process. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Activities include molten glass production, forming (flat, container, fibre) cold end processes (cutting, quality checking, packaging, manufacturing of specific products
    Use of glass includes types of glass and their application in architectural, container, automotive, insulation fibre structures.
    Alternative materials include metal & plastic
    Recycling and destruction includes reuse, re-melting, the lack of natural decomposition of glass, shortages of glass grade raw materials and energy requirements for glass manufacture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Describe the glass melting process with reference to the furnace and related infrastructure as well as the composition & properties of glass. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Explain the inter dependence of down stream activities in terms of the technical processes and activities carried in the melting process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Describe glass products in terms of their use, recycling & destruction and alternative products/materials of construction. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe and apply technology used in glass melting process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Describe the physical and chemical properties of glass, and the components of glass, with reference to quantitative values/composition. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Carry out calculations used to control a glass manufacturing operation using known formulae/calculation procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The range of calculations is indicated by the following examples:

    Determination of power consumption and energy & heat balances and thermal history across a melting furnace
    Determination of raw material required and available and mass balances needed to ensure production over a specified period.
    Determination of productivity across an melting operation (melting rates, power utilization, supply and demand, relationship between top heat and boost ?).
    Describe the implications of different amounts of contaminants on the glass and estimate the amount of glass affected by a contaminant.
    Expansion & heating rates and consequences on the furnace.
    Melting rates and the consequences of non-conformance with instructions.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe and apply safety, health, environmental and quality practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Describe the industry safety and health practices in terms of a recognised system within formal industry with reference to general principles applicable to safety, health, environment & quality (SHEQ). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Identify and explain the steps of the SHEQ system(s) used at the learner`s place of work and the activities of people in key positions 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Carry out SHEQ activities in the learner`s own working context in accordance with the site specific systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Compare the learner`s activities / to the requirements of the system and principles underpinning the system with reference to adequate conformance to standards/instructions, productivity and constraints imposed by society. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Examples of systems are ISO 9000 & ISO 14000 and Good Manufacturing Practice, HAZOP
    Society includes employer, suppliers, customers internal & end users and environmentalists.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Describe economic considerations applicable in the glass melting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Explain the concept of `adding value` with reference to glass manufacturing, distribution, use and the cost of melting with reference to a simple balance or budget sheet/table. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Explain the relationship between profit and loss of the operation with reference to the budget and actual costs, opportunities for improvement of profitability and productivity, down stream customer service and company performance where the learning takes place. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The documents used are limited to simple tables reflecting budget items and costs
    Opportunities for improvement include items that are determined by issues such as efficiency of the process, wastage of materials, recycling and achievement of realistic production targets
    Differentiation between issues within and beyond (such as input costs, selling costs and simple cash flow) the learner`s and production personnel`s control should be made.
     


    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 
  • Glass manufacturing, subsequent processing into useful products, use of glass and marketing.
  • Safety, health, environmental and quality systems.
  • Basic concepts of business economics and their application. 
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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 regarding one`s performance at work and the performance of the employing organization. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team and organisation to ensure that the organization is viable/profitable and an effective employer and provider of glass. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively to conduct work efficiently and enjoyably by assessing ones work and identifying ways to improve performance. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information to ensure solve problems and improve performance. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion in applying technology to ensure opportunities are effectively communicated to decision makers. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others through achievement of realistic production/performance targets without compromising quality and safety. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating and understanding of the world as a set or related systems by recognising that technical problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation in that efficient production of glass or glass products in an integrated production operation, that has major implications for the employer, employee and society. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    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
    Core  48434   National Certificate: Molten Glass Production  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-09-17  Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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