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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Prepare a metallising machine for production

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114083	Prepare a metallising machine for production
ORIGINATOR
SGB Secondary Agriculture: Processing
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation			Secondary Agriculture
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
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

A learner who has achieved this unit standard will be competent in: Preparing a metallising machine for production to ensure readiness for the metallising of treated paper rolls.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

To enter a learning programme for this unit standard or to be assessed against this unit standard, the learner is assumed to have: Literacy and numeracy at NQF level 2 Knowledge of the application of quality control on metallised paper Introduction to the Tobacco Processing Industry

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The learner is expected to perform the specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard with minimal supervision, but with access to work-site procedures and operating instructions. The scope of this unit standard deals with the preparation of the metallising machine after supplying raw materials and before the metallising of paper. Material includes different grammage metallised papers, graphite foil, aluminium wire, transfer tape, graphite paint, and masking tape. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, evaporator boats, expansion shafts, special tools, hoisting equipment and pallet trucks.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Ensure the readiness of the metallising machine.

OUTCOME NOTES

Ensuring cleanliness of applicable machine components according to work site procedures Inspecting condition of equipment according to work site procedures Confirming raw materials quantity according to specified demands Positioning equipment and materials according to operator procedures Informing relevant parties of deviations according to work-site procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used: Consequences are explained in the event of not: Cleaning applicable machine components Confirming raw materials quantity Informing relevant parties of deviations Identifying, selecting and securing equipment Rectifying deviations on equipment/running parts Reporting deviations on machine components Documenting relevant data Determining material specification Fitting expansion shafts The purpose of the following are explained: Inspecting condition of equipment Identifying and checking delivered raw materials Fitting raw materials to metallising machine Completing relevant documentation Checking and adjusting material and equipment Restoring work site

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Apply raw materials.

OUTCOME NOTES

Determining specification according to shift schedule requirements Identifying and checking delivered raw materials according to operator procedures Fitting expansion shafts according to operator procedures Fitting raw materials to metallising machine according to operating procedures Documenting relevant data according to work-site procedures Informing relevant parties of deviations according to work-site procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used: Consequences are explained in the event of not: Cleaning applicable machine components Confirming raw materials quantity Informing relevant parties of deviations Identifying, selecting and securing equipment Rectifying deviations on equipment/running parts Reporting deviations on machine components Documenting relevant data Determining material specification Fitting expansion shafts The purpose of the following are explained: Inspecting condition of equipment Identifying and checking delivered raw materials Fitting raw materials to metallising machine Completing relevant documentation Checking and adjusting material and equipment Restoring work site

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Position material and equipment.

OUTCOME NOTES

Identifying, selecting and securing equipment according to operating procedures Rectifying deviations on equipment/running parts according to operating procedures Checking and adjusting material and equipment

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used: Consequences are explained in the event of not: Cleaning applicable machine components Confirming raw materials quantity Informing relevant parties of deviations Identifying, selecting and securing equipment Rectifying deviations on equipment/running parts Reporting deviations on machine components Documenting relevant data Determining material specification Fitting expansion shafts The purpose of the following are explained: Inspecting condition of equipment Identifying and checking delivered raw materials Fitting raw materials to metallising machine Completing relevant documentation Checking and adjusting material and equipment Restoring work site

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Complete preparing process.

OUTCOME NOTES

Reporting deviations on machine components according to work site procedures Closing the metallising machine according to operating procedures Restoring work site according to work site procedure Completing the relevant documentation according to work site procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used: Consequences are explained in the event of not: Cleaning applicable machine components Confirming raw materials quantity Informing relevant parties of deviations Identifying, selecting and securing equipment Rectifying deviations on equipment/running parts Reporting deviations on machine components Documenting relevant data Determining material specification Fitting expansion shafts The purpose of the following are explained: Inspecting condition of equipment Identifying and checking delivered raw materials Fitting raw materials to metallising machine Completing relevant documentation Checking and adjusting material and equipment Restoring work site

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessor accredited by SETASA. Any training provider offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered and accredited by SETASA. Moderation of assessment will be done by SETASA in its ETQA capacity at its discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of control systems and settings on the metallising machine. Knowledge of rectifying quality deviations. Knowledge of the application of safety measures and associated risks relating to the preparation of a metallising machine.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when detecting faulty material, quality and equipment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Working effectively with others as a member of a team when preparing the metallising machine for production. Working effectively with others as a member of a team when positioning and adjusting materials and equipment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information when recording data.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicating effectively using visual and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when reporting deviations on machine components and product quality.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when adjusting the metallising machine.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when completing the preparation process.

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

Values All learners should demonstrate: An application of company ethics, values as well as general safety principles. An awareness of expectations and obligations of basic worker / management relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48393	National Certificate: Metallised Paper Production	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA

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.

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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.