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

Apply Functional Value to Engineering Design 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114599  Apply Functional Value to Engineering Design 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Engineering 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  6 
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 
This Unit Standard will be useful for people who engineer designs of a range of products, services, processes and systems.

People credited with this Unit Standard will be able to:
  • Define the Scope of Work and Functionality of Design.
  • Determine Functional Significance.
  • Generate Alternative Solutions.
  • Evaluate and Select most Appropriate Solutions. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that Learners accessing this Unit Standard will have:
  • Demonstrated competence in mathematics and communication skills at NQF level 4 or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated competence in computer literacy and applicable software at NQF level 3 or equivalent.
  • The ability to source, gather, analyse and synthesise information using a variety of data collection and organising techniques.
  • A broad understanding of the concept of product, project and operational life cycle.
  • A broad understanding of business cost.
  • A general understanding of product orientated and general management processes.
  • An ability to Apply Functional Value to engineering design. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • When applying Functional Value to Engineering Design, it will include all products, services, processes and systems in a business environment. (Defining the implication of cost, compliance and timing.)
  • The functional analysis can be conducted in a simple / multi-disciplinary group or individually.
  • Subject matter expertise is not essential, but must then be supplied by someone in the project team. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Define the work and functionality of design. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Current status is quantified in terms of obtaining the relevant data and information from an applicable source. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Outcome desired is presented in terms of being measurable and time bound. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Environmental complexity of scope is referenced in terms of current risks and available support. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Functions are defined in a verb-noun phrase. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Work and sell functions are identified as having either quantitative or qualitative measurable characteristics. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Determine functional significance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Functions are sequenced through an analytical process in terms of being either basic, secondary or tertiary. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Functions are prioritised in order to establish a cause and effect relationship. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Sequential inter-relationship of functions are physically presented in accordance with industry accepted practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Cost to Function Relationship is presented in terms of value. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Redundancy is identified in terms of a function being performed more than ones in a design. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Functionality to Scope of Work is confirmed through an auditing process. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Generate alternative solutions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Solutions are documented with respect to the function being addressed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The number of solutions identified are sufficient in terms of the complexity of the function. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Solutions identified are applicable to the function being addressed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Solutions are clear and concise in terms of customer requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Evaluate and select most appropriate solutions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Solutions are evaluated in terms of benefits and risk. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Cost, Time and Fitness for Purpose.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Feasibility of solutions is investigated in terms of available technology and capacity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Selected solutions are appropriate in terms of the objective. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Recommendations are made in terms of customer requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.

    3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A comprehensive understanding of the elements of functional value: uniqueness, constraints of time and resources, specified deliverables.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the basic terminology, methodology and definitions of value engineering.
  • A comprehensive understanding of scope of work, functionality of design and functional significance.
  • A comprehensive understanding of generating, evaluating and selecting the correct solutions for recommendations. 
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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 associated with project life cycle phases in terms of control. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when responding to life cycle phases implementation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to the implementation of project life cycle phases. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when co-ordinating projects processes and sub-processes through formulating and selecting solutions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use of science and technology in correlating the various life cycles. 

    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 
    Terminology

    Functional Value:

    "Functional Value as used in Value Engineering / Value Management can be defined as: The lowest cost to reliably provide the required functions or service at the desired time and place and with the essential quality."
    VALUE = FUNCTION
    COST
    e.g. The lower the cost for optimum functionality - the better the value.

    Function:

    A function is the basic, secondary or tertiary purpose of a product, system, service or process.

    Cost

    Cost is the sum of all factors involved in achieving the function of a product, system, service or process. Cost should not be confused with price.

    Value Engineering (VE)

    Value Engineering (VE) is a collection of techniques designed to examine all the cost components of a product or system in order to determine whether any cost item can be reduced or eliminated without detracting from its functional and quality elements.

    Compliance

    Compliance with all and existing legislation, standards and work practices, relevant to the project being evaluated.

    Life Cycle Cost

    All activities and their cost incurred during the entire duration of the project that includes the design, construction, manufacturing and commissioning phases, as well as the entire operational life and final shut down of a facility or disposal of a product. Another name for Life Cycle Cost is LCC.

    Co-Oordinate

    All aspects and resources are organised in an effective manner to meet the project milestones.

    Terminology: (continued)

    VE Job-Plan

    The following specific phases make up a VE Job-plan:

    Information Phase:
  • Definition of scope
  • Selection of resources (people and materials) for the project
  • Objective setting
  • Supporting information gathering

    Function Phase:
  • Identification of functional requirements
  • Analysis of functional relationship
  • Prioritising of functional requirements

    Innovation and Creativity Phase:
  • Application of creative and innovative methods to identify workable solutions, alternative ideas in line with the functional requirements

    Evaluation Phase:
  • Evaluation of solutions, alternative ideas against functional requirements
  • Prioritising of solutions, alternative ideas for further investigations

    Investigation Phase:
  • Feasibility studies
  • Risk Assessments
  • Financial justifications

    Recommendation
    Phase:
  • Consolidation of information
  • Cost / benefit analysis
  • Workshop, Study and/or Management reports

    Implementation Phase:
  • Co-ordination / responsibility - accountability allocations
  • Planning / action plan monitoring

    Audit Phase:
  • Measurement of actual project outcome against the original scope and the expected benefits, costs and other expectations

    Terminology: (continued)

    VE Process:

    If we analyse, we ask questions. Here is a list of typical questions and if we refer to our VE Process, we see the logical and step-by-step approach to finding the answers.

    VE Job-Plan Phases:
    VE Process Questions:

    1. Information Phase What is it?

    2. Function Phase What does it do?

    3. Innovation and Creative Phase What else will do it?

    4. Evaluation Phase How will it work?

    5. Investigation Phase How best can that be accomplished?

    6. Recommendation Phase What is required to change?

    7. Implementation Phase How is change implemented?

    8. Audit Phase How effective was the change?


    VE Projects

    The scope of a project that requires the application of the VE Process

    Battery Limits (IBL / OBL)

    The project is divided into two sections:

    IBL: All activities clearly defined within the project scope, or Inside the Battery Limits.

    OBL: All activities that have an expected impact on the project but are clearly defined as being outside the project scope, or Outside the Battery Limits.

    The OBL factors may have a significant impact on the cost or programme of the project and therefore have to be considered and evaluated. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  58883   National Certificate: Fluid Power  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  49745   National Certificate: Value Engineering  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  QCTO 
    Elective  49469   National Diploma: Complex Procurement  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30   
    Elective  58309   National Diploma: Project Management  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 


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