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

Set up and operate calendering equipment to produce tyre components 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115114  Set up and operate calendering equipment to produce tyre components 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
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  18 
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 
The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the tyre manufacturing field who are able to operate calendering equipment to coat substrates for the manufacture of tyre components and other engineering products.

The applied competence can be acquired in various contexts, eg:
  • Coating of fabrics
  • Coating of steel

    The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Tyre and Tyre Component Manufacturing (NQF Level 3) and related qualifications. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    This unit standard has been designed as part of a progression. It is one of a series of unit standards for activities below, at and above this level. The credits assigned to it are based on the assumption that I am learning what is needed for this unit standard as part of an integrated learning programme for a range of related unit standards. If I have experience in these related activities but do not have credits for them, I can obtain credits by being assessed through a process that recognises prior learning. If I do not have such experience of related activities, then my learning time will be increased. I can choose to be assessed and obtain credits against those other unit standards as I make progress towards the outcomes of this unit standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • The ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes determine the scope and level of this unit standard.
  • All work is performed independently and according to worksite and manufacturer specifications and occupational safety, health and environmental legislation. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Determine quality and type of product required, plan the production run and liaise with workgroup. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Products include calendered textile and steel belts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated - see section "assessment criteria" for the consolidation of assessment criteria 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Co-ordinate and check the supply of the required materials. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Materials include rubber compound, coated textiles and steel cords. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated - see section "assessment criteria" for the consolidation of assessment criteria 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Prepare, load and attach the substrate. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Substrate includes rolls of fabric, coated steel wires or belts.
  • Attach includes splicing to leader or previous roll. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated - see section "assessment criteria" for the consolidation of assessment criteria 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Carry out equipment-related operations to achieve required quality and output rates. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Equipment includes material feed, tensioning, heating, cooling, reserve, calender rolls, wind off, wind up, conveyors, wire coils, creel rooms.
  • Operations include start up, shut down, cleaning, setting up, adjusting speeds, tension, temperatures and gauge (thickness), routine minor maintenance not performed by specialised personnel. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated - see section "assessment criteria" for the consolidation of assessment criteria 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Carry out quality checks related to the material, equipment and finished product. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Quality checks include: cut samples, measure sizes, monitor gauges and instruments, equipment and component conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated - see section "assessment criteria" for the consolidation of assessment criteria 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Unload, label and store products. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Store includes storage in stores, in areas set aside for holding materials on a temporary basis, at or near the production equipment, before, during and after use.
  • Labelling includes writing on material or attaching label tags to material. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated - see section "assessment criteria" for the consolidation of assessment criteria 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Complete all applicable documentation and report on related matters. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Related matters:
  • Material quantities and usage
  • Finished product quantity and quality
  • Equipment faults and condition of tools and equipment 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated - see section "assessment criteria" for the consolidation of assessment criteria 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8 
    Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to the component manufacturing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated - see section "assessment criteria" for the consolidation of assessment criteria 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assuror who has jurisdiction over this field of learning. My assessor will (at the very least) be accredited and have a technical qualification in this learning area.

    I can be assessed in the language of my choice although if I have to report incidents or conditions to someone else, I will be assessed on my ability to report in the language commonly used in my working environment.

    I will be assessed in the workplace but I can submit documents, projects, test results and assignments that were not produced in the workplace.

    I can be assessed against this unit standard to obtain credits or as part of an integrated assessment for a qualification. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Names, locations, functions of:
  • Materials, finished product, tools and equipment
  • Documentation
  • Safety and quality systems
  • Defects

    Purpose of:
  • Materials, finished product, tools and equipment
  • Documentation
  • Safety and quality systems

    Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • Various types of rubber, reinforcing and engineering materials
  • Various types of finished product
  • Various types of tools and calendering equipment
  • Various types of equipment, material and product faults
  • Control system variables (speed, tension, gauge)

    Sensory cues:
  • Sight, smell and feel of quality and problematic product
  • Sight and feel of functioning and faulty equipment

    Processes and events:
  • Machine operations and set up
  • Machine breakdown
  • Maintenance
  • Power failures

    Causes and effects, implications of:
  • Poor quality product and incorrect work practices
  • Poor safety practices
  • Incorrect settings

    Procedures and techniques:
  • Machine loading and unloading
  • Process set up, operations and maintenance
  • Reporting techniques
  • Problem-solving techniques

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Company policies and procedures
  • Applicable regulations
  • Manufacturing standards

    Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Rubber processing in general and calendering specifically
  • Tyre construction
  • Appropriate science, including, temperature, pressure, measurement
  • Related engineering principles
  • Control systems

    Relationships, systems:
  • Relationship between machine processes, finished product and end use requirements
  • Production, safety and quality systems 
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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:
  • Calendering and tyre component problems 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • Integrate efforts with others to achieve consistent quality and output 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Plan, organise and monitor tasks and activities in the production sequence
  • Work according to laid down procedures and to achieve quality standards 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Collect and evaluate production records 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Interact with others to achieve co-operation 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Use materials, tools and equipment
  • Apply engineering principles 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Awareness of own work in relation to the quality and safety of manufactured tyres in use 
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    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 
    Supplementary Information:

    Determination of credits
  • Classroom learning: 60 Hours
  • On-the-job learning: 90 Hours
  • Self directed learning: 20 Hours
  • Coaching required: 10 Hours
  • Other: 0
  • TOTAL: 180 Hours 
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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  48798   National Certificate: Tyre and Tyre Component Manufacturing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  79407   National Certificate: Polymer Compound Manufacturing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 


    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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