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

Start up and shut down a textile dry process 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116435  Start up and shut down a textile dry process 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather 
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  3 
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 standard is in the elective category of the NQF Level 3 National Certificate in CTFL Mechanician Processes. Learners who are assessed competent with this unit standard are able to prepare machinery and equipment for production, obtain and prepare raw materials to be processed, implement production plans and conduct shut down procedures to a textile dry process. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners will have attained an ABET Level 4 qualification or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 2.
  • Learners will be able to operate the machine at level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Applies to the start up and shut down of specific machinery or series of specific machinery for textile dry processes.

    Machines will include but will not be limited to:
  • Weaving preparation machines.
  • Weaving machines.
  • Spinning preparation machines.
  • Spinning machines.
  • Knitting machines.
  • Non-woven machines. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Preparing machinery and equipment for production. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Specified set up procedures and pre start checks are identified and correctly completed in accordance with industry standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Production requirements are pre- determined according to the relevant production plans, company standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Machine specifications are accurately set according to product requirements, using machine manufacturers and company procedures. Settings are accurately recorded. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A sample is produced, cut, identified and presented, where appropriate, according to company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Test results are accurately interpreted and compared against standards and corrective action taken. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    All equipment used is verified for functionality, cleanliness and safety according to the standard checklist. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Machine and process preparation problems are identified and accurately reported using correct terminology and according to company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Problems are rectified and adjustments are made in order to bring the machine / process to specified conditions of preparation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Obtaining and preparing raw materials to be processed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The specified input materials are identified and sourced according to production plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Input materials are checked for completion of previous processing, using the company checklist. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Required quantities of input materials are determined using production plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Sufficient input material availability is ensured by accurately comparing requirements against availability. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Correct volumes of input materials are loaded to ensure continuous and complete production. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Specific items of input materials are correctly identified and loaded according to production plans. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Implementing production plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Input materials are timeously sourced and loaded to ensure continuous and complete production. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Specific items of input materials are correctly identified and loaded according to production plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Machine and product specifications are identified according to the production plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Machines and processes are started and operated according to the machine manufacturer's and company's standard procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Machine and product parameters are monitored at specified intervals, and accurately adjusted as necessary to maintain standard processing and product specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Machine maintenance is monitored throughout production process according to mechanician's machine maintenance schedule. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Machine and equipment maintenance problems are identified and reported using correct terminology and according to company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Machine and equipment maintenance problems are rectified in order to bring the machine / process to specified conditions of operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Contamination and environmental problems arising from the process are accurately recorded and reported, using the correct terminology. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    Production output and quality is monitored and accurately recorded according to company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
    Production output and quality conforms to company and Quality System standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12 
    Non-conformance is accurately reported according to company reporting procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13 
    Non-conformance is rectified in order to achieve output and quality standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 14 
    Waste collection and recycling equipment is monitored at specific intervals and corrective action taken according to specified procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 15 
    Waste is moved and disposed off according to machine manufacturer's and company's procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Conducting shut-down processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Machines and processes are shut down according to the machine manufacturer's and company's standard procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Output material is accurately identified and correctly prepared according to the appropriate process specifications for movement to the next stage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Output material is removed to the next stage as appropriate to company requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Surplus input material is removed, correctly identified and disposed of according to company standard procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    All product and process information is accurately recorded using company recording procedures, for onward processing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Machines are cleaned according to the machine manufacturer's and company's procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The Education and Training Quality Assurance Bodies in the FET band or the Clothing, Textile, Footwear and Leather Sector Education and Training Authority will accredit providers against this standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The demonstrated understanding of:
  • Procedures involved in textile dry processes.
  • Applying procedures relating to the start up and shut down of specific machines or series of specific machines.
  • Requirements relating to parameters for specific processes involved in textile dry processes.
  • Operations relating to the appropriate specific machine or series of specific machines used in textile dry processes.
  • Applicable work instructions.
  • Functions of the components of various specific textile dry processing machines.
  • Identifying faults and fault rectification of appropriate textile dry processing machines.
  • Applying sections of the Occupation, Health and Safety Act.
  • Identifying housekeeping practices and explain the importance of housekeeping in the starting up and shutting down procedures.
  • The loading sequence as it applies to textile dry processes. 
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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 so that faults and specific maintenance requirements can be identified and rectified. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others to ensure that raw materials produced in previous processes are complete. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise ones activities to assist in the implementation of production plans and to ensure that procedures involved in preparing and starting up and shutting down are followed. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively to ensure the sufficient flow of raw materials to machines and to storage is executed according to plans. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology so that the most appropriate machines are used for the required 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 
    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  48973   National Certificate: Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather (CTFL) Mechanician Processes  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 


    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.
     
    1. Imbokodo General Trading cc 
    2. STUDIO 05 HOUSE OF FASHION 
    3. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 


    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.