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

Maintain a range of clothing machinery 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116445  Maintain a range of clothing machinery 
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  29 
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 clean and lubricate strip, assemble and set/tune a range of clothing machinery. Learners are also able to conduct running maintenance and to diagnose a range of clothing machinery and to utilise garment construction skills in testing machines. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Learners will have attained an ABET Level 4 qualification or equivalent qualification at NQFLevel 2. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Range of machines used will include those producing the following British Standard stitch types:
  • BS 301 Two thread lockstitch.
  • BS 401 Two thread chainstitch.
  • BS 504 Three thread overlock.
  • BS 101 Single thread chainstitch.

    And any two machines from machines producing the following stitch types:
  • BS 304 Two thread lockstitch Zig Zag.
  • BS 406 Twin needle coverseam.
  • BS 512 Four thread overlock.
  • BS 514 Four thread overlock.
  • BS 516 Five thread overlock safety stitch.
  • BS 605 Three needle coverseam with top cover. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Cleaning and lubricating basic clothing machinery. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The demonstration confirms, cleaning and lubrication is carried out according to industry safety requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The demonstration confirms basic clothing machines are cleaned and lubricated according to manufacturers specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The explanation outlines, how clothing machinery is set up after cleaning and lubrication, to meet specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The explanation outlines, the impact of non-conformance to cleaning and lubrication processes and procedures is explained in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Stripping, assembling and setting a range of clothing machinery. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The demonstration confirms, mechanism or component is removed and or disassembled according to manufacturer's procedures to enable replacement or repair. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The demonstration confirms, stripping is carried out according to manufacturers and/or workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The mechanism or component is reassembled and or replaced according to manufacturers and/or workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The mechanism or component is adjusted or reset according to manufacturers and or workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The evaluation outlines, the procedure to follow when stripping, assembling and resetting a range of clothing machinery, in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The evaluation outlines, stripping, assembling and resetting are prioritised in relation to production schedule and resource constraints. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Conducting running maintenance to a range of clothing machinery. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The demonstration confirms, routine maintenance is carried out according to maintenance schedules and industry specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The explanation outlines the procedures for conducting routine and running maintenance, according to specific requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The explanation indicates timing and frequency of routine and running maintenance according to manufacturers and company requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The explanation identifies clothing machine sections and parts requiring routine and running maintenance, according to manufacturers and company requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The demonstration confirms routine and running maintenance records are kept according to specified industry requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Diagnosing and repairing a range of clothing machinery. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The explanation outlines, causes of clothing machine faults are identified and corrective action chosen according to specified industry requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The demonstration confirms, clothing machines are tested for faults, in accordance with manufacturers and company specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Safe working practices and procedures for conducting repairs are observed throughout the task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Suitable tools and equipment are selected and used that enable clothing machinery to be repaired according to industry and manufacturers specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The demonstration confirms, repairs are carried out according to manufacturers and/or industry specific criteria. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The mechanism or component is assessed for replacement or repair according to manufacturers and industry specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The repaired mechanism or component is reset and/or tuned to operate according to machine specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Diagnostic and repair procedures are described in terms of manufacturers and industry specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    The evaluation outlines, repair action prioritised in relation to production schedule and resource constraints. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    The demonstration confirms, records of repairs are completed and kept according to workplace requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Constructing a garment using applicable stitch types. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Garment to meet specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Stitch to be uniform, balanced, no thread breakage and meeting specifications to stitch types. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Applicable needles and threads are selected suiting the fabric type. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Appropriate handling skills are applied to the process of producing the given garment. 


    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:
  • Types of tools used in routine maintenance cleaning and lubrication of basic clothing machinery.
  • Lubrication and cleaning materials used.
  • Codes of practice for routine maintenance, including maintenance schedules.
  • Requirements for applying all safety precautions when carrying out basic routine maintenance.
  • Stitch formation and applications.
  • Selection of correct needles and threads for specific fabric applications. 
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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, relating to basic routine maintenance, fault identification and cleaning and lubrication of basic clothing machinery. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others and as a member of a team. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively verbally or in writing, regarding the maintenance and care issues of basic clothing machinery. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology, enabling the correct selection of lubrication and cleaning materials. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems, relating to the care and maintenance of basic clothing machinery and production targets. 

    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 


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