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

Prepare equipment and machines for production 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117176  Prepare equipment and machines for production 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Furniture 
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 4  NQF Level 04  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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 person credited with this unit standard is able to identify and prepare machinery for the production process.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Identifying and preparing machine requirements.
  • Setting machines and equipment. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in numeracy and literacy equivalent to NQF level 3.
  • They will also have achieved, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence to, the National Certificate in Furniture Wood Machining at NQF level 3. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Production information: routing sheets; machines to be set; sequence; purpose and use of named machines; production quantities; materials and time scales
  • Machines: new; existing; modified
  • Tooling requirements: jigs; templates; measuring devices; cutters; knifes; saws; blocks
  • Tooling problems: non-availability; needing repair; needing to be purchased
  • Problem rectification: report; re-order; organise repair; recalibrate
  • Machine settings: new; existing and modified machines
  • Settings made for: new production runs; re-setting machines which are out of specification; re-commissioning machines after repair or non-use 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and prepare machine requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Relevant production information is checked and confirmed with relevant person to be complete and correct 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Relevant machines for setting up are identified according to production information 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Tooling requirements are determined and confirmed to be available for use 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Any problems with tooling is identified and rectified within area of responsibility 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Materials are identified and their bearing on machine settings are determine 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Machine limitations are taken into account for setting purposes 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Equipment, tools and materials required to carry out machine settings are obtained and confirmed to be in correct condition for safe and effective use 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Manpower availability requirements are identified and their implications for machine settings are taken into account 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Health and Safety requirements are identified and taken into account for machine setting 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Set machines and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Settings are accurately made according to specifications 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tooling is accurately positioned and secured 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Guards and safety devices are securely and correctly attached 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Machines are confirmed to be in safe working order 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Samples are checked for accuracy and quality according specification and organisational requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Where settings and samples are not to specification relevant changes are made and confirmed for accuracy and quality 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Confirmation of machine settings are confirmed with relevant personnel 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessors assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the FIETA ETQA

    Institutions offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the FIETA ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A sound understanding of organisational procedures and practices
  • A sound understanding of tooling requirements for different machine settings
  • A sound understanding of Interpretation of production information
  • A sound understanding of equipment, tools and materials required to carry out machine settings
  • A sound understanding of how to set machines and equipment and how to fit and secure tooling correctly
  • A sound understanding of safe use of guards and safety devices
  • A sound understanding of quality checks and control 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify & solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when preparing machinery for the production process. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, to effectively complete machine preparation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively to ensure work is carried out according to quality and performance requirements, without compromising safety for self and colleagues. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, organise, analyse and evaluate information when preparing machinery to ensure the most effective use of resources, human and material 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, language skills when dealing with colleagues, subordinates and senior managers. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when carrying out work functions. 

    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  49092   Further Education and Training Certificate: Furniture Making  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Elective  50560   Further Education and Training Certificate: Small Craft Construction  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-08-31  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    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. AFRICAN MULTISKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING 
    2. ASSURED VOCATIONAL SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
    3. ENERHU BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PTY LTD 
    4. Esayidi FET College - Central Office 
    5. Furniture World Training Centre 
    6. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
    7. HLUVUKA TRAINING AND CONSULTING 
    8. HOSEAH TRADING 
    9. Inter-Coastal Business & Property Services cc 
    10. INTERMASIKO CC 
    11. MAJUBA TVET COLLEGE 
    12. MASILIBONGE ENTERPRISE PTY LTD 
    13. Mnambithi TVET College 
    14. NOKUSHOM CONSULTANCY & TRADING PTY LTD 
    15. PERENNIAL SERVICES PTY LTD 
    16. PINUS TECH TECHNOLOGIES TRADING AND PROJECTS 
    17. THUBELIHLE GRADUATE INSTITUTE 
    18. TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD 
    19. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 
    20. VELA VEZI 


    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.