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

Control and monitor mat formation in the fibreboard and chipboard manufacturing process 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117209  Control and monitor mat formation in the fibreboard and chipboard manufacturing process 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Wood Products 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Forestry and Wood Technology 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  20 
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 is for people who can control and monitor mat formation in the chipboard manufacturing process, whilst adhering to other agreed standards pertaining to performance, safety, quality, and the environment.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Prepare Raw Materials for Mat Formation
  • Operate mat forming section and monitor and regulate the material flow
  • Monitor and regulate moisture content on Mat
  • Set up Pre-Press and Cutting Device 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    A Learner who wishes to enter a learning programme for this Unit Standard must be able to demonstrate:
  • Competency in mathematical and communication skills equivalent to that of a person who has qualified in these subjects at NQF level 2;
  • An understanding of the basic activities of the fibreboard and chipboard industry process and procedures of the relevant workplace;
  • Knowledge and skills in the relevant workplace procedures, health and safety measures equivalent to NQF level 2 requirements. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope of this Unit Standard covers:
  • The environment which can be described as a fibreboard and chipboard manufacturing plant with all its equipment and the correct sequence of the production phases.
  • The spread of raw material processed and products produced by the operation.
  • The people involved in the various workplaces.

    The context of this Unit Standard relates to the training of a Learner at NQF Level 3 in the fibreboard and chipboard manufacturing activity.

    The Level assigned to this Unit Standard, i.e. Level 3, is appropriate because it entails the training of a novice in a fibreboard and chipboard manufacturing environment and is a progression of the skills acquired from Levels 3 to 5. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare Raw Materials for Mat Formation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The area is kept clean, neat and safe as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Personal protective equipment is utilised as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Sufficient quantity of raw materials is stored at the mixing area as per production requirement 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The correct raw materials and chemical mix is used as per work instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Operate mat forming section and monitor and regulate the material flow. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The desired levels in the forming station are achieved as well as the desired distribution as stipulated in the work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Operating procedures are followed and adhered to as stipulated in the work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The output of the forming stations is set up as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The desired mat specifications with regards to moisture content, weight and width are achieved as per work instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Monitor and regulate moisture content on Mat. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The moisture levels are observed and variances from specifications are identified and corrective action is taken as per instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A record is kept of the readings as per work instructions 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Set up Pre-Press and Cutting Device. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The compression rollers are lowered and set to correct pressure as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    If any problems are identified corrective action is taken and recorded as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The cutting device is adjusted and set according to the different lengths and thicknesses of the board as per production requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The above is verified by means of a physical measurement against production specifications. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    An individual who wishes to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to, or inform, his immediate superior in the relevant workplace, to request management to arrange for his / her assessment by the relevant assessor accredited for this purpose by the ETQA of the FIETA. Accreditation for this Unit Standard shall be from the
    relevant Education and Training Quality Assurer (FIETA ETQA) through formative and summative assessment by a registered Assessor. Assessment should be contextual and be conducted in the workplace as far as possible.

    The relevant NSB and SGB should be notified of any feedback related to this qualification.
  • Assessors must be registered as an Assessor with the relevant ETQA
  • Moderators must be registered as assessors with the relevant ETQA
  • Training providers must be accredited by the relevant ETQA
  • Moderation should include both internal and external moderation where applicable
    The FIETA ETQA will co-ordinate all moderation activities in accordance with their policies and procedures 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    A demonstrated understanding of:
  • Communication and mathematical skills equivalent to NQF Level 2 requirements;
  • The fibreboard and chipboard operation;
  • Chemicals and their uses. 
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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 verbally report problems detected in the production process to the relevant person/s. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively and efficiently as a team member. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
  • Collect and record data on the activities performed, for the relevant person/s as and when requested.
  • Deliver, collect, clean and store tools and instruments. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Listen and understand instructions and verbally report in an effective manner to the relevant person/s. 

    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 
    The Outcomes that Learners achieve will be judged subject to these being achieved:
  • Within the standard time prescribed by the organisation;
  • While following all the safety procedures required by the OSHACT and the workplace; and
  • Strictly according to the organisation's work place procedures.

    Values

    The use of tasks and materials in the learning event plan should not discriminate against learners on any grounds prescribed in the Bill of Rights and Employment Equity Act and should promote the orientations outlined in the critical cross-field outcomes. 
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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
    Elective  49083   National Certificate: Wood Products Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  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. AFRICAN MULTISKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING 
    2. ENB TRAINING SERVICEPTYLTD 
    3. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
    4. TAMASA TRAINING PTY LTD 
    5. TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD 
    6. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 


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