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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Assure quality in the fibreboard and chipboard manufacturing process

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117219	Assure quality in the fibreboard and chipboard manufacturing process
ORIGINATOR
SGB Wood Products
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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 4	NQF Level 04	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 assure quality in the fibreboard and 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:

Sample and Test Additives, Chemicals & Other Raw Materials

Sample and Test In Process Materials

Sample and Test Final Products

Monitor and Record Processing Information

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 3;

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 3 requirements.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

a) The scope of this Unit Standard covers:

i. 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.
ii. The spread of raw material processed and products produced by the operation.
iii. The people involved in the various workplaces.

b) The context of this Unit Standard relates to the training of a Learner at NQF Level 4 in the fibreboard and chipboard manufacturing activity.

c) The Level assigned to this Unit Standard, i.e. Level 4, 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 4 to 6.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Sample and Test Additives, Chemicals & Other Raw Materials.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Personal protective wear is utilised as per safety regulations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The appropriate test equipment is utilised when conducting the resin and chemical tests as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Specific routine checks are carried out and results are recorded as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Discrepancies of out of tolerance results are reported immediately and corrective action to be taken as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Records of tests are retained as per work instructions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Sample and Test In Process Materials.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Personal protective wear is utilised as per safety regulations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The appropriate test equipment is utilised when conducting the resin and chemical tests as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Samples are extracted at regular intervals as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Process material is tested for quality requirements as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Analysed samples are retained as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Results are accurately recorded and fed back to the relevant parties as per work instructions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Sample and Test Final Products.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Personal protective wear is utilised as per safety regulations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The appropriate test equipment is utilised when conducting the resin and chemical tests as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Representative samples are removed from the final production lines.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Samples are cut accurately in accordance with a cutting pattern.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Results are accurately recorded and fed back to the relevant parties as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Deviations from standards are highlighted and appropriate action is taken and recorded as per work instructions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Monitor and Record Processing Information.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Personal protective wear is utilised as per safety regulations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Appropriate processing parameters are monitored as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Irregularities are highlighted immediately and appropriate action is taken as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Accurate records are maintained as per work instructions.

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

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

A demonstrated understanding of:

Communication and mathematical skills equivalent to NQF Level 3 requirements;

The fibreboard and chipboard operation;

Quality processes in the fibreboard and chipboard operation.

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

Outcomes that Learners achieve will be judged subject to these being achieved:

i) Within the standard time prescribed by the organisation;
ii) While following all the safety procedures required by the OSHACT and the workplace; and
iii) 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.

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