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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Prepare and mix match head composition

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117247	Prepare and mix match head composition
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 3	NQF Level 03	15
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 prepare and mix match head composition, whilst adhering to other agreed standards pertaining to performance, safety, quality, and the environment.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Prepare for Compo Mixing Operation

Process the compo

Check the quality of the product

Shutdown the compo mixing process

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:

i) Competency in communication skills equivalent to that of a person who has qualified in these subjects at an ABET level 2;
ii) An understanding of the basic activities of the match manufacturing production process in their workplace;
iii) Knowledge and skills in the relevant workplace procedures, health and safety measures equivalent to NQF level 2 requirements.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

a) The scope of the Unit Standard covers:

i) The whole environment that can be described as match manufacturing.
ii) All the personnel involved in all activities of match manufacturing.
iii) All the material that is handled and processed in this work area of match manufacturing.
iv) All the company's work procedures and safety regulations relating to this work area of match manufacturing.
v) All the relevant OSHACT stipulations, which have bearing on, match manufacturing and all other activities in this work area.

b) The context of the Unit Standard relates to the training of a Learner at NQF level 3 in the activity of match manufacturing.

c) The level assigned to this Unit Standard, i.e. Level 3, is appropriate because it entails the training of a novice in match manufacturing is a progression of the skills acquired from Levels 3 to 5.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare for Compo Mixing Operation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Floor stock is counted and raw materials requisitioned for day's production.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Dry chemicals are weighed per batch as per production plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Water recycling plant is started as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Steam valve on the starch cooker is opened as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Machine is started as per work instructions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Process the compo.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Starch paste is cooked for each batch of compo as per production plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Dry chemicals, starch paste and soaked chlorate are added to the mixer as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The mixer is started as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Compo is exited through the grinder and into the compo pot.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Compo pot is moved to the vortex mixer and mixed for 5min as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Compo is tested for viscosity and specific gravity and corrective action taken as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

Approved compo is placed into the hot room as per specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

Compo room floor is kept wet at all times during the manufacturing process.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Check the quality of the product.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Corrective action is taken to correct viscosity if it is out of specification.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Water temperature is monitored and maintained at between 40 to 60 degree 慢.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Compo stored in the hot room for longer than 24 hours is stirred on the vortex mixer for 5 minutes before issue.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Shutdown the compo mixing process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Chlorate is soaked and prepared and left for the next day's production as per production plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Grinder and the mixer are stopped as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

All machinery and equipment is cleaned as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Dry compo is cleaned everywhere to prevent fires as per safety requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Water recycling pump is stopped as per work instructions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Power is switched off and isolated 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:

Match manufacturing principles and practical application in the match manufacturing environment, in addition with knowledge of Safety/Environmental/Health issues.

i) Quality - ISO Awareness
ii) Safe Work Procedures
iii) Section 14
iv) Production Processes
v) Measurements

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems, using critical and creative thinking in the match manufacturing area.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community in a production environment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, clean, store and deliver tools and instruments utilized in his/her work area in an effective and efficient manner.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Listen, understand instructions and verbally report in an effective manner to his/her superior.

Communicate effectively in team.

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:

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 instructions

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