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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Maintain calibrated equipment and standards for plastics manufacturing processes |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
119185 | Maintain calibrated equipment and standards for plastics manufacturing processes | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Plastics Manufacturing | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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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 |
In order for me to perform effectively in the field of plastics manufacturing, I will be able to:
I will also know and understand: I can be assessed against this unit standard in the context of any volume plastics manufacturing process, e.g. The volume production process also includes the regeneration of recycled materials and the manufacture of intermediate products such as sheet, profiles, compounds and master batches. The skill, knowledge and values reflected in this unit standard form part of the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Plastics Manufacturing NQF Level 4. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The credits for this unit standard assume that I have a National Certificate in Plastics Manufacturing NQF Level 3 or an equivalent qualification. They also assume that I am working towards my qualification as part of a learning programme which integrates all the required unit standards.
My learning time will increase if I do not have: My learning time will be decreased if I have experience in this field because: |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
The scope and level of this unit standard is indicated by range statements related to the specific outcomes.
The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required for calibrating equipment for quality assurance purposes. The learner should be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision. The work will be guided by relevant worksite procedures, manufacturers' specifications and safety, health and environmental legislation. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Determine the requirements listed in the calibration plan and develop a programme for calibrating the equipment. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Equipment to be calibrated includes tape measures, rules, colour reference standards, scales, weights, gauges, etc.
Calibration plan: most quality standards require a calibration plan; in the absence of such a plan this would first have to be developed. Some equipment and standards (masters) will have to be sent to an external agency; some can be calibrated in-house against a standards (master). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
See the consolidated assessment criteria for this unit standard which are listed under the last outcome. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
The assessment criteria for this unit standard have been consolidated to:
Use the consolidated assessment criteria that are reflected under the last outcome to develop the assessment guides and assessment tools for this unit standard. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Collect, package and send off equipment and standards to the standards authority. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
See the consolidated assessment criteria for this unit standard which are listed under the last outcome. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
The assessment criteria for this unit standard have been consolidated to:
Use the consolidated assessment criteria that are reflected under the last outcome to develop the assessment guides and assessment tools for this unit standard. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Collect and calibrate measuring equipment against company standard and record in the register. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
See the consolidated assessment criteria for this unit standard which are listed under the last outcome. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
The assessment criteria for this unit standard have been consolidated to:
Use the consolidated assessment criteria that are reflected under the last outcome to develop the assessment guides and assessment tools for this unit standard. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Isolate equipment which deviates from the standard and deal with it according to procedures. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Dealing with equipment which deviates from the standard includes destroying, disposing of, or sending out for repair or recalibration. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
See the consolidated assessment criteria for this unit standard which are listed under the last outcome. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
The assessment criteria for this unit standard have been consolidated to:
Use the consolidated assessment criteria that are reflected under the last outcome to develop the assessment guides and assessment tools for this unit standard. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Maintain and store calibration equipment and standards, record all actions, store all certificates and track all activities. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
See the consolidated assessment criteria for this unit standard which are listed under the last outcome. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
The assessment criteria for this unit standard have been consolidated to:
Use the consolidated assessment criteria that are reflected under the last outcome to develop the assessment guides and assessment tools for this unit standard. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 |
Explain and discuss issues related to the calibration process. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
All requirements of the calibration plan are met. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Assessment criterion type: Results achieved. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Calibrated equipment meets the requirements of relevant quality standards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Assessment criterion type: Indicator. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Records and certificates are up to date and accurate. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Assessment criterion type: Indicator. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
All relevant internal and external procedures are followed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Assessment criterion type: Indicator. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Calibrated equipment and standards are used and stored appropriately and with due care. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Assessment criterion type: Indicator. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel or agencies. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Assessment criterion type: Indicator. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Work is carried out in a safe manner, and ensuring that there is no impact on health or the environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Assessment criterion type: Indicator. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
Discussions of issues demonstrate that I have an understanding of the key concepts and principles related to the calibration process and an understanding of how these relate to application in practice. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES |
Assessment criterion type: Understanding confirmed. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Issues, key concepts and principles include:
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UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
To obtain credits I must be assessed. The assessment will be based on evidence that I produce. My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of a relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance body (ETQA), which has jurisdiction over this field of learning. The policies and procedures of the relevant ETQA will also determine:
Any institution or company which offers learning that will enable me to achieve the purpose of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA. My assessment against this standard should meet all the requirements of established principles. It should include practical assessment activities, which are appropriate to the contents of this unit standard. These activities should include an appropriate combination of self and peer assessment, practical and oral assessments, observations, etc. I can be assessed in the language of my choice although if I have to report incidents or conditions to someone else, I will be assessed on my ability to report in the language commonly used in my working environment. I will be assessed on all the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge. The specific outcomes must be assessed in their own right, through oral and practical evidence. My assessment will not only be based on observation but also on other evidence which I compile into a portfolio of evidence. I cannot be assessed only through a written or oral test. The specific outcomes and essential knowledge will be assessed in relation to each other. If I am able to explain the items which fall under the heading of essential embedded knowledge, but am unable to perform the specific outcomes, then I cannot be assessed as 'competent'. Similarly, if I am able to perform tasks described under the specific outcomes, but cannot explain or justify them in terms of the fundamental concepts, principles and practice relevant to the level of the unit standard that underpins my skill, then I cannot be assessed as 'competent'. I will also be assessed on my ability to apply the principles and techniques related to the critical cross-field outcomes, not only in terms of what I can demonstrate, but also in terms of what I know and can discuss. My assessment for this unit standard can be done in conjunction with the assessment of other unit standards related to a qualification, and even in conjunction with my assessment for the qualification as a whole. |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
The following items reflect the type of knowledge that the assessor will evaluate:
1. Names and functions of: 2. Purpose of: 3. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties: 4. Processes and events: 5. Causes and effects, implications of: 6. Procedures and techniques: 7. Sensory cues: 8. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards: 9. Theory: rules, principles, laws: 10. Relationships, systems: |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Interact with appropriate personnel in calibration-related activities. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Follow a plan and implement appropriate procedures. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect information and maintain accurate records. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding any problems associated with calibration. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Apply and explain relevant mathematical and measurement principles as they apply to the calibration process. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Explain the relationship between calibration and quality and the purpose of quality within the system. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
My assessor will be registered and have a plastics manufacturing qualification at NQF 6 or higher. In the absence of assessors with such qualifications, the ETQA can make interim arrangements. My assessor should also be active in the industry and be familiar with the materials, machinery, products and level of technology in which I have contextualised my skills and knowledge. |
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 | 50309 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Environmental Practice | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | LG SETA |
Elective | 50021 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Inspection and Assessment (Non-Metallics) | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 49451 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
Elective | 57898 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 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. |
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8. | Kay Beez Development Projects |
9. | Mamuhle Academy |
10. | Mementos Training Pty Ltd |
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12. | Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC |
13. | Nkinane Trading Enterprise |
14. | Petra Institute of Development |
15. | PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd |
16. | PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. |
17. | Reflections Development Institute |
18. | Siza Nesu Training and Consultants |
19. | Thando Consulting Services |
20. | TLD Consulting |
21. | Tshepang Consulting & Project |
22. | Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD. |
23. | Umqondo Consultancy |
24. | University of Venda |
25. | Ursivox Interactive Systems |
26. | Vhutshilo Health And Training Organisation |
27. | Wildlife and Enviroment Society of South Africa |
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. |