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

Apply the code of practice for draughting 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
120230  Apply the code of practice for draughting 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  4 
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 
Learners who are entering the filed of general draughting require the skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard.

Qualifying learners can apply the correct codes and standards to draughting. This will include understanding the different types of engineering drawings, the standard welding and machining symbols. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2.
  • Computer Literacy. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The ranges, as indicated under the specific outcomes, determine the scope and level of this unit standard:
  • The learner should be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
  • Work is generally, but not exclusively, carried out in a team environment.
  • Applicable draughting procedures are followed and understood.
  • Characteristics of the different materials are included.
  • Different cutting machines and basic welding techniques are included.
  • Drawings include mechanical and building. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and describe the different types of engineering drawings. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Multiview, pictorial and schematic drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Orthographic projection is identified and described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Oblique, isometric and perspective drawings are identified and described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The appropriate diagrams and symbols are identified and described. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify and describe the standard welding and machining symbols as per relevant code of practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Machining processes required for specific surface finishing is described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Welding and supplementary symbols are identified and described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The code of practice for draughting is being explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Apply the draughting standards to an engineering drawing. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Engineering drawings include Multiview, pictorial and schematic. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The draughting standards are identified and applied according to the code of practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Applicable company policies and procedures are identified and applied in the drawing process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Drawings are produced which conform to specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Work safely with due care for self, fellow workers, and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Safety, health, environmental and quality procedures are applied at all times. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Appropriate safety equipment is being utilised. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the Unit Standard.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Tools, equipment.
  • Applicable draughting systems.
  • First - off product.
  • Equipment operational parameters.
  • Equipment, material and product non-conformances.
  • Applying relevant code of practice to draughting.
  • Different types of engineering drawings.
  • Standard welding and machining symbols.
  • Causes and effects of actions on product, productivity and quality.
  • Defects and their effect on the product and customer relations.
  • Drawing layout.
  • Problem solving.
  • Taking corrective action.
  • Continuous improvement techniques.
  • Applicable health, safety and environmental legislation, policies and procedures.
  • Applicable company policies and procedures.
  • All round understanding of the code of practice (SABS 0411/ SABS 111).
  • SABS 044 (ref 7).
  • SABS 0111.

    1. Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Cutting Machines and welding theory.

    2. Relationships, systems:
  • Quality of product versus productivity.
  • Effects of process on final product. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • Work as part of a team discussing, evaluating, questioning and solving problems and statements. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Plan and exercise time planning to perform the task of drawing a component to specifications. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Use the information to plan a drawing process to optimise time spent on drawing. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Demonstrate an understanding that a drawing is a communication tool to communicate an important technical data to the end users.
  • Demonstrate the ability to see the relationship between computer aided drawing and the actual design of objects. 
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    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
    Core  50022   National Certificate: General Draughting  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 


    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.