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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Weld thermoplastics with solvent cement

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14690	Weld thermoplastics with solvent cement
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 2	NQF Level 02	5
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

The fabrication of plastics products generally requires the joining of plastics components into assemblies. The assemblies are often subjected to considerable stress when in operation and the manufacturing process needs to be consistent and accurate. This unit standard reflects the skills and knowledge required to perform the activities related to the joining process and demonstrate an understanding of the factors involved.

To qualify, I have to demonstrate that I am able to understand and carry out work instructions which involve the manufacture of welded products using solvent cements.

The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Thermoplastic Fabrication (NQF Level 2) and related qualifications.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

This unit standard has been designed as part of a progression and reflects the first level of thermoplastic welding skill. It is one of a series of unit standards for activities at and above this level. The credits assigned to it are based on the assumption that I am learning what is needed for this unit standard as part of my learning for a range of related unit standards. If I have experience in these related activities but do not have credits for them, I can obtain credits by being assessed through a process that recognises prior learning. If I do not have such experience of related activities, then my learning time will be increased. I can choose to be assessed and obtain credits against those other unit standards as I make progress towards the outcomes of this unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The scope and level of this unit standard is determined by the ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes.
All work is performed under supervision.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Understand instructions and select tools and equipment.

OUTCOME RANGE

Instructions include oral and written instructions and sample work pieces

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Results achieved
1. Compliance with welding instruction and consistent adherence to instructions and procedures
2. Weld appearance conforms to requirements
3. Test weld meets specification (destructive tests)

Indicators
1. Confidently and consistently able to weld products in a variety of diameters.
2. Work area kept neat during and after the welding process
3. Welds completed in the standard time (welds per hour)
4. Appropriate tools and equipment are used for the various operations
5. All tools, equipment and materials, especially solvents, used safely
6. Deviations are reported accurately and timeously

Understanding confirmed
1. Understanding is demonstrated by responses to 'why' questions about the instructions and procedures

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Measure, cut and prepare work pieces.

OUTCOME RANGE

Cutting includes measured sections cut from regular pipe lengths

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Prepare and set up materials and equipment for the welding operation.

OUTCOME RANGE

Equipment includes all tools and equipment commonly used for solvent welding processes

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Make weld according to instructions.

OUTCOME NOTES

Mark weld if required

OUTCOME RANGE

Instructions refer to any form of specific or standardised welding procedure

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Visually inspect weld, clean up and report.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assuror who has jurisdiction over this field of learning. My assessor will (at the very least) be accredited and have a technical qualification in this learning area.
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 in the workplace but I can submit documents, projects, test results and assignments that were not produced in the workplace.
I can be assessed against this unit standard to obtain credits or as part of an integrated assessment for a qualification.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

1. Names & functions of:

Materials, tools and equipment

Solvents, cements

Terminology related to plastics and welding equipment

Terminology related to welding procedures

2. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:

Solvents and cements

Basic attributes of metallic and weldable plastics

3. Sensory cues:

Cues related to contamination and degradation

4. Purpose of:

Preparation, joining or welding processes

Sequence of the work instruction

Procedures related to preparation, welding and the worksite

Maintaining clean and tidy workplace

5. Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:

Heating and cooling or dissolving and setting behaviour of plastics

Implications of deviating from the process and its impact on the end-use

Causes and implications of faulty welds

6. Procedures and techniques

For using, storing, cleaning and maintaining hand tools, machinery and equipment

For cleaning, preparation, aligning components and welding

Procedures for destructive tests

7. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards

Worksite, quality and safety procedures

Use of personal protective equipment

8. Theory: rules, principles, laws

Basic concepts underpinning the welding processes, e.g. time, temperature, pressure

Basic concepts of electricity related to equipment and safety

Basic concepts of solvents, solutions and cementing behaviour

9. Relationships, systems:

Relationship of worksite policies, procedures and standards to national or client-specific requirements

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems

Identify deviations in process and end product

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage myself and my activities

Plan prepare and arrange equipment, materials and work pieces to achieve the required end-product

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information

Interpret work instructions to determine process and end-product requirements

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively

Reports incidents and deviations

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically

Use hand tools, machines and equipment

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems

Explain the purpose of my activity in relation to the fabrication process as a whole

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	24215	National Certificate: Thermoplastic Fabrication	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Elective	24217	National Certificate: Thermoplastic Fabrication	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA

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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