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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Demonstrate an understanding of quality principles used in the workplace |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
243776 | Demonstrate an understanding of quality principles used in the workplace | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Mining and Minerals | ||||
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 1 | NQF Level 01 | 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 | |||
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 standard is aimed at people who work in or intend to work within various industries.
Those learners who acquire the outcomes of this standard will know about and be able to demonstrate an understanding of quality principles used in the various industries. The qualifying learner is able to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence against numeracy and literacy at ABET Level 3 or equivalent. |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Statements, which are applicable to the unit standard titles, specific outcomes and assessment criteria are found beneath the applicable assessment criteria. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Define the terms Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Quality Management. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Define quality in the context of the individuals working environment. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Quality assurance is explained in terms of workplace requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Quality control is explained in terms of workplace requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Quality management is explained in terms of workplace requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Explain the requirements and processes used to ensure effective Quality Control. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
Can include but not limited to: adequate facilities, trained staff, testing materials and equipment, status and product labelling, documentation, validation, calibration and stability trials. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Products being produced are identified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The applicable product specifications and quality standards are identified and interpreted in accordance with site requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Quality control requirements are identified and applied in the workplace. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The reporting procedures are described and carried out in accordance with workplace requirements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Describe the factors that affect product quality. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
The following are included in the quality activities: materials and equipment used, correct quantities, purity/contamination, packaging, storage and distribution, handling. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Impact of materials on quality is explained with reference to the criteria of materials specified. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Impact of equipment and equipment operation on quality is explained with reference to workplace operating standards. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Impact of the specifications to be complied with are explained with reference to work carried out on site. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the consequences of poor quality control. |
OUTCOME RANGE |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Consequences affecting the internal customer are identified and explained with reference to production efficiency. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Consequences affecting the external customer are identified and explained with reference to delivery, cost and customer satisfaction. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Consequences affecting the organisation are identified and explained with reference to productivity, cost and environmental consequences. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Consequences affecting the individual and colleagues are identified and explained in terms of team work and moral. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Consequences affecting the community are identified and explained environmental and financial impact in the short and long term. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others as a member of a team and organisation to conduct, communicate and respond to activities. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrating and understanding the chemical process as a set or related systems. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING |
In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance. |
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 | 58267 | General Education and Training Certificate: Mining and Minerals Processes | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MQA |
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. | ADCORP TECHNICAL TRAINING (PTY) LTD |
2. | ALLOYS HEAD OFFICE |
3. | ASSMANG (PTY) LTD |
4. | BAFOKENG RASIMONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD |
5. | BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY |
6. | BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD |
7. | ERGO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY NPC |
8. | FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD |
9. | FOSKOR (PTY) LTD |
10. | GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD |
11. | HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
12. | IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD |
13. | KUMBA IRON ORE (SISHEN) |
14. | Kumba Sishen HRD Centre |
15. | LYNAZY RESOURCES |
16. | MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD |
17. | MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD |
18. | MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD |
19. | NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD |
20. | PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD |
21. | PPC Ltd |
22. | PROGRESSIVE TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD |
23. | RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD |
24. | SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED |
25. | SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD |
26. | THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD |
27. | TWO RIVERS PLATINUM (PTY) LTD |
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. |