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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Solve operating problems using relevant technologies

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244083	Solve operating problems using relevant technologies
ORIGINATOR
Chemical Industries SGB
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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 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

Learners who demonstrate competence as described in the outcomes of this unit standard will be able to solve operating problems using relevant technologies in an industrial manufacturing environment.

The qualifying learner is able to:

Identify variables deviating from the normal operating standards.

Establish likely cause of the deviation experienced.

Implement corrective action.

Evaluate the impact of corrective action.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence against mathematical literacy and literacy at NQF Level 1 or equivalent.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The typical context of this unit standard includes any processing environment, for example chemical, minerals or beverage processing.

Range statements, which are applicable to the Unit Standard title, Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria are found beneath the applicable assessment criteria.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify variables deviating from the normal operating standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Operating conditions are monitored and recorded in accordance with standard operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Deviations from operating specifications are identified in accordance with standard operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Extent of deviation is determined and quantified in terms of the normal operating standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Quantifying deviations include amount of change and rates of change of the variable(s).

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Determine likely cause of the deviation experienced.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Factors that influence the deviating variable(s) are identified in accordance with specified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Factors that cause the deviation include equipment and machinery, process materials, consumables, process conditions, peripheral and external system conditions and human interventions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Factors are considered to determine the possible causes for the deviation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Cause of deviation from operating norm is identified in accordance with workplace procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Implement corrective action.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Corrective actions as prescribed by (standard operating) instructions are identified in terms of normal operating standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Chosen corrective actions are implemented in accordance with operational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Corrective action includes reporting the problem, asking for assistance and making corrective adjustments to equipment and machinery within own level of authority.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Actions are documented in accordance with (standard operating) instructions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Evaluate the impact of corrective action.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Situation is monitored in accordance with operational procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Impact of corrective action is compared to expected results.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Further corrective action is taken if the results are unsatisfactory after sufficient time is allowed for actions to take effect.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Appropriate action is taken to ensure the maintenance of changes and safe conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Actions are documented in accordance with (standard operating) instructions.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

An assessor, accredited with a relevant NQF Level 2 or higher qualification, will assess the learner's competency.

Only an assessor with considerable first hand experience in process operations will assess the learner's competency.

Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

Direct observation in simulated or actual work conditions is required.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome.

Technology related to the equipment and operation of machinery and equipment:

Investigate and quantify operational deviation from the standard.

Identify possible causes of the deviation experienced.

Establish likely cause of the deviation experienced.

Identify possible corrective actions to solve the problem.

Implement corrective action.

Monitor situation and evaluate against expected results.

Implement follow-up activities.

Purpose and application of equipment used in the process:

Investigate and quantify operational deviation from the standard.

Identify possible causes of the deviation experienced.

Establish likely cause of the deviation experienced.

Identify possible corrective actions to solve the problem.

Implement corrective action.

Monitor situation and evaluate against expected results.

Implement follow-up activities.

Operation of the process and equipment:

Investigate and quantify operational deviation from the standard.

Identify possible causes of the deviation experienced.

Establish likely cause of the deviation experienced.

Identify possible corrective actions to solve the problem.

Implement corrective action.

Monitor situation and evaluate against expected results.

Implement follow-up activities.

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 the following areas, which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made:

Refer to all Specific Outcomes.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community when:

Monitoring and recording operating conditions.

Refer to the following Specific Outcome/s:

Identify variables deviating from the normal operating standards.

Evaluate the impact of corrective action.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

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

Refer to all Specific Outcomes.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:

Refer to all Specific Outcomes.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations during:

Documentation and recording of deviations and corrective actions.

Refer to the following Specific Outcome/s:

Identify variables deviating from the normal operating standards.

Implement corrective action.

Evaluate the impact of corrective action.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:

Taking corrective actions to ensure impact of changes and safe conditions are maintained.

Refer to the following Specific Outcome/s:

Evaluate the impact of corrective action.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation. This is evident in:

Recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

Refer to all Specific Outcomes.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large.

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

Supplementary Information:

Terms and definitions:

Deviation: Deviations are variations from a specified value or range of values that remain constant during normal operation.

Process and operating specifications: The measurements and indications of all variables monitored during operations including temperatures, pressures, speed, flow rates, power consumption, noise, vibration and visual indicators.

Changes: Changes are measurements and indications that may occur suddenly or over a period of time including changes within and beyond the limits specified in the (standard) operating instructions.

Standard operating procedures: The documented practice(s) defining the who, what, and when of quality activities.

Process: Process means the manufacturing process where a product is manufactured using machinery and equipment with limited guidance or control from the learner.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	58955	National Certificate: Chemical Manufacturing	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CHIETA
Core	61929	National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	FPMSETA
Core	59019	National Certificate: Tissue Conversion	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2015-06-30	FPMSETA
Elective	78527	National Certificate: Chemical Operations	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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