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

Apply quality procedures in a process plant 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244086  Apply quality procedures in a process plant 
ORIGINATOR
Chemical Industries SGB 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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 3  NQF Level 03  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 
Learners who demonstrate competence as described in the outcomes of this unit standard will be able to understand and apply quality procedures in a chemical processing plant.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of quality control.
  • Apply quality principles to process parameters.
  • Apply quality procedures and standards in work area.
  • Recognise and address quality problems in work area.

    This will ensure that the quality procedures in a processing operation are performed in accordance with procedures and accepted work practices. This competence will enhance the learner's employability and career options in all occupations where knowledge of quality control in a process environment is needed. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Description of required skills:
  • National Certificate Chemical Operations NQF Level 2 or equivalent, including communication and mathematical literacy, NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The context of this unit standard includes a complete process, from the point of receiving a commodity raw material to the point of supplying a commercially saleable product.

    The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because the process requires a wide range of cognitive skills and offers a considerable choice of solutions. A broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts, analytical interpretation of information, informed judgement and a range of sometime innovative responses to concrete but often unfamiliar problems are employed. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of quality control. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The basic principles of quality assurance are explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The purpose and use of a quality assurance system is explained in terms of quality work practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The quality objectives, standards, elements and quality specific requirements in work area are discussed in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The implications of non-conformance to quality standards are explained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Apply quality assurance principles to process parameters. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Implications of process deviations are explained in accordance with the effect on the product. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Process parameters are described in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Plant conditions are interpreted against parameters. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Process deviations are identified in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Process adjustments are made to correct deviations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The process is monitored to assess the impact of corrective action. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Apply quality assurance principles to assess product quality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Product quality is monitored as per company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The product specifications are listed and the reasons for each specification are explained as applicable to own workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Representative product samples are drawn and analysed in accordance with workplace procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Analyses include own analyses where possible, otherwise analyses may be performed by laboratory staff.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The analyses information is noted on an analysis sheet. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The analyses are compared to quality standards and areas of non-conformance are identified in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Corrective action is taken in the case of non-conformance. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Corrective action includes reporting, immediate own action or providing a feasible option.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Recognise and address quality problems in work area. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The types of non-conformances against appropriate standards are described in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Quality problems are recognised in own work area. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Non-conforming materials and product are handled correctly. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    This includes labelling and separating the non-conforming products or samples.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Corrective action is taken when the product does not comply with specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The process is monitored to assess impact of corrective action. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An assessor, accredited with a relevant NQF Level 3 or higher qualification, will assess the learner's competency.
  • Only an assessor with at least three years experience in a process operation will assess the learner's competency.
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this Qualification must be registered as an Assessor with the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The qualifying learner understands and is able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of quality control.
  • Apply quality principles to process parameters.
  • Apply quality procedures and standards in work area.
  • Recognise and address quality problems in work area. 
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    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 response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 

    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.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Apply quality assurance principles to process parameters.
  • Apply quality assurance principles to assess product quality.
  • Recognise and address quality problems in work area. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Apply quality assurance principles to process parameters.
  • Apply quality assurance principles to assess product quality.
  • Recognise and address quality problems in work area. 
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    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.

    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.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 

    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:
  • Standard operating procedures; The documented practice(s) defining the who, what, and when of quality activities. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  78528   National Certificate: Chemical Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  58537   National Certificate: Chemical Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-06-17  Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  61971   National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  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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