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

Procure and maintain stock levels of equipment and consumables required for gas system installations and maintenance 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
246576  Procure and maintain stock levels of equipment and consumables required for gas system installations and maintenance 
ORIGINATOR
Chemical Industries SGB 
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 2  NQF Level 02  3 
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 procure and maintain stock levels of equipment and consumables required for gas system installations and maintenance.

The qualifying learner is able to:
  • Explain stock control concepts in accordance with typical industry practices.
  • Maintain appropriate stock levels.
  • Procure stock for a given period or specific contract.
  • Count and evaluate materials stocked.

    This unit standard will contribute to the full development of any learner within the gas installations environment, by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field. The knowledge, skills and understanding demonstrated in this unit standard are essential for upliftment, social and economic transformation in the gas installation environment. 
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    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 2 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical context of this unit standard assumes an existing or new domestic or commercial gas installation site.

    The typical scope of this unit standard includes one of the following but is not limited to:
  • LPG installations.
  • Natural gas installations.
  • Compressed gas installations.
  • Medical installations.

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

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain stock control concepts in accordance with typical industry practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A systematic stock information system is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The stock system includes the items in stock, replacement levels, supplier, shelf life and age (where applicable) and condition (new or reconditioned).
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All stock items are clearly identified with tags or labels. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Stock is stored in an organised, safe and clean environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Required stock and stock information is accessed within a short space of time. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Maintain appropriate stock levels. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Desired stock levels are noted taking stock rotation into consideration. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Re-ordering policy is explained in terms of own workplace. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Re-ordering policy should take the cost of holding stock, administrative costs and service levels into consideration.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Stock levels are maintained above pre-determined minimum levels. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Orders and materials are traced in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Procure stock for a given period or specific contract. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An itemised bill of materials is compiled based on project requirements or off-take for the given period. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Possible estimation errors, losses that may occur and market changes are taken into consideration to determine total materials requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An enquiry is lodged and quotes are obtained from approved suppliers based on total material requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    One or more suppliers are selected based on relevant criteria. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Relevant factors may include, but is not limited to price, payment terms, availability, delivery time, quality, reliability, distance and on-site delivery.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Material quantities are compared to supplied requisition or order. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Damaged materials and packaging are noted and problems addressed in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Count and evaluate materials stocked. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Stock is counted and compared to calculated stock levels. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Incorrect, damaged and missing items are noted and handled according to company policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Outstanding and late orders are followed up with suppliers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Consumable expiry dates are noted, expired materials removed and short shelf life items are flagged. 


    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 gas installations 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.
  • Direct observation in simulated or actual work conditions is required. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The qualifying learner understands and is able to:
  • Explain stock control concepts in accordance with typical industry practices.
  • Maintain appropriate stock levels.
  • Procure stock for a given period or specific contract.
  • Count and evaluate materials stocked. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is able to identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made by:
  • Taking possible estimation errors, losses that may occur and market changes into consideration to determine total materials requirements.
  • Comparing material quantities to supplied requisition or order.
  • Counting stock and comparing to calculated stock levels.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Procure stock for a given period or specific contract.
  • Count and evaluate materials stocked. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community while:
  • Maintaining sound relations with co-workers.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner is able to organise and manage himself and his activities responsibly and effectively by:
  • Maintaining a systematic stock information system.
  • Utilising stock rotation to reach desired stock levels.
  • Maintaining stock levels above pre-determined minimum levels.
  • Noting consumable expiry dates, removing expired materials and flagging short shelf life items.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Explain stock control concepts in accordance with typical industry practices.
  • Maintain appropriate stock levels.
  • Count and evaluate materials stocked. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by:
  • Maintaining a systematic stock information system.
  • Tracing orders and materials.
  • Determining total materials requirements while taking possible estimation errors, losses that may occur and market changes into consideration.
  • Selecting one or more suppliers to order materials from.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Explain stock control concepts in accordance with typical industry practices.
  • Maintain appropriate stock levels.
  • Procure stock for a given period or specific contract. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations by:
  • Compiling an itemised bill of materials based on project requirements or off-take for the given period.
  • Counting stock and comparing to calculated stock levels.
  • Following up outstanding and late orders with suppliers.
  • Lodging an enquiry and obtaining quotes from approved suppliers based on total material requirements.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcomes:
  • Procure stock for a given period or specific contract.
  • Count and evaluate materials stocked. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by:
  • Noting consumable expiry dates, removing expired materials and flagging short shelf life items.

    Refer to the following Specific Outcome:
  • Procure stock for a given period or specific contract. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by:
  • Understanding how to maintain stock levels to ensure efficient gas installation operations and realising the results of inefficient stock maintenance.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large by:
  • Understanding the role of stock maintenance in gas installations and the effect it has on the growth and development of the organisation, its customers and employees.

    Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 
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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  59015   National Certificate: Gas Installations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CHIETA 


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