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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Operate equipment for repairing and retreading off-the-road (OTR) tyres

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
256174	Operate equipment for repairing and retreading off-the-road (OTR) tyres
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes
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 3	NQF Level 03	4
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
2026-06-30		2029-06-30

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 unit standard reflects the skills, knowledge and values required to operate equipment used when repairing and retreading off-the-road (OTR) tyres.

Learners credited with this unit standard are able to:

Operate equipment for repairing and retreading OTR tyres safely, efficiently and effectively (i.e buffing machines, repair systems, tread winding equipment, moulds and autoclaves).

Monitor and adjust equipment operation to ensure the product meets specifications.

Apply knowledge of safety and quality requirements and understand the implications of non-conforming product.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following competencies are assumed:

Communication at NQF Level 2.

Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Off-the-road (OTR) machines/equipment includes but is not limited to military applications, cranes, earthmoving equipment and mining equipment.

Tyre types include tubeless, tubed type, crossply and radial.

Equipment for repairing and retreading off-the-road (OTR) tyres refers to buffing machines, repair systems, tread winding equipment, and moulds and autoclaves. Learners are required to operate all of these types of equipment in order to achieve this unit standard.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Determine equipment parameters and set up the equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Relevant information is identified on job card.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Equipment set up requirements are determined in accordance with job card and company and/or manufacturers' information charts/specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Equipment is set in accordance with identified requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Principles applied when setting up the equipment are described and explained.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Operate buffing machines, repair systems, tread winding and curing equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Equipment is started, operated and stopped in accordance with manufacturers' procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

All relevant safe work practices are observed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Problems encountered while working and the appropriate corrective actions to be taken in terms of company procedures are described and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Concepts and principles applicable to equipment operation are described and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

The implications of not following procedures when starting, operating and stopping equipment are identified, described and explained.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Monitor equipment operations and adjust equipment settings.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Monitoring is performed in accordance with company requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The need for adjustment is identified accurately and timeously.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

The need for adjustment will be determined as follows:

In the case of buffing machines and tread winding equipment, by continuously inspecting and measuring product for conformance.

In the case of moulds, autoclaves and repair systems, by checking air pressure, temperature and time.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Necessary adjustments are made to ensure that the product specifications are met.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Adjustments are made safely in accordance with company and manufacturers' procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Concepts and principles applicable to monitoring and adjusting equipment operation are described and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

The implications of inadequate monitoring and incorrect adjustment are identified, described and explained.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Finalise the process and check the product.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The product is removed from the equipment in accordance with company and manufacturers' procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The product is inspected for conformance to company specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The equipment is cleaned in accordance with manufacturers' requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The condition of the equipment is checked and basic maintenance is carried out in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Excess material, waste and scrap is dealt with in accordance with company procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Production records are completed in accordance with company procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Any individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.

Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.

The integrated assessment should be based on a summative assessment guide. The guide will specify how the assessor will assess different aspects of the performance and will include:

Evaluating evidence in a portfolio of evidence, particularly projects which integrate various aspects of the unit standard and which demonstrate the integration of knowledge, skills and values, and the development of the critical outcomes.

Observing and listening to the learner at work, both in primary activities as well as in other interactions, or in relevant simulations.

Asking questions and initiating short discussions to test understanding and to verify other evidence.

Looking at records and reports.

Formative assessment.

Assessment of competence for this unit standard is based on experience acquired by the learner in the workplace, within the particular tyre retreading context. The assessment process should cover the explicit tasks required for the unit standard as well as the understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin the process.

The assessment process should also establish how the learning process has advanced the Critical Cross-field Outcomes.

The learner may choose in which language he/she wants to be assessed. This should be established as part of a process of preparing the learner for assessment and familiarising the learner with the approach being taken.

Assessors should also evaluate evidence that the learner has been performing consistently over a period of time.

The assessment for this unit standard can be done in conjunction with assessment for other unit standards related to a qualification, and in conjunction with the assessment for the qualification as a whole.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The following items reflect the type of knowledge that the assessor will evaluate:

Names & functions of:

OTR repair and retreading equipment, components, controls, etc.

Safety features, safety equipment.

Purpose of:

Following procedures for setting up and operating equipment.

Monitoring and adjusting equipment operation.

Safety features, safety procedures.

Cleaning, maintaining and checking condition of equipment.

Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties:

Equipment characteristics.

Safety features and equipment.

Hazards.

Product characteristics.

Information/specification charts.

Processes and events:

Monitoring and adjusting equipment.

Dealing with problems.

Caring for equipment.

Shutting down in an emergency.

Causes and effects, implications of:

Cost implications (e.g of non-conforming product, damage to equipment, etc).

Safety and quality implications of incorrect equipment operation.

Effects of inadequate maintenance and cleaning of equipment.

Procedures and techniques:

Starting, stopping, operating equipment.

Reporting faults and breakdowns.

Monitoring and adjusting equipment.

Safety.

Emergency.

Housekeeping.

Sensory cues:

Indications of equipment malfunctions.

Indications of conforming and non-conforming product.

Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:

Quality standards.

Manufacturer's specifications.

Company standards.

Applicable safety, health and environmental (SHE) requirements.

Theory: rules, principles, laws:

Principles of equipment operation.

Principles related to setting, monitoring and adjusting equipment.

Principles of maintenance.

Relationships, systems:

Role of the operator in achieving effective equipment operation and quality product.

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 and solve problems related to equipment operation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others:

Work effectively with others when operating OTR repair and retreading equipment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage myself and my activities:

Apply procedures and practices that will reduce the possibility of accidents and damage to equipment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:

Collect sensory and numeric information related to equipment operation.

Classify the information and identify deviations from the norm/adjustments required to achieve quality product.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively:

Use common industry terms for equipment and processes.

Give information or respond to instructions relating to equipment operation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically:

Set equipment to produce product to specifications.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

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

Describe the operator's role in ensuring the safety of the process and the quality of the product.

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

The large size of OTR tyres has implications for safety, quality and operator responsibility during the retreading process. This unit standard enables the particular skills, knowledge and values required for operating equipment in the OTR tyre retreading context to be assessed and credits to be awarded. This unit standard would be assessed in conjunction with the following unit standards which address the specifics of the repairing and retreading process:

Prepare casings for retreading.

Apply tread rubber to casing.

Perform activities to cure retreaded and repaired tyres.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	61809	National Certificate: Tyre Repair and Maintenance	Level 2	NQF Level 02	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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