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

Produce bales of secondary fibre using a baling machine 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
256313  Produce bales of secondary fibre using a baling machine 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Pulp and Paper 
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 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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
246624  Produce bales of secondary fibre using a baling machine  Level 2  NQF Level 02  3   
110048  Produce bales of waste paper using a baling machine  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Persons credited with this unit standard are able to produce bales of secondary fibre by operating, monitoring and controlling the process whilst adhering to Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality requirements. They also understand the fundamental process principles of producing bales of secondary fibre using a baling machine.

The qualifying learner is able to:
  • Explain the fundamental principles of baling.
  • Apply operating procedures to produce bales of secondary fibres.
  • Monitor and control the baling process, according to process and operational requirements.
  • Adhere to Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Persons attempting this unit standard are required to read, understand and interpret operating manuals of a technical nature, it is therefore required that they have achieved NQF Level 1 or equivalent accreditation. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This unit standard covers the process from receiving stored secondary fibre to the storage of the produced bales of secondary fibre. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the fundamental principles of baling secondary fibre using a baling machine. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose of the process as well as the relationship to the supplier and customer`s processes is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All items of equipment are identified and their functions are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The effects of the process variables on the properties of baled paper are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The sequence of steps for operating, monitoring and controlling the process as per the standard operating procedure is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The quality specifics are explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Apply operating procedures to produce bales of secondary fibres. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    The learner will be able to apply operational processes and procedures to bale secondary fibre using a baling machine according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The pre-checks are carried out and the process is started up. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Process variables are set to customer or product requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The process is shut down. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Emergency shut down procedures are explained and simulated or demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Plant is prepared for maintenance. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Electrical, instrumentation, process and mechanical isolations.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Monitor and control the baling process, according to process and operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The process variables are monitored and recorded. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Bale mass, uniformity.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Process variables are evaluated and deviations are brought into control. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Includes power consumption, process flows and production rate.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Product variations are evaluated and deviations are brought into control. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Adhere to Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Qualifying learners are able to adhere to Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements including the requirements of Standard Operating Procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All hazards and risks associated with the process are identified and relevant prescribed precautions are explained or demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Environmental hazards are identified and the relevant precautions to be taken are discussed and explained according to plant environmental procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The consequences of inefficient operations are discussed and explained in terms of cost. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Company safety procedures and housekeeping standards are understood and adhered to. 


    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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Things the learner knows and can explain:

    Names, Functions and Locations of:
  • All items of installed equipment.
  • Raw material.
  • Finished product.

    Description, properties and characteristics of:
  • Raw materials.
  • Product.
  • Process equipment.
  • Auxiliary equipment.

    The Purpose of the:
  • Process, in terms of product/s, efficiencies and quality.

    Causes, effects and implications of:
  • Process variables.
  • Raw material variables (suppliers).
  • Product variables (customers).
  • Hazards.
  • Not complying with safety standards.
  • Not complying with standard operating procedures.
  • Not complying with quality specifications.

    Procedures and techniques of:
  • Standard Operating for the starting up, monitoring, controlling and shutting down of the process.
  • Recording and reporting data.

    Regulations, legislation, agreements and policies related to:
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Environmental issues.
  • Housekeeping.
  • Company Safety Procedures.
  • Standard Operating procedures.
  • Quality specifications. 
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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:
  • Evaluate variables and bring deviations under control.
  • Identify hazards and risks associated with the process and describe relevant precautions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage self and activities:
  • Work to achieve consistent results required by the process/customer.
  • Participate in life-long learning. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information:
  • Monitor and record process variables.
  • Bring process deviations under control. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Record process variables and actions taken to rectify.
  • Respond to questions and requests for additional information.
  • Liase with relevant operational support units.
  • Report incidents and conditions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others:
  • Carry out pre-checks on process and equipment.
  • Monitor the process.
  • Bring process variables into control. 
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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 by:
  • Explain the purpose of the process as well as the relationship to the supplier and customer`s processes. 
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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 
    This unit standard replaces the following unit standards:
  • ID 110048: Produce bales of waste paper using a baling machine, Level 2, 5 credits.
  • ID 13858: Produce bales of waste paper, Level 2, 5 credits. 
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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
    Elective  61929   National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 


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