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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Operate conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and shorter length products in dry timber processing area of lumber mill

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264814	Operate conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and shorter length products in dry timber processing area of lumber mill
ORIGINATOR
SGB Forestry
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation			Forestry and Wood Technology
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 1	NQF Level 01	7
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

The Unit Standard will be useful for people who wish to complete at NQF Level 1 Learnership in Lumber Milling.

People credited with this Unit Standard are able to:

Understand the purpose and set up of conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products.

Set-up and operate conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products to prescribed standards and cut lumber to the required width, lengths and quality standards.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A Learner who wishes to enter a learning programme for this Unit Standard must be able to demonstrate:

Competence in mathematical and communication skills equivalent to NQF Level 1.

An understanding of the detail of the Lumber Milling process, especially in the Dry Mill area.

Skills competencies equivalent to NQF Levels 1 of Dry Milling as required by the NQF Levels 1 Learnerships.

Workplace procedures, health and safety measures, and environmental management principles equivalent to NQF Level 1.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The scope of this Unit Standard covers:

The whole environment which can be described as the Dry Mill of a lumber mill and specifically the conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products.

All personnel involved in the activities of the Dry Mill.

All material handled and processed into and from the conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products of the Dry Mill.

All the prescribed work place procedures and safety, health and environmental management procedures relating to the conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products of the Dry Mill.

All prescribed routine set up, maintenance and lubrication procedures and schedules, tools and equipment used in green lumber crosscutting/trimming facilities of the Wet Mill.

All the prescribed dimensions and quality specifications for narrower and thinner and short length products.

All prescribed product measuring and recording procedures, tools and standards.

The context of this Unit Standard relates to the training of a Learner in setting up and operating conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products in the Dry Mill.

The level assigned to this Unit Standard, i.e. NQF Level 1, is appropriate because:

For foundational competence the Learner has to demonstrate a well developed range of skills and the ability to make comparisons and interpret available information.

For practical competence the Learner has to show the ability to operate in a number of contexts, some of which may be non-routine, make significant choices from a wide range of procedures and co-ordinate with others.

For reflexive competence the Learner has to demonstrate the ability to handle significant responsibility for quantity and quality of the Learner`s own output under general supervision, and possibly that of others.

The nature of the tasks performed, the scope of learning involved and the required responsibility levels, are consistent with those generally defined for NQF Level 1.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Collect all the prescribed setting up tools and equipment and cutting tools for the conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The required tools and equipment and cutting tools used for the conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products are gathered.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Tools and equipment and cutting tools used for the conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products are inspected to check for damages.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Ancillary materials handling equipment is collected and inspected to confirm good working condition.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Set up the conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products and install the required cutting tools, to prescribed standards, in the prescribed manner.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Procedure for setting up conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products is explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products are safely set according to industry standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The required cutting tools are installed to prescribed standards, in the prescribed manner.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Operate the conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products in the prescribed manner to produce lumber of the prescribed lengths and width.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Correct personal protective clothing is worn for protection.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products are safely operated according to company`s procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Lumber of the prescribed lengths and width are cut according to industry standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Quality control measures are applied to ensure production of good quality products.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Carry out prescribed routine maintenance and lubrication of conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products and ancillary handling equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Maintenance of conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products are carried out according to the drawn schedule.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Lubrication is done on conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products according to company`s procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Required documentation is completed according to company` procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

An employed individual who wishes to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to, or inform, the relevant responsible person in the relevant workplace, to request management to arrange for the assessment by the relevant assessor accredited for this purpose by the ETQA of the FIETA. An unemployed Learner must arrange with the training provider for assessment.

Anyone assessing a Learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor for this purpose by the ETQA.

The manner/method and source of providing the learning that will enable compliance with the requirements of this Unit Standard, must be accredited by the ETQA.

Moderation of the assessment will be performed in the manner and by the moderator/s accredited for this purpose by the ETQA.

Assessment can be performed by means of oral testing, written tests and on-the-job observation. Formative assessment can be carried out during and after achievement of each specific outcome, and summative assessment at the conclusion of the training programme for this Unit Standard. Assessment will take place at a venue or workplace designated by the relevant assessor(s).

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The Learner will have acquired the detailed knowledge and understanding of and skills relating to:

The setting up of conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products and installation of appropriate cutting tools, to prescribed standards.

The operation of conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products as well as ancillary material handling equipment.

The maintaining product dimension and process through put standards.

The routine maintenance of conversion equipment for recovering narrower and thinner and short length products as well as ancillary materials handling equipment.

Competence in mathematical and communication skills equivalent to NQF Level 1.

Competence in work procedures, safety and health measures, and environmental management principles equivalent to NQF Level 1.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Evaluate the status of reported problems and report verbally or in writing to the relevant responsible person.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work as a member of the team in carrying out the prescribed production programme/work plan for the work area of the Dry t Mill.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Assist in collecting and recording data collected by workers.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate health and safety requirements.

Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with both responsible persons and workers.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Oversee workers in the care for tools and instruments.

Assume full responsibility for all tools and instruments used for grading area of the Dry Mill.

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
Elective	66269	General Education and Training Certificate: Lumber Milling	Level 1	NQF Level 01	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.

1.	BMD TEXTILES PTY LTD
2.	ENB TRAINING SERVICEPTYLTD
3.	GNBR SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
4.	MALITINNE PTY LTD
5.	TAMASA TRAINING PTY LTD
6.	TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD
7.	UMBUSO TRAINING SERVICES
8.	UMGANO FOUNDATION NPC