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

Discuss Just in Time (JIT) and Lean Manufacturing 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
377360  Discuss Just in Time (JIT) and Lean Manufacturing 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
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  5 
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 
This unit standard is required by people working in the manufacturing environment. They need to understand and apply the principles of JIT and lean manufacturing and to ensure continuous improvement in the workplace.

Learners credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Explain Just in Time (JIT) and lean manufacturing.
  • Discuss the principles of flow shop manufacturing operations.
  • Explain waste and waste elimination in a manufacturing environment.
  • Explain the concept of the theory of constraints.
  • Implement continuous improvement. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2.
  • Communication at NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular outcomes or assessments. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain JIT and lean manufacturing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept 'lean' and lean manufacturing are defined in line with Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The key principles of lean are described using given data. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The five-step process for implementing lean techniques in a manufacturing environment is described using a flow diagram. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is defined in line with Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The use of value stream mapping in identifying and decreasing waste in a manufacturing process is explained using examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The philosophy of JIT manufacturing is discussed in line with Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The methods used to implement JIT in a manufacturing setting are explained using given data. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The benefits of introducing a lean strategy are described using examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Discuss the principles of flow shop manufacturing operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The push manufacturing strategy and the pull manufacturing strategy are compared in terms of their similarities and differences. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The components of a pull manufacturing strategy are described and the benefits achieved from employing this strategy are described according to procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The process of line balancing is explained according to procedures using examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The kanban approach to controlling work in a flow-shop manufacturing environment is described according to procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The difference between a two-card and single-card Kanban is critiqued according to their uses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The significance of Kanban rules is evaluated in line with Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The number of Kanbans required for a particular operation is calculated according to procedures using raw data. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain waste and waste elimination. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Waste is defined and explained in line with Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The effect of waste on a company's productivity and profitability is described in line with operations management body of knowledge. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Various categories of waste found in manufacturing and service industry environment are identified using examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Methods used to eliminate waste in a manufacturing process are discussed according to procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Ways of reducing and eliminating waste in the supply chain are compared in line with given data. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Ways include but are not limited to Kaizen, Kaikaku.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The 5Ss are listed and how the 5S program can be employed to eliminate waste in a manufacturing process is explained using given data. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Discuss the concept of the theory of constraints. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The theory of constraints is discussed in line with Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The history of the theory of constraints is discussed in line with Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The term constraint is defined with an explanation on how constraints inhibit system performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The sequence used in identifying and eliminating a constraint is described according to procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The components of drum-buffer-rope are described with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The approach of the theory of constraints to manufacturing is compared to the more traditional approaches in line with Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The theory of constraints is implemented in line with Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK). 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Implement continuous improvement in the waste management process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Continuous improvement is defined and its role in the field of waste elimination is discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The principles of continuous improvement are discussed using given data. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The role of the PDCA cycle is explained in line with ISO 2000 data. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Work study is defined and its interrelatedness with continuous improvement techniques is discussed in line with Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Techniques for eliminating waste in the supply chain are in terms of their similarities and differences. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Techniques include but are not limited to six sigma work study, the 5S program.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Six sigma is defined and its use as a technique in the field of continuous improvement is described using given examples. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • JIT and lean manufacturing.
  • The principles of flow shop manufacturing operations.
  • Waste and waste elimination in the manufacturing environment.
  • The theory of constraints.
  • Continuous improvement. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    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  57712   Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


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