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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Set faceted stones in channel settings

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
9643	Set faceted stones in channel settings
ORIGINATOR
SGB Mining and Minerals
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology			Fabrication and Extraction
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	18
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 will be useful to people who are responsible to channel-set stones.

People credited with this unit standard are able to

Prepare channel to set stones;

Channel-set stones; and

Execute the specified finish.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:

Set stones in tube settings

Set stones in claw settings

Raise beads for a single stone

Demonstrate appropriate product knowledge to enable working in a jewellery environment

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare channel to set stones.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Tools, materials and equipment are selected correctly and ready for use prior to commencement.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Tools and equipment are used and maintained according to manufacturer`s specification and job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Housekeeping and safety practices are adhered to and demonstrated correctly.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The consequences of not adhering to correct workmanship, housekeeping and safety practices are described in terms of the potential impact on safety, productivity and quality.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The stones must be inspected and, if required, corrective action must be taken prior to setting.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. The channel must be prepared to accommodate the stone design.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. The preparation is completed within agreed time frame.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Channel-set stones.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Tools, materials and equipment are selected correctly and ready for use prior to commencement.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Tools and equipment are used and maintained according to manufacturer`s specification and job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Housekeeping and safety practices are adhered to and demonstrated correctly.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The consequences of not adhering to correct workmanship, housekeeping and safety practices are described in terms of the potential impact on safety, productivity and quality.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The stones are set in the channel according to job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. The setting is completed within agreed time frames.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Execute the specified finish.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Tools, materials and equipment are selected correctly and ready for use prior to commencement.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Tools and equipment are used and maintained according to manufacturer`s specification and job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Housekeeping and safety practices are adhered to and demonstrated correctly.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. The consequences of not adhering to correct workmanship, housekeeping and safety practices are described in terms of the potential impact on safety, productivity and quality.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. The channel is finished according to job requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. The job is completed within agreed time frame.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.

3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the listed embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate`s performance. Where direct assessment of knowledge is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.

The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:

Health and safety knowledge

Report writing

Legal and site-specific requirements

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.

Note: The ability of the candidate to identify sub-standard and hazardous conditions, assess and take appropriate action.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.

Note: The ability and willingness of the candidate to accept and interpret work instructions correctly.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.

Note: The ability of the candidate to indicate what methods, tools and personal protective equipment is required and communicate to fellow workers his/her intentions and assistance required.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

Note: The ability of the candidate to reconcile the information from visual and physical examinations and constantly evaluate the changing situation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.

Note: The appropriate communication with the relevant personnel with regard to the reporting of hazards and sub-standard conditions will indicate his/her proficiency in effective communication.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

Note: The use of science and technology is not relevant for this unit standard.

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.

Note: The ability of the candidate to identify and refer anomalous behaviour to a specialist confirms understanding that a specific observation, inference, action or decision can have a devastating effect.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:

Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.

Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.

Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.

The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.

The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.

All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Terminology

Housekeeping refers to optimising the use of resources, record keeping, hygiene, health and safety.

Specified Requirements

Specified requirements include legal and workplace specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

Legal

Relevant Acts

Regulations

Mandatory Codes of Practice

SABS and other Standards

Site Specific

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA)

Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Programme

Voluntary Codes of Practice

Managerial Instructions

List of Recorded OH&S Risks

Working Guides

User manuals supplied by equipment manufacturer

The Bargaining Council for the Jewellery and Precious Metals Industry Main agreement

The employer`s work specifications, tariff agreements and policies and procedures.

Regulations as per directives from the Gold and Diamond Branch of the South African Police Services

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, No 29 of 1996

ISO 9000/1, SABS and other accredited standards and quality assurance measures

A glossary of terms regarding the terminology of the Jewellery Industry

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	58274	Further Education and Training Certificate: Jewellery Setting Processes	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MQA
Elective	57875	Further Education and Training Certificate: Jewellery Designing	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MQA
Elective	57876	Further Education and Training Certificate: Jewellery Manufacturing Operations	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MQA

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.	GLOBAL JEWELLERY ACADEMY
2.	IMFUNDISO SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (PTY)LTD
3.	INTSIKA SKILLS BENEFICIATIONPROJECTS
4.	LIMPOPO JEWELLERY BUSINESS INCUBATOR
5.	PNEUMA JEWELLERS CC
6.	ZUREL PRIVATE COLLEGE