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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Flush-set faceted stones |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
9645 | Flush-set faceted stones | |||
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 | 15 |
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 flush set stones.
People credited with this unit standard are able to |
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:
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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.
Flush setting also refers to Swiss setting. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Prepare to flush 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 taken. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. The seating is completed according to job specifications. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Flush 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 flush-set according to job requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
6. The setting is completed within an agreed time frame. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Execute the final 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. Good housekeeping and safety practices are adhered to and demonstrated. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
4. The consequences of poor workmanship, housekeeping and safety practices are described in terms of the potential impact on safety, productivity and quality. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
5. The finish is executed 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: |
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:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
Terminology
Specified Requirements Specified requirements include legal and workplace specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents: Legal Site Specific |
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. | IKETLENG MO AFRIKA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT |
3. | IMFUNDISO SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (PTY)LTD |
4. | INTSIKA SKILLS BENEFICIATIONPROJECTS |
5. | LIMPOPO JEWELLERY BUSINESS INCUBATOR |
6. | MINTEK |
7. | PNEUMA JEWELLERS CC |
8. | ZUREL PRIVATE COLLEGE |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |