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

Prepare mould for polymer composite fabrication 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
110279  Prepare mould for polymer composite fabrication 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Plastics Manufacturing 
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 
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 
People in the field of polymer composite fabrication require the skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard. The fabrication of composites requires the combination of two or more different materials to form a product. What makes composites unique is that a composite material is formed at the same time as the structure itself is being fabricated. This means that the person who is making the structure is creating the properties of the resultant composite material, and so the manufacturing processes that are used have an unusually critical part to play in determining the performance of the resultant structure. Composites are not like metals, where a sheet might be made in one factory and shaped into a car roof in another. With composites it all happens at once. The products are often subjected to considerable or sometimes extreme stress when in operation and the manufacturing process needs to be consistent and accurate.

Qualifying learners are able to:
  • Prepare mould for polymer composite fabrication
    The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Polymer Composite Fabrication (NQF Level 2) and related qualifications. 

  • LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    This unit standard has been designed as part of a progression and reflects the first level of composite fabrication skill. It is one of a series of unit standards for activities at and above this level. The credits assigned to it are based on the assumption that I am learning what is needed for this unit standard as part of my learning for a range of related unit standards. If I have experience in these related activities but do not have credits for them, I can obtain credits by being assessed through a process that recognises prior learning. If I do not have such experience of related activities, then my learning time will be increased. I can choose to be assessed and obtain credits against those other unit standards as I make progress towards the outcomes of this unit standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes determine the scope and level of this unit standard.
    All work is performed under supervision. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Locate, identify, transport and mount the correct mould for the required product. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Mould refers to an open mould but excludes spray processes
    Mount means position in an appropriate place for preparation process 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Refer to consolidated assessment criteria in specific outcome 4. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify, locate and correct common defects and deformities on mould. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Defects on visual/touch inspection include but are not limited to:
  • Star cracks
  • Cracks
  • Chips
  • Inferior lay-ups/poor construction
  • Deformities and air bubbles 

  • ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Refer to consolidated assessment criteria in specific outcome 4. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Clean and assemble mould, and apply release agent. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Release agents include waxes, semi-permanent coatings, PVA, silicone compounds, release films, flange waxes and sealers
    Cleaning agents: solvents, detergents, abrasives, rags, compressed air 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Refer to consolidated assessment criteria in specific outcome 4. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Record and report all identified problems and faults. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The assessment criteria have been formulated in this way to provide guidance to assessors:
  • for the purposes of integrated assessment
  • to achieve a balance between performing tasks and understanding
  • to focus on the achievement of the purpose of the unit standard

    Results achieved:
  • The correct mould is prepared for composite fabrication
  • Mould is ready for use

    Indicators:
  • Mould conforms to specifications
  • All visual defects and deformities are identified and dealt with according to specifications
  • Fabrication will release from mould
  • Mould is cleaned according to standards
  • Correct release agent is selected and used to standard
  • Data is recorded accurately

    Understanding confirmed:

    Respond to "what if" and "why" questions covering:
  • Use of specific moulds for specific processes
  • The causes and effects of defects and dirty moulds
  • The causes and effects of styrene build up
  • The need for accurate records 


  • UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assurance Body, which has jurisdiction over this field of learning. My assessor will be accredited and have a technical qualification in this learning area.
    I can be assessed in the language of my choice although if I have to report incidents or conditions to someone else, I will be assessed on my ability to report in the language commonly used in my working environment.
    I will be assessed in the workplace but I can submit documents, projects, test results and assignments that were not produced in the workplace.
    I can be assessed against this unit standard to obtain credits or as part of an integrated assessment for a qualification. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    1. Names & functions of:
  • Terminology related to the materials and process in preparing moulds
  • Different moulds
  • Release agents
  • Different defects and deformities
    2. Purpose of:
  • Release agents
  • Different moulds for polymer composite fabrication
  • Locating and identification of defects and deformities
    3. Attributes, properties characteristics
  • Resins related to adhesion and chemical properties which could affect the mould
  • Various types of release agents
    4. Sensory cues
  • Tactile and visual cues of defects and deformities
    5. Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:
  • Causes of defects
  • Causes of poor quality fabrications arising from poor preparation
  • Implications of incorrectly applying release agent
  • Causes and effects of defects and deformities on composite product
    6. Procedures and techniques:
  • Inspecting for defects and deformities
  • Test release methods
  • Cleaning of mould
  • Reporting of problems
  • Recording of data
    7. Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Adhesives, release agents
    8. Relationships, systems:
  • Relationship between defects and end product 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems
  • Related to cleaning a mould
  • Identification of defects and deformities 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities
  • According to procedures; following regular, consistent, methodical work patterns 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
  • Interpret information
  • Make decisions based on information 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively
  • Record work done 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically
  • Relate appropriate cleaning methods to different materials 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
  • Understand and explain the causes and effects of defects and deformities 

  • 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
    Core  36154   National Certificate: Polymer Composite Fabrication  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  50542   National Certificate: Small Craft Construction  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2009-08-31  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    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.
     
    NONE 



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