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

Monitor the quality of the input materials and the manufactured packaging or printed product 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243186  Monitor the quality of the input materials and the manufactured packaging or printed product 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Printing and Packaging 
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  10 
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 reflects the skills required to monitor the quality of the input materials and the manufactured packaging or printed product that is:
  • Ensuring all non-conforming products, components and materials are marked or removed from the production line.
  • Ensure all defective products, components and materials are recorded and reported.

    It also reflects the understanding of:
  • Basic machine operations, the different types of input materials for printing and packaging and the basic concepts of quality.

    This unit standard would be applicable in the following printing and packaging processes eg.:
  • Letterpress
  • Screen printing
  • Flexography
  • Gravure
  • Lithography
  • Continuous stationery
  • Roll label
  • Rotary offset

    Manufacture of packaging, with or without in-line printing processes:
  • Bag making
  • Sack making
  • Carton making
  • Can and end making
  • Laminating
  • Coating
  • Corrugated board manufacturing
  • Tubing
  • Wrapping
  • Over printing
  • Envelope making
  • File manufacturing 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope and level of this unit standard is indicated by range statements related to the specific outcomes. The work reflected in this unit standard is normally performed under supervision. The work will be guided by relevant worksite procedures, manufacturers' specifications and safety, health and environmental legislation. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Conduct visual checks on incoming materials and components and the manufactured product. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Checks include monitoring of product mass, dimensions, colour or any other critical part of the product specification.
  • Incoming materials and components include paper and inks.
  • Paper includes coated paper, uncoated paper and cast-coated paper.
  • Product includes pouches, bags and sacks. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Range of checks are conducted in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All non-conforming products, components and materials are marked or removed from the production line. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Marking could be in the form of writing directly on the product or attaching labels.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Measure products, components and materials and conduct operational on-line tests. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Measuring includes checking delivered components and materials against production orders. Operational on-line tests include colour measurement, colour register. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Measuring instruments and equipment are used and stored in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Components and materials are checked against production orders. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A range of tests are conducted in accordance with performance standards. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Recognise defects and mark or remove defective materials, products or components. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Defects may relate to typesetting, location on page, quality of images, the registration, the quality of colour reproduction on the paper, the reproduction of details and their correct location on the sheet in all colour separations/ colours in accordance with the original. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All non-conforming products, components and materials are marked or removed from the production line. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All defective products, components and materials are recorded and reported in accordance with specified procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Record production and defects and report incidents. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Records include both written and electronically stored information.
  • Reports could be oral or written, including the completion of any related documentation. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Records are legible, accurate and conform to set standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Documentation is completed in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Receive and respond to instructions, information or communications. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Instructions, information or communication could be oral or written and cover explanations related to quality of input materials and manufactured products. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Information is collected and used in accordance with work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Instructions, information and communications are responded to quickly and appropriately. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Quality principles are explained relative to printing and packaging production environment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Includes cost of non-conformance; quality objectives, quality policies, procedures and processes.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Implications of defective products, materials or components are explained relative to internal and external customers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The need for accurate up-to-date records and quick reporting are explained in accordance with specified requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the Unit Standard.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following items reflect the type of knowledge that the assessor will evaluate.
  • Names & functions of:

    > Materials, paper.
    > Specifications, instructions.
    > Consumables, inks (pigments, binders, additives, solvents), varnishes.
    > Printing methods.
    > Services.
    > Standards.
    > Time frames.
    > Efficiency.
    > Wastage or spoilage.
  • Purpose of:

    > Monitoring.
    > Machine efficiency.
    > Material/product quality criteria/standards.
    > Safety equipment.
  • Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties:

    > Input materials.
    > Consumables.
    > Machine parts.
    > Services.
    > Processing methods.
    > Safety equipment.
  • Processes and events:

    > Alarms.
    > Preparation, quality assurance, testing, monitoring, segregation.
    > Fires.
    > Evacuation drills.
    > Power failures.
  • Causes and effects, implications of:

    > Injuries.
    > Non-conforming materials.
    > Power failures.
    > Poorly trained personnel.
    > Housekeeping.
    > Not adhering to procedures.
    > Causes of faulty products.
  • Procedures and techniques:

    > Monitoring.
    > Measuring.
    > Segregation.
    > Safety procedures, housekeeping.
    > Recording.
    > Reporting.
  • Sensory cues:

    > Colour perception.
    > Sensory cues relating to input materials, consumables, quality, damage or fault detection.
  • Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:

    > Related to safety, health and environment.
    > Standards, operating procedures.
    > Organisational policies and rules relating to monitoring input materials, consumables and product.
  • Theory: rules, principles, laws:

    > Principles of the process.
    > Contextualisation of basic concepts related to the printing and packaging manufacturing process, tools and equipment.
  • Categories:
    > Hazardous materials; substrate; personnel; tools, equipment, materials; paper/cardboard, inks.
  • Relationships, systems:

    > Stores, conversion, dispatch, maintenance departments relationship and integration.
    > Value chain.
    > Corrective action reporting and continuous improvement.
    > Communication.
    > Work group. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems:
  • Conduct visual checks on incoming materials and components and the manufactured product.
  • Measure products, components and materials and conduct operational on-line tests.
  • Recognise defects and mark or remove defective materials, products or components.
  • Record production and defects and report incidents. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • Record production and defects and report incidents.
  • Receive and respond to instructions, information or communications. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Conduct visual checks on incoming materials and components and the manufactured product.
  • Measure products, components and materials and conduct operational on-line tests.
  • Recognise defects and mark or remove defective materials, products or components.
  • Record production and defects and report incidents.
  • Receive and respond to instructions, information or communications. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Conduct visual checks on incoming materials and components and the manufactured product.
  • Measure products, components and materials and conduct operational on-line tests.
  • Recognise defects and mark or remove defective materials, products or components.
  • Record production and defects and report incidents.
  • Receive and respond to instructions, information or communications. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Record production and defects and report incidents.
  • Receive and respond to instructions, information or communications. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Conduct visual checks on incoming materials and components and the manufactured product.
  • Measure products, components and materials and conduct operational on-line tests.
  • Recognise defects and mark or remove defective materials, products or components.
  • Record production and defects and report incidents.
  • Receive and respond to instructions, information or communications. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Conduct visual checks on incoming materials and components and the manufactured product.
  • Measure products, components and materials and conduct operational on-line tests.
  • Recognise defects and mark or remove defective materials, products or components.
  • Record production and defects and report incidents.
  • Receive and respond to instructions, information or communications. 
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    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  57900   National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  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.
     
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