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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Check, clean, report, adjust and replace basic parts to machinery and equipment in a given work area

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10903	Check, clean, report, adjust and replace basic parts to machinery and equipment in a given work area
ORIGINATOR
SGB Clothing
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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	7
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 standard is in the core category of the NQF Level 2 National Certificate in Clothing Processes. Learners assessed competent against this standard will be able to check, clean, report, adjust and replace basic parts to machinery and equipment in a given work area in the clothing industry. Learners involved in any elective area will use this standard.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners will have attained an ABET Level 4 qualification and will be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Learners will also communicate verbally and in writing at ABET Level 4.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The standard applies to cutting, sewing, finishing and product development in the clothing sector in South Africa.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Cleaning machinery and equipment according to maintenance plans and procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Produce a set of results as evidence of the ability to recognise the need to make simple adjustments to machinery and equipment in accordance with properties and characteristics of the materials being used.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Explain the importance of preventative maintenance and adherence to the housekeeping and safety standards in relation to the quality and productivity of the company.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Obtain confirmation of the learner's competence in conducting routine maintenance and repair according to maintenance plans from supervisors, mechanics, records and random inspections.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Demonstrate and explain appropriate corrective actions when dealing with faults, malfunctions and breakdowns using the appropriate tools and reporting these faults to relevant people.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Give a verbal explanation of the common faults that occur on own machinery and equipment using correct terminology.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Carry out a range of basic maintenance activities related to own area of work according to maintenance plan and using correct tools.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Checking lubrication levels, general operation and settings to machinery and equipment.

OUTCOME NOTES

Checking lubrication levels, general operation and settings to machinery and equipment to achieve quality standards and optimal performance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Explain the importance of preventative maintenance and adherence to the housekeeping and safety standards in relation to the quality and productivity of the company.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Obtain confirmation of the learner's competence in conducting routine maintenance and repair according to maintenance plans from supervisors, mechanics, records and random inspections.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Demonstrate and explain appropriate corrective actions when dealing with faults, malfunctions and breakdowns using the appropriate tools and reporting these faults to relevant people.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Give a verbal explanation of the common faults that occur on own machinery and equipment using correct terminology.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Carry out a range of basic maintenance activities related to own area of work according to maintenance plan and using correct tools.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Adjusting basic settings according to standards or requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Explain the importance of preventative maintenance and adherence to the housekeeping and safety standards in relation to the quality and productivity of the company.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Obtain confirmation of the learner's competence in conducting routine maintenance and repair according to maintenance plans from supervisors, mechanics, records and random inspections.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Demonstrate and explain appropriate corrective actions when dealing with faults, malfunctions and breakdowns using the appropriate tools and reporting these faults to relevant people.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Give a verbal explanation of the common faults that occur on own machinery and equipment using correct terminology.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Carry out a range of basic maintenance activities related to own area of work according to maintenance plan and using correct tools.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Replacing broken and worn parts within the thread path and a specified range of basic components.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Explain the importance of preventative maintenance and adherence to the housekeeping and safety standards in relation to the quality and productivity of the company.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Obtain confirmation of the learner's competence in conducting routine maintenance and repair according to maintenance plans from supervisors, mechanics, records and random inspections.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Demonstrate and explain appropriate corrective actions when dealing with faults, malfunctions and breakdowns using the appropriate tools and reporting these faults to relevant people.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Give a verbal explanation of the common faults that occur on own machinery and equipment using correct terminology.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Carry out a range of basic maintenance activities related to own area of work according to maintenance plan and using correct tools.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Selecting and using appropriate tools to perform basic routine maintenance functions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Explain the importance of preventative maintenance and adherence to the housekeeping and safety standards in relation to the quality and productivity of the company.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Obtain confirmation of the learner's competence in conducting routine maintenance and repair according to maintenance plans from supervisors, mechanics, records and random inspections.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Demonstrate and explain appropriate corrective actions when dealing with faults, malfunctions and breakdowns using the appropriate tools and reporting these faults to relevant people.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Give a verbal explanation of the common faults that occur on own machinery and equipment using correct terminology.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Carry out a range of basic maintenance activities related to own area of work according to maintenance plan and using correct tools.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Reporting malfunctions and faults outside of area of responsibility.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Explain the importance of preventative maintenance and adherence to the housekeeping and safety standards in relation to the quality and productivity of the company.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Obtain confirmation of the learner's competence in conducting routine maintenance and repair according to maintenance plans from supervisors, mechanics, records and random inspections.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Demonstrate and explain appropriate corrective actions when dealing with faults, malfunctions and breakdowns using the appropriate tools and reporting these faults to relevant people.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Give a verbal explanation of the common faults that occur on own machinery and equipment using correct terminology.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Carry out a range of basic maintenance activities related to own area of work according to maintenance plan and using correct tools.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Learning programmes will be accredited by the relevant Sector Education and Training Authority and any Education and Training Quality Assurance Bodies in place. Qualified assessors will assess competence against this standard.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The demonstrated understanding of:

Quality standards related to specific operations and jobs performed on equipment including causes of non-conformance and solutions and prevention.

Basic machine parts, functions and settings.

Techniques of using basic tools.

Relevant housekeeping and safety standards and procedures for specific equipment.

Properties and characteristics of material i.e. trims, threads and fabrics relevant to specific equipment.

Preventative maintenance procedures.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems so that one can decide on what parts to replace, what tools to use and what to report on faults, and checking on appropriate actions.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others to meet common maintenance objectives in order to minimise interruptions or downtime.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and ones activities in order to schedule tasks to carry out preventative maintenance.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse and organise information by checking equipment and collecting information on faults and analysing the information obtained to be able to diagnose the problem.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively in writing or verbally to report faults and to read maintenance plans related to own equipment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology to select and use appropriate tools for repairing faults and understand and maintain a range of machines and equipment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems and the environment and recognising that faulty equipment can cause other problems and breakdowns that affect quality and productivity.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	21870	National Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	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.

1.	BARLEDA 621(PTY)LTD
2.	Deneb Investments Ltd
3.	Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) Ltd (Mobeni)