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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
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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	8
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.

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