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

Prepare ignition paint 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117240  Prepare ignition paint 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Wood Products 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Forestry and Wood Technology 
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 is for people who can prepare ignition paint, whilst adhering to other agreed standards pertaining to performance, safety, quality, and the environment.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Start the ignition paint mixing operation
  • Process Ignition paint mixing operation
  • Shut down the ignition paint mixing operation 

  • LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    A Learner who wishes to enter a learning programme for this Unit Standard must be able to demonstrate:
  • Competency in communication and numerical skills equivalent to that of a person who has qualified in these subjects at an ABET level 4;
  • An understanding of the basic activities of the match manufacturing production process in their workplace;
  • Knowledge and skills in the relevant workplace procedures, health and safety measures equivalent to NQF level 1 requirements. 

  • UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope of the Unit Standard covers:
  • The whole environment that can be described as match manufacturing.
  • All the personnel involved in all activities of match manufacturing.
  • All the material that is handled and processed in this work area of match manufacturing.
  • All the company's work procedures and safety regulations relating to this work area of match manufacturing.
  • All the relevant OSHACT stipulations, which have bearing on, match manufacturing and all other activities in this work area.

    The context of the Unit Standard relates to the training of a Learner at NQF level 2 in the activity of match manufacturing.

    The level assigned to this Unit Standard, i.e. Level 2, is appropriate because it entails the training of a novice in match manufacturing is a progression of the skills acquired from Levels 2 to 4. 

  • Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Start the ignition paint mixing operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The required chemicals are collected from the chemical stores as per production plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Water is emptied from the ball mills as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Chemicals are weighed for a batch of ignition paint as per production plan. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Process Ignition paint mixing operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Timer is set and the ball mills are allowed to run as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Pressure is released when the mills switches off and each mill is drained into the paint pot as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    iPaint in the pot is stirred with a paddle and a sample is drawn for testing as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The viscosity of the paint is checked and corrective action is taken if out of specification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Manufactured ignition paint is stored in the designated area of the paint room. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Usage of the ignition paint on the chambons machine is monitored and fresh batches are delivered as required from designated areas as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Earth wire is used all the times whenever dry phosphorus is loaded as per safety requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Ignition paint stored for an extended period of time is re-tested before usage and the results are recorded on the relevant process control sheet. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Shut down the ignition paint mixing operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    gnition paint is stored in the cold room if it is to be stored over the week-end as per safety requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    One or two pots of ignition paint are kept ready for use in the paint room as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Ball mills are filled with water and rotated a few turns to clean the balls as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Water is emptied from the ball mills and the ball mills are refilled again to stand overnight as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    All the machinery cleaned and switched off as per work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Floor is cleaned and chemicals are cleared and secured as per work instructions. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    An individual who wishes to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to, or inform, his immediate superior in the relevant workplace, to request management to arrange for his / her assessment by the relevant assessor accredited for this purpose by the ETQA of the FIETA. Accreditation for this Unit Standard shall be from the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurer (FIETA ETQA) through formative and summative assessment by a registered Assessor. Assessment should be contextual and be conducted in the workplace as far as possible.

    The relevant NSB and SGB should be notified of any feedback related to this qualification.
  • Assessors must be registered as an Assessor with the relevant ETQA
  • Moderators must be registered as assessors with the relevant ETQA
  • Training providers must be accredited by the relevant ETQA
  • Moderation should include both internal and external moderation where applicable
  • The FIETA ETQA will co-ordinate all moderation activities in accordance with their policies and procedures 

  • UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    A demonstrated understanding of:

    Match manufacturing principles and practical application in the match manufacturing environment, in addition with knowledge of Safety/Environmental/Health issues.
  • Quality - ISO Awareness
  • Safe Work Procedures
  • Section 14
  • Production Processes 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems, using critical and creative thinking in the match manufacturing area. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively in a team, group, organisation or community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, clean, store and deliver tools and instruments utilized in his/her work area in an effective and efficient manner. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Listen, understand instructions and verbally report in an effective manner to his/her superior 

    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 
    A Learner who wishes to enter a learning programme for this Unit Standard must be able to demonstrate:
  • Competency in communication and numerical skills equivalent to that of a person who has qualified in these subjects at an ABET level 4;
  • An understanding of the basic activities of the match manufacturing production process in their workplace;
  • Knowledge and skills in the relevant workplace procedures, health and safety measures equivalent to NQF level 1 requirements.

    Values

    The use of tasks and materials in the learning event plan should not discriminate against learners on any grounds prescribed in the Bill of Rights and Employment Equity Act and should promote the orientations outlined in the critical cross-field outcomes. 

  • QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  49082   GETC: Wood Products Processing  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Elective  49083   National Certificate: Wood Products Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  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. AFRICAN MULTISKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING 
    2. ENB TRAINING SERVICEPTYLTD 
    3. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
    4. Imara Umbono Incorporated (Pty) Ltd 
    5. Longata Consultant 
    6. MGS GCABA CONTRACTING & TRADING CC 
    7. Optimi Workplace 
    8. Silungokuhle (Pty) Ltd 
    9. TAMASA TRAINING PTY LTD 
    10. TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD 
    11. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 



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