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

Make and maintain jigs and templates 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117358  Make and maintain jigs and templates 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Furniture 
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 3  NQF Level 03  6 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
The person credited with this unit standard is able to make, repair and modify jigs and templates as per standards.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Making jigs and templates.
  • Repairing and modifying jigs and templates. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in numeracy and literacy equivalent to NQF level 2.
  • They will also have achieved, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence to, the National Certificate in Furniture Wood Machining and Cabinet Making at NQF level 2. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following elements include, but are not limited to:
  • Jigs and templates: for one offs; for multiple use; for short term use; for long term use
  • Materials: masonite: MDF; perspex; plywood; appropriate new materials or off cuts
  • Tools and equipment: hand tools; power tools; toggle clamps
  • Production downtime: as a result of damaged or faulty jigs and templates 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Make jigs and templates. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The specification is obtained and jig and template requirements are determined according to production, quality and organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Correct materials for making jigs and templates are obtained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Tools and equipment needed for jig and template making are confirmed to be in correct condition for safe and effective use. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Appropriate methods for making jigs and templates are identified which include Health and Safety requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Jigs and templates made, provide for secure and safe attachment, accurate calibrators and sizing for their production purpose. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Jigs are confirmed to specification accuracy, and accurate sample match. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Where jig does not meet sample requirements, adjustments and modifications are made and checks confirm accuracy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Jigs and templates are correctly labeled and placed in a designated location. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Repair jigs and templates. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Damage to jig or template is identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Feasibility of repair is determined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Repair requirement is identified and repair process is confirmed with the relevant person. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Repair process is planned to minimise production downtime. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Repair is carried out accurately to specification and accurate sample match is obtained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Repair is performed safely and within the optimum time scales. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Repaired jigs and templates are correctly marked for identification and returned to their correct location. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Tools and unused materials are returned to their correct storage location. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Documentation is completed accurately and according to organisational requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Modify jigs and templates. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Fault to jig or template is identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Feasibility of modification is determined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Modification requirement is identified and repair process is confirmed with the relevant person. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Modification process is planned to minimise production downtime. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Modification is carried out accurately to specification and accurate sample match is obtained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Modification is performed safely and within the optimum time scales. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Modified jigs and templates are correctly marked for identification and returned to their correct location. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Tools and unused materials are returned to their correct storage location. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Documentation is completed accurately and according to organisational requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessors assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the FIETA ETQA

    Institutions offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the FIETA ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A sound understanding of organisational procedures and practices
  • A broad knowledge of how to make jigs and template for various operations
  • An ability to carry out accurate sampling matching
  • A sound understanding of the importance of accurate identification and labeling of jigs and templates
  • A broad understanding of how to identify damage to jigs and templates
  • A broad understanding of repair techniques to jigs and templates 
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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 & solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when making, modifying or repairing jigs and templates. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when carrying out good housekeeping routines. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively to ensure work is carried out according to quality and performance requirements, without compromising safety for self and colleagues. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using language skills when communicating with supervisors and work colleagues. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, that when making and maintaining jigs and templates they do not pose a safety risk and that failure to maintain rate and quality of production will negatively impact upon all parts of the furniture production cycle. 

    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
    Elective  49105   National Certificate: Furniture Making: Wood  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. ASSURED VOCATIONAL SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
    2. BOKAPHITHI SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    3. Furniture World Training Centre 
    4. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
    5. HOSEAH TRADING 
    6. INTERMASIKO CC 
    7. LERIBE TRAINING SOLUTIONS 
    8. Mnambithi TVET College 
    9. NDIPHA FASHION DESIGNS 
    10. Ntunzela Trading Enterprise 
    11. PERENNIAL SERVICES PTY LTD 
    12. PEREZ DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING 
    13. PHD PROJECTS SA PTY LTD 
    14. Salabedla Contracting and Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    15. SALABEDLA CONTRACTING AND TRADING PTY LTD 
    16. SINOVUYOLETHU TRADING PTY LTD 
    17. SKILLS TO FURNISH INTERNATIONAL NPO 
    18. The Brokers Learning Centre 
    19. THE FINISHING COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    20. THUBELIHLE GRADUATE INSTITUTE 
    21. TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD 
    22. UMBUSO TRAINING SERVICES 
    23. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 
    24. ZERO1ZERO5 GROUP PTY LTD 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.