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

Develop work instructions for thermoplastic fabrication using drawings 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14688  Develop work instructions for thermoplastic fabrication using drawings 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
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  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 can be used for fabrication using any materials. It is not restricted to the use of thermoplastics only.

The fabrication of plastics products generally requires the preparing and joining of plastics components into assemblies. The assemblies are often subjected to considerable stress and the manufacturing process needs to be consistent and accurate. This unit standard reflects the skills and knowledge required to perform the activities related to the joining process and demonstrate an understanding of the factors involved.

To qualify, I have to demonstrate that I am able to interpret complex drawings, derive and produce simple components and produce work instructions for thermoplastic fabrication.

The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Thermoplastic Fabrication (NQF Level 3) 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. It is one of a series of unit standards for activities below, 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 scope and level of this unit standard is determined by the range as indicated under the specific outcomes. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Derive components and produce basic drawings of the components. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Range of drawings includes isometric, oblique and first and third angle orthographic projection, and flanges 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Results achieved
1. Planning, drawings of derived components and work instructions reflect all relevant information
Indicators
1. List of material is produced
2. Correct material and quantities are shown
3. Drawings are accurate and symbols and conventions are correctly applied
4. Planning optimises the use of resources
5. Work instructions are clear, accurate and practical
Understanding confirmed
1. Understanding is demonstrated by responses to 'what', 'why' and 'what if' questions on drawings, plans and work instructions 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Plan work and develop work instructions. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Specify materials
  • Specify welding processes 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results achieved
    1. Planning, drawings of derived components and work instructions reflect all relevant information
    Indicators
    1. List of material is produced
    2. Correct material and quantities are shown
    3. Drawings are accurate and symbols and conventions are correctly applied
    4. Planning optimises the use of resources
    5. Work instructions are clear, accurate and practical
    Understanding confirmed
    1. Understanding is demonstrated by responses to 'what', 'why' and 'what if' questions on drawings, plans and work instructions 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Interpret engineering drawings. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Identify components and assemblies
  • Recognise and interpret material requirements
  • Identify dimensions and detailed instructions
  • Identify and interpret symbols and conventions 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results achieved
    1. Planning, drawings of derived components and work instructions reflect all relevant information
    Indicators
    1. List of material is produced
    2. Correct material and quantities are shown
    3. Drawings are accurate and symbols and conventions are correctly applied
    4. Planning optimises the use of resources
    5. Work instructions are clear, accurate and practical
    Understanding confirmed
    1. Understanding is demonstrated by responses to 'what', 'why' and 'what if' questions on drawings, plans and work instructions 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assurer who has jurisdiction over this field of learning. My assessor will (at the very least) 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:
  • Drawing symbols, labels and conventions
  • Drawing instruments

    2. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • Materials

    3. Purpose of:
  • Drawings
  • Work instructions

    4. Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:
  • Misinterpretations
  • Incorrect drawings, conventions, symbols, labels

    5. Procedures and techniques
  • Drawing techniques

    6. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards
  • Legislative requirements for the application
  • Health and safety regulations

    7. Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Relating to the use of symbols, conventions, types of drawing layout

    8. Relationships, systems:
  • Relationship between the drawing and the operation carried out 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems
  • Insufficient information
  • Identify the correct drawing
  • Identify the correct components 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others
  • Work with engineers and designers 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities
  • Plan and sequence own work 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
  • Reduce complex drawing to work instructions / basic drawing 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively
  • Prepare basic drawing and work instruction 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically
  • Applicable mathematics
  • Drawing 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
  • Discuss Impact of incorrect drawing and work instructions on project, client relationships, cost implications and health, safety and the environment 
    		•

    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  57877   National Certificate: CNC Production Machining  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  36155   National Certificate: Polymer Composite Fabrication  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  24217   National Certificate: Thermoplastic Fabrication  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  91926   National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Machining and Tooling  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    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.
     
    NONE 


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