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

Maintain the quality of welded thermoplastic products 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14704  Maintain the quality of welded thermoplastic products 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Plastics Manufacturing 
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 4  NQF Level 04  24 
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 
The fabrication of plastics products generally requires the joining of plastics components into assemblies. The assemblies are often subjected to considerable stress when in operation 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. It focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to understand and systematically and thoroughly check all aspects of the fabrication process.

To qualify, I have to demonstrate that I am able to check the correctness and quality of workmanship of all aspects of the process including documentation, fabrication and installation.

The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Thermoplastic Fabrication (NQF Level 4) 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 
Indications of the range and scope of activities in this unit standard are found below the appropriate specific outcome. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Plan the welding sequence and approve the control documentation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Results achieved
1. All welding and installation defects are identified and all non-conformances are rectified

Indicators
1. Documents are correctly completed
2. Legal requirements are adhered to
3. Measuring instruments are in good working condition and calibrated
4. Quality of communication is of a helpful nature and obtains the necessary co-operation
5. Welding activities are regularly and constantly monitored
6. Observations made are recorded

Understanding confirmed
1. Decisions made on rejections or approvals are explained and discussed
2. Reasons for procedures and practices are explained 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Inspect and measure welds, determine acceptability and identify problems. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Results achieved
1. All welding and installation defects are identified and all non-conformances are rectified

Indicators
1. Documents are correctly completed
2. Legal requirements are adhered to
3. Measuring instruments are in good working condition and calibrated
4. Quality of communication is of a helpful nature and obtains the necessary co-operation
5. Welding activities are regularly and constantly monitored
6. Observations made are recorded

Understanding confirmed
1. Decisions made on rejections or approvals are explained and discussed
2. Reasons for procedures and practices are explained 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Inspect fabrication and installation. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Fabrication and installation includes support bracketing, trenching 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Results achieved
1. All welding and installation defects are identified and all non-conformances are rectified

Indicators
1. Documents are correctly completed
2. Legal requirements are adhered to
3. Measuring instruments are in good working condition and calibrated
4. Quality of communication is of a helpful nature and obtains the necessary co-operation
5. Welding activities are regularly and constantly monitored
6. Observations made are recorded

Understanding confirmed
1. Decisions made on rejections or approvals are explained and discussed
2. Reasons for procedures and practices are explained 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Record and report inspection findings and make recommendations. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Results achieved
1. All welding and installation defects are identified and all non-conformances are rectified

Indicators
1. Documents are correctly completed
2. Legal requirements are adhered to
3. Measuring instruments are in good working condition and calibrated
4. Quality of communication is of a helpful nature and obtains the necessary co-operation
5. Welding activities are regularly and constantly monitored
6. Observations made are recorded

Understanding confirmed
1. Decisions made on rejections or approvals are explained and discussed
2. Reasons for procedures and practices are explained 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Liaise with parties involved and monitor the rectification of problems. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Results achieved
1. All welding and installation defects are identified and all non-conformances are rectified

Indicators
1. Documents are correctly completed
2. Legal requirements are adhered to
3. Measuring instruments are in good working condition and calibrated
4. Quality of communication is of a helpful nature and obtains the necessary co-operation
5. Welding activities are regularly and constantly monitored
6. Observations made are recorded

Understanding confirmed
1. Decisions made on rejections or approvals are explained and discussed
2. Reasons for procedures and practices are explained 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
Request and witness pressure tests for systems under pressure. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Results achieved
1. All welding and installation defects are identified and all non-conformances are rectified

Indicators
1. Documents are correctly completed
2. Legal requirements are adhered to
3. Measuring instruments are in good working condition and calibrated
4. Quality of communication is of a helpful nature and obtains the necessary co-operation
5. Welding activities are regularly and constantly monitored
6. Observations made are recorded

Understanding confirmed
1. Decisions made on rejections or approvals are explained and discussed
2. Reasons for procedures and practices are explained 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
Conduct internal audits and send measuring instruments for calibration. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Results achieved
1. All welding and installation defects are identified and all non-conformances are rectified

Indicators
1. Documents are correctly completed
2. Legal requirements are adhered to
3. Measuring instruments are in good working condition and calibrated
4. Quality of communication is of a helpful nature and obtains the necessary co-operation
5. Welding activities are regularly and constantly monitored
6. Observations made are recorded

Understanding confirmed
1. Decisions made on rejections or approvals are explained and discussed
2. Reasons for procedures and practices are explained 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assuror 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:
  • Measuring equipment
  • Terminology used in control documents
  • Defects

    2. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • Appearance of good and poor welds
  • Specification of final products

    3. Sensory cues:
  • Appearance of bead formation, e.g. porosity, discolouration

    4. Purpose of:
  • Inspection and acceptance procedures
  • Meeting legal requirements
  • Records and documentation
  • Monitoring welding activities

    5. Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:
  • Welding methods, sequences, preparation, welding and finishing
  • Incorrect quality control plans (procedures)
  • Over pressurising
  • Poor welding techniques
  • Incorrect procedures, material selection, settings
  • In-service failures, financial and environmental costs
  • Welder skills and equipment conditions

    6. Procedures and techniques:
  • Measuring, welding, testing and documentation
  • Installation and trenching
  • Acceptance

    7. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Codes of practice; pressurised equipment systems regulations; welding, inspection and testing codes
  • Related to health, safety and the environment
  • Calibration of measuring equipment

    8. Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Composition of materials and their behaviour
  • Effects of material contamination on behaviour
  • Principles and design of welding and joints
  • Installation and trenching
  • Defects and acceptance criteria
  • Tests: destructive and non-destructive

    9. Relationships, systems:
  • Quality vs cost
  • Conformance to procedures vs quality of end-product
  • Legal requirements vs pressure to increase output 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems
  • Identify welding defects and initiate processes to prevent and / or rectify these
  • Identify and quality assurance problems and initiate processes to resolve these
  • Identify deviations in process and end product 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others
  • Work with others to maintain a quality focus
  • Liaise with all role-players in the quality assurance cycle
  • Impose quality procedures and disciplines on work group members in a pressurised production environment 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities
  • Model a consistent quality focus in my own activities
  • Apply procedures in a consistent manner 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
  • Evaluate documentation, finished welds and other aspects of the welding process
  • Maintain records and data related to the fabrication process 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively
  • Explain and discuss quality issues in a neutral way
  • Convince and encourage work group members to maintain a quality focus 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically
  • Use a consistent, scientific approach to problem solving
  • Use arithmetic statistical procedures 

  • UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
  • Maintain a quality focus in a production and output-driven environment
  • Maintain the customer-needs view 

  • 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 
    Learning for this unit standard should be done after, or in conjunction with, the learning for the Level 4 unit standard `Fabricate complex welded thermoplastic assemblies and shapes`. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  24218   National Certificate: Thermoplastic Fabrication  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2023-06-30  MERSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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