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

Manufacture production tooling to drawing or sample part 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
258723  Manufacture production tooling to drawing or sample part 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology 
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  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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
13259  Manufacture production tooling to drawing or sample part  Level 3  NQF Level 03  36   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of engineering machining. This unit standard applies to the manufacturing of tools, jigs, dies and fixtures, plastic blow and injection moulds. The learner must demonstrate competence in either of the two skills areas to receive credits for this standard.

Qualifying learners can manufacture a range of tools, dies, jigs and fixtures or plastic injection or blow moulds/thermo forming for production requirements.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Plan and prepare for tooling manufacturing process.
  • Manufacture production tooling.
  • Test tool in accordance to drawing specifications. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Read, interpret and produce basic engineering drawings at NQF Level 2.
  • Operate and monitor a milling machine at NQF Level 2.
  • Operate and monitor a lathe at NQF Level 2.
  • Operate and monitor a drilling machine at NQF Level 2.
  • Operate and monitor a surface grinding machine at NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope and level of this unit standard is determined by the ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes.

    The learner should be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan and prepare for tooling manufacturing process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Drawing is interpreted to analyse the operational sequence. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The time frame for manufacturing the tool is determined for inclusion into the planning process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The required material is selected in accordance with the drawing specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Material selection, to manufacture production tooling are appropriate in terms of strength, durability, desired finish and heat treatment requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Pre operational checks and maintenance is performed in preparation for the manufacturing process. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The machines are lathe, milling, grinding and it includes:
  • Oil/coolant checks, guards, brake systems, jig/fixers and function of parts.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Appropriate equipment and machining processes are selected to ensure tooling conforms to project specifications and meets quality and efficiency requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Measuring equipment includes but is not limited to micrometers, dial test indicator, telescopic gauges, venires, height gauge.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Machine operating instructions and worksite procedures are adhered to in accordance with legal requirements and safe working practices. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Safe working practices include the use of guards, correct coolants and appropriate personal protective clothing.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Manufacture production tooling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Materials are marked out as required in accordance with machining operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tooling is machined in accordance to drawing specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Machines includes, lathe, milling, grinding, drilling.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Stress relief is performed in accordance with specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    All components are machined to meet hardening specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Heat treatment processes is performed in accordance to the hardness of the component. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Required hardness for durability. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The finishing of the machined components meets drawing specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Problems, changes and/or malfunctions are recognised and reported in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Work completed is recorded in accordance with workplace procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    Tooling protection and storage meets specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Recycling tooling may include: re sharpening, resetting and resizing.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Test tool in accordance to drawing specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Tooling is set up in press in accordance with drawing specifications and machine and tooling manual. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Set up of tool include sample try out.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Measuring equipment is selected and prepared in accordance to drawing specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Measuring equipment includes but is not limited to viniers, dial indicators, gauges, height gauge and micrometers.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Sample part is measured and checked against drawing specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Non-conformances are identified and tool is rectified in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Sample part is reproduced from rectified tooling and re-checked to part drawing or given sample. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Complete tooling is greased, packed and stored according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Equipment is stored and all documentation is completed and recorded according to workplace practices. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the relevant Education and Training Quality Assuror (ETQA) that has jurisdiction over this field of learning.

    The assessor will (at the very least) be accredited and have a technical qualification and be a subject matter expert in this learning area and at least have 3 years experience in the skills specific area.

    The learner can be assessed against this unit standard to obtain credits or as part of an integrated assessment for a qualification:
  • Internal moderation.
  • External moderation.
  • An assessor, accredited by the relevant ETQA, will assess the learner's competency.
  • Assessment procedures will be supplied by the ETQA in alignment with NSB requirements.
  • All assessment activities must be fair, so that all candidates have equal opportunities. Activities must be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.
  • Assessment and moderation procedures, activities and tools must be transparent, affordable and support development within the field, sub-field and NQF.
  • Questions and answers to determine theoretical knowledge are expected.
  • Assessment of a portfolio of evidence.
  • Direct observation in simulated and/or controlled work conditions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Names, functions and locations of:
  • Machining processes used to manufacture production tooling.
  • Common defects on tooling manufactured.

    Purpose of processes and procedures of:
  • Manufacturing tools, jigs, dies and fixtures.
  • Safety checks.

    Attributes, descriptions, properties, characteristics related to:
  • Engineering drawings and sketches.
  • Factors to take into account when determining project requirements.
  • PrincipIes for tool and equipment selection.
  • Material types and applications for tooling manufacture and for component to be produced using that tooling.
  • Stress relief and heat treatment processes.

    Processes, events, causes and effects and implications:
  • Implications of selecting inappropriate machinery and equipment to manufacture tooling.
  • Implications of sample component not meeting specifications.
  • Implications and consequences of situations such as, e.g. damaged or faulty equipment, allowing faulty processes to continue, delayed reports about changing conditions.
  • Implications of not protecting and storing tooling correctly.
  • Implications of not adhering to time frames.

    Procedures and techniques:
  • Project and manufacturing planning.
  • Machining operations and procedures covered by this unit standard.
  • Tooling manufacture sequencing procedures.
  • Stress relief and heat treatment of manufactured tooling.
  • Tooling finishing procedures.
  • Tooling assembly and setting procedures.
  • Measuring procedures.
  • Machinery cleaning procedures.
  • Machinery safety procedures.
  • Procedures for the protection and storage of tooling.
  • Recording and reporting procedures.

    Theory - rules, laws, principles:
  • Applicable machining theory covering the manufacturing of tooling and material properties and the principles of tooling design.
  • Applicable mathematical concepts including geometry, trigonometry and algebra.
  • Applicable underlying scientific concepts.

    Relationships, systems:
  • The relationship of the tooling manufacturing to the components to be manufactured from it.

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Applicable safety, health and environmental protection legislation and standards. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
  • Recognise problems while manufacturing tooling and respond appropriately. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Plan sequence of operations based on tooling manufacturing requirements.

    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when:
  • Plan sequence of operations based on job requirements and set up machine appropriately. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information to better understand and explain:
  • Collect sensory and numeric information from the process and the machined component.
  • Classify the information and identify deviations from the norm. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
  • Record outputs, incidents, measurements.
  • Report incidents and conditions.
  • Respond to questions or requests for more details. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when:
  • Understand and explain machining theory and mathematical and scientific concepts underpinning the machining, repaired and maintained operation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:
  • The purpose of the manufactured tooling.
  • The relationship of the manufactured tooling to the components to be manufactured from it. 
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    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 13259, "Manufacture production tooling to drawing or sample part", Level 3, 36 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    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: 
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