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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Strategise, research, develop and review production systems in clothing

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10911	Strategise, research, develop and review production systems in clothing
ORIGINATOR
SGB Clothing
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	14
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 standard is in the core category of the NQF Level 5 National Diploma in Clothing Technology. Learners assessed competent against this standard will be able to strategise, research, develop and review production systems in the clothing industry. Learners involved in any elective area will use this standard.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners will have attained the NQF Level 4 National Certificate in Clothing Technology.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The standard applies to cutting, sewing, finishing and product development in the clothing sector in South Africa.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Optimising the use of resources to improve on work processes in clothing manufacturing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Research and produce a detailed strategic plan in order to make effective decisions and optimise available resources.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Present a report that demonstrates understanding and benefits of different production processes and systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Demonstrate effective presentation techniques using appropriate medium to decision makers on applied research in order to enhance standards and systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. All presentations will display practical steps and methodology with practical evidence of application.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Evaluating production processes.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Research and produce a detailed strategic plan in order to make effective decisions and optimise available resources.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Present a report that demonstrates understanding and benefits of different production processes and systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Demonstrate effective presentation techniques using appropriate medium to decision makers on applied research in order to enhance standards and systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. All presentations will display practical steps and methodology with practical evidence of application.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Analysing and recommending methods of cost management.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Research and produce a detailed strategic plan in order to make effective decisions and optimise available resources.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Present a report that demonstrates understanding and benefits of different production processes and systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Demonstrate effective presentation techniques using appropriate medium to decision makers on applied research in order to enhance standards and systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. All presentations will display practical steps and methodology with practical evidence of application.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Researching, comparing and optimising production systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Research and produce a detailed strategic plan in order to make effective decisions and optimise available resources.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Present a report that demonstrates understanding and benefits of different production processes and systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Demonstrate effective presentation techniques using appropriate medium to decision makers on applied research in order to enhance standards and systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. All presentations will display practical steps and methodology with practical evidence of application.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Enhance and managing the development of methods and standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Research and produce a detailed strategic plan in order to make effective decisions and optimise available resources.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Present a report that demonstrates understanding and benefits of different production processes and systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Demonstrate effective presentation techniques using appropriate medium to decision makers on applied research in order to enhance standards and systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. All presentations will display practical steps and methodology with practical evidence of application.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Learning programmes will be accredited by the relevant Sector Education and Training Authority and any Education and Training Quality Assurance Bodies in place. Qualified assessors will assess competence against this standard.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The demonstrated understanding of:

New technology in order to review and update standards systems and methods.

Research techniques in order to achieve optimal utilisation of production systems, processes and resources.

Strategic planning techniques and processes in order to determine future needs in the production environment.

Best practises and benchmarks in order to ensure global competitiveness.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and analyse problems in order to take corrective actions and to effect improvements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others to improve productivity by using good leadership, interpersonal skills and effective communication.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and ones activities in order to optimise available resources to realise company objectives.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse and organise information to facilitate effective decision making and strategising.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively in writing or verbally to pass on information that is clear and concise using the most appropriate medium for effective decision making.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology and demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems to compare production systems to ensure global competitiveness.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	21872	National Diploma: Clothing Manufacturing Technology	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	FPMSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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