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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Maintain a quality system in the clothing industry

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10913	Maintain a quality system in the clothing industry
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 4	NQF Level 04	11
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 4 National Certificate in Clothing Technology. Learners assessed competent against this standard will be able to maintain a quality system 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 2 National Certificate in Clothing processes.

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

Analysing quality problems and solutions for corrective action.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Produce a report showing the relationship between repair and reject rates and the cost reductions when maintaining a quality assurance system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Conduct a quality audit.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Provide statistical evidence of the utilisation of staff and equipment against company standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Produce a report to illustrate that a range of data has been collected, analysed and evaluated against the recognised company standards.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Assessing data relating to a quality assurance system to determine effectiveness.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Produce a report showing the relationship between repair and reject rates and the cost reductions when maintaining a quality assurance system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Conduct a quality audit.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Provide statistical evidence of the utilisation of staff and equipment against company standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Produce a report to illustrate that a range of data has been collected, analysed and evaluated against the recognised company standards.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Monitoring quality in clothing to ensure application of standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Produce a report showing the relationship between repair and reject rates and the cost reductions when maintaining a quality assurance system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Conduct a quality audit.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Provide statistical evidence of the utilisation of staff and equipment against company standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Produce a report to illustrate that a range of data has been collected, analysed and evaluated against the recognised company standards.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Conducting quality audits using correct sample sizes and to correct specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Produce a report showing the relationship between repair and reject rates and the cost reductions when maintaining a quality assurance system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Conduct a quality audit.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Provide statistical evidence of the utilisation of staff and equipment against company standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Produce a report to illustrate that a range of data has been collected, analysed and evaluated against the recognised company standards.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Maximising the utilisation of resources to aid quality practices.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Produce a report showing the relationship between repair and reject rates and the cost reductions when maintaining a quality assurance system.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Conduct a quality audit.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Provide statistical evidence of the utilisation of staff and equipment against company standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Produce a report to illustrate that a range of data has been collected, analysed and evaluated against the recognised company standards.

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:

SABS quality specifications.

The financial implications of quality.

Statistical quality control.

Reading, understanding and applying statistics.

Principles of garment construction.

Sample quantities and sizes.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems, recommending solutions to quality related problems and identifying a range of quality faults and solutions.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others, participating in meetings, advising and counselling team members and individuals and advocating synergy.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and ones activities to optimise resources and prioritise activities.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse and organise information for auditing purposes assessing data, writing reports, making presentations to customers and management as well as auditing.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively with all stakeholders and keep accurate records.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use appropriate technology, applying principles to computers and making use of equipment, tools and equipment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the environment including inter departmental causes and effects of quality problems, interaction with suppliers and customers as well as Internal Quality Systems.

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	21871	National Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Technology	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2015-06-30	FPMSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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