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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Process, plan and implement special finishing

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10923	Process, plan and implement special finishing
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	35
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 elective category of the NQF Level 4 National Certificate in Clothing Technology. Learners assessed competent against this standard will be able to implement specific customer requirements relating to the finishing process and processing of special finishes in clothing.

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

Finishing processes include industrial washing machines, drying / spinning machines, ovens and cleaning machines.
Tools include clippers and tweezers.
This standard will include special finishing processes for garments for use in the following:

Formal outerwear.

Casual outerwear.

Leisurewear.

Intimate / sleepwear.

Swimwear / actionwear.

Knitwear.

Hosiery.

Workwear.

Linen.
Fabric types will include:

Wovens.

Non-wovens.

Warp knits.

Weft knits.

Knitwear.

Lace.

Elastics.
Fabrics include filament or spun yarns at a variety of weights, finishes and structures.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Implementing procedures and policies according to customer requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Check physically whether policies and procedures were implemented according to customer and company requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Demonstrate the ability to explain a knowledge of the different chemicals, materials, equipment and processes according to customer requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Demonstrate the ability to use completed garments and apply three special finishes.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Processing special finishing techniques including Scotch Guarding, wrinkle resistance, stone washing

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Check physically whether policies and procedures were implemented according to customer and company requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Demonstrate the ability to explain a knowledge of the different chemicals, materials, equipment and processes according to customer requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Demonstrate the ability to use completed garments and apply three special finishes.

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:

Procedures and policies relating to customers.

Different finishing techniques, materials and methods.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems ensuring that when finishing, that problems are identified early in the process to alleviate wastage.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively with people to receive and pass on instructions and reading specifications.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology, selecting most appropriate equipment and machinery to fit the purpose of the process.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand the world as a set of related systems visualising the garment and its relationship to the finishing process.

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
Elective	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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