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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Undertake pattern cutting and design processes in footwear

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11385	Undertake pattern cutting and design processes in footwear
ORIGINATOR
SGB Footwear Manufacturing
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 2	NQF Level 02	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

This standard is in the elective category of the NQF Level 2 National Certificate in Footwear processes. Learners assessed competent against this standard will be able to cut patterns and designs by hand or by using a range of machines and equipment through identifying and selecting appropriate machines and equipment, cutting patterns using a range of machines and equipment and moving sample pieces and patterns to various points in a process. Learners will also be able to select and prepare consumables as well as apply work instructions. Learners involved in pattern cutting will use this standard.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners will have attained an ABET Level 4 qualification and will be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Learners will also communicate verbally and in writing at ABET Level 4.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Machines used to cut patterns and designs will include:

Guillotine.

Binding.

Grading.
Consumables used when cutting patterns and designs will include:

Pattern paper.

Pattern board.

Brass binding.

Plastic marker strips.

Masking tape.

Tacks.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identifying and selecting appropriate machines and equipment for pattern cutting.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Machine and equipment specifications are defined and understood applying manufacturers specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Machines and equipment are identified and appropriately selected for pattern cutting in accordance with standard operating procedures and job cards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The functions of the relevant machines are demonstrated in compliance with machine manufacturers specifications and enterprise standard operating procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Cutting patterns for shoes using a range of machinery and equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Patterns are cut applying standard operating procedures to produce a range of footwear.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Appropriate machinery and equipment are used relevant to the pattern cutting process applying job cards and standard operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Set of paper patterns, set of brass bound patterns and stitch markers are cut safely on a guillotine machine applying manufacturers specifications and safety legislation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Moving sample pieces and patterns to points in a process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Samples pieces and patterns are moved to various points in pattern cutting processes applying standard operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Sample pieces are moved in an orderly fashion and in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures from one point in the process to another.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Records that patterns are received at the appropriate departments in compliance with standard operating procedures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Selecting and preparing consumables for cutting patterns for footwear.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Completed sample pairs are made up from a set of cut components in compliance with standard operating procedures and enterprise specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. All consumables used are presented in the production of these shoes as per enterprise specification sheets.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Consumable specifications are identified and their purpose is clearly understood.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Appropriate consumables are selected using job cards and standard operating procedures in preparation for pattern cutting processes.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Applying work instructions to cut a range of patterns for footwear.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Work instructions and specifications are applied where ranges of patterns for footwear are cut.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Instructions on job cards are followed sequentially so that defects are avoided at all times.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Shortfalls are recorded and reported to the appropriate person applying standard operating procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

The relevant Sector Education and Training Authority or Education and Training Quality Assurance Body will carry our accreditation of learning against this standard. Assessment will be conducted by registered assessors.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The demonstrated understanding of:

The names, functions and parts of various machines and equipment used in pattern cutting processes.

Techniques used to cut patterns.

The purposes and uses of the consumables used in pattern cutting processes.

Techniques to cut patterns by hand and when to use a particular technique.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems to make appropriate settings to continue work.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and ones activities to prepare consumables, machines and tools for work processes.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively determining content of appropriate work instructions.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology to select techniques for performing processes by machine and by hand.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate the understanding of the impact of the process on another as it applies to footwear manufacturing.

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	22210	National Certificate: Footwear Processes	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	FPMSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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