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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Maintain the chamber of metallising machine

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114090	Maintain the chamber of metallising machine
ORIGINATOR
SGB Secondary Agriculture: Processing
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation			Secondary Agriculture
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	6
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

A learner who has achieved this unit standard will be competent in: Maintaining the chamber of a metallising machine to ensure optimum production performance of the unit.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

To enter a learning programme for this unit standard or to be assessed against this unit standard, the learner is assumed to have: National Certificate in Metallised Paper Production - NQF Level 3 Mechanical background - NQF Level 3 or equivalent.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The learner is expected to perform the specific outcomes as reflected in this unit standard with minimal supervision, but with access to work-site procedures and operating instructions. The scope of this unit standard deals with the repair and commissioning of the chamber of a metallising machine. Chamber components include but are not limited to, rollers, bearings, chiller roller, seal, mount hope roller, bearing caps, expander shaft, and trolley drive unit.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrate an understanding of fault-finding on a chamber.

OUTCOME NOTES

Linking the reported deviation to possible causes according to work site procedures Identifying the origin of the fault according to work site procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used: Consequences are explained in the event of not: Applying safety procedures when gaining access to the chamber components Determining the availability of machine spares Replacing defective machine components Aligning and/or adjusting the chamber Confirming the functional performance of the chamber against quality standards The purpose of the following are explained: Linking the reported deviation to possible causes Identifying the origin of the fault Informing affected parties of the extent of maintenance required Informing affected parties of recommencement of production Restoring the work area Completing relevant documentation according to work site procedures

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Plan and prepare for the maintenance of the chamber.

OUTCOME NOTES

Gaining access to the chamber components according to work site and safety procedures Determining the availability of machine spares according to work site procedures Informing affected parties of the extent of maintenance required according to work site procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used: Consequences are explained in the event of not: Applying safety procedures when gaining access to the chamber components Determining the availability of machine spares Replacing defective machine components Aligning and/or adjusting the chamber Confirming the functional performance of the chamber against quality standards The purpose of the following are explained: Linking the reported deviation to possible causes Identifying the origin of the fault Informing affected parties of the extent of maintenance required Informing affected parties of recommencement of production Restoring the work area Completing relevant documentation according to work site procedures

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Perform maintenance.

OUTCOME NOTES

Replacing defective chamber components according to work site procedures and manufacturer specifications Aligning and/or adjusting the chamber according to work site procedures and manufacturer specifications

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used: Consequences are explained in the event of not: Applying safety procedures when gaining access to the chamber components Determining the availability of machine spares Replacing defective machine components Aligning and/or adjusting the chamber Confirming the functional performance of the chamber against quality standards The purpose of the following are explained: Linking the reported deviation to possible causes Identifying the origin of the fault Informing affected parties of the extent of maintenance required Informing affected parties of recommencement of production Restoring the work area Completing relevant documentation according to work site procedures

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Complete maintenance.

OUTCOME NOTES

Confirming the functional performance of the chamber according to work site procedures, safety procedures and quality standards Restoring the work area according to work site procedures Informing affected parties of recommencement of production according to work site procedures Completing relevant documentation according to work site procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessors will observe, confirm and evaluate evidence that will indicate that learners have demonstrated competence in each of the specific outcomes. In this unit standard the following specific criteria should be used: Consequences are explained in the event of not: Applying safety procedures when gaining access to the chamber components Determining the availability of machine spares Replacing defective machine components Aligning and/or adjusting the chamber Confirming the functional performance of the chamber against quality standards The purpose of the following are explained: Linking the reported deviation to possible causes Identifying the origin of the fault Informing affected parties of the extent of maintenance required Informing affected parties of recommencement of production Restoring the work area Completing relevant documentation according to work site procedures

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to an assessor accredited by SETASA. Any training provider offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be registered and accredited by SETASA. Moderation of assessment will be done by SETASA in its ETQA capacity at its discretion.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the relationship between deviations, possible causes and solutions. Knowledge of the working, repair and adjustments of a chamber. Knowledge of the application of safety measures and associated risks relating to the maintenance of a chamber. Knowledge of the characteristics of materials which affect the product and chamber settings. Knowledge of the controls and functions of a chamber. Knowledge of appropriate lubricants and application thereof.

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 identifying the origin of the fault.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Working effectively with others as a member of a team when determining the availability of and ordering machine spares.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organizing and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively when confirming the functional performance of the chamber.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collecting, analyzing, organizing and critically evaluating information when planning and preparing for maintenance.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when informing affected parties of the extend of maintenance required.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when performing maintenance.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when confirming the functional performance of the chamber.

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

Values All learners should demonstrate: An application of company ethics, values as well as general safety and customer care principlesAn awareness of expectations and obligations of basic worker / management relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48396	Further Education and Training Certificate: Metallised Paper Production Technology	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.