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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Change tooling and set up tyre component and tyre manufacturing equipment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115064  Change tooling and set up tyre component and tyre manufacturing equipment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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  29 
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 tyre manufacturing facility needs to make optimum use of expensive plant and equipment. In response to market requirements, they need to produce a variety of tyres. This results in a single machine producing a variety of products. The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the tyre manufacturing field who have to enable various products to be manufactured.

Qualifying learners are able to change tooling and set up the equipment to produce a variety of products. Qualifying learners will be able to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge in the context of:
  • Changing moulds and bladders on curing (vulcanising) presses
  • Changing drums and stitchers on tyre assembly equipment
  • Changing sleeves on calenders and manufacturing multi-layer products

    The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Tyre and Tyre Component Manufacturing (NQF Level 4) and related qualifications. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    This unit standard has been designed as part of a progression. It is one of a series of unit standards for activities below, at and above this level. The credits assigned to it are based on the assumption that I am learning what is needed for this unit standard as part of my learning for a range of related unit standards. If I have experience in these related activities but do not have credits for them, I can obtain credits by being assessed through a process that recognises prior learning. If I do not have such experience of related activities, then my learning time will be increased. I can choose to be assessed and obtain credits against those other unit standards as I make progress towards the outcomes of this unit standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • The ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes determine the scope and level of this unit standard.
  • All work is performed independently (without direct supervision) within a workgroup environment and according to worksite and manufacturer specifications, occupational safety, health and environmental legislation. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Check production schedules and establish requirements from specifications. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Check production schedules, establish requirements from specifications, select and transport tooling to the machine. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Tooling includes drum and stitchers or moulds and bladders, calender sleeves. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated:

    Results achieved

    1. New (changed) product is in production.
    2. The manufacturing process and the manufactured product conform to specifications.
    3. Continuous quality checks are carried out and settings are reviewed.


    Indicators

    1. Work practices reflect due care for safety and health of self, fellow workers and care for the environment in general.
    2. Product meets quality standards.
    3. Changeovers are performed confidently and consistently for a variety of products and within standard times (ie without undue delays caused by poor planning or poor technique).
    4. All installation and operational problems are identified and corrected.
    5. Work area is cleaned.
    6. Tools, equipment and tooling are checked, cleaned, cared for and stored according to quality standards.
    7. Cleaning materials and other materials are disposed of appropriately.


    Understanding confirmed

    Explain and discuss issues relating to:
  • Problems, quality, equipment and machinery
  • Process setting variables
  • Rubber processing and tyre construction principles
  • Key scientific, safety, health and environmental principles related to manufacturing, tooling and changeover
  • Difficulties, problems, incidents
  • Key quality factors 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Remove clean, service and return used tooling to the store. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated.

    Results achieved

    1. New (changed) product is in production.
    2. The manufacturing process and the manufactured product conform to specifications.
    3. Continuous quality checks are carried out and settings are reviewed.


    Indicators

    1. Work practices reflect due care for safety and health of self, fellow workers and care for the environment in general.
    2. Product meets quality standards.
    3. Changeovers are performed confidently and consistently for a variety of products and within standard times (ie without undue delays caused by poor planning or poor technique).
    4. All installation and operational problems are identified and corrected.
    5. Work area is cleaned.
    6. Tools, equipment and tooling are checked, cleaned, cared for and stored according to quality standards.
    7. Cleaning materials and other materials are disposed of appropriately.


    Understanding confirmed

    Explain and discuss issues relating to:
  • Problems, quality, equipment and machinery
  • Process setting variables
  • Rubber processing and tyre construction principles
  • Key scientific, safety, health and environmental principles related to manufacturing, tooling and changeover
  • Difficulties, problems, incidents
  • Key quality factors 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Install and fit new tooling to the machine. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Fit: includes services such as electricity, steam, air, water.
  • New refers to the replacement tooling 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated.

    Results achieved

    1. New (changed) product is in production.
    2. The manufacturing process and the manufactured product conform to specifications.
    3. Continuous quality checks are carried out and settings are reviewed.


    Indicators

    1. Work practices reflect due care for safety and health of self, fellow workers and care for the environment in general.
    2. Product meets quality standards.
    3. Changeovers are performed confidently and consistently for a variety of products and within standard times (ie without undue delays caused by poor planning or poor technique).
    4. All installation and operational problems are identified and corrected.
    5. Work area is cleaned.
    6. Tools, equipment and tooling are checked, cleaned, cared for and stored according to quality standards.
    7. Cleaning materials and other materials are disposed of appropriately.


    Understanding confirmed

    Explain and discuss issues relating to:
  • Problems, quality, equipment and machinery
  • Process setting variables
  • Rubber processing and tyre construction principles
  • Key scientific, safety, health and environmental principles related to manufacturing, tooling and changeover
  • Difficulties, problems, incidents
  • Key quality factors 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Set up equipment, load materials and co-ordinate activities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated.

    Results achieved

    1. New (changed) product is in production.
    2. The manufacturing process and the manufactured product conform to specifications.
    3. Continuous quality checks are carried out and settings are reviewed.


    Indicators

    1. Work practices reflect due care for safety and health of self, fellow workers and care for the environment in general.
    2. Product meets quality standards.
    3. Changeovers are performed confidently and consistently for a variety of products and within standard times (ie without undue delays caused by poor planning or poor technique).
    4. All installation and operational problems are identified and corrected.
    5. Work area is cleaned.
    6. Tools, equipment and tooling are checked, cleaned, cared for and stored according to quality standards.
    7. Cleaning materials and other materials are disposed of appropriately.


    Understanding confirmed

    Explain and discuss issues relating to:
  • Problems, quality, equipment and machinery
  • Process setting variables
  • Rubber processing and tyre construction principles
  • Key scientific, safety, health and environmental principles related to manufacturing, tooling and changeover
  • Difficulties, problems, incidents
  • Key quality factors 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Run first off, verify product quality, liaise with supervisor and handover to equipment operator. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Equipment operator includes tyre builder, curing machine operator, calender operator. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated.

    Results achieved

    1. New (changed) product is in production.
    2. The manufacturing process and the manufactured product conform to specifications.
    3. Continuous quality checks are carried out and settings are reviewed.


    Indicators

    1. Work practices reflect due care for safety and health of self, fellow workers and care for the environment in general.
    2. Product meets quality standards.
    3. Changeovers are performed confidently and consistently for a variety of products and within standard times (ie without undue delays caused by poor planning or poor technique).
    4. All installation and operational problems are identified and corrected.
    5. Work area is cleaned.
    6. Tools, equipment and tooling are checked, cleaned, cared for and stored according to quality standards.
    7. Cleaning materials and other materials are disposed of appropriately.


    Understanding confirmed

    Explain and discuss issues relating to:
  • Problems, quality, equipment and machinery
  • Process setting variables
  • Rubber processing and tyre construction principles
  • Key scientific, safety, health and environmental principles related to manufacturing, tooling and changeover
  • Difficulties, problems, incidents
  • Key quality factors 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Identify and correct problems, check manufacturing quality and equipment performance. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Identify and correct problems, check manufacturing quality and equipment performance and make appropriate adjustments to settings to maintain quality standards. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Problems include changeover, setting, faults in the manufactured product and the tools and equipment.
  • Correct problems includes liaising with repair and maintenance specialists. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated.

    Results achieved

    1. New (changed) product is in production.
    2. The manufacturing process and the manufactured product conform to specifications.
    3. Continuous quality checks are carried out and settings are reviewed.


    Indicators

    1. Work practices reflect due care for safety and health of self, fellow workers and care for the environment in general.
    2. Product meets quality standards.
    3. Changeovers are performed confidently and consistently for a variety of products and within standard times (ie without undue delays caused by poor planning or poor technique).
    4. All installation and operational problems are identified and corrected.
    5. Work area is cleaned.
    6. Tools, equipment and tooling are checked, cleaned, cared for and stored according to quality standards.
    7. Cleaning materials and other materials are disposed of appropriately.


    Understanding confirmed

    Explain and discuss issues relating to:
  • Problems, quality, equipment and machinery
  • Process setting variables
  • Rubber processing and tyre construction principles
  • Key scientific, safety, health and environmental principles related to manufacturing, tooling and changeover
  • Difficulties, problems, incidents
  • Key quality factors 
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Complete relevant documentation, report and discuss problems and incidents with personnel. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Complete relevant documentation, report and discuss problems and incidents with appropriate personnel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    To facilitate integrated assessment, the assessment criteria for this specific outcome has been consolidated.

    Results achieved

    1. New (changed) product is in production.
    2. The manufacturing process and the manufactured product conform to specifications.
    3. Continuous quality checks are carried out and settings are reviewed.


    Indicators

    1. Work practices reflect due care for safety and health of self, fellow workers and care for the environment in general.
    2. Product meets quality standards.
    3. Changeovers are performed confidently and consistently for a variety of products and within standard times (ie without undue delays caused by poor planning or poor technique).
    4. All installation and operational problems are identified and corrected.
    5. Work area is cleaned.
    6. Tools, equipment and tooling are checked, cleaned, cared for and stored according to quality standards.
    7. Cleaning materials and other materials are disposed of appropriately.


    Understanding confirmed

    Explain and discuss issues relating to:
  • Problems, quality, equipment and machinery
  • Process setting variables
  • Rubber processing and tyre construction principles
  • Key scientific, safety, health and environmental principles related to manufacturing, tooling and changeover
  • Difficulties, problems, incidents
  • Key quality factors 
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    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assuror who has jurisdiction over this field of learning. My assessor will (at the very least) be accredited and have a technical qualification in this learning area.

    I can be assessed in the language of my choice although if I have to report incidents or conditions to someone else, I will be assessed on my ability to report in the language commonly used in my working environment.

    I will be assessed in the workplace but I can submit documents, projects, test results and assignments that were not produced in the workplace.

    I can be assessed against this unit standard to obtain credits or as part of an integrated assessment for a qualification. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Names, locations, functions of:
  • Tooling, tools, equipment, services
  • Products and product codes
  • Storage area
  • Tools and equipment

    Purpose of:
  • Tooling, alignment aids and instruments
  • Products and product codes
  • Tools and equipment

    Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • Various types of defect
  • Various types of types of rubber and reinforcing materials
  • Various types of metals and non-metallic materials
  • Various types of finished product
  • Various types of tools and processing equipment

    Sensory cues:
  • Visual cues to correct alignment, equipment operation, tooling performance

    Processes and events:
  • Installation and removal
  • Setting and adjustments
  • Product non-conformances
  • Power failures and machine breakdowns

    Causes and effects, implications of:
  • Incorrect set-ups
  • Not using lock-out procedures (if required)
  • Not filling in the records
  • Poor safety and work practices

    Procedures and techniques:
  • Lifting, transporting, lock-out and safety procedures
  • Installation, setting and start-up
  • Shut down and removal
  • Cleaning and maintenance
  • Briefing supervisors and equipment operators

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Health, safety and environment
  • Company specific policies
  • Manufacturer's and equipment specifications
  • International tyre and tyre manufacturing standards

    Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Fitting theory, fine measurements
  • Pressure, gases, electricity, heat
  • Control systems
  • Problem solving principles

    Relationships, systems:
  • Market requirements, product design and product requirements
  • Production quality and safety systems 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems:
  • Problems related to equipment and tooling
  • Decision based on tolerances
  • Changing settings to rectify problems 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • Liaise with supervisor and operator 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Plan the change-over process
  • Work according to procedures 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Comparing actual to specifications
  • Categorise and record non-conformances, problems and incidents 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Report progress and completion
  • Describe and refer problems to specialists 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Work with programme logic controllers
  • Work with tooling, equipment, hand tools, lifting and transport equipment 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Relate the installation of tooling to manufacturing processes and end-use requirements
  • Safety, quality and production systems 
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    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 
    Supplementary Information

    Determination of credits:
  • Classroom learning: 80 Hours
  • On-the-job learning: 150 Hours
  • Self directed learning: 30 Hours
  • Coaching required: 30 Hours
  • Other: 0
  • TOTAL: 290 Hours 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48799   National Certificate: Tyre and Tyre Component Manufacturing  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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