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

Identify and use a range of fastening devices and systems 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116448  Identify and use a range of fastening devices and systems 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather 
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 3  NQF Level 03 
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 3 National Certificate in CTFL Mechanician Processes. Learners who are assessed competent with this unit standard are able to identify common fastening devices and systems, select appropriate fastening devices and systems for an application and use fastening devices and systems most common in the industry. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Learners will have attained an ABET Level 4 qualification or equivalent qualification at NQFLevel 2. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Fastening devices and systems used in the learners context will include but not be limited to:
  • Nuts, bolts, rivets, screws, strapping, cements, clips, clamps, nails etc.
  • Specialised application tools are not covered in common hand tools.
  • Fastening devices excludes product specific devices such as zippers, press-studs etc.
  • Applicable to relevant machinery and equipment used in the CTFL sector. 

  • Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identifying common fastening devices and systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Types of common fastening devices are identified and described in relation to the use in the end product, applying manufacturers specifications and requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Fastening devices are identified and examples of devices used are stated in relation to specific machinery, applying manufacturers specifications and requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Selecting the appropriate fastening device or system for an application. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The description establishes the methods of identifying fastening devices in accordance with manufacturers specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Methods of identifying fastening devices are identified and described in relation to design and maintenance methods of the manufacturer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The description explains the importance of identifying and using the correct fastening device in accordance with specified work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Common fastening devices are compared for suitability for end use of product applicable to work instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Using fastening devices and systems most common in the industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Demonstrate the ability to use a range of common fastening devices in accordance with manufacturers specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The explanation outlines, the importance of selecting the correct fastening device for the job in accordance with work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The consequences of fastening devices being improperly used on the maintenance procedure are described in accordance with manufacturers specifications and requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Safe working practices are observed throughout the task appropriate to company and industry safety policies and procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The ability to use appropriate specialised tools relevant to their fastening devices is demonstrated and in accordance with manufactures specifications and requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The Education and Training Quality Assurance Bodies in the FET band or the Clothing, Textile, Footwear and Leather Sector Education and Training Authority will accredit providers against this standard. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The demonstrated understanding of:
  • A range of fastening devices and systems.
  • Functions of the common fastening devices and systems. 

  • UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems, recognising devices which are not suitable and find appropriate substitutes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and ones activities where detailed and intricate work is required when using fastening devices and systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology, selecting the most appropriate devices for the applicable tasks. 

    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 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48973   National Certificate: Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather (CTFL) Mechanician Processes  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2015-06-30  FPMSETA 


    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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