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

Handle and care for prepared materials 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116604  Handle and care for prepared materials 
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 2  NQF Level 02  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-07-17  2008-11-26  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-11-26   2012-11-26  

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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
9899  Handle and care for prepared materials  Level 2  NQF Level 02  4   

This unit standard is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
259722  Handle and care for materials  Level 2  NQF Level 02  4   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Handling and storing prepared materials during and after the production process. 

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 at this level or below it.

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 
A general guide to the scope, context conditions, and level at which I am expected to perform.

The learner is able to handle and care for materials prepared for a particular process within a specific metals production environment. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Check material stock levels for production. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Materials include for example flux, alloys, prepared scrap, dycote, holcote, scrapers, launder dams, launder covers, knife gates, botting cone, dam blades, wallpaper glue, cerablanket, graphite rotor, cathode lining material, mortors, ramming paste, coke and pitch, alumina, soda briquettes; butts. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
How will I be able to judge if I am capable? How will I be assessed? Evidence which will show that I have mastered the skill:

Results achieved:
1. Correct materials identified
2. Operations for checking, laying out, protecting and storing materials carried out
3. Correct materials made ready for processing, packaging or delivery as required
4. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment used
5. Records and reports made

Indicators:
1. Materials neatly and safely arranged and stored
2. Records and reports are accurate
3. No delays are caused as a result of poor planning for materials usage
4. Work undertaken in a safe manner

Understanding confirmed:
1. Discuss and explain:
  • Effect of moisture, heat, etc. on materials
  • Implications of supplying incorrect materials
  • Effects of materials on workers and the environment
  • The importance of correct materials handling to the production process
  • Reasons for delays and problems encountered
  • Implications of delays for the production process 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Check and layout materials for use in production process. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Protect materials where required. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Laying out includes arranging, handling, counting, weighing, measuring. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    How will I be able to judge if I am capable? How will I be assessed? Evidence which will show that I have mastered the skill:

    Results achieved:
    1. Correct materials identified
    2. Operations for checking, laying out, protecting and storing materials carried out
    3. Correct materials made ready for processing, packaging or delivery as required
    4. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment used
    5. Records and reports made

    Indicators:
    1. Materials neatly and safely arranged and stored
    2. Records and reports are accurate
    3. No delays are caused as a result of poor planning for materials usage
    4. Work undertaken in a safe manner

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Discuss and explain:
  • Effect of moisture, heat, etc. on materials
  • Implications of supplying incorrect materials
  • Effects of materials on workers and the environment
  • The importance of correct materials handling to the production process
  • Reasons for delays and problems encountered
  • Implications of delays for the production process 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Store materials. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Store includes storage in stores, in areas set aside for holding materials on a temporary basis, at or near production equipment, kanban, tool racks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    How will I be able to judge if I am capable? How will I be assessed? Evidence which will show that I have mastered the skill:

    Results achieved:
    1. Correct materials identified
    2. Operations for checking, laying out, protecting and storing materials carried out
    3. Correct materials made ready for processing, packaging or delivery as required
    4. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment used
    5. Records and reports made

    Indicators:
    1. Materials neatly and safely arranged and stored
    2. Records and reports are accurate
    3. No delays are caused as a result of poor planning for materials usage
    4. Work undertaken in a safe manner

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Discuss and explain:
  • Effect of moisture, heat, etc. on materials
  • Implications of supplying incorrect materials
  • Effects of materials on workers and the environment
  • The importance of correct materials handling to the production process
  • Reasons for delays and problems encountered
  • Implications of delays for the production process 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Complete all required documentation. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Related to the moving and storing of materials
  • Record material quantities and report material usage 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    How will I be able to judge if I am capable? How will I be assessed? Evidence which will show that I have mastered the skill:

    Results achieved:
    1. Correct materials identified
    2. Operations for checking, laying out, protecting and storing materials carried out
    3. Correct materials made ready for processing, packaging or delivery as required
    4. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment used
    5. Records and reports made

    Indicators:
    1. Materials neatly and safely arranged and stored
    2. Records and reports are accurate
    3. No delays are caused as a result of poor planning for materials usage
    4. Work undertaken in a safe manner

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Discuss and explain:
  • Effect of moisture, heat, etc. on materials
  • Implications of supplying incorrect materials
  • Effects of materials on workers and the environment
  • The importance of correct materials handling to the production process
  • Reasons for delays and problems encountered
  • Implications of delays for the production process 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Work safely with due care for self, fellow workers, equipment, materials and the environment. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Select and use appropriate protective clothing and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    How will I be able to judge if I am capable? How will I be assessed? Evidence which will show that I have mastered the skill:

    Results achieved:
    1. Correct materials identified
    2. Operations for checking, laying out, protecting and storing materials carried out
    3. Correct materials made ready for processing, packaging or delivery as required
    4. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment used
    5. Records and reports made

    Indicators:
    1. Materials neatly and safely arranged and stored
    2. Records and reports are accurate
    3. No delays are caused as a result of poor planning for materials usage
    4. Work undertaken in a safe manner

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Discuss and explain:
  • Effect of moisture, heat, etc. on materials
  • Implications of supplying incorrect materials
  • Effects of materials on workers and the environment
  • The importance of correct materials handling to the production process
  • Reasons for delays and problems encountered
  • Implications of delays for the production process 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to materials handling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    How will I be able to judge if I am capable? How will I be assessed? Evidence which will show that I have mastered the skill:

    Results achieved:
    1. Correct materials identified
    2. Operations for checking, laying out, protecting and storing materials carried out
    3. Correct materials made ready for processing, packaging or delivery as required
    4. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment used
    5. Records and reports made

    Indicators:
    1. Materials neatly and safely arranged and stored
    2. Records and reports are accurate
    3. No delays are caused as a result of poor planning for materials usage
    4. Work undertaken in a safe manner

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Discuss and explain:
  • Effect of moisture, heat, etc. on materials
  • Implications of supplying incorrect materials
  • Effects of materials on workers and the environment
  • The importance of correct materials handling to the production process
  • Reasons for delays and problems encountered
  • Implications of delays for the production process 
    		•


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assurance body who has jurisdiction over this field of learning. My assessor will 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 
    Things I know and can explain:

    1. Names & functions of:
  • Types of materials
  • Locations
  • Expiry dates where applicable

    2. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • Properties of materials and of the various types and grades
  • Storage and transport requirements of materials

    3. Sensory cues:
  • Changes in materials appearance related to contamination, degradation and decomposition

    4. Purpose of:
  • Documents related to materials
  • Different grades or types

    5. Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:
  • Fire
  • Labelling
  • Counting, weighing, measuring
  • Effects of poor transport and storage
  • Effects of atmospheric conditions
  • Impact on safety, health and the environment of poor practices

    6. Procedures and techniques:
  • Layout of materials
  • Storage
  • Sorting
  • Arranging
  • Handling

    7. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Regulations related to lifting
  • Regulations related to safety and health
  • Regulations appropriate to different types of materials

    8. Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Changes of state (phase)
  • Degradation and decomposition
  • Gravity, mass, volume, density
  • Mixtures, compounds, alloys

    9. Relationships, systems:
  • Effects of environmental conditions on materials
  • Effects of materials on environment 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems:
  • Related to materials, material storage and respond 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • Interact with production personnel on materials requirements 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Manage resources and my own time 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Interpret information
  • Make decisions based on information 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Describe situations, conditions and incidents related to the use and processing of materials 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Adjust processes and procedures to suit different materials
  • Relate the properties and performance of materials to underlying principles 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Understand what materials will be used in
  • Explain what materials are used for 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 259722, which is " Handle and care for materials", Level 2, 4 credits.

    This unit standard replaces unit standard 9899, "Handle and care for prepared materials", Level 2, 4 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49018   National Certificate: Metals Production  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-11-26  MERSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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