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REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Control logistical flow of components and materials

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116782	Control logistical flow of components and materials
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology			Engineering and Related Design
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	8
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

In order to run a sustainable business, a technically qualified learner will ensure that the flow of components and materials are controlled and managed in a manner that is consistent, meets customer expectations and conforms to any standards required for that product or service. In order to do this effectively, a qualifying learner will be able to:

Convert general requirements into specific manufacturing schedules

Develop processes and procedures to ensure that the flow of materials or services meets the required targets

Evaluate the quantity of output and make adjustments when required.

In doing this, a learner will also know and understand:

Concepts and issues relating to scheduling of materials/services

Procedures and techniques to develop scheduling specifications

Approaches to adjusting machines to achieve desired volumes.

Learners can be assessed against this unit standard in any of the following contexts:

A small or micro business

A semi-autonomous business unit within a larger organisation.

The skills, the knowledge and the values reflected in this unit standard form part of the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Master Craftsmanship NQF Level 5.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The credits for this unit standard assume that learners have an NQF Level 4 qualification, as well as experience, in a trade or technical occupation. It is also assumed that learners are working towards their qualification as part of a learning programme which integrates all the required unit standards.

Learning time will increase if learners do not have:

A relevant NQF Level 4 qualification

Experience in a relevant field.

Learning time will be decreased if they have experience in this field because:

Their learning programmes will be adjusted to build on what they already know

They can apply to have that prior learning recognised.

Specifically, learners are assumed to be competent in the following:

A store keeping unit standard (minimum NQF Level 3)

Appropriate numeracy and literacy (minimum NQF Level 3).

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes determine the scope and level of this unit standard.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Gather information on components and materials (including quantity and time frames).

OUTCOME RANGE

Components and materials include production requirements, maintenance spares, cleaning materials, materials with a designated shelf-life, consumables.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Relevant technical documents and specification information is presented.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Required specifications are retrieved and interpreted accurately.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Components/material substitutes are cross-referenced accurately.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Related statistical information is collected, e.g. supplier, costs, quantity, minimum order levels, when, how.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

All components and materials are correctly and accurately identified.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Apply logistical flow procedures.

OUTCOME RANGE

Logistical flow includes all related aspects such as purchasing, specifying, invoicing/ordering, requisitions and managing stock.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Procedure is followed correctly, including documentation sequence.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Management of store procedures is effective.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Correct quantities, delivery dates and quality are achieved (Criticality of components/material).

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Analyse effectiveness of the logistical procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Deviations are identified and action is taken.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

All strategic parameters are maintained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Appropriate analysis techniques are used.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Adequate reports/comparison are/is developed.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Ensure corrective action is taken.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Appropriate actions to address identified deviations are effected.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Updating/change to procedures is adequately done.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Revisions are effected, communicated and implemented.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

The assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of a relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance body, which has jurisdiction over this field of learning. The assessor will be accredited and have a Diploma in Master Craftsmanship at NQF Level 5 or an equivalent NQF Level 5 qualification and experience in the running of a small or medium business or autonomous business unit within a larger organisation. Since it is unlikely that there will be sufficient qualified people in the early stages of the life of this qualification, ETQAs should be allowed to make interim arrangements such as:
1. Assessor panels
2. People experienced in the field but without formal qualifications, e.g. current or retired owners of successful businesses or respected managers in organisations.

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

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

They 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

The activities in this unit standard require an extensive practical experience integrated with a thorough knowledge and understanding of theory and the options related to the technical field. It is assumed that the learners being assessed will have participated in formal structured learning processes to acquire the relevant knowledge. What follows are broad guidelines to the kind of content of such structured learning processes.

1. Concepts, names & functions of:

Materials

Components and parts

2. Purpose of:

Materials and components

Systems

3. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:

Materials and components

4. Sensory cues:

Tastes

Smells

5. Process and events:

Process flow

Start up and shut down activities

Maintenance schedules

6. Causes and effects, implications of:

Out of spec materials and components

Machine breakdown

7. Procedure and techniques:

Optimising operating machines

Ordering raw material

8. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality

9. Theory, rules, principles, laws:

Stock control and management

Relevant calculations

10. Relationships, systems:

Supply, demand and profitability

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems:

Solve volume/capacity and quality problems

Solve speed of machines and related problems

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others:

In the logistical environment

Guide and coach others

Give instructions

Report outcomes to relevant parties

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage myself and my activities:

In the logistical environment.

Plan daily activities

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:

In the logistical environment

Drawings and diagrams

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively:

In the logistical environment

Coach and guide others

Give instructions

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

How credits were determined:

Activity & hours:

Classroom learning: 40 hours

On-the-job learning: 15 hours

Self directed learning: 15 hours (Assignments, projects)

Coaching required: 5 hours (One-to-one passing on of tips and expert practice)

Other: 5 hours (Preparation of portfolios)
Total: 80 hours
Credits: 8

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	49061	National Certificate: Master Craftsmanship (Electrical)	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Core	57122	National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2015-06-30	FPMSETA
Elective	58025	National Certificate: CNC Production Machining	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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