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

Carry out multi-lay fabric cutting 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117349  Carry out multi-lay fabric cutting 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Furniture 
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  16 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
The person credited with this unit standard is able to select tools, equipment and materials for marking and cutting of multi-lay fabric in a safe and productive manner.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Preparing equipment, tools and workstation.
  • Preparing fabric, templates and lays for marking out components.
  • Planing and marking fabric for cutting
  • Cutting out upholstery components from multi-lay ups. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in numeracy and literacy equivalent to NQF level 2. They will also have achieved, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence to, the National Certificate in Furniture Upholstery (Wood), NQF level 2. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following elements include, but are not limited to:
  • Equipment and tools : cutting table; fabric making equipment; manual and powered cutting equipment
  • Templates and lays : paper; cardboard; hardboard; plywood; plastics
  • Specifications : fabric type; fabric size; fabric colour; templates and lay types and sizes; amount of layers
  • Marker : templates; lays; meter stick
  • Alignment : weft; warp; pattern direction; pile direction
  • Marking chalks : tailors chalk; pencil; lay powder; pen
  • Components : simple symmetrical shapes; simple asymmetrical shapes
  • Problems : insufficient fabric; incorrect fabric; incorrect templates; incorrect lay; incorrect alignment
  • Problems : incorrect fabric; templates; lays; alignment; fabric flaws and marks
  • Relevant action : rectify; report; replace; reject 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare equipment, tools and workstation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The specification is checked and confirmed to be clear and complete 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Any queries regarding the specification are clarified with the relevant person 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Correct tools for the job are selected and set out 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Tools and equipment are checked to be operational and in required condition for safe and effective use 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Faulty equipment and tools are reported to the relevant person, isolated and replaced 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Equipment and tools are handled safely and without damage 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Workstation, equipment and tools are free of lubricants or debris 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Preparation is performed safely and within the time allocated 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare fabric, templates and lays for marking out components. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Upholstery fabrics, templates and lays are checked with specification and confirmed to be correct 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Fabrics are checked for defects and faults 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Fabrics, templates and lays not to specification is rectified, replaced and reported to the relevant person 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Fabrics are correctly matched for colour 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Fabric is correctly rolled out and folded true and flat in required multi-layers on the cutting table 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Unused part rolls are returned to appropriate storage 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The operation is performed safely and within the time allocated 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Plan and mark fabric for cutting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Sequence of marking out is done to minimise waste 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Marking is done according to fabric type, width, pile and minor flaws 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Marked components are correctly aligned according to product requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Minor defects will not be visible when upholstered 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Fabric is marked out to specification using the specified marker 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Problem in marking out is reported to the relevant person 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Work area is kept clean, tidy and safe 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    Process is performed safely and within the time allocated 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Cut out upholstery components from multi-lay ups. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Correct cutting equipment and tools are selected 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Components are cut cleanly to marked size and shaped within given tolerances 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The cutting equipment for the work is used safely and correctly 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Problems in cutting components are identified and rectified or reported to the relevant person 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The work area is kept clean and tidy 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Cutting equipment is returned to correct storage 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    The operation is performed safely and within the allocated time. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessors assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the FIETA ETQA

    Institutions offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the FIETA ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A broad understanding of effective preparation methods and techniques.
  • A sound understanding of tools and equipment and how they are used and maintained.
  • A sound understanding of fabric types, uses and care.
  • A sound understanding of the cutting procedures.
  • A basic understanding of solving cutting problems and the cost implication thereof.
  • A sound understanding of relevant health and safety requirements.
  • A sound understanding of the importance of punctuality, work quality and performance standards and how they effect production.
  • A broad understanding of quality checks and acceptable tolerances and the deviations of tolerances. 
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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 & solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when preparing tools, equipment and materials used in the cutting procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when carrying out good housekeeping routines. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively to ensure work is carried out according to quality and performance requirements, without compromising safety for self and colleagues. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using language skills when communicating with supervisors and work colleagues. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, that when preparing, marking and cutting fabrics they do not pose a safety risk and that failure to maintain rate and quality of production will negatively impact upon all parts of the furniture production cycle. 

    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
    Elective  49105   National Certificate: Furniture Making: Wood  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  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.
     
    1. ASSURED VOCATIONAL SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
    2. BOKAPHITHI SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    3. DEMO 
    4. Furniture World Training Centre 
    5. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
    6. HOSEAH TRADING 
    7. INTERMASIKO CC 
    8. LENTEC TRAINING ACADEMY NPC 
    9. LERIBE TRAINING SOLUTIONS 
    10. Mnambithi TVET College 
    11. NDIPHA FASHION DESIGNS 
    12. Ntunzela Trading Enterprise 
    13. PERENNIAL SERVICES PTY LTD 
    14. PEREZ DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING 
    15. PHD PROJECTS SA PTY LTD 
    16. Salabedla Contracting and Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    17. SALABEDLA CONTRACTING AND TRADING PTY LTD 
    18. SINOVUYOLETHU TRADING PTY LTD 
    19. SKILLS TO FURNISH INTERNATIONAL NPO 
    20. The Brokers Learning Centre 
    21. THE FINISHING COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    22. THUBELIHLE GRADUATE INSTITUTE 
    23. TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD 
    24. UMBUSO TRAINING SERVICES 
    25. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 
    26. ZERO1ZERO5 GROUP PTY LTD 


    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.