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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Mechanically cut, drill, punch and assemble fabrication materials using powered machinery

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12245	Mechanically cut, drill, punch and assemble fabrication materials using powered machinery
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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	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

Performing mechanical cutting, drilling and punching operations using powered machines as used in the engineering fabrication industry.

The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of engineering fabrication, which includes boilermaking, sheetmetal working, welding and vehicle body building. The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Fabrication (Light / Heavy) (NQF level 3) and related qualifications.

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 cutting metals in the fabrication field.

The credits allocated to this unit standard assume that a learner has already learned to select, use and care for engineering hand and power tools and mechanically to cut, drill and punch fabrication materials.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

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

People credited with this unit standard are able to perform mechanical cutting, drilling and punching operations using powered machines as used in the engineering fabrication industry. Work is performed under minimal supervision.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare for work activity.

OUTCOME NOTES

Interpret job instructions and determine sequence of operations

Select equipment and lubricants

Prepare machines for operation, including routine maintenance and pre-operational checks
o Select and fit correct tooling
o Replace worn tooling, if required

Set up machines

Verify material characteristics

Identify potential hazards and take preventative action

OUTCOME RANGE

Material types include low carbon and alloy steels, stainless steels, aluminium alloys and copper alloys

Section shapes include sheet materials, plate and structural sections

Profile sections include channels, beams, angle sections and bars

Material thickness typically ranges from 0.4 to 100mm.

Mechanical cutting, drilling and punching machines include guillotines, croppers, cut-off saws, drop saws, punches and notchers, jig saws, band saws, bevellers, nibblers, pedestal drills and punch croppers.

Tooling replacements include changing drill bits and replacing punch and dies

Power includes electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic with control systems being manual or computer operated

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Cut, drilled and punched metals comply with job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Indicators:

1. Cut edges conform to job specifications and worksite procedures
2. Correct machines and tools are selected
3. Equipment is set up to work safely and without damage to workpiece or equipment
4. Correct lubricants are selected
5. Materials are properly prepared for cutting, drilling and punching operations
6. Blade clearances conform to manufacturer?s technical information
7. Safe working practices are adhered to
8. Materials are cut, drilled or punched according to specifications
9. Non-conformances are identified and reported to appropriate personnel
10. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained

Understanding confirmed:

Explain and discuss
1. Process of mechanical cutting, drilling and punching
2. Equipment, functions, parts and set up
3. Materials - thickness and types
4. Blade clearances
5. Lubricants
6. Cutting, drilling and punching defects
7. Safety practices
8. Reporting and documentation

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Perform mechanical cutting, drilling and punching of materials.

OUTCOME NOTES

Confirm blade clearances to achieve shearing

Cut, drill and punch materials to specifications

Dispose of waste materials

Store reusable material

Clean and restore work area

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Cut, drilled and punched metals comply with job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Inspect and measure cut materials for compliance to job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Cut, drilled and punched metals comply with job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Identify and report non-conformances to supervisor.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Cut, drilled and punched metals comply with job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Record outcomes of work done and provide feedback to appropriate personnel.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Cut, drilled and punched metals comply with job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Apply safe working practices and discuss issues related to safety of self, fellow workers, machines.

OUTCOME NOTES

Apply safe working practices and discuss issues related to safety of self, fellow workers, machines, equipment, materials and the environment.

OUTCOME RANGE

Safe working practices include use of appropriate personal protective equipment, safe material handling, applicable housekeeping practices and identification and prevention of hazards in the working environment

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Cut, drilled and punched metals comply with job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA ETQA, which has the 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 produced outside of 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 & functions of:

Cutting, drilling and punching machines and tools

Lubricants

Personal protective equipment

Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:

Types of cutting, drilling and punching machines and tools

Types of materials

Non-conformances

Hazards

Lubricants

Purpose of:

Dimensional correctness, tolerance and finish conformity

Purpose of lubricant

Purpose of, and techniques for, treating edges mechanically

Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:

Effect of mechanical cutting processes on material characteristics

Process of preparing material prior to cutting

Procedures and techniques:

Set up procedures for mechanical cutting machines

Safety procedures

Quality procedures

Recording and / or reporting procedures

Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:

Applicable safety, health and environmental protection legislation and standards

Theory: rules, principles, laws:

Applicable basic cutting theory covering properties and characteristics of materials

Relationships, systems:

Relationship of the capacity of machines to material types, thickness and shapes to be cut

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems:

Identify hazards and take preventative action

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work together with others:

Contribute to workgroup efforts

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage myself and my activities:

Plan sequence of operations based on job instructions and set up equipment appropriately

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:

Inspect cut materials for non-conformance and take appropriate action

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively:

Provide feedback on progress to appropriate personnel

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically:

Apply principles related to material properties, characteristics and strengths

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:

Relationship between capacity of machines and materials thickness, types and shapes to be cut

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	58720	National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Core	22870	National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication (light or heavy)	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-08-16	MERSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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