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

Source materials 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
123633  Source materials 
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 1  NQF Level 01  5 
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 unit standard forms part of the qualification GETC: Manufacturing, Engineering and related activities and is specifically for learners working in the informal sector who are currently operating, or who wish to start, their own garment making business.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Establishing material requirements.
  • Identifying suppliers.
  • Selecting and buying appropriate materials. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners have demonstrated Communication and Numeracy competency at ABET Level 3. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Materials will include all components required to manufacture a garment and will include, but are not limited to, fabric, linings, fusibles, trims, commercial patterns, packaging, labels, tools and equipment.
  • The garment type will be a basic garment or home textile that may have no fastening devices such as zips or buttons, but could include Velcro or elastic. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Establishing material requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appropriate materials are identified for specific garments according to customer needs and garment type. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Material quantities are calculated for specific garments. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify suppliers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A range of material suppliers is identified according to the required purpose. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Quality, price and delivery lead times of materials from a range of suppliers are investigated and compared for suitability and cost effectiveness. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The most appropriate supplier is selected based on quality, price and delivery requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Select and buy materials. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Materials for specific garments are selected according to customer requirements, garment type, quality, delivery and price. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Material quantities are calculated according garment/order requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Quality, delivery and price are successfully negotiated with supplier to the satisfaction of mutual agreement. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including RPL) against this Unit Standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Learning programmes that will enable the achievement of this unit standard will be accredited by the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this Unit Standard or assessing this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • All moderation of assessments will be conducted at the discretion of the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Basic knowledge of fabric, trim and material properties and characteristics related to garment type and performance.
  • Basic quality tests for raw materials.
  • Basic research techniques to find suppliers.
  • Principles of negotiation.
  • Costing principles and methods to calculate quantities.
  • Customer quality standards and requirements.
  • Manufacturing pipeline and lead times.
  • Commercial patterns to establish suitability for purpose. 
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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 and solve problems: related to quality of materials received. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work as a member of a team: when liasing with suppliers in order to meet customer quality & delivery requirements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
  • Organise, analyse and evaluate information and take decisions: when selecting materials and patterns for specific garment requirements.
  • Plan own activities: when making appointments with suppliers. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing: when identifying appropriate patterns, sourcing & procuring materials and negotiating with suppliers. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology: to effectively source materials and equipment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems: with regards to the manufacture of materials and associated lead times. 

    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  50584   General Education and Training Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  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. 1 Classie Africa 
    2. A Z COMMUNITY SERVICES 
    3. ABVAHO PHANDA GROUP PTY LTD 
    4. African Apex Apparel (Pty) Ltd 
    5. ALABASTER TRAINING CENTRE PTY LTD 
    6. Arden School of Management (Pty) Ltd 
    7. ASSURED VOCATIONAL SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
    8. Bright Idea Projects 179 cc 
    9. CAPE TOWN WORKBASED LEARNING ACADEMY 
    10. Cel Impilo (Pty) Ltd 
    11. Cre8tion Projects 6 PTY LTD 
    12. Cumlaude Institute (PTY) Ltd 
    13. Dlamini The Siba PTY LTD 
    14. Durban Overall PTY LTD 
    15. Esayidi FET College - Central Office 
    16. Furniture World Training Centre 
    17. GLICAM TRADING ENTERPRISE 
    18. GNBR SOLUTIONS PTY LTD 
    19. Greenrim Training 
    20. HELPERS FOR LIFE NPC 
    21. HLUVUKA TRAINING AND CONSULTING 
    22. Inter-Coastal Business & Property Services cc 
    23. INTERMASIKO CC 
    24. Kelmik Training Centre (Pty) Ltd 
    25. Knoop Academy NPC 
    26. LERIBE TRAINING SOLUTIONS 
    27. LOKO TRADING PTY LTD 
    28. MALKAI DEVRANI HOLDINGS PTY LTD 
    29. MASILIBONGE ENTERPRISE PTY LTD 
    30. Mnambithi TVET College 
    31. Modiehi Consulting & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    32. NOMAGWANISHE INVESTMENTS 
    33. Ntunzela Trading Enterprise 
    34. Optimi Workplace 
    35. PERENNIAL SERVICES PTY LTD 
    36. PINUS TECH TECHNOLOGIES TRADING AND PROJECTS 
    37. Premier Agric (Pty) Ltd 
    38. Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd 
    39. Salabedla Contracting and Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    40. SINOVUYOLETHU TRADING PTY LTD 
    41. STUDIO 05 HOUSE OF FASHION 
    42. Tebkhan Investments (Pty) Ltd 
    43. The Brokers Learning Centre 
    44. THUTO MFUNDO ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE 
    45. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) LTD 
    46. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) Ltd (Mobeni) 
    47. U AND G TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
    48. VELA VEZI 
    49. Vijay Bhagwan Consultancy and Solutions cc 
    50. VINE APPAREL (PTY)LTD 
    51. VPK BUSINESS VENTURE C C 
    52. 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.