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

Respond to changes in volume production processes 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12656  Respond to changes in volume production processes 
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  8 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2002-06-12  2005-04-13  SAQA 0742/02 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2006-04-13   2009-04-13  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
119156  Respond to changes in plastics manufacturing processes  Level 2  NQF Level 02  8   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Recognising, interpreting and responding to changes in normal running conditions of a volume manufacturing process. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • This unit standard has been designed as the start of a progression. It is one of a series of unit standards for activities 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.
  • 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 which 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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    "Housekeeping and simple maintenance" include:
  • performing routine cleaning or lubricating tasks.
  • replacing simple components such as blades.
  • performing tasks which do not require specialist personnel.

    "Respond to changes" includes:
  • stopping the process in an emergency or where considerable damage can occur.
  • making minor adjustments to material, material feed, the equipment, the flow of finished or partly finished products.
  • reporting issues to a person responsible for more complex decisions or actions. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Recognise and report changes and/or malfunctions. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    In quality, operation, output, and safety working conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Finished product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Faulty product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Sufficient materials continuously available. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Reports. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Carry out housekeeping and simple maintenance as required by the process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Finished product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Faulty product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Sufficient materials continuously available. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Reports. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Monitor material flow and respond to shortages. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Finished product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Faulty product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Sufficient materials continuously available. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Reports. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Check the product visually and respond to changes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Finished product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Faulty product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Sufficient materials continuously available. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Reports. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Determine output figures; record outputs, stoppages and changes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Finished product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Faulty product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Sufficient materials continuously available. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Reports. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to the process, the materials and the products. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Finished product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Faulty product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Sufficient materials continuously available. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Reports. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Visual defects identified
    2. Suitable response to effect changes with least delay
    3. Correct quantity and mass of product
    4. Reports made accurately and timeously
    5. Process never stops through lack of materials where it is within my control

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Respond to "what and why" questions relating to the process, the faults and the procedures
    2. Participate in discussions related to the manufacturing process and the functioning of the business in general 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of an Education and Training Quality Assurer who has 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 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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Names & functions of:
  • components, materials, equipment (in order to understand instructions and report difficulties)
  • product faults which can be identified visually
  • conditions or characteristics related to the materials, process or products

    Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • basic product faults, material characteristics, material grades, machine conditions
  • product specifications, product uses
    Sensory cues:
  • smell or appearance of degrading or burning materials
  • sounds made by faulty equipment or changing process conditions
  • visual cues to changing process conditions

    Purpose of:
  • processes and procedures related to safety, quality and maintenance
  • reports

    Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:
  • safety equipment and procedures
  • implications and consequences of situations such as:
  • poor quality, damaged or faulty equipment
  • allowing faulty processes to continue
  • delaying reports about changing conditions

    Procedures and techniques related to :
  • safety, health and the environment
  • basic operating procedures
  • quality procedures

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • quality policy
  • safety regulations
  • product requirements (specifications)

    Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • scientific principles related to the process, the materials and the product, eg heat, change of state, mechanical movement, wear, hardness
  • role of manufacturing enterprises in the economy; value chain, suppliers, customers, consumers

    Relationships, systems:
  • implications of poor quality
  • customer expectations and needs
  • purpose of the enterprise and the balance between production and cost reduction on one hand, and quality and customer satisfaction on the other
  • cost of non-conformance, eg scrap, returns, lost custome 
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    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems.
  • monitor and observe process and flow, recognise deviations and respond 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities.
  • develop procedures and routines for checking and monitoring processes 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
  • monitor environment for changes using senses
  • monitor environment for changes using data provided by instruments or inferred from products 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively.
  • report incidents, changes and problems
  • respond to questions or requests for more details 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically.
  • link aspects of the materials, process and products to scientific principles, especially heat, change of state, hardness, behaviour of fluids, pressure
  • recognise and explain the relationship between the various systems and sub-systems of the manufacturing equipment - electrical, electronic, control, hydraulics, lubrication, heating and any others found in processing equipment 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems.
  • Respond to different aspects of the environment, eg quality, safety, economic, inter-personal 
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    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 119156, which is "Respond to changes in plastics manufacturing", level 2, 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  20888   National Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2005-06-12  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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