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

Use and care for services, tools and equipment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12657  Use and care for services, tools and equipment 
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  10 
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
119172  Use and care for services, tools and equipment required for plastics manufacturing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  12   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Using, caring for and storing tools and equipment. 

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. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    "Tools and equipment" means hand and power tools, measuring and special tools:
  • Cleaning materials and tools
  • Fastening and adjusting tools
  • Lifting equipment
  • Cutting tools
  • Measuring equipment
  • Dies and moulds
  • Hand tools
  • Power tools

    "Services" means:
  • Electricity, water, compressed air, hydraulic power 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Choose and use the right tools to cut, trim and finish. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Correct tool for the correct job. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. No damaged tools and equipment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Product meets specification. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Clean equipment and materials. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Correctly maintained and adjusted equipment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. No damage to equipment, containers and product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Choose and use the right tools to adjust and maintain equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Correct tool for the correct job. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. No damaged tools and equipment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Product meets specification. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Clean equipment and materials. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Correctly maintained and adjusted equipment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. No damage to equipment, containers and product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Choose and use the right tools and materials to clean equipment and product. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Correct tool for the correct job. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various service 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. No damaged tools and equipment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Product meets specification. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Clean equipment and materials. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Correctly maintained and adjusted equipment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. No damage to equipment, containers and product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Lift, load and unload products, equipment and containers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Correct tool for the correct job. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. No damaged tools and equipment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Product meets specification. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Clean equipment and materials. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Correctly maintained and adjusted equipment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. No damage to equipment, containers and product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Adjust, clean and store tools and equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Correct tool for the correct job. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. No damaged tools and equipment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Product meets specification. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Clean equipment and materials. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Correctly maintained and adjusted equipment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. No damage to equipment, containers and product. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:
    1. Good housekeeping
    2. Safe working environment
    3. Correct techniques

    Understanding confirmed:
    1. Explain, show and discuss:
  • Consequences and implications of using incorrect tools and equipment, eg injuries
  • Choice of appropriate tools for various operations and adjustments
  • Risks and hazards related to various services 
    		•


    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. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Names & functions of:
  • Safety equipment and procedures
  • Production equipment
  • Cleaning agents

    Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • Appropriate tools and equipment
  • Properties of cleaning agents and their uses
  • Properties, specifically hardness, of various materials and tools (only in the form of comparisons between different materials)

    Sensory cues:
  • Related to correct and incorrect positioning or operation of tools and services

    Purpose of:
  • Measuring, finishing, cleaning

    Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:
  • Causes of damage and injury
  • Implications of incorrect or inappropriate use of tools and services

    Categories:
  • Simple classification of matter (metals, polymers, liquids, acids, petrochemicals)

    Procedures and techniques
  • For storing equipment
  • Techniques for obtaining accurate measurements for particular tools and instruments
  • Techniques for obtaining the best and most consistent results

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards
  • Safety regulations for working with or on specific services, materials and equipment (eg electrics, chemicals, materials handling)

    Theory: rules, principles, laws
  • Of using equipment and tools
  • Basic concept and units of measure, mass (including tolerances), volume, length density, leverage, force, pressure
  • Fire, fumes, flammability

    Relationships, systems:
  • Maintenance of machinery and equipment and efficient quality production 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems.
  • Recognise situations requiring action and select the correct tool, service or equipment 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others.
  • Contribute to the workgroup`s effort to maintain cleanliness, safety, quality 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities.
  • Apply the correct procedures for using, storing and looking after tools, services and equipment 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively.
  • Use the common names for tools, equipment and services
  • Use the common names for parts of the tools and equipment being used
  • Use the common names for procedures and processes related to the tools and equipment 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically.
  • Use and apply tools and services 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems.
  • Relate the use of tools to the purposes of manufacturing 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 119172, which is "Use and care for services, tools and equipment required for plastics manufacturing", level 2, 12 credits. 

    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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