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REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Identify and describe inputs, outputs, stages and quality indicators of the manufacturing, assembly or engineering process

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13162	Identify and describe inputs, outputs, stages and quality indicators of the manufacturing, assembly or engineering process
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 1	NQF Level 01	10
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 skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of manufacturing, engineering and technology.

The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the exit level outcomes which provide access to workplace based learning programmes for occupationally focused qualifications in this field, and provide qualifying learners with access to a range of further learning at NQF level 2 and above.

Qualifying learners can identify and describe the features of a manufacturing, assembly or engineering process, the inputs and outputs and the phases or elements of that process, and the changes which occur. Identification in this unit standard refers to the learner`s ability to point out features of the working processes. The learner also has an understanding of the concept of quality in terms of customer requirements and product specifications.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

This unit standard has been designed as a basic introduction to the skills and knowledge it embodies, and as such does not assume any prior learning or experience of manufacturing or engineering processes.

The credits allocated to this unit standard assume that a learner is already competent in communication and numeracy at ABET Level 3.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The scope and level of this unit standard is determined by the ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Explain the role of my company within its supply chain

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The various stages of the process and the inputs, outputs, power sources, control systems and services are correctly identified and described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Indicators and understanding confirmed

1. Discuss how my company fits into its supply chain
2. Explain how each stage in the process adds value
3. Explain and discuss the significance of quality requirements and the importance of adhering to them
4. Describe the roles of the internal and external customers and suppliers
5. Explain and discuss the implications of failure of the process

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The concept of quality is accurately described and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Identify and describe the various stages of the manufacturing, assembly or engineering process

OUTCOME RANGE

Process may include any manufacturing, assembly or engineering process, e.g. machine a shaft, melt polymer, mix a batch, assemble a toaster.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The various stages of the process and the inputs, outputs, power sources, control systems and services are correctly identified and described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The concept of quality is accurately described and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Describe each phase of the process

OUTCOME NOTES

Indicate the point at which each part of the process occurs

Identify the transformation/change at each point

Describe the value adding function

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The various stages of the process and the inputs, outputs, power sources, control systems and services are correctly identified and described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The concept of quality is accurately described and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Identify and describe the inputs and outputs of each phase of the process

OUTCOME RANGE

Inputs include for e.g. raw material, intermediates or stock materials, packaging, heat / energy.

Outputs include for e.g. finished product or intermediate product, waste / scrap, heat / energy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The various stages of the process and the inputs, outputs, power sources, control systems and services are correctly identified and described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The concept of quality is accurately described and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Identify and describe the power sources, control systems and services required by the process

OUTCOME RANGE

Power sources include for e.g. electricity, hydraulics, air, fluids, steam,

Control systems include for e.g. physical controls (temperature sensors, pressure gauges, flow metres, laser barcode readers) and quality controls (Statistical Process Control charts, inspection, laboratory testing).

Services include for e.g. robotics, electrical power line, lubricant, steam line, air / gas line, mechanical feed, lever (e.g. lathe) lifting equipment, cam, conveyer.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The various stages of the process and the inputs, outputs, power sources, control systems and services are correctly identified and described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The concept of quality is accurately described and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Define quality in terms of customer requirements and product specifications

OUTCOME NOTES

Recognise internal and external suppliers

Recognise internal and external customers and identify their requirements

Identify the costs of poor quality and the benefits of good quality

OUTCOME RANGE

Costs and benefits include the time value of money, the cost of rework, etc.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The various stages of the process and the inputs, outputs, power sources, control systems and services are correctly identified and described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The concept of quality is accurately described and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7

Describe the implications for the workers, internal and external customers and the company

OUTCOME NOTES

Describe the implications for the workers, internal and external customers and the company of product and process failures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The various stages of the process and the inputs, outputs, power sources, control systems and services are correctly identified and described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The concept of quality is accurately described and explained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

The assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assuror (ETQA) who has jurisdiction over this field of learning.

The assessor will (at the very least) be accredited and have a technical qualification in this learning area.

The learner can be assessed in the language of his/her choice although if s/he has to report incidents or conditions to some one else, s/he will be assessed on his/her ability to report in the language commonly used in the working environment.

The learner can be assessed against this unit standard to obtain credits or as part of an integrated assessment for a qualification.

My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assuror 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 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

1. Names & functions of:

The specific manufacturing, assembly or engineering process

Inputs to the process

Outputs of the process

Power sources, control systems, services

2. Purpose of:

The manufacturing, assembly or engineering process

Power sources, control systems, services

Quality requirements

3. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:

Basic characteristics of the manufacturing, assembly or engineering process

4. Processes and events:

Steps in the manufacturing, assembly or engineering process

Change process:

Energy transformation (e.g. electrical power supply)

Heating, cooling, machining, compression

Phases of matter (solid, liquid, gas)

If required, overview of chemical change process

5. Cause and effect, implications of:

A failure in the process

6. Categories

Inputs

Outputs

7. Theory: rules, principles, laws

Related to the process (e.g. heat, cutting on a lathe)

Related to energy transformation

Exothermic / endothermic processes

8. Relationships, systems:

The relationship between the input, process and output

The relationship between quality, costs and customers

The relationship properties of materials and the transformation process

The relationship between a failure of the system and the output

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 downstream consequences of a particular activity

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively:

Use the names for the phases of the process

Use the names for the inputs, outputs, power sources, control systems and services

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically:

Link science concepts to the technology in the process

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

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

Describe the relationship between inputs, process and outputs

Describe the relationship between quality and customer

Describe the relationship between the properties of materials and the transformation process

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

The learner should spend some time in a plant while learning for this unit standard.
The assessment should be carried out in situ, with the learner referring to an actual process (with which s/he is familiar) in order to demonstrate knowledge and understanding.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	23253	National Certificate (GETC): Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Activities	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Core	59016	National Certificate: Fish and Seafood Processing	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	FOODBEV
Core	58781	National Certificate: Production Technology	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Elective	58026	General Education and Training Certificate: Food and Beverage Handling Processes	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	FOODBEV

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.	Intercept Consulting and Training Solutions
2.	Operational Process Improvements (Pty) Ltd