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

Apply quality procedures 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13234  Apply quality procedures 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Plastics Manufacturing 
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 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 
The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of manufacturing and engineering.
The learning outcomes in this unit standard also contribute to the exit level outcomes required for various manufacturing and engineering qualifications.
Qualifying learners can perform quality procedures in their work area. They are able to demonstrate an understanding of quality assurance requirements and relate and apply these in their work. 

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 quality within the field of manufacturing and engineering. 

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 and discuss the quality assurance system and quality objectives, standards, elements 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Explain and discuss the quality assurance system and quality objectives, standards, elements and quality specific requirements in work area 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. An understanding of the quality assurance system and quality objectives, standards, elements and quality specific requirements in work area is demonstrated 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
Indicators
1. Explanations on quality issues are given in a clear manner using appropriate examples from learner`s own work experience and work area
2. Quality assurance activities are carried out at regular and required intervals
3. Instruments and gauges related to quality processes are handled and cared for appropriately
Understanding confirmed
1. Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Purpose of quality assurance
  • The quality assurance system, quality objectives, standards and elements and quality requirements of work area
  • Quality standards and procedures
  • Types of non-conformances
  • Instruments and gauges related to quality processes
  • Quality problems
  • Reporting procedures 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Quality procedures and standards are adhered to in work area 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators
    1. Explanations on quality issues are given in a clear manner using appropriate examples from learner`s own work experience and work area
    2. Quality assurance activities are carried out at regular and required intervals
    3. Instruments and gauges related to quality processes are handled and cared for appropriately
    Understanding confirmed
    1. Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Purpose of quality assurance
  • The quality assurance system, quality objectives, standards and elements and quality requirements of work area
  • Quality standards and procedures
  • Types of non-conformances
  • Instruments and gauges related to quality processes
  • Quality problems
  • Reporting procedures 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Quality problems in work area are recognised and reported in a timely manner 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators
    1. Explanations on quality issues are given in a clear manner using appropriate examples from learner`s own work experience and work area
    2. Quality assurance activities are carried out at regular and required intervals
    3. Instruments and gauges related to quality processes are handled and cared for appropriately
    Understanding confirmed
    1. Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Purpose of quality assurance
  • The quality assurance system, quality objectives, standards and elements and quality requirements of work area
  • Quality standards and procedures
  • Types of non-conformances
  • Instruments and gauges related to quality processes
  • Quality problems
  • Reporting procedures 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Apply quality procedures and standards in work area 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Perform duties in a quality conscious manner
    Sample and inspect materials and products at regular intervals
    Select and use appropriate instruments and gauges related to quality processes
    Determine non-conformances against appropriate standards
    Label and separate non-conforming materials and product 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. An understanding of the quality assurance system and quality objectives, standards, elements and quality specific requirements in work area is demonstrated 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators
    1. Explanations on quality issues are given in a clear manner using appropriate examples from learner`s own work experience and work area
    2. Quality assurance activities are carried out at regular and required intervals
    3. Instruments and gauges related to quality processes are handled and cared for appropriately
    Understanding confirmed
    1. Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Purpose of quality assurance
  • The quality assurance system, quality objectives, standards and elements and quality requirements of work area
  • Quality standards and procedures
  • Types of non-conformances
  • Instruments and gauges related to quality processes
  • Quality problems
  • Reporting procedures 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Quality procedures and standards are adhered to in work area 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators
    1. Explanations on quality issues are given in a clear manner using appropriate examples from learner`s own work experience and work area
    2. Quality assurance activities are carried out at regular and required intervals
    3. Instruments and gauges related to quality processes are handled and cared for appropriately
    Understanding confirmed
    1. Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Purpose of quality assurance
  • The quality assurance system, quality objectives, standards and elements and quality requirements of work area
  • Quality standards and procedures
  • Types of non-conformances
  • Instruments and gauges related to quality processes
  • Quality problems
  • Reporting procedures 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Quality problems in work area are recognised and reported in a timely manner 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators
    1. Explanations on quality issues are given in a clear manner using appropriate examples from learner`s own work experience and work area
    2. Quality assurance activities are carried out at regular and required intervals
    3. Instruments and gauges related to quality processes are handled and cared for appropriately
    Understanding confirmed
    1. Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Purpose of quality assurance
  • The quality assurance system, quality objectives, standards and elements and quality requirements of work area
  • Quality standards and procedures
  • Types of non-conformances
  • Instruments and gauges related to quality processes
  • Quality problems
  • Reporting procedures 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Handle and care for instruments and gauges related to quality processes 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Handle and care for includes checking, cleaning, maintaining and storing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. An understanding of the quality assurance system and quality objectives, standards, elements and quality specific requirements in work area is demonstrated 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators
    1. Explanations on quality issues are given in a clear manner using appropriate examples from learner`s own work experience and work area
    2. Quality assurance activities are carried out at regular and required intervals
    3. Instruments and gauges related to quality processes are handled and cared for appropriately
    Understanding confirmed
    1. Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Purpose of quality assurance
  • The quality assurance system, quality objectives, standards and elements and quality requirements of work area
  • Quality standards and procedures
  • Types of non-conformances
  • Instruments and gauges related to quality processes
  • Quality problems
  • Reporting procedures 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Quality procedures and standards are adhered to in work area 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators
    1. Explanations on quality issues are given in a clear manner using appropriate examples from learner`s own work experience and work area
    2. Quality assurance activities are carried out at regular and required intervals
    3. Instruments and gauges related to quality processes are handled and cared for appropriately
    Understanding confirmed
    1. Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Purpose of quality assurance
  • The quality assurance system, quality objectives, standards and elements and quality requirements of work area
  • Quality standards and procedures
  • Types of non-conformances
  • Instruments and gauges related to quality processes
  • Quality problems
  • Reporting procedures 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Quality problems in work area are recognised and reported in a timely manner 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators
    1. Explanations on quality issues are given in a clear manner using appropriate examples from learner`s own work experience and work area
    2. Quality assurance activities are carried out at regular and required intervals
    3. Instruments and gauges related to quality processes are handled and cared for appropriately
    Understanding confirmed
    1. Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Purpose of quality assurance
  • The quality assurance system, quality objectives, standards and elements and quality requirements of work area
  • Quality standards and procedures
  • Types of non-conformances
  • Instruments and gauges related to quality processes
  • Quality problems
  • Reporting procedures 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Recognise and report on quality problems in work area 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Identify potential quality problems and any conditions that present a threat to quality maintenance
    Inform appropriate parties 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Quality problems include problems related to materials, product-in-progress, final product and equipment functioning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. An understanding of the quality assurance system and quality objectives, standards, elements and quality specific requirements in work area is demonstrated 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators
    1. Explanations on quality issues are given in a clear manner using appropriate examples from learner`s own work experience and work area
    2. Quality assurance activities are carried out at regular and required intervals
    3. Instruments and gauges related to quality processes are handled and cared for appropriately
    Understanding confirmed
    1. Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Purpose of quality assurance
  • The quality assurance system, quality objectives, standards and elements and quality requirements of work area
  • Quality standards and procedures
  • Types of non-conformances
  • Instruments and gauges related to quality processes
  • Quality problems
  • Reporting procedures 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Quality procedures and standards are adhered to in work area 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators
    1. Explanations on quality issues are given in a clear manner using appropriate examples from learner`s own work experience and work area
    2. Quality assurance activities are carried out at regular and required intervals
    3. Instruments and gauges related to quality processes are handled and cared for appropriately
    Understanding confirmed
    1. Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Purpose of quality assurance
  • The quality assurance system, quality objectives, standards and elements and quality requirements of work area
  • Quality standards and procedures
  • Types of non-conformances
  • Instruments and gauges related to quality processes
  • Quality problems
  • Reporting procedures 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Quality problems in work area are recognised and reported in a timely manner 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators
    1. Explanations on quality issues are given in a clear manner using appropriate examples from learner`s own work experience and work area
    2. Quality assurance activities are carried out at regular and required intervals
    3. Instruments and gauges related to quality processes are handled and cared for appropriately
    Understanding confirmed
    1. Respond to `what if` and `why` questions covering:
  • Purpose of quality assurance
  • The quality assurance system, quality objectives, standards and elements and quality requirements of work area
  • Quality standards and procedures
  • Types of non-conformances
  • Instruments and gauges related to quality processes
  • Quality problems
  • Reporting procedures 
    		•


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA) who has jurisdiction over this field of learning.
    The assessor will 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 will be assessed in the workplace or by simulation, but can submit documents, projects, test results and assignments that are not produced in the workplace or by the RPL process.
    The learner 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. Purpose of:
  • Assuring quality

    2. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • The Quality assurance system, quality objectives, elements and standards
  • Quality requirements in work area

    3. Cause and effect, implications of:
  • Implications of failing to detect quality problems and/or conditions that present a threat to quality maintenance

    4. Procedures and techniques:
  • Quality procedures

    5. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Applicable quality standards

    6. Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Basic principles of quality assurance

    7. Relationships, systems:
  • Relationship between quality assurance and customer satisfaction
  • Relationship between quality requirements and customer requirements 
    		•

    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 problems in work area 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Related to identifying non-conformances to quality procedures and standards 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Recognise and report on quality problems in work area 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Describe the relationship between quality requirements and customer requirements 
    		•

    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  48794   National Certificate in Quality Checking of Tyres and Tyre Components  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  58975   National Certificate: Automated Packaging Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  64529   National Certificate: Automotive Body Repair  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  64409   National Certificate: Automotive Spray Painting  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  48973   National Certificate: Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather (CTFL) Mechanician Processes  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Core  57877   National Certificate: CNC Production Machining  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  58862   National Certificate: Electro-Mechanical Winding  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    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  66449   National Certificate: Foundry Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2013-11-07  MERSETA 
    Core  23258   National Certificate: Industrial Rubber Manufacturing: Mixing OR Extruding OR Moulding OR Calendaring  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2011-02-16  MERSETA 
    Core  22771   National Certificate: Mechatronics  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-07-29  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  67609   National Certificate: Mechatronics  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  58719   National Certificate: Metals Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  49019   National Certificate: Metals Production  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-04-07   
    Core  49449   National Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  20889   National Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2005-04-13  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  79407   National Certificate: Polymer Compound Manufacturing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  21012   National Certificate: Power and Telecommunication Cable Manufacturing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  57899   National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Core  58785   National Certificate: Production Technology  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  35939   National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Woodyard Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-02-01  Was FPMSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  50543   National Certificate: Small Craft Construction  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-08-31  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  49400   National Certificate: Steel Tube and Pipe Manufacturing (Seamless Hot-Finished OR Welded OR Cold-Formed)  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  59019   National Certificate: Tissue Conversion  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Core  48798   National Certificate: Tyre and Tyre Component Manufacturing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  48795   National Certificate: Tyre Assembly  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  48643   Further Education and Training Certificate: Chemical Pulp Manufacturing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-02-11  Was FPMSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  59769   Further Education and Training Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Pipe-Fitting  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  48644   Further Education and Training Certificate: Paper, Board or Tissue Manufacturing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-02-11  Was FPMSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  48645   Further Education and Training Certificate: Pulp and Paper Chemical Recovery  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-02-11  Was FPMSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  78524   National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  58497   National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-02-18  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  58882   National Certificate: Fluid Power  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  59365   National Certificate: Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  57879   National Certificate: Manufacturing of Surface Coatings  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CHIETA 
    Elective  91926   National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Machining and Tooling  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  64190   National Certificate: Metals Production  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  48962   Further Education and Training Certificate: Manufacturing and Assembly Logistics (M&AL)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 


    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. AUK MARINE AND MINING 
    2. Centre for Logistics Excellence (Pty) Ltd 
    3. Circleway College 
    4. Clearline Consulting Pty Ltd 
    5. DB Schenker Logistics Campus MEA Pty Ltd 
    6. Dee-Bravo Training Centre 
    7. Diversity technology Training Institute 
    8. Global Maritime Legal Solutions Pty Ltd 
    9. Imbokodo General Trading cc 
    10. KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd 
    11. Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd) 
    12. Maritime Business Institute 
    13. Ntshingila Group 
    14. P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd 
    15. Quantum Leap College Pty Ltd 
    16. Robertsons Cargo Consultancy 
    17. Robertsons Cargo Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
    18. Royal Impression Academy 
    19. School of Shipping 
    20. Sobabini Group Pty Ltd 
    21. STUDIO 05 HOUSE OF FASHION 
    22. Velile Supply Chain Consulting 
    23. Vijay Bhagwan Consultancy and Solutions cc 


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