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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Fabricate complex welded thermoplastic assemblies and shapes

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14702	Fabricate complex welded thermoplastic assemblies and shapes
ORIGINATOR
SGB Plastics Manufacturing
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 4	NQF Level 04	28
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 fabrication of plastics products generally requires the preparing of plastics materials and components and the joining of these materials and components into assemblies. The assemblies are often subjected to considerable stress and have to be made and installed accurately to specific criteria. The welding has to be done following specific standardised procedures and can involve a group of people working together on complex assemblies. This unit standard reflects the skills, knowledge and understanding required to plan the fabrication sequence, co-ordinate the efforts of a workgroup, and assemble and install the fabrication while maintaining quality and efficiency.

This unit standard reflects the skills and knowledge required to perform the activities related to the joining process and demonstrate an understanding of the factors involved.

To qualify, I have to demonstrate that I am able to plan and co-ordinate the fabrication and installation of complex welded assemblies and shapes using thermoplastic materials. I also have to show that I have the skills and knowledge required to interact with other role players such as internal or external clients, to allocate and co-ordinate tasks within the workgroup, to assist workgroup members and to verify the quality of their work.

The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Thermoplastic Fabrication (NQF Level 4) and related qualifications.

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 activities below, 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. 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 that 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

The scope and level of this unit standard is determined by the ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes.
Welding refers to one of a number of techniques for the joining of thermoplastic components, including but not limited to:

Solvent cement, heated tool welding, hot gas welding, electrofusion, ultrasonic, high frequency, friction

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Verify materials specified against the drawing or works instruction.

OUTCOME NOTES

Verify materials specified against the drawing or works instruction, verify the practical implementation of the drawing and recognise if changes are required.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Results achieved
1. Finished product meets specification and procedure qualification record
2. Records are completed
3. Instructions are understood and carried out
Indicators
1. Analytical and methodical approach to planning, fabrication and problem solving is demonstrated

Each step has been verified

Materials, equipment and resources are used efficiently
2. Healthy group dynamics is maintained

Tone of instructions (respect, two-way communication)

Group participation in achieving objectives
3. All aspects of the fabrication process are dealt with consistently and conform to specification
Understanding confirmed
1. Demonstrate understanding by responding to 'how' and 'why' questions related to planning, fabrication, workgroup relationships and quality issues
2. Link theoretical concepts to the context or situation

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Prepare for development of procedure qualification records by a third party inspection authority.

OUTCOME RANGE

Procedure qualification record contains a list of variables which will influence weld quality as recorded during welding of a test coupon as defined by particular welding standards

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Each step has been verified

Materials, equipment and resources are used efficiently
2. Healthy group dynamics is maintained

Tone of instructions (respect, two-way communication)

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Plan fabrication sequence and give instructions to workgroup members.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Each step has been verified

Materials, equipment and resources are used efficiently
2. Healthy group dynamics is maintained

Tone of instructions (respect, two-way communication)

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Weld and assemble complex assemblies and shapes and verify that tasks have been completed.

OUTCOME NOTES

Weld and assemble complex assemblies and shapes and verify that tasks have been completed and conform to specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Each step has been verified

Materials, equipment and resources are used efficiently
2. Healthy group dynamics is maintained

Tone of instructions (respect, two-way communication)

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Identify and rectify welding and fabrication faults and complete records.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Each step has been verified

Materials, equipment and resources are used efficiently
2. Healthy group dynamics is maintained

Tone of instructions (respect, two-way communication)

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Verify conformance, test and hand over the final product.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Each step has been verified

Materials, equipment and resources are used efficiently
2. Healthy group dynamics is maintained

Tone of instructions (respect, two-way communication)

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7

Interact with work group members and clients.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Each step has been verified

Materials, equipment and resources are used efficiently
2. Healthy group dynamics is maintained

Tone of instructions (respect, two-way communication)

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

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 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

1. Names & functions of:

Terminology related to materials, welding and fabrication, application

2. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:

Properties of raw materials

Capabilities of equipment

Life span of materials

Good and bad communication

Limitations of process, materials, design and finished product

3. Purpose of:

Installation or fabrication

Quality assurance

4. Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:

Fabrication and assembly sequences

Effects of weld failures

Working in a workshop vs at an external site

5. Categories:

Materials

Processes

Faults

6. Procedures and techniques:

Quality, reporting, verifying, approval and welding procedures

Maths procedures for geometry, volumes, plans

Techniques for giving instructions, getting approval and reporting

Discipline and grievance procedures

7. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:

Codes of practice

Company safety policies and procedures

8. Theory: rules, principles, laws:

Physical and chemical structure of materials

Chemical processes and molecular structures

Expansion rates, friction, stress, degradation mechanisms

Principles of communication

9. Relationships, systems:

Customer relations

Work group relations and dynamics

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems

Anticipate and prevent problems

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others

Lead a workgroup

Enforce manufacturing standards with workgroup (discipline, codes)

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage myself and my activities

Manage resources and maintain efficiency

Plan and sequence work in workgroup

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information

Collate, verify and apply information form various sources, eg codes of practice, engineering drawings, quality procedure manuals, material and equipment manuals

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively

Ensure understanding of instructions

Compile and make oral and written reports

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically

Evaluate the impact of the environment on the process and make adjustments accordingly

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

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

Understand and apply processes and relationships of:

Fabrication and end use

Workgroup

Customer

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	24218	National Certificate: Thermoplastic Fabrication	Level 4	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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