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

Perform routine maintenance tasks on printing or packaging production equipment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243120  Perform routine maintenance tasks on printing or packaging production equipment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Printing and Packaging 
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 
This unit standard reflects the skills required to perform routine maintenance tasks on printing or packaging production equipment especially:
  • Ensure machines are maintained as specified.
  • Ensure required documentation is completed and stored appropriately.

    It also reflects the understanding of:
  • The basic principles underpinning the maintenance of the printing or packaging production equipment.
  • The purpose of procedures in the context of equipment maintenance.

    This unit standard would be assessed in the following printing and packaging processes eg.:

    Printing:
  • Letterpress.
  • Screen printing.
  • Flexography.
  • Gravure.
  • Lithography.
  • Continuous stationery.
  • Roll label.
  • Rotary offset.

    Manufacture of packaging, with or without in-line printing processes:
  • Bag making (flat bag).
  • Sack making (tubing).
  • Sack making (Bottoming).
  • Carton making.
  • Can and end making.
  • Laminating.
  • Coating.
  • Corrugated board manufacturing.
  • Tubing.
  • Wrapping.
  • Over printing.
  • Envelope making.
  • File manufacturing.

    The skill, the knowledge and the values reflected in this unit standard form part of the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Printing and Manufacture of Packaging NQF Level 3. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The following competencies are assumed to be in place:
  • Communication and Literacy, NQF Level 2.
  • Mathematical Literacy, NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope and level of this unit standard is indicated by range statements related to the specific outcomes. The work reflected in this unit standard is normally performed semi-autonomously under minimal supervision. The work will be guided by relevant worksite procedures, manufacturers' specifications and safety, health and environmental legislation. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Carry out routine checks on production machines and operations. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Machinery is limited to manual, semi-automatic and automatic stand alone production process machinery.

    Routine refers to observing machinery operation during the normal operating cycle. Checks include fluid levels, wear and tear, sharpness, leaks, damage to cables, pipes and hoses, connections and fittings, tooling, safety devices and switches, rollers, cylinders, gears, belts, bearing, knives, doctor blades, anilox and ceramic rollers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Machines are maintained as specified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Required documentation is completed and stored appropriately. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Checking of equipment and equipment operations is performed at specified intervals according to company and manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Consumables are replaced according to worksite procedures and equipment specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Consumables include inks, lubricants, fountain chemicals, adhesives, rags, and scourers.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Work is performed safely with due care for self, fellow workers, equipment, materials and the environment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The manner in which operations are carried out includes the control of spillages, prevention of oil and water leaks, energy efficiency, disposal of unwanted chemicals, effluent and consumables.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain and perform routine maintenance activities. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Routine maintenance includes topping up fluid levels, changing worn nuts, bolts, bearings, belts; greasing, oiling and lubrication. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The key concepts related to performing routine maintenance and the basic principles which underpin it are explained in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Concepts include, the value of the interchangeable machine parts; procedures and their purpose; housekeeping; safety and working with others.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Fluid levels are topped up in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Parts are changed or replaced in accordance with specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A clean and tidy workplace is maintained in accordance with specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Identified problems are communicated to personnel in accordance with organisational procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Appropriate personnel includes the rest of my team and supervisors, maintenance team and safety officials.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Complete maintenance records. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Records include both written and electronically stored information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Reports and records are accurate, clear and processed in a timely manner and according to company policies and procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Reports could be oral or written, including the completion of any related documentation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Documentation is stored in accordance with organisational procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the Unit Standard.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following items reflect the type of knowledge that the assessor will evaluate:

    Names and functions of:
  • Machine parts.
  • Tools, equipment.
  • Specifications, instructions.
  • Consumables, oils, water.
  • Services.
  • Maintenance and safety functions on the equipment.
  • Standards.
  • Time frames.
  • Efficiency.
  • Wastage or spoilage.

    Purpose of:
  • Routine maintenance.
  • Machine efficiency.
  • Safety equipment.

    Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties:
  • Consumables.
  • Materials used in the construction of equipment.
  • Machine parts; services.
  • Safety equipment.

    Processes and events:
  • Alarms.
  • Preparation, quality assurance, testing, routine maintenance.
  • Fires, floods.
  • Evacuation drills.
  • Power failures.
  • Make ready, starting up.

    Causes and effects, implications of:
  • Injuries.
  • Damage to equipment.
  • Effect of poor maintenance.
  • Power failures.
  • Equipment; humidity and temperature control.
  • Poorly trained personnel.
  • Poor lighting, housekeeping.
  • Paper dust.

    Procedures and techniques:
  • Safety procedures, routine maintenance.
  • Housekeeping.
  • Use of tools.
  • Measuring and positioning parts and equipment.

    Sensory cues:
  • Tactile, olfactory and aural cues related to wear, damage or fault detection.

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Related to safety, health and environment.
  • Standards, operating procedures.
  • Organisational policies and rules relating to routine maintenance.

    Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Principles of the process.
  • Contextualisation of scientific concepts related to the printing and packaging manufacturing process, tools and equipment.

    Categories:
  • Hazardous materials; substrate; personnel; tools, equipment.

    Relationships, systems:
  • Stores, conversion, dispatch, maintenance departments relationship and integration.
  • Value chain.
  • Corrective action reporting and continuous improvement.
  • Communication.
  • Work group. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems:
  • Alert appropriate personnel to any identified problems.
  • Respond to questions and explain issues related to performing routine maintenance on a production machine. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • Alert appropriate personnel to any identified problems.
  • Respond to questions and explain issues related to performing routine maintenance on a production machine. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Carry out routine checks on production machines and operations.
  • Perform routine maintenance activities.
  • Complete maintenance records.
  • Alert appropriate personnel to any identified problems.
  • Respond to questions and explain issues related to performing routine maintenance on a production machine. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Perform routine maintenance activities.
  • Complete maintenance records.
  • Alert appropriate personnel to any identified problems.
  • Respond to questions and explain issues related to performing routine maintenance on a production machine. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Complete maintenance records.
  • Alert appropriate personnel to any identified problems.
  • Respond to questions and explain issues related to performing routine maintenance on a production machine. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Carry out routine checks on production machines and operations.
  • Respond to questions and explain issues related to performing routine maintenance on a production machine. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Respond to questions and explain issues related to performing routine maintenance on a production machine. 
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    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  57899   National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 


    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.
     
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    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.