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

Perform routine operations on printing or packaging production equipment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243177  Perform routine operations 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  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
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:
  • Start up, monitor and shut down the printing or packaging production equipment.
  • Purge and changeover from one material or colour to another.
  • Maintain machines as specified.
  • Ensure required documentation is completed and stored appropriately.

    It also reflects the understanding of:
  • The basic principles underpinning the design and construction of the printing and manufacture of packaging production equipment.
  • The basics of and variations in control systems.
  • The purpose of procedures in the context of equipment operations.

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

    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 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2. 

    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 
    Monitor equipment and material, conduct quality checks and resolve problems. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Quality checks include monitoring of product mass, dimensions, colour or any other critical part of the product specification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Quality checks are conducted on the equipment and materials in accordance with job specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Instruments, measuring equipment and measuring gauges are selected related to the type and nature of the product and used in accordance with specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Common processing problems related to the process or the product are identified and dealt with in accordance with set standards. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Perform make ready, start up and shutdown procedures on the printing or packaging equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Machine operations are performed according to procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Deviations are identified and appropriate corrective action is taken to minimise downtime or production losses. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Deviations are restricted to common processing problems related to the process or the product. Corrective action can include adjustments to printing or packaging equipment, or calling for specific assistance.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information related to printing or packaging equipment and operations is reported and recorded in accordance with organisational procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Reports could be oral or written, including the completion of any related documentation. Records include both written and electronically stored information.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The workstation is kept clean and safe. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Prepare for and perform changeover procedures. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Change over procedures includes wash up of rollers and pumping systems, removal of ink, coatings adhesives and chemicals, flushing out and disposal of waste and unwanted materials; changes of substrate, construction or colour; in complex packaging manufacturing lines this activities relates to one unit within the line or process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All operations are carried out in a manner that will not impact on the safety and health of self and others or 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.
  • All operations are carried out with due care for the equipment, the materials and the quality of the final product.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Waste material and scrap from the various processes is collected and disposed of according to procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Disposal includes segregation of waste and non-conforming product.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Discuss and explain issues related to printing or packaging equipment and operations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The key concepts and principles related to printing or packaging equipment and operations are discussed and explained with examples. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Concepts include, productivity, meeting production standards, procedures and their purpose; housekeeping; safety; working with others; Awareness of costs, efficiency and waste control.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Printing and packaging equipment and operations are described and explained relative to application in practice. 


    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.
  • Printing methods.
  • Specifications, instructions.
  • Consumables.
  • Services.
  • Maintenance and safety functions on the equipment.
  • Standards.
  • Time frames.
  • Efficiency.
  • Wastage or spoilage.

    Purpose of:
  • Routine operations, starting up, shutting down, purging.
  • Machine efficiency.
  • Safety equipment.

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

    Processes and events:
  • Alarms.
  • Preparation, quality assurance.
  • Starting up, shutting down, purging.
  • Fires.
  • Evacuation drills.
  • Power failures.

    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.
  • Effects of quality control.

    Procedures and techniques:
  • Safety procedures, routine operations.
  • Housekeeping.
  • Use of tools.
  • Starting up, shutting down, purging.
  • Adjusting process parameters.
  • Taking corrective action.
  • Reporting and recording.

    Sensory cues:
  • Colour perception.
  • Tactile, olfactory and aural cues related to routine operations, materials and product quality.
  • 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 operations.

    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:
  • Monitor equipment and materials, conduct quality checks and resolve problems. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • Report and record information related to printing or packaging equipment and operations.
  • Discuss and explain issues related to printing or packaging equipment and operations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Monitor equipment and materials, conduct quality checks and resolve problems.
  • Perform make ready, start up and shutdown procedures on the printing or packaging equipment.
  • Prepare for and perform changeover procedures.
  • Report and record information related to printing or packaging equipment and operations.
  • Discuss and explain issues related to printing or packaging equipment and operations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Monitor equipment and materials, conduct quality checks and resolve problems.
  • Perform make ready, start up and shutdown procedures on the printing or packaging equipment.
  • Prepare for and perform changeover procedures.
  • Report and record information related to printing or packaging equipment and operations.
  • Discuss and explain issues related to printing or packaging equipment and operations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Report and record information related to printing or packaging equipment and operations.
  • Discuss and explain issues related to printing or packaging equipment and operations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Monitor equipment and materials, conduct quality checks and resolve problems.
  • Perform make ready, start up and shutdown procedures on the printing or packaging equipment.
  • Prepare for and perform changeover procedures.
  • Report and record information related to printing or packaging equipment and operations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Monitor equipment and materials, conduct quality checks and resolve problems.
  • Perform make ready, start up and shutdown procedures on the printing or packaging equipment.
  • Prepare for and perform changeover procedures.
  • Report and record information related to printing or packaging equipment and operations.
  • Discuss and explain issues related to printing or packaging equipment and operations. 
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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.