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

Respond to changes in printing or production processes 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243187  Respond to changes in printing or production processes 
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 2  NQF Level 02  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:
  • Quickly recognise and respond to changes in normal running conditions in printing and production processes which will have an impact on production efficiency, quality, safety, health or the environment.
  • Perform activities which will ensure production efficiency is maintained.
  • Perform activities which will maintain quality, safety, health or environmental standards.
  • Ensure workspace and equipment is kept clean, tidy and in best operating condition.

    It also reflects the understanding of:
  • The implications of changes in the printing and production processes.
  • The need to respond quickly to changes.
  • The techniques used to ensure that no preventable changes take place.

    This unit standard would be assessed in the following printing and manufacture of packaging processes e.g.:
  • Letterpress
  • Screen printing
  • Flexography
  • Gravure
  • Lithography
  • Continuous stationery
  • Roll label
  • Rotary offset

    Manufacture of packaging, with or without in-line printing processes:
  • Bag making
  • Sack making
  • 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 2. 
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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 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Range statements related to the specific outcomes indicate the scope and level of this unit standard. The work reflected in this unit standard is normally performed under 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 the printing or packaging equipment and respond to changes. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Monitoring includes observing machinery operation during the normal operating cycle. Responding includes informing appropriate parties or taking corrective action restricted to appropriate elements of learners' responsibility. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Changes which affect the printing or packaging process are recognised and reported to in accordance with set standards. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Reports could be oral or written, including the completion of any related documentation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Evidence on the printing or packaging process is collected and presented within a specified timeline. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Evidence indicate what changes took place, how it was noticed, what the response was and how long it took to respond.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Material flow is monitored and shortages are responded to in accordance performance standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Impacts on production efficiency, quality, safety, health or the environment are explained and minimised in accordance with set standards. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Carry out housekeeping and simple maintenance processes as required by the process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Printing or packaging equipments are cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Unused materials are stored in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Lubrication levels are checked and topping up is performed where required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Workspace and equipment is kept clean, tidy and in best operating condition. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Record processing conditions, outputs, stoppages and changes and determine output figures. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Records include both written and electronically stored information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Production performance is reported to in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All changes and incidents are available and captured in accordance with organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All changes are responded to in accordance with organisational procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Responded to includes taking action or reporting.
  • Records are checked for accuracy.
  • Materials for the printing or packaging process are checked for adequacy in accordance with operating procedures.
     
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    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 & functions of:

    > Machine parts.
    > Tools, equipment.
    > Specifications, instructions.
    > Materials.
    > Consumables.
    > Services.
    > Safety functions on the equipment.
    > Standards.
    > Time frames.
    > Efficiency.
    > Wastage or spoilage.
  • Purpose of:

    > Responding to changes.
    > Machine efficiency.
    > Safety equipment.
  • Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties:

    > Quality input materials, product.
    > Efficient process.
    > Materials used in the construction of equipment.
    > Machine parts; services.
    > Safety equipment.
    > Materials used in the production process.
  • Processes and events:

    > Alarms.
    > Quality assurance, testing, corrective actions.
  • Causes and effects, implications of:

    > Injuries.
    > Damage to equipment.
    > Effect of poor maintenance, wastage; power failures.
    > Equipment; humidity and temperature control.
    > Poorly trained personnel.
    > Poor lighting, housekeeping.
    > Paper dust.
    > Effects of quality control.
    > Overlooking deviations.
  • Procedures and techniques:

    > Safety procedures.
    > Housekeeping.
    > Use of tools.
    > Adjusting process parameters.
    > Taking corrective action.
    > Reporting and recording.
    > Handling and loading substrate or finished products.
  • Sensory cues:

    > Colour perception.
    > Sensory cues related to materials and product quality, process deviation, damage or fault detection.
  • Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:

    > Related to safety, health and environment.
    > Standards, operating procedures.
    > Organisational policies and rules relating to input materials, process, product.
  • Theory: rules, principles, laws:

    > Principles of the process.
    > Contextualisation of basic concepts related to the printing and packaging manufacturing process, tools and equipment.
  • Categories:
    > Hazardous materials; substrate; personnel; tools, equipment, materials; paper/ cardboard, inks, product.
  • 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:
  • Recognise and report changes which effect the printing or packaging process.
  • Carry out housekeeping and simple maintenance processes as required by the process.
  • Monitor material flow and respond to shortages.
  • Monitor the printing or packaging equipment and respond to changes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • Recognise and report changes which effect the printing or packaging process.
  • Monitor material flow and respond to shortages. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Recognise and report changes which effect the printing or packaging process.
  • Carry out housekeeping and simple maintenance processes as required by the process.
  • Monitor material flow and respond to shortages.
  • Monitor the printing or packaging equipment and respond to changes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Recognise and report changes which effect the printing or packaging process.
  • Carry out housekeeping and simple maintenance processes as required by the process.
  • Monitor material flow and respond to shortages.
  • Monitor the printing or packaging equipment and respond to changes.
  • Record processing conditions, outputs, stoppages and changes and determine output figures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Recognise and report changes which effect the printing or packaging process.
  • Record processing conditions, outputs, stoppages and changes and determine output figures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Recognise and report changes which effect the printing or packaging process.
  • Carry out housekeeping and simple maintenance processes as required by the process.
  • Monitor the printing or packaging equipment and respond to changes.
  • Record processing conditions, outputs, stoppages and changes and determine output figures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Carry out housekeeping and simple maintenance processes as required by the process.
  • Monitor material flow and respond to shortages.
  • Record processing conditions, outputs, stoppages and changes and determine output figures. 
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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  57900   National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging  Level 2  NQF Level 02  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.