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

Join component parts 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243684  Join component parts 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather 
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  36 
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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
10924  Join component parts  Level 2  NQF Level 02  30   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will equip learners with the skills, knowledge and values to participate effectively in workplace activities within the CTFL manufacturing industries, specifically in the Clothing industry. This unit standard will provide the learner with the necessary knowledge to understand how to join parts and how to utilize the necessary operating machines to do so.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
  • Preparing and setting sewing machines for specific sewing operations.
  • Performing basic routine maintenance functions.
  • Identifying and preparing and sew product parts.
  • Applying safety standards when operating machines.
  • Inspecting and disposing of product parts and completing administrative documentation. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners are required to demonstrate fundamental competencies, specified below, at ABET Level 4 or NQF 1.

    Learners must be able to:
  • Speak, read and write in English.
  • Do basic mathematic calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and the calculation of areas, volumes and quantities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This standard applies to the Clothing sector:
  • The number of machines on which a learner will be assessed will be three, which must include a single needle lockstitch (flat) machine, a safety/overlock machine and one specialised machine.
  • Basic maintenance and machine set up functions will include, but not be limited to, changing needles, changing pressure feet, adjusting tensions, changing and adjusting attachments, cleaning, checking oil levels etc.
  • Four operations can be selected from any flat and safety/overlock operation, performed on any garment type, manufactured in the company where the learner is employed. One operation is to be selected from any one specialised machine.
  • Work aids, attachments, needles and thread must be appropriate for the selected operations.
  • The correct method, time and quality standards for cleaning, setting up, threading and adjusting the machine must be applied, as determined by company and recognised industry standards.
  • An efficiency level of 80% for each of the five operations must be achieved and maintained for one week.
  • The efficiency level of 80% may be reduced to 65% in companies producing fashion garments with repeated style changes.
  • The correct method, time and quality standards for joining component parts must be applied, as determined by company and recognised industry standards.
  • Fabric types can include wovens, non-wovens and knits. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare and set sewing machines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appropriate work aids and attachments for specific sewing operations are identified, selected and attached using correct tools according to operation type and quality standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Correct needle type/s are selected and inserted according to operations, thread and fabric types. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Correct thread type is selected and machine is treaded according to the machine, operation, needle and fabric being used. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Tension controls are adjusted according to fabric and thread type. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Stitch width and density is adjusted according to customer specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Perform basic routine maintenance functions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Machines are cleaned regularly according to standard company practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Machine and stitching faults are identified, basic maintenance is performed to rectify faults and major faults are reported according to relevant equipment manuals, standard company practice and reporting procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify, prepare and sew product parts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Product parts are identified by colour, size and shape of cut part according to bundle list. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The relationship between parts is demonstrated so that parts fit together according to required operation breakdown. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Product parts are correctly identified according to the ticket information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Product parts are prepared and placed at work area according to method, quality and time standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Product parts are picked up, aligned and sewed together according to the required method, quality, and time standards. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Apply safety standards when operating sewing machines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Correct safety procedures are demonstrated when operating and controlling sewing machines according to equipment specifications and company safety procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Workplace Health and Safety Rules and procedures are described and adhered to as determined by company health & safety policies and procedures and safety legislation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Inspect and dispose of completed product parts and complete administrative documentation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Faults are identified and rectified using appropriate methods and tools according to customer quality standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Joined parts are disposed according to correct method, quality and time standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Documentation is completed and output recorded according to company systems and procedures. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    An individual wishing to be assessed (including RPL) against this Unit Standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, 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 or assessing this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.

    Learning programmes that will enable the achievement of this unit standard will be accredited by the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.

    Assessors who assess the competency of learners against this standard must be qualified and registered with the appropriate ETQA.

    Moderators qualified and registered with the appropriate ETQA must conduct moderation.

    All external moderation will be conducted at the discretion of the relative ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Learners will engage with the following knowledge components:
  • Basic machine parts, functions, attachments, work aids and tools.
  • Machine control methods.
  • Health and Safety Procedures and housekeeping practices relevant to the workplace and equipment to be used.
  • Basic machine settings - needles, threading, tension control, stitch width and stitch density.
  • Basic machine maintenance procedures.
  • Techniques of using basic tools.
  • Shapes and sizes of product parts.
  • Basic sewing methods and time standards.
  • Quality standards applicable to machine settings and a range of sewing operations.
  • Basic understanding of material, fusing and trim properties, characteristics and behaviour during sewing operations, including right and wrong side, faults, grain, fusing etc. 
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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 when identifying, analysing and rectifying machine and sewing related faults. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work as a member of a team when joining component parts so that the production line's quality and time standards are achieved and downtime is minimised. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
  • Organise and manage oneself and ones activities whilst planning to meet required method and quality standards and achieving targets.
  • Organise, analyse and evaluate information and take decisions when selecting appropriate work aids, attachments, needles and thread for specific operations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing when receiving instructions and information and asking questions relevant to specific sewing operations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
  • Use science and technology when selecting adjusting and using equipment and tools. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems when considering one's own operation in relation to other sewing and manufacturing operations. 

    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 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 10924, "Join component parts", Level 2, 30 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  58227   National Certificate: Clothing, Textile, Footwear and Leather Manufacturing Processes  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  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.
     
    1. 1 Classie Africa 
    2. A Z COMMUNITY SERVICES 
    3. ACADEMY OF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    4. African Apex Apparel (Pty) Ltd 
    5. ALABASTER TRAINING CENTRE PTY LTD 
    6. AMOS / KGAPHAMADI COMMUNITY ORGANISATION 
    7. ARANDA LEARNERSHIP COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    8. Arden School of Management (Pty) Ltd 
    9. Associated Spinners Pty Ltd 
    10. ASSURED VOCATIONAL SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
    11. Bader Sa Proprietary Limited 
    12. Bright Idea Projects 179 cc 
    13. CAPE TOWN WORKBASED LEARNING ACADEMY 
    14. Cel Impilo (Pty) Ltd 
    15. Crossley Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    16. DANO TEXTILE INDUSTRIES1 
    17. DEMO 
    18. Deneb Investments Ltd 
    19. Dlamini The Siba PTY LTD 
    20. Durban Overall PTY LTD 
    21. EKURHULENI ARTISANS & SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE PTY LTD 
    22. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
    23. GLICAM TRADING ENTERPRISE 
    24. HELPERS FOR LIFE NPC 
    25. HERMANUS CLOTHING MANUFACTURING PTY LTD 
    26. HEYPEX HOLDINGS PTY LTD 
    27. Inter-Coastal Business & Property Services cc 
    28. INTERMASIKO CC 
    29. INTUTHUKO YESIZWE COMMUNITY ORGANISATION NPO 
    30. INYAPA VHUSIKU CONSULTING PTY LTD 
    31. ITHEMBA LOMPHAKATHI COMMUNITY ORGANISATION 
    32. Keedo International (Pty) Ltd 
    33. Kelmik Training Centre (Pty) Ltd 
    34. Kway Manufacturers Pty Ltd 
    35. LERIBE TRAINING SOLUTIONS 
    36. MALITINNE PTY LTD 
    37. MALKAI DEVRANI HOLDINGS PTY LTD 
    38. MASTER PATTERNS BY RONA 
    39. MGS GCABA CONTRACTING & TRADING CC 
    40. Mnambithi TVET College 
    41. NDIMASE TRADING 
    42. NDIPHA FASHION DESIGNS 
    43. Ntunzela Trading Enterprise 
    44. ORGANET CONTRACTING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    45. PERENNIAL SERVICES PTY LTD 
    46. PHD PROJECTS SA PTY LTD 
    47. PINUS TECH TECHNOLOGIES TRADING AND PROJECTS 
    48. POLOKWANE SCHOOL OF FASHION AND DESIGN 
    49. Salabedla Contracting and Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    50. SALABEDLA CONTRACTING AND TRADING PTY LTD 
    51. SINOVUYOLETHU TRADING PTY LTD 
    52. SOUTH AFRICAN FASHION DESIGNER AGENCY CC 
    53. THANDEKA VOCATIOL EDUCATION TRUST PTY LTD 
    54. The Brokers Learning Centre 
    55. THE FINISHING COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    56. THUBELIHLE GRADUATE INSTITUTE 
    57. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) LTD 
    58. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) Ltd (Mobeni) 
    59. TRADE CALL INVESTMENTS PTY LTD 
    60. TRUE REFLECTIONS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    61. UMBUSO TRAINING SERVICES 
    62. VCK TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES PTY LTD 
    63. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 
    64. Vijay Bhagwan Consultancy and Solutions cc 
    65. VINE APPAREL (PTY)LTD 
    66. VPK BUSINESS VENTURE C C 
    67. ZA GEAR 
    68. ZERO1ZERO5 GROUP PTY LTD 


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