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

Demonstrate an understanding of quality principles used in the workplace 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243776  Demonstrate an understanding of quality principles used in the workplace 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Mining and Minerals 
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 1  NQF Level 01  6 
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 standard is aimed at people who work in or intend to work within various industries.

Those learners who acquire the outcomes of this standard will know about and be able to demonstrate an understanding of quality principles used in the various industries.

The qualifying learner is able to:
  • Define the terms Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Quality Management.
  • Explain the requirements and processes used to ensure effective Quality Control.
  • Describe the factors that affect product quality.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the consequences of poor quality control. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this unit standard will have demonstrated competence against numeracy and literacy at ABET Level 3 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Statements, which are applicable to the unit standard titles, specific outcomes and assessment criteria are found beneath the applicable assessment criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Define the terms Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Quality Management. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Quality control includes adequate facilities, trained staff, testing materials and equipment, status and product labelling, documentation, validation, calibration, stability trials.
  • Workplace requirements include site specific requirements and standard operating procedures. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Define quality in the context of the individuals working environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Quality assurance is explained in terms of workplace requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Quality control is explained in terms of workplace requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Quality management is explained in terms of workplace requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the requirements and processes used to ensure effective Quality Control. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Can include but not limited to: adequate facilities, trained staff, testing materials and equipment, status and product labelling, documentation, validation, calibration and stability trials. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Products being produced are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The applicable product specifications and quality standards are identified and interpreted in accordance with site requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Quality control requirements are identified and applied in the workplace. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The reporting procedures are described and carried out in accordance with workplace requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe the factors that affect product quality. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The following are included in the quality activities: materials and equipment used, correct quantities, purity/contamination, packaging, storage and distribution, handling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Impact of materials on quality is explained with reference to the criteria of materials specified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Impact of equipment and equipment operation on quality is explained with reference to workplace operating standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Impact of the specifications to be complied with are explained with reference to work carried out on site. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the consequences of poor quality control. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Quality in the context of the customer includes what the customer expects from a quality product.
  • Customers include both internal and external customers. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Consequences affecting the internal customer are identified and explained with reference to production efficiency. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Consequences affecting the external customer are identified and explained with reference to delivery, cost and customer satisfaction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Consequences affecting the organisation are identified and explained with reference to productivity, cost and environmental consequences. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Consequences affecting the individual and colleagues are identified and explained in terms of team work and moral. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Consequences affecting the community are identified and explained environmental and financial impact in the short and long term. 


    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.
  • 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 
  • Organisational policies, procedures and systems for quality control.
  • Type of quality control/assurance system used in the organisation.
  • Principles of quality control.
  • Purpose of the workplace, company or organization. 
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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 in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team and organisation to conduct, communicate and respond to activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating and understanding the chemical process as a set or related systems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance. 

    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  58267   General Education and Training Certificate: Mining and Minerals Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


    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. ADCORP TECHNICAL TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
    2. ALLOYS HEAD OFFICE 
    3. ASSMANG (PTY) LTD 
    4. BAFOKENG RASIMONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD 
    5. BANA BA THARI MINING TRANING AND DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY 
    6. BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD 
    7. ERGO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY NPC 
    8. FINSCH DIAMOND MINE(PTY) LTD 
    9. FOSKOR (PTY) LTD 
    10. GLENCORE OPERATIONS SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD 
    11. HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD 
    12. IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD 
    13. KUMBA IRON ORE (SISHEN) 
    14. Kumba Sishen HRD Centre 
    15. LYNAZY RESOURCES 
    16. MARULA PLATINUM PTY LTD 
    17. MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD 
    18. MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD 
    19. MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD 
    20. NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD 
    21. PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD 
    22. PPC Ltd 
    23. PROGRESSIVE TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
    24. RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD 
    25. SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED 
    26. SIBANYE RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES PTY LTD 
    27. THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD 
    28. TWO RIVERS PLATINUM (PTY) LTD 


    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.