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

Evaluate non-conformances, approve concessions and recommend process rectification 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
254014  Evaluate non-conformances, approve concessions and recommend process rectification 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Plastics Manufacturing 
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 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  12 
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 effectively in the field of inspection and assessment of non-metallics.

Qualifying learners will be able to:
  • Evaluate evidence related to non-conformances, assess their consequences and make judgements regarding criticality of the non-conformances.
  • Approve and justify concessions.
  • Recommend changes or rectifications.

    Qualifying learners will also know and understand:
  • Principles and concepts related to assessing non-conformances and determining their criticality.
  • Potential areas of weakness associated with a particular manufacturing process or the materials used and the impact of service conditions on these.

    This unit standard can be assessed in the context of polymer composite fabrication, thermoplastic fabrication or any other non-metallic fabrication.

    The skill, the knowledge and the values reflected in this unit standard form part of the exit level outcomes required for the National Diploma in Inspection and Assessment (Non-Metallic) NQF Level 5. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The following competencies are assumed:
  • Communication and Literacy, NQF Level 4.
  • Mathematical Literacy, NQF Level 4.

    In addition, learners are assumed to have a National Certificate in Inspection and Assessment (Non-Metallics) or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 5.

    This assumption forms the basis for the allocation of credits for this unit standard. If a learner does not have such experience or qualifications, the learning time will be increased. The allocation of credits is also based on the assumption that the learner will be following a learning programme which integrates the required unit standards. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The inspection of thermoplastic and polymer composite fabrications includes inspection of liners, coatings, insulation, attachments and repairs.

    Concession means a written authorization to use or release a quantity of material or components which have already been produced but which do not conform to the specified requirements.

    Non-conformances should be considered broadly and include issues related to health and safety; environmental impact, ethics and breaches of ethics.

    Process rectification includes developing and applying policies and procedures; accident prevention; challenging management practices; enhancing safety and health practices beyond the baseline set by regulation.

    Evaluation includes ongoing monitoring of performance and condition of installations, and performing failure analysis.

    Further information on the scope and level of this unit standard is indicated by range statements related to the specific outcomes. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Collect, evaluate and test evidence related to the identified non-conformances. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Evidence is tested for sufficiency, validity and currency. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The evidence collection process is systematic and consistent. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The evaluation process is systematic and consistent. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Assess the consequences of the identified non-conformances. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Assess the consequences includes considerations of safety, health, the environment, financial, viability, sustainability, reputation, ethical behaviour.
  • Assess includes processes such as obtaining expert opinion, performing calculations, using appropriate tools such as risk assessment, Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Point and consequence trees. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appropriate tools and techniques are used to assess consequences. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Potential consequences and implications are clearly thought through and documented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Qualitative as well as quantitative consequences are identified and described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The assessment process is systematic and thoroughly documented. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Determine and make judgements on the criticality of non-conformances. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Criticality is an evaluation of how important the consequences of a non-conformance are to the manufacturer, clients, users and the public in general.
  • Criticality relates to product integrity, safety, environmental impact and costs. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Judgements on the criticality of non-conformances are valid and supported by evidence. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Judgements are based on a consideration of all related factors. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    All related factors include safety, health, the environment, financial, viability sustainability, reputation, ethical behaviour.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Appropriate tools are used to determine criticality. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Principles and issues relating to criticality are discussed in relation to the assessments done. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Approve concessions and compile justifications. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Approve concessions: Within the learner's level of authority. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appropriate procedures are followed to approve concessions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Justifications are valid and supported by evidence. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Approved concessions will have no impact on the major characteristics of the final manufactured product. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Recommend changes or rectifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Recommended changes or rectifications take into account the context, time, engineering resources and cost implications and the degree of authority of the inspector. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Changes or rectifications include changes to the design, materials, manufacturing process, testing procedures and installation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Recommended changes and rectifications address the non-conformances effectively. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Recommendations are documented. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Assess new technology for adoption into current practice. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    This outcome relates to the introduction of new technology into designs and manufacturing processes which have already been qualified, ie process qualification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Impact of new technology is evaluated and a risk assessment is made. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Assessment takes into account implications for the context, time, engineering resources and cost, health, safety and the environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Assessments are documented and findings justified. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of a relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance body (ETQA), which has jurisdiction over this field of learning. The policies and procedures of the relevant ETQA will also determine:
    > How the assessment is moderated.
    > How a learner can appeal against the outcome of the assessment.
  • Any institution or company which offers learning to achieve the purpose of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.
    The integrated assessment should be based on a summative assessment guide. The guide will specify how the assessor will assess different aspects of the performance and will include:
    > Evaluating evidence in a portfolio of evidence, particularly projects which integrate various aspects of the unit standard and which demonstrate the integration of knowledge, skills and values, and the development of the critical outcomes.
    > Observing and listening to the learner at work, both in primary activities as well as in other interactions, or in relevant simulations.
    > Asking questions and initiating short discussions to test understanding and to verify other evidence.
    > Looking at records and reports.
    > Formative assessment.
  • Assessment of competence for this unit standard is based on experience acquired by the learner in the workplace, within the particular non-metallic manufacturing context. The assessment process should cover the explicit tasks required for the unit standard as well as the understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin the process of evaluating non-conformances, approving concessions and recommending process rectification.
  • The assessment process should also establish how the learning process has advanced the Critical Cross-field Outcomes.
  • The learner may choose in which language he/she wants to be assessed. This should be established as part of a process of preparing the learner for assessment and familiarising the learner with the approach being taken.
  • Assessors should also evaluate evidence that the learner has been performing consistently over a period of time.
  • The assessment for this unit standard can be done in conjunction with the assessment of other unit standards related to a qualification, and in conjunction with the assessment for the qualification as a whole. 
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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:
  • Terminology and concepts related to the manufacturing process.
  • Non-conformances.
  • Tools and techniques for assessing consequences of non-conformances.

    Purpose of:
  • Assessing consequences.
  • Concession approach.
  • Implementation of new technology.

    Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties:
  • Non-conformances.
  • Tools and techniques used to assess consequences.
  • Levels of authority with respect to various types of concession.
  • Potential areas of weakness associated with a particular manufacturing process or the materials used and the impact of service conditions on these.

    Processes and events:
  • Approving concessions and levels of authority.

    Causes and effects, implications of:
  • Potential consequences of non-conformances.
  • Complications of poor judgements regarding criticality.

    Procedures and techniques:
  • For evaluating non-conformance.
  • For assessing consequences.

    Sensory cues:
  • Related to assessing and evaluating non-conformances.

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Applicable standards and codes of practice.
  • Mandatory and legal requirements.
  • Appropriate legislation and standards.

    Theory: Rules, principles, laws:
  • Principles of assessing non-conformances and determining their criticality.

    Categories:
  • Non-conformances.
  • Tools and techniques used to assess consequences.

    Relationships, systems:
  • The implications of judgements on criticality for quality and business processes. 
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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:
  • Assess potential consequences and implications of non-conformances, determine criticality and recommend corrective action. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • Interact with others to assess non-conformances and recommend rectifications. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Work systematically to collect and evaluate information, assess consequences and determine criticality of concessions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Collect, evaluate and test evidence related to non-conformances and assess their consequences.
  • Make judgements regarding criticality of non-conformances based on information collected, analysed and evaluated. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Document justifications for approving concessions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Apply relevant scientific and technological principles to determine criticality. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Describe the downstream implications of decisions made on criticality and rectifications. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    The assessor will be registered and have a qualification relevant to the field of non-metallics fabrication at NQF Level 6 or above. The assessor could also be a person registered by a relevant inspection authority. The assessor should be active in the industry and be familiar with the materials, machinery, products and level of technology in which the learner has contextualised his/her skills and knowledge. 

    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  60072   National Diploma: Inspection and Assessment (Non-Metallics)  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  MERSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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