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

Ensure design proposals, design realisation and installation operations meet standards 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
254034  Ensure design proposals, design realisation and installation operations meet standards 
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  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 perform effectively in the field of inspection and assessment of non-metallics. Qualifying learners will be able to:
  • Ensure that design proposals, calculations and drawings for non-metallic pressurised equipment and systems under pressure meet requirements.
  • Ensure that design realisation is practical, safe and meets operability requirements.
  • Ensure that operation of installations is effective, efficient and safe.

    Qualifying learners will also know and understand:
  • Pressurised equipment regulations and their application.
  • 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 skills, 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.
  • Design includes both manufacture and repair.
  • Component/s cover any aspect of fabrication or installation.
  • This unit standard requires an intimate knowledge of pressurised equipment regulations and their application.
  • Installations refer to any fabricated equipment in operation, ie plant, vessels, equipment, appurtenances, etc.
  • The context will dictate the specific levels of authority. Such authority will vary across the various sub-industries and will depend on the specific legislation or standards relevant to the context.
  • Further information on the scope and level of this unit standard is indicated by range statements related to the specific outcomes. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Ensure that design proposals meet the requirements of relevant standards. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Design proposals include all aspects of the manufacturing process such as planning, materials used, process specifications, qualifications of manufacturing personnel, testing and quality assurance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Codes or specifications are verified as appropriate to the purpose of the installations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The design authority is verified as competent for the particular installations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Design proposals are evaluated for fitness for purpose and inherently safe operations based on risk management. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Various types of code, their areas of application and what implications the various types of code have for design, manufacture and operations are explained and discussed. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Ensure that design realisation meet safety, health and operability requirements. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Safety, health and operability requirements refer to the manufactured item in operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An appropriate risk assessment process is used to verify design realisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Operational and safety requirements are specified for installations in service. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Applicable codes and legislative requirements for the implementation sites are verified. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Ensure safe, effective and efficient operation of installations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appropriate work instructions are developed and issued. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Performance of installations is monitored and evaluated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Personnel are trained and assessed in the operation and maintenance of installations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The learner is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the training and assessment of personnel. The learner is not required to perform the training or assessment him/herself.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Audit and check installations and operations for compliance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Programme of inspections is arranged and implemented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Reports and findings are evaluated and responded to. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Operational issues and problems are discussed in terms of the learner's experiences and the evidence presented by the learner. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Raise findings and issues and resolve these with relevant personnel. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    This activity relates to day-to-day resolution of problems. Participation in formal dispute resolution processes is assessed elsewhere. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Findings are reported and discussed accurately, clearly and in sufficient detail. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Sufficient detail:
  • The amount of detail will be appropriate to the level of the personnel.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The process of resolving issues is facilitated collaboratively. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Resolutions are documented and the processes involved are explained. 


    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 ensuring design proposals, design realisation and installation operations meet standards.
  • 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 & functions of:
  • Terminology related to codes, specifications, designs, calculations, drawings.

    Purpose of:
  • Verification processes.
  • Operational polices, procedures and work instructions.

    Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • Codes, specifications, designs, calculations, drawings.
  • Applicable professional qualifications.
  • Operational requirements.
  • Monitoring, evaluation and auditing requirements.
  • 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:
  • Verification processes.
  • Operational processes.
  • Causes and effects, implications of:
  • Implications of selecting codes or specifications that are inappropriate to the purpose of the equipment.
  • Legal implications of verification processes.
  • Poor work practices.
  • Inadequate monitoring and inspection processes.
  • Lack of training.

    Procedures and techniques:
  • For ensuring compliance.
  • For dealing with various role players and stakeholders.
  • Dealing with role players.

    Sensory cues:
  • Non-verbal cues related to ensuring design proposals, design realisation and installation operations meet standards.

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Intimate knowledge of pressurised equipment regulations, applicable codes of practice and their application.
  • Professional standards and ethics.

    Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Mathematical, scientific and technological knowledge to verify design, calculations and drawings.
  • Fundamentals of design, manufacturing processes, materials, testing.
  • Operational factors and issues.

    Categories:
  • Design, installation, code or standard, specification.

    Relationships, systems:
  • The role of the verification process in ensuring the quality of the manufactured components.
  • The role of monitoring and evaluation in the safe and effective use of installations. 
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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:
  • Identify potential problems relating to design, manufacture or operations.
  • Resolve issues with designers, manufacturers and users. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • Liaise with professionals, manufacturing and operation personnel to ensure equipment and operations meet requirements. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Perform verification activities systematically. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Extract relevant information from pressurised equipment regulations and use to verify design, calculations and drawings.
  • Extract information from design proposals and develop manufacturing and operational procedures and work instructions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Discuss findings and issues with relevant personnel.
  • Liaise with all role players to ensure safe, effective and efficient practices. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Use mathematical, scientific and technological knowledge to verify design, calculations and drawings. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Relate the verification process to the quality of the manufactured components.
  • Anticipate abuse, ignorance and laziness in the design, manufacture and operation of installations. 
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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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