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

Maintain and repair fixed cycle mechanically controlled Chainstitch machines 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
262526  Maintain and repair fixed cycle mechanically controlled Chainstitch machines 
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 4  NQF Level 04  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 standard is in the elective category of the NQF Level 3 National Certificate in CTFL Mechanician Processes. Learners who are assessed competent with this unit standard are able to clean and lubricate strip, assemble and set/tune a range of clothing machinery. Learners are also able to conduct running maintenance and to diagnose a range of clothing machinery and to utilise garment construction skills in testing machines. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Learners will have attained an ABET Level 4 qualification or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 2 and must have successfully completed the National Certificate CTFL Sewing Mechanicians NQF Level 3 qualification. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Selection from fixed cycle mechanically controlled:
  • Chainstitch Buttonhole machines.
  • Buttonsew machines.
  • Tacking machines.
  • Pattern sewing Machines. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe operation of and practical application of fixed cycle Chainstitch machines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Machine operation and applications are described in terms of stitch patterns and properties. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Diagnose and rectify faults on fixed cycle Chainstitch machines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Tension faults are diagnosed and rectified to meet/satisfy product specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Timing faults are diagnosed and machine retimed/set to manufacturers specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Machine timings and pattern settings are adjusted for different materials and/or products using the optimal needle/thread combinations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Thread trimmers where fitted are set to give a clean finished appearance. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Perform service procedures on fixed cycle Chainstitch machines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Lubrication system is serviced in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and recommendations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Bearings, gearing systems, pump removal and replacement.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Lubricants used are in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and recommendations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Lubricant type, grade and quantity.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Service procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and company safety policy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Tools and gauges are selected and used in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Convert machines for given sewing applications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Machine fittings, mechanisms, clamps, patterns are changed to meet product requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Machines are set up and sewn off to meet product and quality specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Machines are set up and adjusted to sew a range of fabrics. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The demonstrated understanding of:
  • Types of tools used in routine maintenance cleaning and lubrication of basic clothing machinery.
  • Lubrication systems.
  • Codes of practice for routine maintenance, including maintenance schedules.
  • Requirements for applying all safety precautions when carrying out basic routine maintenance.
  • Mechanically controlled fixed cycle machine characteristics and its application pertaining to different products. 
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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, relating to basic routine maintenance, fault identification and cleaning and lubrication of basic clothing machinery. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others and as a member of a team. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively verbally or in writing, regarding the maintenance and care issues of basic clothing machinery. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology, enabling the correct selection of lubrication and cleaning materials. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems, relating to the care and maintenance of basic clothing machinery and production targets. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    Assessors need to be experienced in the following areas:
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Subject matter.
  • Assessment.
  • The assessor needs to be competent in the planning and conducting of assessment of learning outcomes as described in the unit standard-"Plan and conduct assessment of learning outcomes NQF Level 4".
  • Assessors need to register with the relevant education and training quality assurance body.
  • Assessors must be in possession of the NQF Level 4 sewing mechanicians qualification or equivalent and must have a minimum of 10 years relevant working experience. 
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    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
    Elective  65650   Further Education and Training Certificate: Sewing Machine Mechanics  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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.
     
    1. ARANDA LEARNERSHIP COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    2. Mnambithi TVET College 
    3. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) LTD 
    4. TRADE CALL INVESTMENTS 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.