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

Manufacture a range of latex products 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376923  Manufacture a range of latex products 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
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 3  NQF Level 03  20 
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 is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to manufacture a range of latex products in a laboratory environment under supervision. This process involves a chemical process that involves the use of formulae designed to produce the type of product required.

Qualifying learners are able to:
  • Prepare material to manufacture latex products.
  • Manufacture product according to specifications.
  • Conduct drying process per product specifications and requirements. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare material to manufacture latex products. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Material required for production of latex products is identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Quantities required for production of latex products are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Required formulation for the manufacture of latex product is identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Formula/product is mixed in line with standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Formula/product is stored in line with product specifications and standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Manufacture product according to specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Correct manufacturing process is identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Correct manufacturing process is explained and selected. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Product is manufactured according to product formulation specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Adjustments are made in line with product specification. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Conduct drying process per product specifications and requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Process requirements for drying of latex product are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Equipment required for drying latex product are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Conditions for drying of latex product type are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Latex product is dried in line with quality requirements per product type. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Finished latex product is inspected for compliance with formulation and customer requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against the 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. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the associated unit standards.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification 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 
    Knowledge considered critical to the successful achievement of this unit is covered in the specific outcomes and assessment criteria. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to formulation requirements for manufacturing of a range of latex products. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when preparing quantity of material to use in the manufacturing of a range of latex products. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities when:
  • Preparing for curing process.
  • Inspecting cured products. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect and analyse key requirements for the manufacture of various types of latex products to be manufactured. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The qualifying learner is able to communicate effectively with key role players using relevant modes of communication when involved in the manufacture of various types of latex products as specified. 

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

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems when carrying out tasks in the manufacture of various types of latex products. 

    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
    Elective  79407   National Certificate: Polymer Compound Manufacturing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 


    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.
     
    NONE 


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