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

Complete post-production and finishing operations 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
9878  Complete post-production and finishing operations 
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 2  NQF Level 02  12 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2009-02-24  2009-07-29  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-07-29   2013-07-29  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
265000  Complete post-production and finishing operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  6   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Carrying out post-production and finishing operations on manufactured product. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
This unit standard has been designed as the start of a progression. It is one of a series of unit standards for activities at and above this level. The credits assigned to it are based on the assumption that I am learning what is needed for this unit standard as part of my learning for a range of related unit standards at this level.
  • If I have experience in these related activities but do not have credits for them, I can obtain credits by being assessed through a process that recognises prior learning.
  • If I do not have such experience of related activities, then my learning time will be increased. I can choose to be assessed and obtain credits against those other unit standards as I make progress towards the outcomes of this unit standard. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare for work activity. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Check packing and finishing requirements for product or components
  • Check required materials and tools are at work station
  • Prepare working area 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Product/components are ready for the next stage or for storage. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Product/components meet product and customer requirements in terms of: Cleanliness, Visual appearance, Function and effectiveness. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Product/components dispatched to customer/down line processes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Apply finishing procedures to product. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Finishing procedures may include marking, labelling and stamping; packing, wrapping and stacking; simple product testing such as functionality testing, bundling, strapping, coiling, straightening, binding, reeling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Product/components are ready for the next stage or for storage. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Product/components meet product and customer requirements in terms of: Cleanliness, Visual appearance, Function and effectiveness. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Product/components dispatched to customer/down line processes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Carry out post-production operations. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Post-production operations include clamping, placing into fixtures or jigs; cleaning off residues, polishing, wiping, washing, dusting; lifting and removing product; conditioning, annealing or post-cure, spraying, punching. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Product/components are ready for the next stage or for storage. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Product/components meet product and customer requirements in terms of: Cleanliness, Visual appearance, Function and effectiveness. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Product/components dispatched to customer/down line processes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Work safely with due care for self, fellow workers, equipment, materials and the environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Product/components are ready for the next stage or for storage. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Product/components meet product and customer requirements in terms of: Cleanliness, Visual appearance, Function and effectiveness. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Product/components dispatched to customer/down line processes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Report all occurrences on shift. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Product/components are ready for the next stage or for storage. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Product/components meet product and customer requirements in terms of: Cleanliness, Visual appearance, Function and effectiveness. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Product/components dispatched to customer/down line processes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Dispatch product to customer or downline process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Product/components are ready for the next stage or for storage. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Product/components meet product and customer requirements in terms of: Cleanliness, Visual appearance, Function and effectiveness. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Product/components dispatched to customer/down line processes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Work and participate in team processes. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Discuss incidents and problems, tool box talks, 'green area' meetings 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Product/components are ready for the next stage or for storage. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Product/components meet product and customer requirements in terms of: Cleanliness, Visual appearance, Function and effectiveness. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Product/components dispatched to customer/down line processes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Operations and procedures to the finished or semi-finished product are carried out:
  • Accurately and consistently
  • Safely
  • In a timely manner
  • To customer requirements
    2. Products and equipment are handled and used safely and correctly.
    3. Wastage or damage to product is kept to a minimum.
    4. Reports are accurate and use correct terminology.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Respond to "why" and "how" questions relating to:
  • Procedures and processes
  • Product requirements
    2. Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to post-production and finishing operations. 
    		•


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assurer who has jurisdiction over this field of learning. My assessor will (at the very least) be accredited and have a technical qualification in this learning area.
  • I can be assessed in the language of my choice although if I have to report incidents or conditions to someone else, I will be assessed on my ability to report in the language commonly used in my working environment.
  • I will be assessed in the workplace but I can submit documents, projects, test results and assignments that were not produced in the workplace.
  • I can be assessed against this unit standard to obtain credits or as part of an integrated assessment for a qualification. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Things I know and can explain:

    Names & functions of:
  • Components
  • Functionality tests
  • Finishing materials
  • Finished product

    Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • Specifications and product requirements

    Purpose of:
  • Components, tools and equipment
  • Operations, procedures

    Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:
  • Impact and consequences of poor product handling

    Procedures and techniques:
  • For dealing with problems
  • Dispatch procedures
  • Reporting
  • Related to the specific operations being carried out
  • Safety

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Applicable safety, health and environmental legislation

    Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Scientific and mathematical principles related to the operations, e.g. measuring, counting, numbering

    Relationships, systems:
  • Relationships of finishing activities to final product
  • In-service requirements related to product
  • Customer requirements 
    		•


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems:
  • Recognise and respond to problems 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • Contribute to the workgroup`s effort to produce product 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Work to achieve consistent results required by the process or customer 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Collect sensory and numeric information from the process and the products
  • Classify the information and identify deviations from the norm 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Record outputs, incidents, measurements
  • Report incidents and conditions
  • Respond to questions or requests for more details 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Use tools, instruments and components to complete production operations and packaging 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Adapt general procedures for specific purposes and situations required for a particular product or customer 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 265000, which is " Complete post-production and finishing operations", Level 2, 6 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  21004   National Certificate: Automotive Component Manufacturing and Assembly  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-11-01  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  24198   National Certificate: Construction Material Manufacturing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  21014   National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-11-01  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  21011   National Certificate: Power and telecommunication cable manufacturing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  65809   National Certificate: Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  49018   National Certificate: Metals Production  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-11-26  MERSETA 
    Elective  58781   National Certificate: Production Technology  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 


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