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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Adjust and maintain production process

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
9922	Adjust and maintain production process
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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	30
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2005-07-19	2008-07-19	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-07-19		2012-07-19

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
337140	Adjust and maintain the production/assembly process	Level 3	NQF Level 03	7

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

Starting up, monitoring, adjusting and shutting down a production line.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

This unit standard has been designed as part 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 or below it.

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.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

"Adjust and maintain production process" implies the active involvement of the learner in bringing the production line back into specification by responding to equipment indicators when deviations occur.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare for work activity.

OUTCOME NOTES

Check raw materials against production schedule requirements

Prepare materials for use

Check required tools, equipment and instruments available and in working order

Check calibration of instruments and other data collection equipment

Transport and assist with the installation of tooling

OUTCOME RANGE

Assisting with tooling installation includes acting on instructions, connecting services and tightening bolts.
Tools include hand tools, power tools and measuring equipment.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Process control data indicates manufacturing process is in compliance with standards and specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Indicators:
1. Sufficient materials available
2. Adjustments to process are made in a timely manner
3. Reject/waste is minimised or adequate explanation given
4. All monitoring activities and adjustments are accurately documented
5. Tooling installation is not delayed by poor planning and interruptions to production are minimised
6. Appropriate quality tests and inspections are performed and repeated as necessary to determine the nature of the problem or obtain required results
7. Quality deviations are reported to correct parties in a timely manner and are described accurately
8. Finishing activities are carried out promptly to avoid bottle necks in the process
9. Monitoring activities and adjustments carried out are accurately documented
10. Work is carried out in a safe manner
11. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained

Understanding confirmed:
1. Implications of failing to carry out required adjustments during process
2. Implications of failing to replace worn tooling on product produced
3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of instruments
4. Consequences of materials spillage
5. Respond to 'what if' and 'why questions about the relationships between equipment, materials, processes and final product

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Manufacturing process cycle time meets customer and company requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Production output meets specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Machinery runs effectively.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Tooling installed and maintained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Quality inspection and test results are available and communicated to appropriate parties.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Reports and records reflect events and conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. The person relieving me knows what the production status is.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Monitor and adjust process.

OUTCOME NOTES

Start up and shutdown machinery

Respond to equipment indicators by making adjustments

Use appropriate tools and instruments to make adjustments

Check process control data to ensure process is back in specification once adjustments have been made

Maintain the condition of tooling

OUTCOME RANGE

Tools and instruments include hand and power tools and measuring equipment.
Adjustments include adjustments to feed, speed and other controls.
Maintaining tooling condition includes protecting tooling and forming surfaces from contamination and damage, cleaning and clearing cooling channels, applying corrosion inhibitors and cleaning agents, removing particles and dust from tooling surfaces and moving components, lubricating and applying release agents.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Process control data indicates manufacturing process is in compliance with standards and specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Manufacturing process cycle time meets customer and company requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Production output meets specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Machinery runs effectively.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Tooling installed and maintained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Quality inspection and test results are available and communicated to appropriate parties.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Reports and records reflect events and conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. The person relieving me knows what the production status is.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Perform finishing activities on product produced.

OUTCOME NOTES

Post-treat product and/or components

OUTCOME RANGE

Finishing activities include packing and moving of products to other production lines.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Process control data indicates manufacturing process is in compliance with standards and specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Manufacturing process cycle time meets customer and company requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Production output meets specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Machinery runs effectively.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Tooling installed and maintained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Quality inspection and test results are available and communicated to appropriate parties.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Reports and records reflect events and conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. The person relieving me knows what the production status is.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Perform quality tests and inspections on materials, components and product.

OUTCOME NOTES

Report quality deviations

Communicate and document test and inspection results

OUTCOME RANGE

Measuring and testing equipment includes rulers, verniers, go/no/go gauges, master samples, micrometers.
Tests include functionality tests.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Process control data indicates manufacturing process is in compliance with standards and specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Manufacturing process cycle time meets customer and company requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Production output meets specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Machinery runs effectively.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Tooling installed and maintained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Quality inspection and test results are available and communicated to appropriate parties.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Reports and records reflect events and conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. The person relieving me knows what the production status is.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Recognise and report changes and/or malfunctions while operating.

OUTCOME NOTES

Report problems of quality, operation, output, safety

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Process control data indicates manufacturing process is in compliance with standards and specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Manufacturing process cycle time meets customer and company requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Production output meets specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Machinery runs effectively.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Tooling installed and maintained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Quality inspection and test results are available and communicated to appropriate parties.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Reports and records reflect events and conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. The person relieving me knows what the production status is.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

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

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Process control data indicates manufacturing process is in compliance with standards and specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Manufacturing process cycle time meets customer and company requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Production output meets specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Machinery runs effectively.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Tooling installed and maintained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Quality inspection and test results are available and communicated to appropriate parties.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Reports and records reflect events and conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. The person relieving me knows what the production status is.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7

Document all occurrences on shift.

OUTCOME NOTES

Determine output figures and material usage

Report any incidents/stoppages/malfunctions

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Process control data indicates manufacturing process is in compliance with standards and specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Manufacturing process cycle time meets customer and company requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Production output meets specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Machinery runs effectively.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Tooling installed and maintained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Quality inspection and test results are available and communicated to appropriate parties.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Reports and records reflect events and conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. The person relieving me knows what the production status is.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8

Discuss and explain incidents and problems related to the process, the materials and the products.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Process control data indicates manufacturing process is in compliance with standards and specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Manufacturing process cycle time meets customer and company requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Production output meets specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Machinery runs effectively.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Tooling installed and maintained.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Quality inspection and test results are available and communicated to appropriate parties.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Reports and records reflect events and conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

8. The person relieving me knows what the production status is.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

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

1. Names & functions of:

Parts and components of processing and testing equipment

Instruments and measuring tools

Tooling parts and components

Equipment for lifting and transporting tooling

Production-related documentation

Cleaning and purging materials.

2. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:

Materials, equipment, controls.

3. Sensory cues:

Ad-hoc tests for conditions (sight, colour, sound).

4. Purpose of:

Purging, cleaning, cooling

Tooling parts and components.

5. Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:

Nature and sequence of operations

Collecting measuring conditions and outcomes

Operational parameters

Impact on production costs of delays or poorly executed tooling changes.

6. Procedures and techniques:

Start up

Shut down

Purging

Adjusting

Lifting and transporting tooling

Installing tooling

Cleaning and maintaining tooling

Reading and understanding basic engineering drawings.

7. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:

Quality standards and specifications

Applicable regulations related to transporting and lifting tooling

Applicable safety, health and environmental protection legislation and standard.

8. Theory: rules, principles, laws:

Work, temperature, phase changes

Pressure, speed

Concepts related to the activity, e.g. friction, abrasion, torque, tensile forces, moments

Hardness of materials (steels, hardening, etc.)

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals Oxidation, corrosion, contamination

Heating and cooling (heat transfer, mediums), expansion and contraction

Viscosity.

9. Relationships, systems:

Relationships between equipment, materials, processes and final product

Relationship between tooling shape and design and process, materials and end-product

Relationship between tooling cost and product cost.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems:

Recognise and respond to deviations, incorrect setting, problems with process

Identify and respond to problems which will impact on safety, quality and cost.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others:

Interact with others to achieve production output.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage myself and my activities:

Plan and manage equipment operations

Apply procedures and practices which will reduce the possibility of accidents, reduce damage and time.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:

Translate conditions or instructions into specific actions or criteria.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively:

Report incidents and conditions related to the process or operations

Document all occurrences and results in required format.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically:

Operate machinery and tools effectively

Treat materials correctly.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:

Relate the process conditions to the condition and properties of the final product.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 337140, which is "Adjust and maintain the production/assembly process", Level 3, 7 credits.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	24196	National Certificate: Construction Material Manufacturing	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Core	48916	National Certificate: Explosives Manufacturing Operations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-06-17	Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement
Core	21015	National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2011-02-16	Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	66489	Further Education and Training Certificate: Foundry Operations	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2013-11-07	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.

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