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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Form and shape sheetmetal using hand or power operated machines

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12240	Form and shape sheetmetal using hand or power operated machines
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 2	NQF Level 02	8
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

Forming and shaping flat sheet using hand or power operated machinery.

The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of engineering fabrication, which includes boilermaking, sheetmetal working, welding and vehicle body building. The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Fabrication (NQF level 2) and related qualifications.

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 forming and shaping metals in the fabrication field.

The credits allocated to this unit standard assume that a learner has already learned to draw and interpret simple engineering drawings, to select, use and care for engineering hand and power tools and to select, use and care for engineering measuring equipment.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

A general guide to the scope, context conditions, and level at which I am expected to perform.
The scope and level of this unit standard is determined by the ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes. Work is performed under supervision. Forming includes cold forming and use of standard power operated machinery.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare for work activity.

OUTCOME NOTES

Interpret job instructions and determine sequence of operations

Select and prepare equipment for operation including routine maintenance and pre-operational checks

Check that equipment and materials required are at the workstation

Evaluate limitations of materials

Perform calculations

Mark off workpiece according to job requirements

Identify potential hazards and take preventative action

OUTCOME RANGE

Equipment includes bending rolls and bending presses

Material types include low carbon and alloy steels, stainless steels, aluminium alloys and copper alloys

Section shapes include sheet materials, plate and structural sections

Material thickness ranges from 0.4 to 6mm

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Fabricated items comply to job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

Indicators:

1. Job instructions are correctly interpreted and complied with
2. Operations are correctly sequenced
3. Correct equipment and tools are selected
4. Equipment is set up to work safely and without damage to workpiece or equipment
5. Material limitations are evaluated correctly
6. Applicable calculations are performed correctly
7. Workpiece is correctly marked off
8. Machines are correctly adjusted
9. Outcomes are reported to supervisor
10. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained

Understanding confirmed:

Explain and discuss
1. Identification of materials
2. Equipment function and parts
3. Marking off
4. Forming and shaping operations
5. Calculation process
6. Quality checks
7. Safety checks
8. Hazards
9. Advantages and disadvantages of forming and shaping techniques relative to material types

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Form and shape materials.

OUTCOME NOTES

Adjust machine settings

Carry out forming and shaping operations

Dispose of waste material

Store reusable materials

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Fabricated items comply to job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Visually inspect and measure fabricated items for conformance.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Fabricated items comply to job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Identify and report non-conformances to appropriate personnel.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Fabricated items comply to job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Report outcomes of work done.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Fabricated items comply to job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Apply safe working practices and discuss issues related to safety of self, fellow workers, machines

OUTCOME NOTES

Apply safe working practices and discuss issues related to safety of self, fellow workers, machines, equipment, materials and the environment.

OUTCOME RANGE

Safe working practices include use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safe handling of materials and equipment

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Fabricated items comply to job specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA ETQA, which has the 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 produced outside of 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

Names & functions of:

Forming and shaping equipment

Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:

Materials, their properties and characteristics

Hazards

Purpose of:

Correct material identification

Forming tools and equipment

Quality checks on shaped and formed components

Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:

Implications of incorrect shaping and forming techniques relative to material types

Implications of not identifying hazards

Implications of the relationship between size of material and equipment

Consequences of non-conformances

Procedures and techniques:

Safe operating procedures for machinery

Identification of materials

Forming and shaping techniques

Procedures for adjusting forming and shaping machines

Safe handling of material

Safety procedures

Quality procedures

Reporting procedures

Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:

Applicable safety, health and environmental protection legislation and standards, including company procedures

Theory: rules, principles, laws:

Calculations associated with regular shapes e.g. angles, mean diameter

Standards, tables and specifications for identification of materials

Relationships, systems:

Relationship between size of material and equipment

Relationship between dimensions and shapes of materials and their effects on further processing

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems:

Identification and prevention of hazards

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work together with others:

Participate in efforts of workgroup

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage myself and my activities:

Plan sequence of operations based on job instructions and adjust equipment appropriately

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:

Examine workpiece for non-conformances

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively:

Report outcome of work to appropriate personnel

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically:

Determine identity of materials from their characteristics

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

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

Explain the effects of the dimensions and shape of components on further processing, assembly or joining of a formed or shaped component

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	22869	National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-08-16	MERSETA
Core	58722	National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	57881	National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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