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

Operate a scrubbing/buffing and burnishing machine 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
12524  Operate a scrubbing/buffing and burnishing machine 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hygiene & Cleaning Services 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Personal Care 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  8 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2006-05-30  2007-02-21  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-02-21   2011-02-21  

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
243202  Clean floors using a single disc machine  Level 1  NQF Level 01  8   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners working towards this standard will be learning towards the full qualification, or will be involved in or working within a cleaning services environment. Qualifying learners are able to operate a scrubbing / buffing and burnishing machine in a commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, food handling, domestic and health care cleaning environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The learner has the speaking and listening ability equal to an ABET Level 1 Com 101 standard and/or any othercommunication skill that will enable him/her to confirm the knowledge and skills required by this unit standard. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
1. The scope of this unit standard is for any person who operates a mains-operated single disc scrubbing / buffing and burnishing machine.
2. A single disc machine in the context of this unit standard is an industrial scrubber, polisher or burnisher with a maximum diameter of 500 mm.
3. The level assigned to this unit standard is appropriate because the process is limited in range, very repetitive and familiar, no generation of new ideas are needed and the person has no responsibility for the learning of others.

RANGE STATEMENTS THAT REFER TO ASSESSMENT CRITERIA IN THIS UNIT STANDARD

1. Accessories refer to but are not limited to pad driving discs, pads, brushes and solution tanks.
2. Brushes refer to but are not limited to polypropylene, nylon, Tynex, union fibre and bassine brushes.
3. Pads refer to but are not limited to red, blue, black, white, ultra high-speed and micro fibre pads.
4. Low speed and high-speed single disc machines have a speed range from 140 rpm to 450 rpm.
5. Ultra-speed burnishing machines have a speed range from 1000 rpm upwards.
6. PPE includes but is not limited to the correct safety shoes. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Prepare the scrubbing / buffing and burnishing equipment. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Selects the correct PPE. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Explains importance of selecting and wearing the correct PPE. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Selects the correct single disc machine and accessories. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
Assessed according to worksite procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Explains how to select the correct single disc machine and accessories for a scrubbing / stripping operation, a buffing operation and a burnishing operation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Fits the pad drive and pad and / or brushes according to the operating instruction. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Fits other accessories according to the operating instruction. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Explains why the accessories must be fitted correctly. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Operate a low and high-speed machine. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Adjusts the height of the machine's handle correctly. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Explains why the handle must be correctly adjusted. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Operates the handle switches according to the operating instruction. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Explains the purpose of the "dead man's" handle switch. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Moves the machine smoothly across the floor, to the left by lowering the handle, and to the right by raising the handle. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Explains how the lowering of the handle moves the machine to the left. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Explains how the raising of the handle moves the machine to the right. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Does not switch the machine on and off continuously whilst operating the machine. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. Explains why switching the machine on and off continuously will damage the machine. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
10. Does not allow the rotating pad or brush near the electric cable. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
11. Explain what happens if the pad or brush runs over the electric cable. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12 
12. Uses the heeling technique to buff out or scrub severe scuff and other marks. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13 
13. Explains how the healing technique removes severe scuff and other marks from the floor. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Operate an ultra-speed burnishing machine. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Adjusts the height of the machine's handle correctly. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Explains why the handle must be correctly adjusted. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Checks that the pad is correctly centred on the pad-driving disc. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Explains the importance of centring the pad on the pad drive. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Adjusts the pad pressure according to the operating instruction. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Operates the handle switches according to the operating instruction. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Explains the purpose of the "dead man's" handle switch. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Moves the machine smoothly across the floor according to the operating procedure. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. Does not switch the machine on and off continuously whilst operating the machine. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
10. Explains why switching the machine on and off continuously will damage the machine. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
11. Does not allow the rotating pad near the electric cable. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12 
12. Explain what happens if the pad runs over the electric cable. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13 
13. Explain what could cause the burnishing machine to vibrate. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 14 
14. Explains what happens if there is too much pad pressure. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 15 
15. Explains why the machine could cut out. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 16 
16. Explains what happens if there is too little pad pressure. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 17 
17. Explains why an ultra speed-burnishing machine polishes the floor faster than a low or high-speed machine. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Perform end of operating procedure for scrubbing / buffing and burnishing machines. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Removes the pad drive and pad and / or brushes according the operating instruction. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Explains why the pad drive and pad and / or brushes must be removed from the machine before storage. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Stores the cable according to the operating instruction. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Explains why the cable must be stored correctly. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Stores the machine and accessories. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
Assessed according to worksite procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Explains why the machine and accessories must be stored. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
1. An assessor accredited by the Services SETA ETQA will assess the competency.
2. Assessment procedures will be supplied to the ETQA in alignment with NSB requirements.
3. All assessment activities must be fair so that all candidates can have equal opportunities.
4. Assessment will be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.
5. Questions and answers must determine the theoretical knowledge.
6. Direct observation, preferably in the workplace, or as a second choice in simulated conditions are preferred.
7. A practical demonstration of competencies is required in this unit standard.
8. Reporting skills are demonstrated by effective communication that may be verbal or any other agreed upon method.
9. Internal Moderation
10. External moderation 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
On completion the learner can understand and apply knowledge as described in the assessment criteria of all the outcomes. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. Evident in:
  • Operate a low and high-speed machine.
  • Operate an ultra-speed burnishing machine. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community. Evident in:
  • Prepare the scrubbing / buffing and burnishing equipment.
  • Operate a low and high-speed machine.
  • Operate an ultra-speed burnishing machine.
  • Perform end of operating procedure for scrubbing / buffing and burnishing machines. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively Evident in:
  • Operate a low and high-speed machine.
  • Operate an ultra-speed burnishing machine. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation. Evident in:
  • Prepare the scrubbing / buffing and burnishing equipment.
  • Operate a low and high-speed machine.
  • Operate an ultra-speed burnishing machine.
  • Perform end of operating procedure for scrubbing / buffing and burnishing machines. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by. Evident in:
  • Operate a low and high-speed machine.
  • Operate an ultra-speed burnishing machine.
  • Perform end of operating procedure for scrubbing / buffing and burnishing machines. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large by:

    Participating as a responsible citizen in the life of local, national and global
    communities. Evident in:
  • Operate a low and high-speed machine.
  • Operate an ultra-speed burnishing machine.
  • Perform end of operating procedure for scrubbing / buffing and burnishing machines. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 243202, which is 'Clean floors using a single disc machine', Level 1, 8 credits.

    DEFINITION OF TERMS WITHIN THIS UNIT STANDARD

    1. Healing technique: Refers to a technique whereby the machine is tilted in order to concentrate the full weight of the machine on small section of the pad or brush, thus increasing the cleaning power.
    2. "Dead-Man's" handle switch: A switch type used on the handle of an industrial single disc machine. This switch ensures that the machine can only be operated by hand pressure applied by the operator in gripping the handle and switch. Once the operator's grip on the handle switch is released, the machine automatically switches off. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  20173   National Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2007-02-21  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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