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

Weld thermoplastics with electrofusion equipment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14684  Weld thermoplastics with electrofusion equipment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Plastics Manufacturing 
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  5 
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 
The fabrication of plastics products generally requires the joining of plastics components into assemblies. The assemblies are often subjected to considerable stress when in operation and the manufacturing process needs to be consistent and accurate. This unit standard reflects the skills and knowledge required to perform the activities related to the joining process and demonstrate an understanding of the factors involved.

To qualify, I have to demonstrate that I am able to understand and carry out work instructions which involve the manufacture or repair of welded products using the electrofusion process.

The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Thermoplastic 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 and reflects the first level of thermoplastic welding skill. 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. 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 
The scope and level of this unit standard is determined by the ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes.
All work is performed under supervision. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Understand instructions and select tools and equipment. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Instructions include oral and written instructions and sample work piece 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Results achieved
1. Compliance with welding instruction and consistent adherence to instructions and procedures
2. Weld appearance conforms to requirements
3. Test weld meets specification using the destructive test as required by published standards

Indicators
1. Confidently and consistently able to weld products in a variety of diameters.
2. Work area kept neat during and after the welding process
3. Welds completed in the standard time (welds per hour)
4. Appropriate tools and equipment are used for the various operations
5. All tools, equipment and materials used safely
6. Deviations are reported accurately and timeously

Understanding confirmed
1. Understanding is demonstrated by responses to 'why' questions about the instructions and procedures 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Measure, cut and prepare materials. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Cutting includes measured sections cut from regular pipe lengths 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Results achieved
1. Compliance with welding instruction and consistent adherence to instructions and procedures
2. Weld appearance conforms to requirements
3. Test weld meets specification using the destructive test as required by published standards

Indicators
1. Confidently and consistently able to weld products in a variety of diameters.
2. Work area kept neat during and after the welding process
3. Welds completed in the standard time (welds per hour)
4. Appropriate tools and equipment are used for the various operations
5. All tools, equipment and materials used safely
6. Deviations are reported accurately and timeously

Understanding confirmed
Understanding is demonstrated by responses to 'why' questions about the instructions and procedures 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Check weld conditions and set up equipment. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Equipment includes equipment, tools and components commonly used for the electrofusion process and the preparation of work pieces 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Results achieved
1. Compliance with welding instruction and consistent adherence to instructions and procedures
2. Weld appearance conforms to requirements
3. Test weld meets specification using the destructive test as required by published standards

Indicators
1. Confidently and consistently able to weld products in a variety of diameters.
2. Work area kept neat during and after the welding process
3. Welds completed in the standard time (welds per hour)
4. Appropriate tools and equipment are used for the various operations
5. All tools, equipment and materials used safely
6. Deviations are reported accurately and timeously

Understanding confirmed
Understanding is demonstrated by responses to 'why' questions about the instructions and procedures 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Make weld according to instructions. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Mark weld if required 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Instructions refer to any form of specific or standardised welding procedure 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Results achieved
1. Compliance with welding instruction and consistent adherence to instructions and procedures
2. Weld appearance conforms to requirements
3. Test weld meets specification using the destructive test as required by published standards

Indicators
1. Confidently and consistently able to weld products in a variety of diameters.
2. Work area kept neat during and after the welding process
3. Welds completed in the standard time (welds per hour)
4. Appropriate tools and equipment are used for the various operations
5. All tools, equipment and materials used safely
6. Deviations are reported accurately and timeously

Understanding confirmed
Understanding is demonstrated by responses to 'why' questions about the instructions and procedures 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Visually inspect weld, clean up and report. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
Results achieved
1. Compliance with welding instruction and consistent adherence to instructions and procedures
2. Weld appearance conforms to requirements
3. Test weld meets specification using the destructive test as required by published standards

Indicators
1. Confidently and consistently able to weld products in a variety of diameters.
2. Work area kept neat during and after the welding process
3. Welds completed in the standard time (welds per hour)
4. Appropriate tools and equipment are used for the various operations
5. All tools, equipment and materials used safely
6. Deviations are reported accurately and timeously

Understanding confirmed
Understanding is demonstrated by responses to 'why' questions about the instructions and procedures 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assuror 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:
  • Materials, tools and equipment
  • Terminology related to plastics and welding equipment
  • Terminology related to welding procedures

    2. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • Basic attributes of metallic and weldable plastics

    3. Sensory cues:
  • Cues related to underheating, overheating, contamination and degradation

    4. Purpose of:
  • Preparation, joining or welding processes
  • Sequence of the work instruction
  • Procedures related to preparation, welding and the worksite
  • Maintaining clean and tidy workplaces

    5. Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:
  • Heating and cooling or dissolving and setting behaviour of plastics
  • Implications of deviating from the process and its impact on the end-use
  • Causes and implications of faulty welds
  • Setting parameters

    6. Procedures and techniques
  • For using, storing, cleaning and maintaining hand tools, machinery and equipment
  • For cleaning, preparation, aligning components and welding
  • Procedures for destructive tests

    7. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards
  • Worksite, quality and safety procedures
  • Use of personal protective equipment

    8. Theory: rules, principles, laws
  • Basic concepts underpinning the welding processes, e.g. time, temperature, pressure
  • Basic concepts of electricity related to equipment and safety

    9. Relationships, systems:
  • Relationship of worksite policies, procedures and standards to national or client-specific requirements 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems
  • Identify deviations in process and end product 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage my activities and myself
  • Plan prepare and arrange equipment, materials and work pieces to achieve the required end-product 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
  • Interpret work instructions to determine process and end-product requirements 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively
  • Reports incidents and deviations 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically
  • Use hand tools, machines and equipment 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
  • Explain the purpose of the welding activity in relation to the fabrication process as a whole 
    		•

    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
    Core  59015   National Certificate: Gas Installations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CHIETA 
    Core  24215   National Certificate: Thermoplastic Fabrication  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  24217   National Certificate: Thermoplastic Fabrication  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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