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

Describe and understand metallurgical principles for jewellery manufacture 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243005  Describe and understand metallurgical principles for jewellery manufacture 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Mining and Minerals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Fabrication and Extraction 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  12 
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 
This unit standard will be useful for persons who are required to demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge to manufacture jewellery.

Learners credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Understand and describe re-crystallization after melting and annealing.
  • Understand and describe the physical and mechanical properties of cast and cold worked metal.
  • Understand and calculate precious metal alloys.
  • Understand the theory and practice of rolling, hammering, fluxing, soldering and polishing.
  • Understand the causes and prevention of porosity.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of annealing, hardening and tempering of carbon steel.

    The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and contribute to the upliftment and economic growth of the mining and minerals sector.

    This unit standard is intended to promote general skills, knowledge, description and understanding metallurgical principles for jewellery manufacture in the mining and minerals sector in order to ensure knowledgeable and informed workers. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in:
  • National Certificate in Jewellery Manufacture in a production environment or equivalent.
  • Basic metal melting processes.
  • Basic metal re-crystallization processes .
  • Identification of hazards and risks pertaining to the metallurgical process.
  • Basic terminology used in the metallurgical industry. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Understand and describe recrystalization after melting and annealing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The formation of the crystalline structure when metal freezes from the melting stage to the solidified stages is described in terms of metallurgical principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The reformation of the crystalline structure when metal is annealed is described in terms of metallurgical principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The absorption and expulsion of gasses during the melting and annealing processes is described in terms of metallurgical principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The expansion and contraction of metal during the annealing and quenching process is described in terms of metallurgical principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The causes of contamination when melting and annealing metal are described in terms of metallurgical principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Hazards and risks pertaining to the metallurgical process as it impacts on the jewellery manufacture process are identified and explained with reference to team occupational health and safety and environmental impact. The appropriate preventive measures are described in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Understand and describe the physical and mechanical properties of cast and cold worked metal. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Terminology used and understood by the industry is described correctly. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Description must include:
  • Description of mechanical properties e.g. malleable, ductile, elastic, torsion strength sheer strength, brittleness.
  • Description of physical properties e.g. alloy, colour, melting temperatures, assay, caratage, porosity, specific gravity.
  • Description of processes e.g. annealing, soldering, weight and volume conversion, polishing, grinding, rolling, drawing wire, hardening, tempering.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The physical properties of metal are described in terms of the relevant metal. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The mechanical properties of metal are described in terms of the relevant metal. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The physical properties of fine precious metals are compared to their alloys and their differences described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The mechanical properties of fine precious metal are compared to their alloys and their differences described. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Understand and calculate precious metal alloys. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The composition of the precious metal alloys are described in terms of specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Precious metal alloys are calculated to specified requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Precious metal alloys are stamped according to assay requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The consequences of incorrect identification, calculation and stamping of precious metal alloys are understood and described. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Understand the theory and practice of rolling, hammering, fluxing, soldering and polishing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The theory and practice of rolling metal is described and demonstrated in terms of the job requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The theory and practice of hammering metal is described and demonstrated in terms of the job requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The theory and practice of fluxing and de-oxidizing are described and demonstrated in terms of the job requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The theory and practice of soldering metal is described and demonstrated in terms of the job requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The theory and practice of polishing metal is described and demonstrated in terms of the job requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Understand the causes and prevention of porosity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The porosity is identified and corrective action taken in terms of the job requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The causes of porosity are identified and described in terms the relevant quality standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The consequences of not initiating corrective action are described in terms of the potential impact on productivity and quality. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Demonstrate knowledge of annealing, hardening and tempering of carbon steel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of annealing carbon steel in terms of the relevant metallurgical process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Demonstrate knowledge of hardening carbon steel in terms of the relevant metallurgical process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Demonstrate knowledge of tempering carbon steel in terms of the relevant metallurgical process. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following embedded knowledge will be assessed in an integrated way in the context of the unit standard.
  • Principles and. techniques pertaining to:

    > Re-crystallization after melting and annealing.
    > Physical and mechanical properties of cast and cold worked metal.
    > Precious metal alloys.
    > Annealing, hardening and tempering of carbon steel.
  • The causes and prevention of porosity.
  • Theory and practice of rolling, hammering, fluxing, soldering and polishing.
  • Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Issues.
    > Significant hazards and risks related to engraving on jewellery and related artifacts, their consequences and mitigating actions.
    > PPE requirements and the reason for each.
  • Applicable statutory and site specific requirements.
    > Relevant clauses from applicable acts and regulations relating to engraving on jewellery and related artifacts.
    > Codes of practice and on-site Procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Note:
  • The ability and willingness of the learner to work effectively with other role players in the jewellery manufacturing indusry, particularly the interaction between designers, manufacturers and setters. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.

    Note:
  • The ability of the learner to plan adequately, use the appropriate tools and techniques and to keep the workplace well organised. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Note:
  • The ability of the learner to understand and deal with the interaction between various role players and processes in the jewellery manufacturing industry. 
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    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 
    Terminology

    Specified requirements

    Specified requirements include legal and site-specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

    Legal:
  • Mandatory Codes of Practice.
  • SANS and other Standards/Instructions.
  • The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996.

    Site-specific:
  • Managerial Instructions.
  • Working Guides.
  • User manuals supplied by equipment manufacturer.
  • The Bargaining Council for the Jewellery and Precious Metals Industry Main agreement.
  • The employer's work specifications, tariff agreements and policies and procedures.
  • Regulations as per directives from the Gold and Diamond Branch of the South African Police Services.
  • ISO 9000/1, SANS and other accredited standards and quality assurance measures.
  • A glossary of terms regarding the terminology of the Jewellery Industry. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  57875   Further Education and Training Certificate: Jewellery Designing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 
    Core  57876   Further Education and Training Certificate: Jewellery Manufacturing Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 
    Elective  58274   Further Education and Training Certificate: Jewellery Setting Processes  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 


    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.
     
    1. GLOBAL JEWELLERY ACADEMY 
    2. IMFUNDISO SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (PTY)LTD 
    3. INTSIKA SKILLS BENEFICIATIONPROJECTS 
    4. LIMPOPO JEWELLERY BUSINESS INCUBATOR 
    5. PNEUMA JEWELLERS CC 
    6. ZUREL PRIVATE COLLEGE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.