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

Work with and look after materials in the printing or packaging production process 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243183  Work with and look after materials in the printing or packaging production process 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Printing and Packaging 
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 3  NQF Level 03  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 
This unit standard reflects the skills required to collect, use, store and look after materials during and after the production process ensuring that post-production scrap is packed and transported to appropriate point(s). It also reflects skills required to track material usage.

It also reflects the understanding of:
  • Basic make up of printing and packaging materials.
  • The various common types of printing and packaging materials and the differences between them in the form of grades.
  • Key properties which influence storage, transport, processing and the end-product.

    This unit standard would be assessed in the following printing and packaging processes eg.:

    Printing:
  • Letterpress.
  • Screen printing.
  • Flexography.
  • Gravure.
  • Lithography.
  • Continuous stationery.
  • Roll label.
  • Rotary offset.

    Manufacture of packaging, with or without in-line printing processes:
  • Bag making (flat bag).
  • Sack making (tubing).
  • Sack making (Bottoming).
  • Carton making.
  • Can and end making.
  • Laminating.
  • Coating.
  • Corrugated board manufacturing.
  • Tubing.
  • Wrapping.
  • Over printing.
  • Envelope making.
  • File manufacturing.

    The skill, the knowledge and the values reflected in this unit standard form part of the exit level outcomes required for the National Certificate in Printing and Manufacture of Packaging NQF Level 3. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The following competencies are assumed:
  • Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope and level of this unit standard is indicated by range statements related to the specific outcomes. The work reflected in this unit standard is normally performed semi-autonomously under minimal supervision. The work will be guided by relevant worksite procedures, manufacturers' specifications and safety, health and environmental legislation. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Determine material requirements and locate materials. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Determination includes reading and interpreting process documentation, instructions; Planning includes preparing further documentation, liaising with others. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Materials of the correct quantity and quality have been prepared and are available for processing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Materials are neatly and safely arranged, stored and transported in accordance with specified requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Plan and arrange transport of materials to the workstation. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Planning includes preparing further documentation, liaising with others. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Post production scrap is packed and transported to appropriate point(s). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    No materials are spoiled or wasted during preparation and transport. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant procedures and production documents are followed as per requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Various types and grades of materials are prepared for use. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Types and grades of materials include paper, inks, adhesives, board, plastics, foils, and metals.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Transport and safely store materials. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Safely store includes packing, stacking, flammables, and designated areas. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Materials are handled and stored in optimum conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Materials transportation procedures are explained and applied as per requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Operations and transport are performed in a safe manner and without causing harm to people, machines or the environment. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Prepare materials and components for the production and post-production processes. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Trimming, unwrapping, shafting, knocking up, loading, fanning, pressing, matching, de-skinning, viscosity control, stacking, unloading, feeding. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Operations are carried out in accordance with specified requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Includes the control of spillages, prevention of oil and water leaks, energy efficiency.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Initial quality checks are conducted on materials and components. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Record material quantities, report material usage and explain and discuss material-related issues and variances. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Records include both written and electronically stored information.
  • Reports could be oral or written, including the completion of any related documentation. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Material usage is tracked in accordance with organisational procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Material usage includes postproduction scrap.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Material usage is recorded and calculated in accordance with specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Calculations includes determining and explaining variances.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Reports and records are explained and discussed with relevant personnel. 


    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 by 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. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the Unit Standard.
  • 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 items reflect the type of knowledge that the assessor will evaluate:
  • Names & functions of:

    > Materials.
    > Tools, equipment.
    > Modes of transport.
    > Specifications, instructions.
    > Consumables.
    > Services.
    > Maintenance and safety functions on the equipment.
    > Standards.
    > Time frames.
    > Efficiency.
    > Wastage of spoilage.
  • Purpose of:

    > Working with and looking after materials.
    > Blending.
    > Storage.
    > Machine efficiency.
    > Safety equipment.
    > Substrate, adhesive, consumable efficiency.
  • Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties:

    > Materials, blending ranges of materials together.
    > Materials used in the construction of equipment.
    > Machine parts; services.
    > Safety equipment.
  • Processes and events:

    > Alarms.
    > Working with, caring for, transportation of materials.
    > Preparation, quality assurance, fires.
    > Evacuation drills.
    > Power failures.
    > Floods, water outage.
  • Causes and effects, implications of:

    > Injuries.
    > Damage to equipment.
    > Effect of poor maintenance.
    > Power failures.
    > Equipment; humidity and temperature control.
    > Poorly trained personnel.
    > Poor lighting, housekeeping.
    > Dust.
  • Procedures and techniques:

    > Safety procedures.
    > Housekeeping.
    > Working with materials.
    > Looking after materials.
    > Transportation.
    > Product handling.
  • Sensory cues:

    > Colour perception.
    > Sensory cues related to materials, working with and caring for materials, damage or fault detection.
  • Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:

    > Related to safety, health and environment.
    > Standards, operating procedures.
    > Organisational policies and rules relating to working with and caring for and transporting materials.
  • Theory: rules, principles, laws:

    > Principles of the process.
    > Contextualisation of scientific concepts related to working with and looking after materials.
  • Categories:
    > Hazardous materials; substrate; personnel; tools, equipment.
  • Relationships, systems:

    > Stores, dispatch, relationship and integration.
    > Value chain.
    > Corrective action reporting and continuous improvement.
    > Communication.
    > Work group.
    > Internal relations in production environments. 
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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:
  • Record materials quantities, report material usage and explain and discuss material-related issues and variances. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others:
  • Record materials quantities, report material usage and explain and discuss material-related issues and variances.
  • Plan and arrange transport of materials to the workstation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Determine material requirements and locate materials.
  • Plan and arrange transport of materials to the workstation.
  • Look after, transport and safely store materials.
  • Prepare materials and components for the production and post-production processes.
  • Record materials quantities, report material usage and explain and discuss material-related issues and variances. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Determine material requirements and locate materials.
  • Plan and arrange transport of materials to the workstation.
  • Look after, transport and safely store materials.
  • Prepare materials and components for the production and post-production processes.
  • Record materials quantities, report material usage and explain and discuss material-related issues and variances. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Record materials quantities, report material usage and explain and discuss material-related issues and variances.
  • Plan and arrange transport of materials to the workstation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Determine material requirements and locate materials.
  • Plan and arrange transport of materials to the workstation.
  • Look after, transport and safely store materials.
  • Prepare materials and components for the production and post-production processes.
  • Record materials quantities, report material usage and explain and discuss material-related issues and variances. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Determine material requirements and locate materials.
  • Plan and arrange transport of materials to the workstation.
  • Look after, transport and safely store materials.
  • Prepare materials and components for the production and post-production processes.
  • Record materials quantities, report material usage and explain and discuss material-related issues and variances. 
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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 
    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  57899   National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 


    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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    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.