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

Cure a range of manufactured polymer compound products 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376928  Cure a range of manufactured polymer compound products 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
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  18 
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 enables learners to use the relevant equipment to produce cured moulded products according to customer product requirement.

Qualifying learners are able to:
  • Prepare moulds to be used in a manufacturing process.
  • Operate equipment to produce moulded products.
  • Cure polymer compound product to meet product requirements.
  • Remove polymer compound product from press and store in line with requirements. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare moulds to be used in a manufacturing process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Required mould or press is identified in line with product type and specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Reasons for the choice of type mould or press selected are given. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Explanation is given on how the selected mould or press operates. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Operate curing press to produce moulded products. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Mould is checked for damage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Mould is cleaned safely to ensure smooth operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Blank is oaded onto moulding equipment according to specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Moulding equipment is closed properly in line with requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Moulds are bumped to allow air to escape. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Reasons for allowing air to escape are given. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Moulding process is monitored in line with product and or equipment parameters. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Cure polymer compound product to meet product requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Procedure to follow when curing polymer compound product is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Correct time specifications are factored in during curing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Correct temperature standards are observed in line with polymer compound product specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Remove polymer compound product from press and store in line with requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Polymer compound product is removed safely from press or mould in line with standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Polymer compound product is handled with care and cooled at room temperature to avoid damage and deformation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Consequences of unsafe handling of product are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Polymer compound product is visually inspected in line with product specification and company procedure. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against the 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 associated unit standards.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification 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 
    Knowledge considered critical to the successful achievement of this unit is covered in the specific outcomes and assessment criteria. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to curing of polymer compound products. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in the process of curing polymer compound products. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities when handling the mould or press. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect material required for the curing process. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The qualifying learner is able to communicate effectively with key role players using relevant modes of communication when conducting moulding processes and activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health and safety of others. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems when involved with curing processes. 

    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
    Elective  79407   National Certificate: Polymer Compound Manufacturing  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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