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

Analyse and experiment engineering processes in footwear manufacturing 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11354  Analyse and experiment engineering processes in footwear manufacturing 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Footwear 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 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  25 
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 standard is in the core category of the NQF Level 5 National Diploma in Footwear technology. Learners assessed competent against this standard will be able to analyse and experiment engineering processes through engineering new and replacement parts, experimenting with alternative methods, testing methods and analysing down time. Learners involved in any elective area will use this standard. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Learners will have attained the NQF Level 4 National Certificate in Footwear technology. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The standard applies to all processes within clicking, closing, making, bottoms, finishing and dressing, and pattern cutting and design. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Engineering new and replacement parts to enhance machine capacity. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Engineering drawings are clearly understood and produced showing parts and cost effectiveness. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. New and replacement parts are engineered in accordance with standard operating procedures to enhance machine capacity. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Experimenting with alternate methods to improve cost efficiencies. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Alternate methods are sourced and experimented with to investigate a possible improvement of cost in accordance with industry norms. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Changes implemented in order to optimise machine usage is demonstrated in compliance with manufacturers specifications and standard operating procedures. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Testing methods to improve machine optimisation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Engineering methods are researched, improved and implemented in accordance with standard operating procedures in order to optimise machine usage. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. New testing methods are recorded according to standard operating procedures where they can be sourced at a later state. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Analysing down time to determine cause and extent. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Analytical reports to determine cause and effect, are produced in compliance with standard operating procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Down time is greatly minimised where analytical reports are adhered to at all times. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
The relevant Sector Education and Training Authority or Education and Training Quality Assurance Body will carry our accreditation of learning against this standard. Assessment will be conducted by registered assessors. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
The demonstrated understanding of:
  • Research and development techniques and procedures.
  • Importance of avoiding down time and how to analyse down time.
  • Testing procedures and methods appropriate to the fault / part.
  • How to determine costs, causes and effects.
  • Engineering materials.
  • Design techniques.
  • Electronic system procedures. 


  • Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others to generate ideas for new designs. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise activities to prioritise the importance of activities / procedures. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect and analyse information to determine cause and effect. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively to sell / promote innovative ideas. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology as it relates to testing and experimenting. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  22212   National Diploma: Footwear Technology  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered" 
    2015-06-30  FPMSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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