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

Assemble components 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
9877  Assemble components 
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 2  NQF Level 02  12 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2009-02-24  2009-07-29  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-07-29   2013-07-29  

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 is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
265003  Assemble components  Level 2  NQF Level 02  12   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Assembling components to produce a completed product. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
This unit standard has been designed as the start of a progression. 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 at this level.

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 learner is able to assemble a variety of basic products including assembly of automotive components, electrical components, electrical machine components and sub assemblies, mechanical components. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Prepare for work activity. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Read job instructions/production schedule
  • Prepare work area for assembly
  • Check materials and tools required are at work station 
    		•
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Job instructions/production schedule may include a basic sketch of product to be produced 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Good quality production continues. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sufficient materials/components continuously available. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. All defective components and products are marked or removed from the production line. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Assemble components. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Move and secure components for assembly where required
  • Check and adjust assembled product
  • Monitor material flow and respond to shortages 
    		•
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Assembly of components typically involves build to work orders and may involve low volume runs and basic assemblies including specifications, tension, level, alignment 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Good quality production continues. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sufficient materials/components continuously available. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. All defective components and products are marked or removed from the production line. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Perform finishing activities on assembled product. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Dispose of scrap material and store any surplus materials 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Good quality production continues. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sufficient materials/components continuously available. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. All defective components and products are marked or removed from the production line. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Apply quality checks on materials, components and product. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
  • Conduct basic quality checks on incoming and finished materials, components and assembled product
  • Measure products, components and materials and conduct initial/operational/online tests
  • Recognise defects and mark or remove defective materials, products or components 
    		•
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Basic quality checks may include measurement, visual inspection and functionality tests
    Measuring equipment may include rulers, verniers, measuring tapes, go/no/go gauges, master samples 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Good quality production continues. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sufficient materials/components continuously available. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. All defective components and products are marked or removed from the production line. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Report out of compliance or unsafe conditions while working. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Record and report problems with materials, components, equipment and/or product 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Good quality production continues. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sufficient materials/components continuously available. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. All defective components and products are marked or removed from the production line. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Work safely with due care for self, fellow workers, equipment, materials and the environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Good quality production continues. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sufficient materials/components continuously available. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. All defective components and products are marked or removed from the production line. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Work and participate in team processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Good quality production continues. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sufficient materials/components continuously available. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. All defective components and products are marked or removed from the production line. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Indicators:

    1. Total range of checks on materials, components and products are regularly and consistently performed.
    2. Minor adjustments are made to assembled products where required quickly and appropriately.
    3. Process never stops through lack of materials/components where it is within my control.
    4. Problems are communicated to appropriate personnel.
    5. Correct measuring equipment is selected and used.
    6. A clean and tidy work environment is maintained.
    7. Work is carried out in a safe manner.
    8. Production data is accurately documented.
    9. Reporting is done on time and accurately.

    Understanding confirmed:

    1. Quality awareness: implications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products, materials or components.
    2. Implications of not responding or responding slowly to problems at work station.
    3. Implications for accuracy of the misuse of measuring equipment.
    4. Impact of not maintaining a continuous production flow.
    5. Need for accurate up-to-date reporting on production/shift occurrences.
    6. Implications of not following safe working practices. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assurer 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 
    Names & functions of:
  • Materials
  • Components
  • Completed product
  • Basic drawing and sketches
  • Measuring equipment
  • Basic quality terminology and concepts
  • Defects

    Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • Types of defects
  • Types of physical measurement
  • Properties of input materials
  • End users of product

    Sensory cues:
  • Cues for different defects (what I see, hear, smell, feel), e.g. smell or appearance of degrading or burning materials, sounds made by faulty assemblies or changing process conditions, visual cues,

    Purpose of:
  • Quality checks and procedures
  • Reporting incidents and conditions

    Processes, events, causes and effects, implications:
  • Implications of non-conformance
  • Causes and responses to common problems
  • Basic assembly sequence and process
  • Implications and consequences of situations such as, e.g. using poor quality, damaged or faulty components in an assembly, allowing faulty processes to continue, delaying reports about problems in work area

    Procedures and techniques:
  • Reading basic drawing and sketches
  • Assembly techniques
  • Checking and measuring procedures
  • Finishing procedures
  • Communication procedures
  • Reporting procedures

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards
  • Applicable safety, health and environmental protection legislation and standards


    Theory: rules, principles, laws
  • Measuring units
  • Dimensions
  • Concepts of quality assurance related to this activity

    Relationships, systems:
  • Relationship between customer needs and product specifications 
    		•


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems:
  • Recognise and respond to problems/defects 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • According to procedures, following regular, consistent methodical work patterns 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • Collect sensory and numeric information from the process and the products
  • Classify the information and identify deviations from the norm 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Record outputs, incidents, measurements
  • Report incidents and conditions 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically:
  • Use moving and measuring equipment 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Identify and respond to quality problems as part of the quality chain from manufacturing to customer, e.g.ticking off charts 
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    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 265003, which is Assemble components", Level 2, 12 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  21004   National Certificate: Automotive Component Manufacturing and Assembly  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-11-01  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  24198   National Certificate: Construction Material Manufacturing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  58860   National Certificate: Electro-Mechanical Winding  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  48725   National Certificate: Explosives Operations  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-04-07  Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  65809   National Certificate: Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  21014   National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2008-11-01  Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  58781   National Certificate: Production Technology  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  58975   National Certificate: Automated Packaging Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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