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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
21870	National Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing
ORIGINATOR
SGB Clothing
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
FPMSETA - Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority			OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Certificate	Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology		Manufacturing and Assembly
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	141	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Regular-Unit Stds Based
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 0160/05	2009-09-01	2012-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2013-06-30		2016-06-30

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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

These qualifications have been developed for personnel in the Clothing Industry. These standards address the needs of the clothing industry and they aim to develop a portfolio of standards and qualifications to develop competent individuals. Career pathing through a carefully planned succession of standards and qualifications will lead the industry to international competitiveness and development. These qualifications also provide a basis for further development of the learner into management areas within the clothing industry.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

N

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

JOIN COMPONENT PARTS Identify and prepare parts Picking up, aligning and sewing parts together Disposing of completed sewn part/parts and passing on for operation Setting machines for specific operations when sewing parts of a garment PRESS, PACK AND PREPARE GARMENTS Pressing sewn products Sorting, tagging and packing sewn products Compiling, invoicing, processing and prioritising products for delivery PREPARE CUTTING PROCESSES BY PICKING, LAYING, SORTING AND FUSING Requisitioning, receiving and checklist materials according to worksheet Distributing materials to different tables for lay preparations Preparing tables according to marker Laying fabric against lay planner/ quality standard and using appropriate equipment Sorting and fusing cut work according to specifications Cutting basic single layers of material TAKE CARE OF SELF AND OTHERS AND REPORT ON RISKS AND INCIDENTS IN CLOTHING MANUFACTURING Following rules and regulations when using, selecting, cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment Interpreting how ones actions will interpret oneself and others Reporting incidents using available verbal and written reporting mechanisms Identifying risks and taking appropriate action Identifying safety signs, colours and symbols within clothing manufacturing processes COMPARE SPECIFICATIONS TO PRODUCTS AND RECORD AND REPORT ON DEFECTS Select measuring tools for the appropriate measurement requirements Identifying, selecting and using applicable product specifications Selecting and using a reporting mechanism including frequencies and people to communicate quality issues Inspecting clothing products against specifications to pass, evaluate or discuss Analysing the results of a quality inspection and recording the relevant details APPLY PRODUCTION STANDARDS, RECEIVING, RECORDING AND COMPLETING WORK IN CLOTHING MANUFACTURE Apply standards for production of any garment in clothing processes Providing feedback and recommendations of deviations and shortcomings from production plans Recording present production methods and comparing with standard specifications Measuring output capacity Interpreting pre-production plans HANDLE, SELECT AND STORE MATERIALS USED IN CLOTHING MANUFACTURING PROCESSES Identifying and inspecting the materials against specifications and procedures Measuring the material against specifications and procedures Storing, packing, picking and recording movements of materials Processing the materials against agreed specifications and procedures CHECK, CLEAN, REPORT, ADJUST AND REPLACE BASIC PARTS TO MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT IN A GIVEN WORK AREA Cleaning machinery and equipment according to maintenance plans and procedures Checking lubrication levels, general operation and settings to machinery and equipment to achieve quality standards and optimal performance Adjusting basic settings according to standards or requirements Replacing broken and worn parts within the thread path and a specified range of basic components Selecting and using appropriate tools to perform basic routine maintenance functions Reporting malfunctions and faults outside area of responsibility COMPILE, SKETCH AND ILLUSTRATE PROCESSES IN THE FORM OF A DESIGN PLAN Applying basic costing principles to specifications given by customer using basic formula Reading and interpreting specifications for customer requirements Applying and identifying basic construction techniques to meet design specifications MAKE PATTERNS Using all pattern making tools including manuals Taking body measurements Using all pattern making terminology Making and drawing basic blocks Producing basic patterns

NOTES

Electives: 60 credits

UNIT STANDARDS:

	ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Core	10909	Apply production standards, receiving, recording and completing work in clothing manufacture	Level 2	NQF Level 02	14
Core	10903	Check, clean, report, adjust and replace basic parts to machinery and equipment in a given work area	Level 2	NQF Level 02	7
Core	10912	Compare specifications to products and record and report on defects	Level 2	NQF Level 02	11
Core	10906	Handle, select and store materials used in clothing manufacturing processes	Level 2	NQF Level 02	7
Core	10915	Take care of self and others and report on risks and incidents in clothing manufacturing	Level 2	NQF Level 02	6
Fundamental	8963	Access and use information from texts	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	9009	Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability to influence the use of data and procedures in order to investigate life related problems	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	7480	Demonstrate understanding of rational and irrational numbers and number systems	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	8962	Maintain and adapt oral communication	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	12444	Measure, estimate and calculate physical quantities and explore, describe and represent geometrical relationships in 2-dimensions in different life or workplace contexts	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	8967	Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	7469	Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal and community life	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Fundamental	9007	Work with a range of patterns and functions and solve problems	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	8964	Write for a defined context	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Elective	10924	Join component parts	Level 2	NQF Level 02	30
Elective	10919	Make patterns	Level 2	NQF Level 02	30
Elective	10917	Prepare cutting processes by picking, laying, sorting and fusing	Level 2	NQF Level 02	30
Elective	10922	Press, pack and prepare garments	Level 2	NQF Level 02	30

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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.	BARLEDA 621(PTY)LTD
2.	Deneb Investments Ltd

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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.