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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Occupational Certificate: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Collector and Sorter |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 121336 | Occupational Certificate: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Collector and Sorter | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner-EWSETA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| - | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Part-Qualification | Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Marketing | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 30 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 02 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Registered | EXCO 0820/23 | 2023-11-14 | 2028-11-14 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2029-11-14 | 2032-11-14 | |||
| 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 |
| Purpose:
The purpose of this part qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Collector and Sorter. A WEEE Collector and Sorter collects, assesses, sorts, containerises, stores, and prepares all types of WEEE for safe transport to WEEE recycling centres or facilities. A qualified learner will be able to: Typical graduate attributes include an appreciation of the significant level of responsibility involved in collecting, assessing, sorting, containerising, and preparing WEEE for transport. The massive challenges posed by the accumulation of WEEE and the level of pollution of the environment require people who, through their chosen occupation, will alleviate such problems experienced by society. Rationale: The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Collector and Sorter qualification is the first stage in the process to become a WEEE Entrepreneur. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) which is listed by the South African the government into eight (8) distinct categories and classified as hazardous (unless depolluted) comprises of, inter alia, computers, monitors, printers, white appliances (washing machines, dishwashers, electric stoves etc.) cell phones, televisions, video machines, microwave machines, toasters etc. Recent estimates suggest that at least 415,000 tons of WEEE are generated per annum in South Africa. However, of that, only about 35,000 tons of WEEE finds its way to formally registered recyclers where it is recycled in a legally compliant manner. Research confirmed that a large portion of WEEE generated in South Africa is stored and stockpiled in national and provincial government departments, business entities and households and asset disposal release strategies are currently developed by government to unlock some of these volumes safely now. Collecting, sorting, storing, containerising, and preparing WEEE for transport is very critical to the success of the WEEE Manual Dismantler and WEEE Entrepreneur. Currently, collection and sorting is happening both in informal and formal ways. Well-established recycling companies have the capacity to collect WEEE by observing all the necessary protocols, but the informal collector lacks most of the appropriate training and guidelines. However, both require formal sound and comprehensive training based on a formal qualification that will ensure the acquisition of the relevant knowledge and skills so that collecting WEEE ensures the safety of people and the environment. As the WEEE sector grows exponentially, the WEEE Collector and Sorter will be in demand and will need to be trained to perform their tasks compliantly and safe. There are two registered qualifications in the waste recycling space - the Occupational Certificate: Collaborative Recycler at NQF Level 2, the Occupational Certificate: Materials Recycler (Paper and Packaging Collector) at NQF Level 3 but the focus of these two qualifications is solely on the paper and packaging sector and not on WEEE. In essence, with the size of WEEE generated annually in the country, the need for a WEEE Collector and Sorter will become significant. This qualification is expected to enjoy substantial uptake. And as the WEEE sector grows, the economy will grow and so will the need for skilled employees. The economic and social impact of the WEEE Collector and Sorter on the WEEE sector will be substantial. Typical learners include school leavers, those collecting and dismantling WEEE in an informal environment already, and those currently in employment without formal recognition of their competencies. WEEE Collectors and Sorters can be employed in WEEE recycling companies as WEEE Collectors and Sorters or can become self-employed. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for Access to Training/Exemption: Learners may use the RPL process to gain access to training opportunities for a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme if they do not meet the formal, minimum entry requirements for admission. RPL assessment provides an alternative access route into a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme. Such an RPL assessment may be developed, moderated and conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider which offers that specific qualification/part qualification/skills programme. Such an assessment must ensure that the learner is able to display the equivalent level of competencies required for access, based on the NQF level descriptors. For exemption from modules through RPL, learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme through any means of formal, informal, or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) or Final Integrated Supervised Assessment (FISA): Learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme through any means of formal, informal, or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. A valid Statement of Results is required for admission to the EISA in which confirmation of achievement is provided that all internal assessment criteria for all modules in the related curriculum document have been achieved. For a Skills Programme, the accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP) must ensure all modular competency requirements are met prior to the FISA and keep record of such evidence. Upon successful completion of the EISA/FISA, RPL learners will be issued with the QCTO certificate for the qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme. Quality Partners are responsible for ensuring the RPL mechanism and process for qualifications and part-qualification is approved by the QCTO. Entry Requirements: |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge/theory, Practical Skill and Work Experience modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 7 Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 10 Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 13 |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| Collect, assess, sort, containerise, store and prepare WEEE for transport. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
ELO 1: Collect, assess, sort, containerise, store, and prepare WEEE for transport. Integrated Assessment: Formative Assessment Formative assessments are conducted throughout the training of learners. A range of formal, non-formal, and informal ongoing assessment activities are used to focus on teaching and learning outcomes to improve learner attainment. Formative assessments are conducted continuously by the facilitator to feed into further learning, to identify strengths and weakness, and to ensure the learner's ability to apply knowledge, skills and workplace experience gained. Formative Assessments are conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP), and a variety of ongoing assessment methods may be used, for example, quizzes, assignments, tests, scenarios, role play, interviews. Continuous feedback must be provided. Summative Assessment Integrated Assessment involves all the different types of assessment tasks required for a particular qualification, part-qualification, or occupational skills programme, such as written assessment of theory and practical demonstration of competence. To achieve this, the Internal Assessment Criteria (IAC) for all modules as found in the QCTO curriculum document must be followed. An accredited SDP should implement a well-designed, formal, relevant, final internal Summative Assessment strategy for all modules to prepare learners for the EISA. These assessments evaluate learning achievements relating to the achievement of each module of the relevant components of the qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme. Internal Summative Assessments are developed, moderated, and conducted by the SDP at the end of each module or after integration of relevant modules, e.g., applied knowledge tests, workplace tasks, practical demonstrations, simulated tasks/demonstrations, projects, case studies, etc. The results of these final formal summative assessments must be recorded. These results, which include the Statement of Work Experience results, where applicable, contribute to the Statement of Results (SoR) that is a requirement for admission to the EISA. An SoR, using the template provided by the Quality Partner, is issued by the accredited SDP for qualifications and part-qualifications. The SDP must produce a valid Statement of Results for each learner, indicating the result and the date on which the competence in each module, of each component, was achieved. Learners are required to produce this SoR, together with their ID document or alternative ID document, at the point of the EISA. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| An international comparability study is undertaken to identify qualifications like this qualification in terms of scope, cognitive levels, and content of the curricula. In essence, the purpose of this exercise is to benchmark the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Collector and Sorter qualification against comparable qualifications in two countries, namely, the United Kingdom and India.
United Kingdom There are several short awards which, taken cumulatively, provide training on WEEE collection and sorting. An award is a nationally recognised qualification based on National Occupational Standards and gained in the workplace. WAMITAB is an awarding organisation and charity that develops qualifications for those working in resource management and recycling, cleaning, street cleansing, facilities management, and parking from operative through to management level. WAMITAB Level 1 Award in Reuse and Refurbishment (Note that Level 1 in the UK approximates to NQF Level 2 in South Africa). This qualification is designed for anyone looking to improve their employment prospects for the future by gaining a greater understanding of reuse and refurbishment activities. Learners must achieve the following mandatory unit: What the qualification covers: The qualification is offered in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Total qualification time: 43 hours. WAMITAB Level 1 Award in Waste and Recycling (waste qualifications). This qualification is designed for anyone looking to improve their employment prospects for the future by gaining a greater understanding of waste and recycling activities. Learners must achieve the following mandatory unit: Unit WR1: Introduction to waste and recycling. Total qualification time: 52 hours. WAMITAB Level 2 Certificate in Front Line Environmental Services (Recycling qualifications) The qualification covers the skills required by operative level employees working within the environmental services sector, with a particular focus on waste management, street cleansing and recycling roles. Total Qualification time: 132 hours The following two aspects of this qualification are not relevant to the South African A qualification: The above qualifications taken cumulatively cover a significant part of the South African qualification in terms of WEEE collection. Similarities The qualifications cover waste (including WEEE) that can be recovered and refurbished. They extensively cover waste collection, sorting, processing and transport of WEEE, and all the hazards associated with such waste. Differences The qualifications do not cover WEEE specifically but different types of waste. The transport competencies are much more comprehensive in the UK qualifications in that the learner will be able to use a vehicle to collect and transport waste. India Punyam Academy offers an online E-waste Management course. Training is done through videos and handouts. The video tutorials on the following topics are given in this course: Similarities There is significant overlap between the qualifications, especially with respect to Sessions 1, 2, and 4. The actual duration of the course is not given but it is intended to be a short course. Differences Disposal methods are not directly relevant to the South African qualification. Conclusion An analysis of the qualifications and training programme in the international countries shows a significant level of similarities in many respects between this qualification and those in countries identified for benchmarking purposes. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification allows possibilities for horizontal, vertical and diagonal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: Diagonal Articulation |
| NOTES |
| NOTES
Qualifying for External Assessment: The Quality Partner is responsible for the management, conduct and implementation of the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA), in accordance with QCTO set standards. Competence in the EISA is a requirement for certificating a learner. For entrance into the EISA, the learner requires a valid Statement of Results issued by the accredited institution indicating: The attainment of all modules for the Knowledge, Practical and Work Experience modules. OR The attainment of all modules for the Knowledge and Application Components. OR De-centralised Final Integrated Supervised Assessment (FISA) for Skills Programmes The FISA is de-centralised, and the assessment standards set by the QCTO must be implemented by the accredited SDP in the development, moderation, and implementation of all FISA for Skills Programmes. The accredited SDP manages and conducts the FISA and submits learner results for QCTO approval for certification, according to QCTO required compliance standards. For entrance into the FISA, the learner must have completed the Skills Programme successfully and be found competent in all modules, recorded internally by the SDP. Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements: Criteria for the Accreditation of Providers: Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website. The curriculum title and code are: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Collector and Sorter (524901-001-00-01). Encompassed Trades: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: Assessment Quality Partner: PARENT QUALIFICATION RELATED PART-QUALIFICATIONS |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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| 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. |