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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Crafted Furniture Assembler |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 121908 | Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Crafted Furniture Assembler | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner-FPMSETA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| - | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Intermediate Occupational Cert | Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Manufacturing and Assembly | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 158 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 03 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Registered | EXCO 1121/24 | 2024-01-30 | 2029-01-30 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2030-01-30 | 2033-01-30 | |||
| 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 |
| Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Crafted Furniture Assembler. A Crafted Furniture Assembler produces decorative joints, curved and laminated components and fit fixtures for crafted furniture using power tools, pneumatic tools and hand tools. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: A shortage of higher-skilled workers, rising production costs, and poor domestic demand are affecting the performance of local furniture manufacturers negatively. The cost of labour, electricity, raw materials and transportation continue to shrink operating margins and make it difficult for furniture manufacturers to compete in local and international markets. The industry is also negatively affected by declining investment in capital equipment, insufficient research and development, and inadequate design improvement or new product development. Imported furniture is often cheaper than what is manufactured locally, and furniture imports grew beyond R7bn during 2019 (according to the Furniture Industry Master Plan, 2020). South African furniture manufacturers are also facing competition from Chinese furniture in their important export markets in Africa. With about 80% of the companies in the furniture manufacturing sector classified as small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), these challenges impose significant pressure on a large component of players in the industry. There are no other similar qualifications on the NQF other than those to be replaced by this qualification. The Furniture Industry Master Plan (FIMP) was established by the South African Government to set clear guidelines and targets for the furniture manufacturing industry, as well as guide public sector procurement as part of government's efforts to support and stimulate the industry. The furniture industry is one of the most labour-intensive industries, with a potential to contribute to the reduction of unemployment, and increase export and development of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). It contributes to the geographical spread of economic activity, since the products can be developed in rural areas with minimal investment. The above identifies the importance to grow the furniture industry and signals the need for skilled and competent furniture makers at various levels of the furniture production process, whether big companies, or small enterprises or entrepreneurs. Furthermore, it clearly defines the benefits to the sector as well as the economy. The Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Crafted Furniture Assembler is designed to equip learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to participate effectively in the furniture industry, whether in micro, small, medium or large operations. Learners may find employment as crafted furniture assemblers, furniture finishers or furniture assemblers. It includes two-part qualifications, namely the Elementary Occupational Certificate: Furniture Assembler and the Elementary Occupational Certificate: Furniture Finishers which will provide for intermediate exit points, where the learner has acquired a set of employable skills that could find them employment or self-employment in the industry. The competencies contained in this qualification are essential for social and economic transformation, empowerment and upliftment within the furniture manufacturing environment, whilst simultaneously improving the skills base of the furniture industry. This will enhance the international competitiveness of the furniture sector by means of improving productivity in the various furniture making departments and overall quality of products. The qualification: SAQA QUAL ID: 22305; National Certificate: Furniture Making: FET Phase; NQF Level 03; 122 Credits; Originator: Department of Education is registered on the NQF, however, cannot be regarded as similar, since it does not include work experience modules. Four distinct learner target groups have been identified, namely school leavers wishing to enter the furniture-making industry, persons currently employed in the furniture industry who have no formal qualification in furniture making, persons currently employed in the furniture industry who want to advance their skills or unemployed persons. No professional registration is needed for a Crafted Furniture Assembler to operate in the industry. Industry associations and labour unions consulted include: |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 41 Practical Skill Modules Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 53 Work Experience Modules Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 64 |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Prepare for assembling and jointing operations to produce assembled and jointed components for crafted furniture.
2. Produce decorative joints, curved laminated components and fit fixtures using power tools, pneumatic tools and hand tools. 3. Design, manufacture, repair and modify formers, moulds and templates. 4. Perform minor maintenance tasks for machines and power tools used in the assembling department to ensure serviceability of the equipment. 5. Apply quality, productivity, health and safety in a work environment. 6. Explain the key principles involved in the assembling of crafted furniture and producing a range of joints. 7. Join and assemble cut furniture components. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
ELO 1: Prepare for assembling and jointing operations to produce assembled and jointed components for crafted furniture. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: ELO 2: Produce decorative joints, curved laminated components and fit fixtures using power tools, pneumatic tools and hand tools. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: ELO 3: Design, manufacture, repair and modify formers, moulds and templates. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: ELO 4: Perform minor maintenance tasks for machines and power tools used in the assembling department to ensure serviceability of the equipment. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: ELO 5: Apply quality, productivity, health and safety in a work environment. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6: ELO 6: Explain the key principles involved in the assembling of crafted furniture and producing a range of joints. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7: ELO 7: Join and assemble cut furniture components. Formative Assessment The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment together with work experience leads to entrance in the integrated external summative assessment. Summative Assessment An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner, is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. The external integrated summative assessment will be conducted through a theoretical assessment and the evaluation of practical tasks at decentralised approved assessment sites in a simulated environment and conducted by an assessor(s) registered with the relevant AQP. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| This qualification was compared to the following international qualifications:
Australia The Australian Certificate III in Furniture Making is offered by the Australian Cabinet and Furniture Association Ltd. This qualification includes the skills related to, inter alia, interpretation of drawings and occupational health and safety related aspects. It comprises of core units as well as elective units. Core units (selected) include: Elective units relevant to the OC: Crafted Furniture Assembler include: Similarities: Both qualifications are at level 3. The content of the Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Crafted Furniture Assembler encompasses all competencies listed above as core and elective units. Differences: The Australian qualification has no entry requirements and includes core and elective units, while the South African qualification specifies NQF Level 1 and comprises of compulsory modules only. The IOC: Crafted Furniture Assembler includes compulsory work experience modules, which is not the case with the Certificate III in Furniture Making. United Kingdom (UK) The Level 3 Diploma in Furniture Design and Making is offered by City & Guilds. Learners must achieve 61 credits from the mandatory units and 23 credits from the optional units. Mandatory units include: Similarities: Both qualifications are at level 3. The content of the IOC: Crafted Furniture Assembler encompasses all competencies listed above. Differences: The City & Guilds qualification has no entry requirements and includes core and elective units, while the South African qualification specifies NQF Level 1 and comprises of compulsory modules only. The IOC: Crafted Furniture Assembler includes compulsory work experience modules, which is not the case with the City & Guilds qualification. In the case of the UK qualification, assessments are conducted by the training centre while the IOC: Crafted Furniture Assembler includes an external assessment. Conclusion This South African qualification compares favourably with the competencies covered in international qualifications. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification provides opportunities for the following articulation options.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: Diagonal Articulation |
| NOTES |
| Qualifying for External Assessment:
To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required knowledge and practical modules by means of statements of results and a record of completed work experience. 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: Crafted Furniture Assembler: 682201-003-00-00. Encompassed Trade: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) |
| 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. |
| NONE |
| 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. |