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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| National Certificate: Production Technology |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 58781 | National Certificate: Production Technology | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| MERSETA - Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services 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 | 125 | 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 06120/18 | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
| 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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
The combination of learning outcomes that comprise this qualification will provide the qualifying learner with vocational knowledge and skills appropriate to the context of production technology. This qualification provides learners with the range of learning and skills required to be able to perform a series of activities to support manufacturing, engineering and technology processes. Learners will acquire a range of skills in the identification of production parameters in manufacturing, engineering and technology industries and basic strategies to achieve them. The qualifying learner will be able to: This qualification is the first qualification in a pathway of three (3) qualifications for learners in the production technology environment. Rationale: As a result of an increased need for efficient and quality production processes in the manufacturing, engineering and technology field, the demand for production technology competencies has become more evident. This qualification contributes to the industries in manufacturing and related fields which will allow learners who achieve the qualification to contribute and function in areas such as production processes, systems and maintenance, quality and occupational health and safety. Learners who will typically embark on this qualification are individuals who have an interest in a career in production technology. The production technology competencies incorporated in this qualification can also be offered as support skills programmes to incumbents in any other manufacturing, engineering and technology field qualifications. This qualification will add value to a specific manufacturing, engineering and technology context by complementing contexts specific qualifications within these sectors. The supportive relationship between occupational qualifications and this suite of qualifications is embedded in the inclusion of production technology competencies that have previously not been included in mainstream production, manufacturing and technological qualifications in order to address these identified gaps. The qualifications available in production technology are either provider-based qualifications or national qualifications at NQF Level 5. There are no lower level qualifications that allow a learner access into this specific discipline. These qualifications have therefore been designed in such a way to firstly, facilitate the building of a pool of people that can choose a career in a production, engineering, manufacturing field and secondly, to allow any of the manufacturing and related qualifications to utilise the production technology qualifications as entry qualifications in these industries, since they would include the production technology competencies that these industries require; Thirdly, the qualifying learner will also gain access to further learning as a supervisor or in a managerial position within this specific production environment; and lastly, therefore have a learning pathway to access higher education programmes in this discipline. This qualification will facilitate the formalising, recognition and strengthening of a historically neglected discipline that will be able to contribute towards efficient, effective, healthy, safe and productive manufacturing, engineering and technology environments, through encompassing applied knowledge, skills, attitudes and values. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Recognition of Prior Learning: The qualification may be obtained in whole or in part through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning. Learners who may meet the requirements of any unit standard in this qualification may apply for recognition of prior learning to the relevant ETQA, and will be assessed against the assessment criteria of the exit level outcomes of this qualification and specific outcomes for the relevant unit standard/s. Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution, which is accredited by the relevant ETQA. Access to Qualification: |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
Lock Manufacturing and Assembly specialisation: Learners are to choose unit standards totalling at least 20 credits from the unit standards listed below: Safe Manufacturing and Assembly specialisation: Learners are to choose unit standards totalling at least 20 credits from the unit standards listed below: Welded Steel Tube and Pipe Manufacturing specialisation: Learners are to choose unit standards totalling at least 20 credits from the unit standards listed below: |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Communicate production and manufacturing related operational information to a variety of end users.
2. Optimise organisational structures, functions and processes in order to contribute to achieving production specifications. 3. Maintain a safe and healthy work environment through contributions made to production activities individually and in working groups. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of production technology practices, terminology and systems as applied in manufacturing, engineering and technology. 5. Apply quality standards and procedures in production activities. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
1.1 Oral communication accommodates audience and context needs. 1.2 Interpretation of information from texts is justified in terms of literal and implicit content of text. 1.3 Use of information from texts is relevant for specific contexts. 1.4 Written texts are relevant for specified communicative contexts. 1.5 Use of language and communication in occupational learning programmes meet specified requirements. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: 2.1 The organisational structure and functions is explained to reflect the inter-relationship between the production process and the broader organisation. 2.2 The systems and processes related to the workplace is identified and applied to reflect an understanding of organisational operations. 2.3 The role of the individual is identified and explained in order to impact on the achievement of production specifications and targets. 2.4 The role of individuals and their impact is identified and explained in order to reflect the achievement of quality specifications and targets. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: 3.1 Factors that constitute safe workplace practices are demonstrated to ensure safe work conditions for production. 3.2 Factors that pose a risk are identified and reported to address the specific risk. 3.3 The impact of maintenance on safe machine operations is explained to contribute to a safe and healthy work environment. 3.4 Routine maintenance is conducted and records are kept to meet safety requirements. 3.5 The way in which an individual contributes to health, safety and environmental practices is demonstrated through personal hygiene and adherence to policies and procedures. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: 4.1 Production technology practices, terminology and systems are explained in terms of its relationship to production. 4.2 Production in-put, process and output variables and its influence are identified and explained to optimise resource utilisation and the production process. 4.3 Production targets are explained in terms of production requirements and contribution to organisational goals. 4.4 Safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and legislation are complied with during the production process. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: 5.1 Quality control principles and practices are interpreted and applied to meet quality specifications in production. 5.2 An understanding of the importance of continuous quality checks are demonstrated to reflect its impact on production. 5.3 Quality problems are solved by comparing and interpreting quality data in the workplace. 5.4 Basic monitoring of production is undertaken to ensure that the product stays within the limits of quality specifications. Integrated Assessment: Formative assessments conducted during the learning process will consist of written assessments, simulation in a practical environment and a number of self-assessments. Summative assessment consists of written assessments, assignments and simulation in a practical environment, integrating the assessment of all unit standards and embedded knowledge. Summative assessments is only conducted once the learner has demonstrated proficiency during formative assessment. In particular assessors should check that the learner is able to demonstrate the ability to consider a range of options and make decisions about: |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| An extensive and comprehensive internet search was conducted to compare and benchmark the proposed qualifications with any similar qualifications in the developing and developed world nations.
The search focussed on a number of specific geographical regions which included Africa, the Americas, Western Europe, Asia and the countries south of the southern tip of Africa including New Zealand and Australia. The search was conducted using key words or phrases which included production technologist, production technology, production qualifications, qualifications manufacturing, engineering, production and assembly, as well as search within the various aspects of each qualification. No comparisons could be found which indicates that South Africa is leading the field in this particular line of study. Factors featured in the qualifications were evident in some cases but not in the encompassing format that is being proposed. The factors detected were restricted to part of: Based on the above it is thus evident that it will be impossible to provide an extensive list of relational material and what follows is a comprehensive and encompassing list of search conducted. The following qualification authorities were searched: Other sites: * Indicates Africa. The following qualifications were found which have reference to the proposed interventions: Institution; Qualification; Related NQF Level; Finding: The following unit standards were sourced which resemble components of the proposed qualifications: Level 2: Level 3: Level 3: Level 4: A search of the German education system revealed very little to compare the proposed qualification to. Various qualifications in the field of production technology exist, from institutions such as German Production Technology Centre and BUS, but these are restricted to post NQF 6 graduates. Production Technology as an individual field is taken up in the scope of operations management and only offered at universities in the form of diplomas and degrees. The entrance requirements to these are the German equivalent of a matric. A search of the job market and in particular the educational qualifications required for the field of production shed no light on production related qualifications at the proposed educational levels of this qualification. A search of the Japanese system reveals much the same. Production Technology qualifications are available at higher levels but in the ambit of the proposed levels learners are limited, as within the current South African context, to studying a specific field only, such as cable manufacturing, metal production etc and are not globally exposed to the generic components of production as proposed by this qualification. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification has been developed as the first qualification in Production Technology and is intended to provide a career in its own right, as well as to facilitate progression to other manufacturing and assembly qualifications. Learners can move horizontally or vertically between related qualifications, although in most cases, some standards will be required horizontally before moving to another qualification vertically.
This qualification articulates horizontally with any NQF Level 2 qualification in the broad manufacturing, engineering and technology related sectors such as: This qualification articulates vertically with any NQF Level 3 qualification in the broad manufacturing, engineering and technology related sectors such as: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
| As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
| NOTES |
| N/A |
| UNIT STANDARDS: |
| ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
| Core | 14445 | Frame and implement an individual action plan to improve productivity within an organisational unit | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Core | 13162 | Identify and describe inputs, outputs, stages and quality indicators of the manufacturing, assembly or engineering process | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 10 |
| Core | 13167 | Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Core | 9964 | Apply health and safety to a work area | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
| Core | 114891 | Count stock for a stock-take | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
| Core | 13220 | Keep the work area safe and productive | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
| Core | 119139 | Monitor the quality of the input materials and the manufactured plastic product | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 12 |
| Core | 12036 | Orientate self in the workplace | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 6 |
| Core | 13221 | Perform routine maintenance | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
| Core | 12667 | Supply raw and processed material to production line | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
| Core | 12463 | Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 3 |
| Core | 12456 | Explain and use organisational procedures | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 119463 | 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 | 119454 | Maintain and adapt oral/signed 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 | 119460 | 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 | 119456 | Write/present for a defined context | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
| Elective | 14444 | Demonstrate an understanding of a general business plan and adapt it to a selected business idea | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 7 |
| Elective | 110076 | Prepare for freight storage | Level 1 | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Elective | 9877 | Assemble components | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 12 |
| Elective | 265000 | Complete post-production and finishing operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 6 |
| Elective | 9878 | Complete post-production and finishing operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 12 |
| Elective | 117416 | Comply with good housekeeping practices | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
| Elective | 7106 | Conduct minor routine and breakdown maintenance on equipment and machines | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 6 |
| Elective | 13222 | Deal with safety, health and environmental emergencies in the workplace | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
| Elective | 12465 | Develop a learning plan and a portfolio for assessment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 6 |
| Elective | 119074 | Erect and dismantle scaffolding | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
| Elective | 260160 | Maintain spray painting equipment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
| Elective | 265001 | Maintain stock levels of equipment and consumables | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
| Elective | 9881 | Mark off basic regular engineering shapes | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 6 |
| Elective | 117898 | Move, pack and maintain stock in a distribution centre/warehouse | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 12 |
| Elective | 244338 | Operate a production process | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 15 |
| Elective | 12484 | Perform basic fire fighting | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
| Elective | 12483 | Perform basic first aid | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
| Elective | 119737 | Perform basic spray painting | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 10 |
| Elective | 119753 | Perform basic welding/joining of metals | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
| Elective | 114881 | Prepare, use and operate equipment to support a manufacturing process | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 32 |
| Elective | 9882 | Read and interpret basic engineering drawings | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
| Elective | 119744 | Select, use and care for engineering hand tools | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
| Elective | 12476 | Select, use and care for engineering measuring equipment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
| Elective | 10255 | Select, use and care for power tools | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
| Elective | 12481 | Sling loads | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
| Elective | 9879 | Use and care for tools and equipment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 10 |
| Elective | 244504 | Describe and explain the principles of logistics support in a specific context | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
| Elective | 117897 | Maintain stock balances in a distribution centre | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 8 |
| Elective | 14625 | Manufacture concrete products | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 10 |
| Elective | 117901 | Receive stock in a DC/Warehouse | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 15 |
| 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. |