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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Occupational Certificate: Braiding Machine Operator |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 101325 | Occupational Certificate: Braiding Machine Operator | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner - FPMSETA (MAN) | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| - | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Occupational Certificate | Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Manufacturing and Assembly | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 168 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 02 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Reregistered | EXCO 0425/24 | 2018-07-01 | 2025-12-30 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2026-12-30 | 2029-12-30 | |||
| 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 replaces: |
| Qual ID | Qualification Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Min Credits | Replacement Status |
| 58227 | National Certificate: Clothing, Textile, Footwear and Leather Manufacturing Processes | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 120 | Complete |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Braiding Machine Operator. A Braiding Machine Operator processes textile yarns into braided products (ropes, shoelaces, cords and threads) according to output and quality standards and customer specifications. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: In 2013, the Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather (CTFL) industry accounted for about 14% of manufacturing employment and represented South Africa's second largest source of tax revenue. The industry facilitates an estimated 80 000 jobs and contributes around 8% to the GDP of the country. The domestic industry can be found mostly in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, with some activity taking place in Gauteng. Owing to technological developments that are closing the major product gaps, local textile production has evolved into a capital-intensive industry, producing synthetic fibres in ever-increasing proportions. In July 2007, Cabinet endorsed the first Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) that detailed key action and timeframes for the implementation of the policy. The textile sector was selected for support due to its strategic importance for its contribution to employment and the desire to retain the core capabilities that had been developed in the industry. The Clothing and Textiles Competitiveness Program (CTCP) was introduced in 2009 and is subdivided into the Competitiveness Improvement Program (CIP) and Production Incentive Program (PIP). Both CIP and PIP make provision for skills development, aimed at addressing the persistent skills deficits and mismatches that continue to hamper individual and technological development. This qualification will support the above national strategies. Two distinct target groups have been identified. Firstly, new entrants into the industry who have a school qualification or adults with limited basic schooling, and existing employees/operators who have been operating in the industry for a number of years without receiving appropriate recognition for the competencies acquired in the workplace and who are operating without the necessary underpinning knowledge. The textile industry is in a growth phase due to the ongoing support by government with new employment opportunities being created in specialised textiles. The replacement of an ageing workforce approaching retirement will create employment opportunities. The qualification is very well suited to promote employment in capital intensive sub-sectors in the textile industry in general. The qualification will contribute in improved productivity, efficiency and quality, increase labour stability, reduction in accidents, and the extended life of the production machinery and equipment. Qualifying against the new curriculum standard due to its multi-skilling nature and structure of learning will increase job security and improve employability in this occupation as well as in related operational activities. In addition, the qualification will also assist towards qualifying for career advancement, particularly into a supervisory or artisanal role. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Recognition of Prior Learning:
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: Or |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 36. Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 54. This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 78. |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Prepare braiding preparation and braiding machines for production, as per product specification.
2. Describe braiding preparation machines and braiding machines and equipment. 3. Operate braiding preparation machines and braiding machines whilst ensuring process and machine optimisation. 4. Monitor braiding preparation and braiding processes to identify and typical textile printing faults and take corrective action or report via the appropriate channels. 5. Observe typical faults and take corrective action to ensure conformance to quality standards. 6. Apply safety, housekeeping and waste minimisation requirements related to braiding processes. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6: Integrated Assessment: Integrated 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 leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment. Integrated 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. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| The Occupational Certificate: Braiding Machine Operator has been compared with the National Occupational Standards for the Textile Sector in India and applicable units from the Certificate II in Textile Production (Intermediate) (LMT20107) of the Australian Government and Industry Skills Council.
The Indian National Occupational Standards focus on a range of jobs within braiding production processes covering key processes such as spinning, winding and twisting and where the responsibility vary according to the specific machine used in Spinning and Post-Spinning so as to minimise machine stoppages and to achieve maximum production. The following Indian Textile Qualifications have been identified for comparison with the South African Qualification: The content of the two National Occupational Standards from India cover compulsory occupational standards such as taking charge of a shift and shift hand-over, creeling and knotting/splicing the yarn, carry out doffing activities, operating machinery, machine cleaning and maintenance, working in a team, health and safety in the workplace, compliance with standard operating procedures, conformity to production and quality standards, completion of admin/reporting records, communication with supervisors and so forth. The Indian National Occupational Standards reflect the occupational requirements for specific tasks in post-spinning (winding and twisting), whilst the South African qualification integrates the occupational tasks of winding and twisting within three separate qualifications covering braiding preparation operations. The Indian National Occupational Standards have components referring to knowledge and understanding, as well as workplace requirements and organizational context. However, there is no reference to the practical skills that the learner will acquire. Credits and duration have not been determined and no comparison could be performed. The National Occupational Standards for the Textile Sector are at NSQF Level 4. Performance criteria, which will serve the purpose of assessment for different yarn preparation machines have been developed consisting of performance criteria with assigned marks proportional to its importance. Units from the Certificate II in Textile Production (Intermediate) (LMT20107) covers various generic aspects related to occupational safety, general working practices such as teamwork, computer operation, productivity, sustaining process improvements and competitiveness. It also includes aspects related to generic machine operation such as machine safety, materials handling, product quality, minor machine maintenance, changeover activities, raw material identification and description, fault finding and access and use of textile production information. The units specifically relating to braiding operations are: The Australian unit LMTTX2003B Spinning Operations incorporates winding and twisting in their range statement which is aligned to the Braiding Preparation Operations of the South African occupational qualification. It covers compulsory occupational standards such as shift hand-over, operating machinery, machine cleaning and maintenance, working in a team, health and safety in the workplace, compliance with standard operating procedures, conformity to production and quality standards, completion of reporting records, communication with supervisors and so forth. Quality concepts and Health and Safety have been included and is also in the South African Occupational qualification. Differences: Structure: The Australian unit for Perform spinning operations has a simpler structure and format when compared to the South African Occupational qualification. It includes, amongst others, the unit descriptor, elements and performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, and evidence guide and range statement. The South African Occupational qualification includes qualifiers to each assessment criteria which provides a context or measure for the performance level expected. In the Australian unit the essential skills and knowledge is listed, however the level purported to be specified, is absent. Some qualifiers do exist in the Critical aspects of evidence to be considered, for example: to defined procedures and methods, however there is no consistency in this. Entry requirements are not specified in the Australian Qualification. Therefore it is unclear whether the prerequisites would in fact refer to entry level requirements or other prerequisites. No credits or weighting of skills and knowledge are specified in the Australian units, neither is the duration. Therefore no comparison could be made. The Australian qualification is set at Level 2 on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), whereas the South African qualification is set at Level 2 on the South African National Qualifications Framework. The Australian qualification specifies assessment in the Evidence Guide. In addition the document mentions that assessment may occur "on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment" and it may be "assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units". Conclusion: The content of these qualifications regarding the skills and knowledge needed by an operator of a braiding production machine are similar and covers yarn preparation contexts and processes. It can be concluded that these qualifications compares well and that the South African qualification is on par with the National Occupational Standards for the Textile Sector as well as the Certificate II in Textile Production (Intermediate) (LMT20107). |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification articulates horizontally with:
This qualification articulates vertically with: This qualification articulates horizontally with qualifications currently in the registration process: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| N/A |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| N/A |
| NOTES |
| Qualifying for external assessment:
Additional legal or physical entry requirements: Criteria for the accreditation of providers: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: Part Qualifications |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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. |