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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. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| Occupational Certificate: Textile Dry Finishing Machine Operator |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 101368 | Occupational Certificate: Textile Dry Finishing 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 | 458 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 02 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
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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 purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Textile Dry Finishing Machine Operator. The Textile Dry Finishing Machine Operator operates relevant dry finishing machines to improve the appearance and handle of fabric or other textile products according to customer specifications or for subsequent processing at optimum efficiency levels. 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):
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: 88. Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 200. This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 170. |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Interpret information in fringing product specifications.
2. Identify correct substrates and threads for textile dry finishing processing. 3. Operate fringing machines and monitor fringing processes and products. 4. Operate textile surface preparation and finishing machines and monitor fringing processes and products. 5. Operate textile heat setting machines and monitor processes and products. 6. Recognise the principles of textile dry finishing processes. 7. Identify quality requirements related to textile dry finishing products. 8. Comply with company safety, housekeeping and waste control measures related to textile dry finishing process. |
| 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: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8: 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 Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (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 |
| This qualification 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 following Indian National Occupational Standards have been identified for comparison with the South African Qualification: These Indian National Occupational Standards focus on the tasks of drying, heat setting and finishing of fabric with proper control of parameters to give the desired effect. These tasks require the individual to have a thorough knowledge of process flow and material flow in a processing mill for fabric production and should know the important functions and operations of a stenter machine operator and calendaring machine operator. The Indian National Occupational Standards cover compulsory occupational standards such as shift hand-over, operating the stenter machine, preparing the finishing chemicals, maintaining work area, tools and machines, working in a team, maintaining health and safety in the workplace, and complying with industry and organisational requirements. The Indian National Occupational Standards limit the scope of the occupational standards to drying, heat setting and finishing of fabric. It has 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 of the Indian National Occupational Standards have not been determined and no comparison could be performed. The Indian National Occupational Standards are set at NSQF Level 4. 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 textile dry finishing operations are: With regards to heat setting, the Australian units include compulsory operational standards and performance criteria such as prepare for heat setting process, load technical textile, operate and monitor heat setting machines, conduct pre-heat settings tests, read and interpret work specifications, set machine controls such as temperature, speed, fans, etc., comply with work instructions and standard operating procedures, adhere to shift handover procedures, carry out machine cleaning and maintenance, work within a team, comply with health and safety in the workplace and waste control practices. The Australian units states that heat setting is mainly conducted on synthetic technical textiles especially nylon and polyester and that the machines includes stenters, dryers, curing and heat setting ovens, steamers as in the South African qualification range statement. It has a focus on textile products that have been manufactured for special technical performance and applications. It is also very specific in mentioning that clothing, carpet or furnishing textile products are generally not regarded as technical textile unless a specific technical feature what is normally found in clothing, carpet or furnishing has been added, such as special fire retardant treatment. 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. This qualification is set at Level 2 on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Credits or hours of learning are not specified. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the Occupational Certificate: Textile Dry Finishing Process Operator compares well and is on par with the two international qualifications. The range of information and complexity are similar and reflect what one would expect to find in a work based qualification for a Textile Dry Finishing Machine Operator. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification articulates horizontally with:
This qualification articulates horizontally with qualifications currently in the registration process: This qualification articulates vertically with: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| N/A |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| N/A |
| NOTES |
| N/A |
| 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. |