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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: Non-woven Textile Production Machine Operator |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 101369 | Occupational Certificate: Non-woven Textile Production 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 | 328 | 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 Non-woven Textile Production Machine Operator. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: The Occupational Certificate: Non-woven Textile Production Machine Operator is designed to provide learners with basic operational knowledge of operating a non-woven textile machine. A Non-woven Textile Production Machine Operator operates relevant textile non-woven machinery and equipment to produce non-woven products that comply with quality specifications at required efficiency rates and waste levels as per company standards. 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 Gross Domestic Product (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 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 on-going 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. This 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 consists of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience modules at Level 2 totalling 328 Credits:
Knowledge Modules, 64 Credits: Practical Skill Modules, 139 Credits: Work Experience Modules, 125 Credits: |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Interpret and apply information in product specification and product recipe.
2. Identify types of fibres and substrates for processing. 3. Describe and apply machine setup and operating procedures for production. 4. Recall and apply monitoring procedures for machines, processes and products. 5. Recognise factors affecting production efficiency in terms of company standards. 6. Identify and apply quality specifications and requirements related to non-woven textile products. 7. State principles of non-woven textile processes. 8. List company health, safety, housekeeping and waste control practices and procedures applicable to no-woven textile 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: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7: > Correct loading of fibres and substrates for processing. > Importance of smooth flow of fibres and substrates through machines. > Importance of relevant machine settings to processes. > Consequences of incorrect machine settings. 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 to the applicable standards from the New Zealand National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Operations) (Level 2) (1121) and applicable units from the Certificate II in Textile Production (Intermediate) (LMT20107) of the Australian Government and Industry Skills Council.
The New Zealand: National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Operations) (Level 2) (1121) and applicable Standards entails a large number of standards which are either generic in nature, or specific to a textile operation. These Unit Standards include the following Standards that deal with Non-Woven Textile Processing: The content of the New Zealand qualification and selected standards covers aspects such as to demonstrate knowledge of the blend preparation process and equipment; prepare and blend fibre, identify and fix operational and product faults; and keep the machine and work area clean. The New Zealand Standards describe the blending, bonding, carding, needling and structuring separately. They refer to workplace requirements and some knowledge of the non-woven process. There is no reference to entry requirements in the New Zealand Qualification. Therefore it is unclear whether the prerequisites would in fact refer to entry level requirements or other prerequisites. Credits have been determined for all the individual Standards but no comparison is possible as these Unit Standards do not make up a qualification. The selected New Zealand Unit Standards are reflected at Levels 2 and 3. The New Zealand qualification is set at Level 2. Competence can be demonstrated in the workplace on the type of blend preparations equipment, range of products produced, plant safety practices in compliance with the Health and Safety in the Employment Act, and workplace productivity and quality requirements. The elements of performance criteria focus on the knowledge of the bonding process, carded batting on a bonding line, identify and fix plant malfunction and deviations from product quality and keeping the work area clean. Australia: Units from the Certificate II in Textile Production (Intermediate) (LMT20107) 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 two South African operations viz (i) Needle punch product machine operations and (ii) Thermo-bonding textile machine operations have been compared with: The title of the Australian unit mentioned is process oriented and covers compulsory operational standards for the web forming operations such as prepare or set up for web forming operations, load materials, check specifications, monitoring of web forming process, check web formed quality, shift hand-over, operating machinery, machine cleaning and maintenance, working in a team, comply with health and safety waste control, housekeeping and standard operating procedures in the workplace, conform to production and the Australian unit includes operational elements (tasks) such as - Prepare for web bonding, - Undertake web bonding, - Check web bonded quality and - Complete web bonding process which differs with the South African qualification which states the following tasks such as - Operate the Thermo-bonding machine to achieve optimum output levels, - Patrol and monitor the machine, product and process to identify deviations and take necessary corrective actions, - Inspect the end product at the exit point for faults and take the necessary corrective action, - Apply health, safety and waste control measures and housekeeping practices in compliance with regulations. In terms of the range statement of these qualifications, the Australian qualification mentions that it applies to chemical, thermal, mechanical and latex bonding processes. Whereas, within the South African context, the processes mentioned are dealt separately in two operations. The Thermo-bonding production includes chemical, latex and heat bonding processes while the Needle punch process specifies needle boards which are used to needle punch the fibre web to form a textile product and structuring process which results in designs or patterns on the textile product which is referred to as mechanical web bonding process in the Australian qualification. 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 non-woven machine are similar and covers non-woven 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 allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
| 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. |