|
|
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: |
| Occupational Certificate: Non-woven Thermo-Bonding Textile Production Machine Operator |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 103149 | Occupational Certificate: Non-woven Thermo-Bonding 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 | 164 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 02 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Reregistered | EXCO 0425/24 | 2018-09-12 | 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 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 equip a learner with the knowledge, skills and competencies to perform duties as a Non-woven Thermo-Bonding Textile Production Machine Operator. A Non-woven Thermo-Bonding Textile Production Machine Operator operates the relevant thermo-bonding machine to produce bonded textile products that comply with quality specifications at required efficiency rates and waste levels as per company standards. Qualifying learners will have acquired the competencies to operate nonwoven thermo-bonding machines to full capacity as required by the company, detect deviations in set standards and react appropriately to address such deviations related to the machine operation, conversion process and product quality. They will have a thorough understanding of the importance of achieving and maintaining quantity standards related to aspects such as machine efficiency and minimising machine down-time as well as quality standards for nonwoven thermo-bonded products. 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 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country. The textile 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 Programme (CTCP) was introduced in 2009 and is subdivided into the Competitiveness Improvement Programme (CIP) and Production Incentive Programme (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 secondly, 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 well suited to promote employment in capital intensive sub-sectors in the textile industry in general. The qualification will contribute to improved productivity, efficiency and quality, increase labour stability, reduce accidents, and extend the life of production machinery and equipment. Qualifying against the new qualification will increase job security and improve employability in this occupation as well as in related operational activities. In addition, the qualification will assist towards qualifying a learner for career advancement, particularly into a supervisory or artisanal role. Various employer organisations and a trade union participated in the process of developing this qualification by identifying representatives to participate in the working groups and supplying input and comment during the consultation processes. These are: |
| 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, Practical Skills and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 40. Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 64. Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 60. |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Prepare the thermo-bonding textile production machine and load it with the required raw materials as specified in the product specification in order to ensure that the machine is fully prepared for the efficient operation of the production process.
2. Operate the thermo-bonding textile production machine adhering to all safety rules and regulations by starting, stopping and inching the machine and doffing the completed product in order to achieve smooth machine operation and achieve optimum output levels. 3. Patrol and monitor the thermo-bonding textile production machines and processes regularly in order to identify and take corrective action timeously on any machine and process abnormalities. 4. Inspect and monitor the quality of thermo-bonded products being produced during production process and at the exit point of the thermo-bonding textile production machine and take corrective action on all defect products in order to maintain the quality of thermo-bonded products as specified in product specifications. 5. List and apply the safety, housekeeping and waste control procedures and practices in compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation and adhering to company policies and procedures in the thermo-bonding department. |
| 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: 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 |
| The Occupational Certificate: Non-woven Thermo-bonding Production Machine Operator was compared with a selection of units from the New Zealand National Certificate in Textiles Manufacturing (Operations) (Level 2) and the Australian Certificate II in Technical Textiles and Non-Wovens.
New Zealand: This qualification is pitched at Level 2 with 40 Credits and is aimed at preparing people for employment as machine operators in the textile manufacturing industry. It is structured to include units in all strands of the textile manufacturing industry, with compulsory units aimed at core yarn processing information and skills which are then combined with a selection from elective units which are specific to the textile sub-sector in which the learner will seek employment. The compulsory section of the qualification covers aspects such as safe working practices and a general knowledge of textile manufacturing operations, processes and products. The elective section pertaining to the Occupational Certificate: Non-woven Thermo-bonding Production Machine Operator includes aspects related 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. Units with more specific skills include: The structure of the two qualifications is quite different. The New Zealand Unit Standards group the blending, bonding, carding, needling and structuring separately whilst the South African qualification integrates the occupational tasks of Pre-Needling and Needling and/or Structuring into one Part Qualification and Thermo-Bonding into the second Part Qualification. Australia: The Australian Certificate II in Technical Textiles and Non-Wovens is structured into sections which include a compulsory section and elective units from various categories. Entry requirements are not specified. Compulsory units include aspects related to safety in the workplace, quality and environmental sustainability and generic information on the textile industry. Units which relate more specially to the non-woven manufacturing are: These units cover the skills needed for initial start-up and product changeovers of spun bond web forming machines, including machine settings, first-off runs and adjustments referring to web forming operations such as: Preparing for or setting up web forming operations; loading materials; checking specifications; monitoring web forming process; checking web formed quality; shift hand-over; operating machinery; machine cleaning and maintenance; working in a team; complying with health and safety waste control; housekeeping and standard operating procedures in the workplace; conforming to production and quality standards; completion of administrative records; communication with supervisors and so forth. Conclusion: The contents of these qualifications regarding the skills and knowledge needed by an operator of a non-woven machine are similar and cover non-woven contexts and processes. It can be concluded that the South African qualification compares well with these international qualifications. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| Horizontal Articulation:
This qualification articulates horizontally with the: Vertical Articulation: This qualification articulates vertically with the: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| N/A |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| N/A |
| NOTES |
| Qualifying for External Assessment:
In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of statements of results and work experience records. Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements: None. Criteria for the Accreditation of Providers: Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) website. The curriculum title and code is: Non-woven Thermo-Bonding Textile Production Machine Operator: 715205-003-00-00. Encompassed Trades: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the National Learners' Records Database (NLRD): Qualifications related to the Non-Woven Machine Operator Occupation: |
| 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. |