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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Occupational Certificate: Glass Forming Operator |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
104822 | Occupational Certificate: Glass Forming Operator | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Development Quality Partner - CHIETA | ||||
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 | 324 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 02 | Regular-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Reregistered | EXCO 0425/24 | 2018-12-07 | 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 |
63349 | National Certificate: Molten Glass Production | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 120 | Complete |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare the learner to operate as a Glass Forming Operator that will be able to produce glass products using glass forming production plant, machinery and equipment and perform related operations in compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements. The qualifying learner will know the functioning and operating requirements of the plant, machinery and equipment to achieve production targets. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: The Occupational Certificate: Glass Forming Operator is for people working in glass forming. The qualification reflects the common knowledge, practical and workplace-based specific needs that learners require in glass forming production before progressing to learning at a higher level. Typical learners are operating personnel working in a glass forming production environment. The glass industry is well established in South Africa and its success is dependent on the efficient production and manufacturing of glass products. Achievement of this objective is largely dependent on the competence of the people who operate glass forming equipment. An adequate number of people with these skills is needed to ensure that the production units in South Africa operate productively. Competence in glass forming production requires appropriate general and glass specific knowledge as well as the practical application of the knowledge. Expertise in operating production equipment and controlling the forming process are further requirements for competence. The knowledge, practical and workplace expertise can form a basis for further learning, particularly in the production/operational, engineering and supervisory aspects of glass production and similar industries in the chemical and other manufacturing sectors. |
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 results 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: The minimum entry requirements are: |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification comprises the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules totalling 324 Credits.
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 88. Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 84. Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 152. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Conduct start-and end-of-shift procedures and perform operational checks, identify non-conforming items and assess potential risks using knowledge of equipment specifications and operational standards.
2. Operate, monitor and control the container glass forming operations; perform assigned tasks and respond to changing conditions to meet production targets. 3. Operate, monitor and control the spout; perform assigned tasks and respond to changing conditions to meet production targets. 4. Operate, monitor and control the bath; perform assigned tasks and respond to changing conditions to meet production targets. 5. Operate, monitor and control the annealing operations; perform assigned tasks and respond to changing conditions to meet production targets. 6. Identify operational and environmental hazards, assess risks and eliminate, control, minimise and report such hazards while meeting production and output requirements. |
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: 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 international comparability study specifically focused on identifying occupational standards or qualifications used in other countries that might contain indicators of best practice that could be used for comparison or in the development of the qualification at Level 2.
The qualification was compared against qualifications originating from the National Vocational Qualification in parts of Great Britain, Scottish Vocational Qualification in Scotland and the New Zealand Qualifications Framework. Great Britain: GQA Level 2 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Certificate in Glass Processing: Scotland: SVQ 2 Glass Manufacturing: New Zealand: The New Zealand qualification has the glass forming process as part of the full glass production process and not as a stand-alone qualification. Certificate in Glass Container Manufacturing with strands in Forming Operations, Finished Product Operations, Batch and Furnace Operations, and Mould Maintenance: Forming Operations Strand: Similarities: Similar core qualification structures and progressions from Level 2 to Level 3 were found in the British, Scottish and New Zealand qualifications. Differences: The international qualifications have a variety of mechanical, business and soft skill electives supporting their core, whereas the South African qualification has an in-depth focus on glass manufacturing. Conclusion: This qualification compares favourably with the international qualifications and training programmes. The additional operational content incorporated in this qualification will serve to support qualifying learners to make informed, autonomous decisions within a more compact time frame than international learners. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
Horizontal Articulation:
This qualification articulates horizontally with the following qualifications: Vertical Articulation: This qualification articulates vertically with the following qualification: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
N/A |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
N/A |
NOTES |
Qualifying for External Integrated Summative Assessment:
In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required standards by means of statements of results and work experience records including Foundational Learning Competence. Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements: 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: Encompassed Trades: Part-Qualifications: Assessment Quality Partner: |
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. |
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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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