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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Occupational Certificate: Glass Melt Operator |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
104990 | Occupational Certificate: Glass Melt 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 | 160 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 03 | 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 provide the learning and development, so that the learner is equipped with the necessary knowledge, practical skills and work experience to be a Glass Melt Operator. A Glass Melt Operator will be able to produce molten glass using batch plant and furnace, machinery and equipment and perform related operations with due cognisance of health, safety and environmental requirements. The qualifying learner will know the functioning and operating requirements for the batch plant and furnace, machinery and equipment to achieve production targets. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: This qualification is for people working in Molten Glass Production. The qualification reflects the common workplace-based and non-specific needs that learners require in Glass Melting Production, before progressing to learning at a higher level. Typical learners are operators working in a Glass Melt Production environment. The Glass Industry is well established in South Africa and its success is dependent upon the efficient production of molten glass. Achievement of this objective is largely dependent on the competence, recognised by this qualification, of the people who operate glass melting equipment. An adequate number of people with these skills are needed to ensure that the production units in South Africa operate productively. Competence in Glass Melt Production requires appropriate general and glass specific knowledge as well as the practical application of this knowledge. Expertise in operating production equipment and controlling the melting process are further requirements for competence. This knowledge and 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 |
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: NQF Level 1 qualification with Communication and Mathematics. |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification is made up of the following knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 56. Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 48. Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 56. |
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 as well as of electrical, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
2. Operate monitor and control the batch plant, perform assigned tasks and respond to changing conditions to meet production targets. 3. Operate monitor and control the furnace, perform assigned tasks and respond to changing conditions to meet production targets. 4. Identify operational and environmental hazards; assess and eliminate risks; and 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: 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 to issue this qualification. The external Integrated Summative Assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria. The external assessment will consist of an evaluation of records and questioning by a registered assessor, using specified assessment criteria requirements. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
The international comparability study conducted, 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 to or in the development of the Glass Melt Operator qualification at Level 2.
The qualification was compared against qualifications originating from the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Britain, Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) in Scotland and the Australian and New Zealand Qualifications Frameworks. African countries with manufacturing facilities (including Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries) were scanned for applicable qualifications or training programmes, but no relevant qualifications are offered in any of these countries. Britain: Glass Qualifications Authority (GQA) Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Glass Processing Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF): Scotland: SVQ 2 Glass Manufacturing: New Zealand: Conclusion: Good international comparability, including similar core qualification structures and progressions from Level 2 to Level 3, were found with Britain, Scotland and New Zealand qualifications. The Glass Melt Operator Qualification compares favourably with the best international qualifications and training programmes offered. The additional operational content incorporated in this qualification will serve to support qualifying learners to make better 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 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: Meets physical and legislative 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: Glass Melt Operator 718102-001-00-00: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the National Learners Records Database (NLRD): Assessment Quality Partner (AQP): The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA). Part Qualifications related to the Occupational Certificate: Glass Melt Operator, Level 3, 160 Credits: |
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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