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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Occupational Certificate: Electronic Pre-press Gravure Cylinder Engraver 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
112823  Occupational Certificate: Electronic Pre-press Gravure Cylinder Engraver 
ORIGINATOR
Development Quality Partner - PIFSA 
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  143  Not Applicable  NQF Level 03  Regular-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0425/24  2019-12-05  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 prepare a learner to operate as an Electronic Pre-press Gravure Cylinder Engraver within the printing environment. An Electronic Pre-press Gravure Cylinder Engraver engraves cylinders used in gravure printing.

A qualified learner will be able to:
  • Engrave a gravure cylinder.

    Rationale:
    An Electronic Pre-press Gravure Cylinder Engraver as a proficiency is recognised by industry as an employable skill. This occupation plays a crucial role in the printing industry as it determines the set-up of a printing press to ensure efficiency, cost-saving and ultimately, the quality of the printed product.

    Printing SA engaged with the printing industry to address the concerns regarding the competitiveness of the industry against international markets. The industry identified printing trades and occupations as scarce and critical skills in the industry.

    Electronic Pre-press Gravure Cylinder Engraver currently receive training in the workplace. However, the extent of this training cannot be measured in terms of complexity and remains unaccredited as there is no national standard or qualification that can serve as a benchmark. Training against this qualification will enjoy national recognition.

    In light of the above, this qualification will have far-reaching positive implications for those who are engaged in the trade or intend to seek employment in the trade.

    Typical learners for this qualification are school leavers, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college graduates or employees already in the printing industry.

    Qualifying learners will receive a high standard of training and education that is occupationally aligned. Learners will further their education and obtain access to printing-related qualifications.

    Employers in the electronic Pre-press and printing industries will gain access to suitably qualified personnel. Qualifying learners will produce high-quality work through the training - commensurate to industry standards that they have received.

    By creating career pathways in the sector, employees will be able to progress from general factory workers to qualified artisans. 
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    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 by 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 2 with Mathematical Literacy. 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    Knowledge Modules:
  • 662101-004-00- KM-01, Introduction to the Printing and Packaging Industry, Level 3, 4 Credits.
  • 662101-004-00-KM-11, Image Carriers for Gravure, Level 3, 11 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 15.

    Practical Skill Modules:
  • 662101-004-00- PM-04, Produce an Engraved Gravure Cylinder, Level 3, 48 Credits.
  • 662101-004-00- PM-05, Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental Protection Best Practices and Procedures for a Printing Environment, Level 2, 4 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 52.

    Work Experience Modules:
  • 662101-004-00- WM-06, Processes to Engrave Cylinders for Gravure Printing, Level 3, 76 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 76. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Engrave a gravure cylinder. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Submit files to the raster image processor (RIP) and according to job specifications.
  • Engrave gravure cylinder using the appropriate gravure cylinder engraving procedures.
  • Manage image carrier production queue correctly.
  • Correctly perform quality assurance processes at the appropriate times.
  • Materials used for engraving gravure cylinder are as per product specifications.
  • Handle, care for and store, clean and maintain gravure cylinder engraving equipment according to schedules.
  • Calibrate Gravure cylinder engraving equipment using appropriate techniques.
  • Adhere to all relevant safety precautions.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the gravure cylinder engraving procedure.

    Integrated formative assessment:
    The skills development providers 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 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. An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner for the issuing of this qualification.

    The provider will conduct the trade test as an external summative assessment in terms of the Skills Development Act, Section 26d through an evaluation of written and practical tasks covering critical aspects in a simulated environment at an assessment centre accredited by QCTO and conducted by an assessor registered by NAMB. The assessment will take place over a minimum of 2 days. No recognition granted to candidates for those trade test tasks in which they were found not competent. If a candidate does not pass all tasks, he or she will be re-tested on all trade test categories. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The Occupational Certificate: Electronic Pre-press Gravure Cylinder Engraver has proficiencies related to the Occupational Certificate: Electronic Pre-press Gravure Technician and is recognised by industry as an employable skill.

    The developers conducted comparison with integrated proficiencies in the qualifications of the countries the Occupational Certificate: Electronic Pre­press Gravure Technician. The said proficiencies are thus equally valid for the derived qualification.

    England:
    City and Guilds Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pre-press and the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Digital Pre-press very closely resemble the South African qualification.

    Mandatory:
  • Maintain Health and Safety within a print-related working environment.
  • Communicating and working with others in the print working environment.
  • Knowledge of the organisation's printing processes and related information.

    Option stream:
  • Send and receive digital files.
  • Output digital image carriers for print.
  • Make photopolymer plates for flexographic printing.
  • Make lithographic printing plates.
  • Make gravure cylinders Level.
  • Prepare stencils for printing Mandatory.
  • Promote and Maintain Health and Safety in a print-related working environment.
  • Contribute to improving the effectiveness of the print organisation.
  • Send and receive digital files.
  • Maintain digital systems in working order.
  • Plan work to meet production requirements.
  • Understanding the Print Industry Optional stream.
  • Design and produce creative digital colour artwork for print.
  • Produce approved colour proofs from digital artwork.
  • Manage colour reproduction in digital prepress.
  • Pre-flight digital files.
  • Output Digital Image Carriers for Print.
  • Plan and produce edited images.
  • Make photopolymer plates for flexographic printing.
  • Make lithographic printing plates.
  • Make gravure cylinders.
  • Prepare stencils for printing.

    This qualification covers all these competencies.

    Australia:
    The qualifications on the Australian Qualification Framework that compare with this qualification are: Certificate Ill in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press) and Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press).

    Information from Certificates Ill and IV (unit's common to this qualification):
  • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.
  • Apply knowledge of the graphic Pre-press sector.
  • Access and use the Internet.
  • Capture a digital image.
  • Edit a digital image.
  • Produce pages using a page layout application.
  • Manually combine spot colour and basic four-colour images.
  • Output images.
  • Produce offset lithographic plates.
  • Make photopolymer plates (flexographic).
  • Manage colour.
  • Produce and manage basic digital print.
  • Introduction to colour management.
  • Set up and produce basic digital print.
  • Use colour management for production.
  • Pre-flight and import complex images for digital device.
  • Manage digital files.
  • Set up and use complex colour management for production.
  • Generate complex imposition.
  • Apply quality assurance.
  • Digitise complex images for reproduction.
  • Promote team effectiveness.
  • Output complex images direct to plate or press.

    Conclusion:
    This qualification compares favourably with the above qualifications in terms of content and complexity. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification has the following articulation possibilities.

    Horizontal Articulation:
    This qualification articulates horizontally with the following qualifications currently being developed:
  • Occupational Certificate: Materials Recycler (Paper and Packaging Collector), Level 3.

    Vertical Articulation:
    This qualification articulates vertically with the following qualification currently being developed:
  • Occupational Certificate: Electronic Pre-press Lithography Technician, Level 4.
  • Occupational Certificate: Electronic Pre-press Flexography Technician, Level 4.
  • Occupational Certificate: Electronic Pre-press Screen Technician, Level 4. 
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    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.
     
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