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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Occupational Certificate: Chemical Manufacturing Technician (Glass Manufacturing)

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
117205	Occupational Certificate: Chemical Manufacturing Technician (Glass Manufacturing)
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	234	Not Applicable	NQF Level 05	Regular-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered		SAQA 12129/20	2020-07-30	2025-07-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-07-30		2029-07-30

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 Chemical Manufacturing Technician (Glass Manufacturing). A Chemical Manufacturing Technician (Glass Manufacturing) monitors and maintains quality to reduce defects; optimises processes (speed, products targets), maintain safety in the working environment (people, machines and equipment); set up mechanisms (mechanical) and changing forehearth refractory components, sets machines parameters and guidelines for efficiency, maintains temperatures in relation to machines, plant environment and weather conditions, control weight and adjusts gob formation, supervises and liaise with relevant persons in cases of job changes.

A qualified learner will be able to:

Monitor and maintain the glass forming process to reduce defects.

Monitor the glass condition to detect and resolve deviations.

Maintain safe working conditions and practices.

Perform supervisory functions in the workplace.

Set, record and load machine parameters, timing values and settings.

Identify problems relating to the condition of the tools and variable equipment used in the glass forming process.

Stop and start the glass forming process safely.

Evaluate and optimise processes (speed, products targets).

Rationale:
The manufacturing industries are diverse and cover a range of different products manufactured characterised by sophisticated manufacturing processes which require specific and specialised skill in glass-forming. This qualification is aimed at responding to the need for the development of specialised glass-forming skills required in the sector for quality glass products to meet the diverse needs of businesses and individual consumers. Glass forming is a unique skill required in the sector and the skills sets covered in the qualification will enable career progression within the sector.

This qualification will create job opportunities to individuals who, when employed, will contribute to the South African economy as glass is a locally produced commodity in the supply chain of which a significant amount is exported regionally and internationally thus contributing to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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:

Occupational Certificate: Glass Forming Specialist, NQF Level 4.
Or

Occupational Certificate: Glass Manufacturing Feederman, NQF Level 4.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skills and Workplace Experience modules:

Knowledge Modules:

311101-003-00KM-01 Speed, Timing and Cushioning of Mechanisms, Level 3, 4 Credits.

311101-003-00KM-02 Ware Defect Rectification, Level 3, 12 Credits.

311101-003-00KM-03 Effects of the Defective Tool on Production Process, Level 3, 8 Credits.

311101-003-00KM-04 Control Systems Functions and Operations, Level 3, 4 Credits.

311101-003-00KM-05 Sequence and Conditions of Stopping and Starting the Machine, Level 3, 4 Credits.

311101-003-00KM-06, Ware and Process Defect Rectification, Level 4, 8 Credits.

311101-003-00KM-07 Sequence and Conditions of Stopping and Starting an Integrated Process, Level 4, 4 Credits.

311101-003-00KM-08 Delivery Equipment, Level 4, 4 Credits.

311101-003-00KM-09 Forehearth Glass Conditioning, Level 4, 12 Credits.

311101-003-00KM-10 Forehearth and Feeder, Level 5, 12 Credits.

311101-003-00KM-11 Integrated Process and Ware Defect Rectification, Level 5, 8 Credits.

311101-003-00KM-12 Machine Programming, Level 5, 4 Credits.

311101-003-00KM-13 Auxiliary Control Systems Monitoring, Interpretation and Application, Level 5, 4 Credits.

311101-003-00KM-14 Production Efficiency and Optimisation, Level 6, 12 Credits.

The total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 100.

Practical Skill Modules:

311101-003-00PM-01 Apply Safety, Environmental and Food Safety Leg, Level 3, 4 Credits.

311101-003-00PM-02 Set Timing Values and Settings on the Machine, Level 3, 8 Credits.

311101-003-00PM-03 Stop and Start the Machine Under Normal and Abnormal Conditions, Level 3, 4 Credits.

311101-003-00PM-04 Identify and Analyse Defects on Equipment and Liaise with the Relevant Stakeholders for Corrective Action, Level 4, 8 Credits.

311101-003-00PM-05 Supervise Team for Effective and Efficient Glass Production, Level 4, 4 Credits.

311101-003-00PM-06 Record, Load and Maintain Job Setting Database, Level 4, 4 Credits.

311101-003-00PM-07 Measure and Adjust Gob Speed, Length, Weight, Shape and Temperature, Level 5, 8 Credits.

311101-003-00PM-08 Setup and Maintain the Forehearth, Level 5, 12 Credits.

311101-003-00PM-09 Setup Delivery Equipment, Level 4, 4 Credits.

311101-003-00PM-10 Set Machine Parameters for the Required Efficiency, Level 5, 4 Credits.

311101-003-00PM-11 Apply to Safety, Environmental and Food Safety, Level 3, 4 Credits.

The total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 64.

Workplace Experience Modules:

311101-003-00WM-01 Stopping and Starting Glass Forming Processes, Level 3, 4 Credits.

311101-003-00WM-02 Stakeholder Liaison Processes and Procedures, Level 3, 4 Credits.

311101-003-00WM-03 Monitoring and Fault-finding Processes, Level 4, 12 Credits.

311101-003-00WM-04 Machine Control Processes, Level 4, 12 Credits.

311101-003-00WM-05 Supervisory Processes and Procedures, Level 4, 4 Credits.

311101-003-00WM-06 Forehearth Processes, Level 5, 30 Credits.

311101-003-00WM-07 Glass Production Improvement Processes, Level 6, 4 Credits

The total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 70.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Identify and explain shortcomings in the glass forming process according to standards and good practices to reduce defects.
2. Perform stop and start procedures under normal and abnormal conditions.
3. Set, record and load machine and forehearth parameters, timing values and settings.
4. Maintain and monitor the glass forming process.
5. Evaluate and monitor deviations of glass condition.
6. Set-up forehearth and feeder for the correct gob shape at a job change.
7. Evaluate and optimise processes (speed, products targets).

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associate assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

Explain and establish the origin of defects based on process data and actual defects supplied to determine if the defect is temperature set-up and equipment related.

Identify and describe possible ways of rectifying defects in a container to improve quality.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

Identify and explain the scope of the start/stop according to the applicable procedures and planned according to the condition.

Perform applicable start/stop sequence for the condition.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

Identify and describe timing values and settings that must be set, recorded and loaded on the control system in terms of their uses.

Set, record and load timing values and settings on the control system according to operating procedures.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

Identify and describe possible causes of non-conformances on the process and machine in terms of their impact on container production.

Identify non-conformances in the glass forming process are identified by evaluating process data on the control systems, monitoring the forming process and making the necessary adjustments.

Rectify non-conformances to maintain the glass forming process in accordance with applicable standards.

Associated assessment criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

Identify and describe tools to measure process variables relating to glass in terms of their operation.

Monitor and compare glass condition against the applicable standards.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

Explain forehearth setup standards in terms of good practices and methodologies.

Explain different aspects of feeder set-up in relation to the gob shape.

Change and adjust different variables to make the gob in line with the relevant specifications.

Associated assessment criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

Explain the considerations that must be made before improving speed and the methods to be applied to stabilise the process.

Critique data from the glass analysis and adapt forming process accordingly.

Integrated Assessment:
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 for the qualification will be a combination of a written examination in decentralised assessment centres and the evaluation of on-the-job performance in the workplace. Registered assessors will be responsible for external integrated summative assessment. The assessment will take place over a period of two days.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

International comparability was conducted to compare best practice and training offered in the field of glass manufacturing. The countries visited include the United Kingdom (Britain and Scotland) as they regarded as leaders for best practice in glass-forming practices. The comparison focused on the type of qualifications offered that are nationally recognised in terms of scope, level and duration for completion.

Britain:
The SVQ 3 Glass Processing SCQF Level 6, offered by RT Resources Limited, was compared with this qualification. This qualification is one of the qualifications in the modern apprenticeship programme. It is intended for learners working in the glass manufacturing environment who deal with assignments relating to receiving and batching of raw materials before they are processed and the control of heating equipment to melt and form glass from the raw materials. The qualification differs slightly with the South African qualification in terms of the curriculum consisting of mandatory and optional units which compare favourably with the South African qualification. The qualification is achieved in the workplace and is based on the ongoing assessment skills acquired and developed through time.

Mandatory units include:

Maintain Health and Safety to reduce risks.

Communicate and work with others.

Locate, handle and position materials or components.

Check the quality of products in a process and manufacturing working environment.

Store products and materials in glass processing.

Optional Units include:

Prepare and operate equipment/machinery/tools in glass processing.

Cut glass in glass processing.

Process Products and Materials by Shaping.

Processing Products and Materials by Assembly.

Package glass products for storage.

Scotland:
The GQA Level 3 NVQ in Glass Processing from the Glass Industry Qualifications Limited, was compared with this qualification. The GQA is an Awarding Body for specialist sectors and occupational roles. This qualification is aimed at those who undertake work to produce products from glass and related materials in the glass processing sector. The qualification compares favourably with the South African qualification as it covers the knowledge and work-based learning in glassmaking factories working with raw materials, melted glass materials or semi-finished products.

The content covered includes:

Cutting.

Shaping.

Assembling.

Finishing.

Decoration.

Identify possible improvements.

Setting up of glass processing machinery.

Conclusion:
The South African qualification compares favourably with the international offerings in glass manufacturing in the United Kingdom (Britain and Scotland) in terms of the content covered in the qualifications. The qualifications benchmarked differ slightly in terms of the curriculum structure and duration with the South African qualification in that the qualification in Britain and Scotland range from 12-18 months while the South African qualification is offered within a two-year period. Another difference with the British qualification is that it does not have part qualifications or optional units for specialisation as opposed to the Scottish glass manufacturing qualification has optional units for specialisation for producing glass windows, doors and glass containers.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

Horizontal Articulation:

Diploma: Manufacturing Management, NQF Level 5.

Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner, NQF Level 5.

Vertical Articulation:

National Certificate: Manufacturing Management, Food and Beverage, NQF Level 6.

MODERATION OPTIONS

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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.

Criteria for the Accreditation of providers:
Accreditation of providers to provide this qualification will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website.

The curriculum title and code is: Chemical Manufacturing Technician 311101003.

Assessment Quality Partner:

Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA).

RELATED PART-QUALIFICATIONS:
311101-000-00-01, Occupational Certificate: Glass Manufacturing Process Technician, Level 3.
311101-000-00-02, Occupational Certificate: Glass Forming Specialist, Level 4.
311101-000-00-03, Occupational Certificate: Feederman, Level 4.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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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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