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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Occupational Certificate: Glass Manufacturing Process Technician 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
117226  Occupational Certificate: Glass Manufacturing Process Technician 
ORIGINATOR
Development Quality Partner - CHIETA 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Part-Qualification  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  64  Not Applicable  NQF Level 03  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 part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Glass Manufacturing Process Technician. A Glass Manufacturing Process Technician monitors, controls and maintains the glass production standards and supervise a team.

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 part-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 part-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).

This is a specialisation occupational part-qualification that provides possibilities for vertical progression to the Glass Forming Specialist, or Glass Manufacturing Feederman careers in the glass forming environment and horizontally to melting related part-qualifications. The part-qualification provides specialised skills which are developed to provide employment opportunities in the glass forming environment as a Process Technician. 

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 Operator, NQF Level 2. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

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

    Knowledge Modules:
  • 311101-003-00-KM-01, Speed, Timing and Cushioning of Mechanisms, Level 3, 4 Credits.
  • 311101-003-00-KM-02, Ware Defect Rectification, Level 3, 12 Credits.
  • 311101-003-00-KM-03, Effects of The Defective Tool on Production Process, 3 Level, 8 Credits.
  • 311101-003-00-KM-04, Control Systems Functions and Operations, Level 3, 4 Credits.
  • 311101-003-00-KM-05, Sequence and Conditions of Stopping and Starting the Machine, Level 3, 4 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 32 Credits.

    Practical Skill Modules:
  • 311101-003-00-PM-01, Apply to Safety, Environmental and Food Safety Leg, Level 3, 4 Credits.
  • 311101-003-00-PM-02, Set Timing Values and Settings on the Machine, Level 3, 8 Credits.
  • 311101-003-00-PM-03, Stop and Start the Machine under Normal and Abnormal Conditions, Level 3, 4 Credits.
  • 311101-003-00-PM-05, Supervise Team for Effective and Efficient Glass Production, Level 4, 4 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 20 Credits.

    Workplace Experience Modules:
  • 311101-003-00-WM-01, Stopping and Starting Glass Forming Processes, Level 3, 4 Credits.
  • 311101-003-00-WM-02, Stakeholder Liaison Processes and Procedures, Level 3, 4 Credits.
  • 311101-003-00-WM-05, Supervisory Processes and Procedures, Level 4, 4 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Workplace Experience Modules: 12 Credits. 
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    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. Maintain and monitor the forming process. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated 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 is 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 explain 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.

    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 is required to issue this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment for the qualification will be conducted by means of a written exam in decentralised assessment centres and the evaluation of practical tasks by a panel of assessors as well as evaluation of on-the-job performance in the workplace evaluated by workplace assessors registered with the AQP. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    International comparability was conducted to compare best practice and training offered in the field of glass manufacturing. The countries visited include 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:
    Comparison was made with The GQA Level 3 NVQ in Glass Processing offered by GQA Qualifications Limited, an Awarding Body for specialist sectors and occupational roles. This qualification is aimed at learners/employees 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 knowledge and work-based learning in glass making 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.

    Scotland:
    The SVQ 3 Glass Manufacturing qualification offered by GQA Qualifications Limited was compared with this qualification. This is an Apprenticeship in Glass Processing which combines on the-the-job training with ongoing assessment support to develop learners' skills and knowledge in the workplace. The qualification compares favourably with the South African qualification especially on the workplace component of the curriculum.
  • Promote and maintain health and safety in a glass and glass related working environment.
  • Contribute to improving the effectiveness of the glass related organisation.
  • Receive, handle, position and store glass and glass related products and materials.
  • Monitor and check quality against glass related specifications.
  • Ensure resources are available to meet work requirements in a glass or glass related environment.
  • Check the quality of materials/components in a process and manufacturing working environment.
  • Glass container manufacturing process.
  • Set-up and monitor equipment in a glass or glass related environment.
  • Automotive glazing products.
  • Glass cutting with a range of glass types.

    In conclusion, the South African qualification compares favourably with the identified qualifications in glass manufacturing offered in the 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 two years. 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 which has optional units for specialisation for producing glass windows, doors and glass containers. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Occupational Certificate: Glass Melt Operator, NQF Level 3.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Occupational Certificate: Glass Forming Specialist, NQF Level 4.
  • Occupational Certificate: Glass Manufacturing Feederman, NQF Level 4. 
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    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, including Foundatioal Learning Competence or equivalent.

    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: Glass Manufacturing Process Technician: 311101-003-00-01.

    Assessment Quality Partner:
  • Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA).

    PARENT QUALIFICATION:
    311101-000-00-00, Occupational Certificate: Chemical Manufacturing Technician (Glass Manufacturing), NQF Level 5.

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