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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Occupational Certificate: Glass Forming Specialist

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
117227	Occupational Certificate: Glass Forming Specialist
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 04	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 Forming Specialist. A Glass Forming Specialist sets-up, maintains and monitors integrated glass forming process to optimise quality and production efficiencies.

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 part-qualification creates opportunities for career growth in the manufacturing industries.

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 Manufacturing Process Technician, NQF Level 3.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

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-06, Ware and Process Defect Rectification, Level 4, 8 Credits.

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

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

Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 16 Credits.

Practical Skill Modules:

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

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

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

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

Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 24 Credits.

Work Experience Modules:

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

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

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 24 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Set, record and load forehearth parameters and settings.
2. Evaluate and monitor deviations of glass condition.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 1:

Identify and describe settings that must be set, recorded and loaded in terms of their uses.

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

Associated assessment criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 2:

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

Monitor and compare glass condition against the applicable standards.

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 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 on-the-job performance in the workplace evaluated by assessors registered with the AQP.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

International comparability was conducted to compare best practice and training offered in the field of glass manufacturing. The countries visited include Scotland and Britain 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 qualification was compared with the GQA Level 3 in Glass Manufacturing qualification, offered by RT Resources Limited. 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.

Units include:

Maintain Health and Safety to reduce risks.

Communicate and work with others.

Locate, handle and position materials or components.

Identify and rectify technical problems in a glass or glass related working environment.

Store products and materials in glass processing.

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:
A comparison was conducted between this qualification and the SVQ 3 Glass Manufacturing, offered by the GQA Qualifications Limited. 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 compares favourably with the South African qualification, especially in respect of 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 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 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 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:

Occupational Certificate: Glass Manufacturing Feederman, NQF Level 4.

Occupational Certificate: Glazier, NQF Level 4.

Vertical Articulation:
This qualification articulates vertically with the following qualification:

Occupational Certificate: Chemical Manufacturing Technician, NQF Level 5.

MODERATION OPTIONS

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CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

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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 Foundational 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 Forming Specialist 311101-003-00-02.

Assessment Quality Partner:

Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA).

PARENT QUALIFICATION:

311101-003-00-00, Chemical Manufacturing Technician (Glass Manufacturing), NQF Level 5.

RELATED PART-QUALIFICATIONS:

311101-003-00-01, Glass Manufacturing Process Technician, NQF Level 3.

311101-003-00-03, Glass Manufacturing Feederman, NQF 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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