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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Occupational Certificate: Glass Manufacturing Feederman

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
117228	Occupational Certificate: Glass Manufacturing Feederman
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	48	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 Manufacturing Feederman. A Glass Manufacturing Feederman sets-up, monitors and maintains forehearth and feeder to optimise glass condition and gob shape to ensure optimal container production.

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 to practice as a Glass Manufacturing Feederman.

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). Furthermore, 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:

Knowledge Module, 311101-003-00-KM-07, Sequence and conditions of stopping and starting an integrated process, Level 4, 4 Credits.

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

The total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 8 Credits.

Practical Skill Modules:

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, Weight, Shape and Temperature, Level 5, 8 Credits.

311101-003-00-PM-09, Set-Up Delivery Equipment, Level 4, 12 Credits.

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

The total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 28 Credits.

Work Experience Modules:

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

The total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 12 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Set, record and load machine forehearth parameters and settings.
2. Evaluate and monitor deviations of glass condition.
3. Set-up forehearth and feeder for the correct gob shape at a job change.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

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

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

Associated assessment criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

Identify and access tools to measure parameters relating to glass are identified and asses for functionality.

Monitor and compare glass condition against the applicable standards.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

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.

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 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.

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 (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.

Scotland:
The Occupational Certificate: Glass Manufacturing Feederman was compared with the SVQ 3 Glass manufacturing offered by GQA Qualifications limited. This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to gain knowledge of working safely and effectively in the glass related working environment. The qualification can be delivered through off-the-job learning or through workplace assessment, which compares favourably with the South African qualification. The qualification, however, differs slightly with the South African in terms of the curriculum model as the South African qualification curriculum is composed of three curriculum components.

The content covered includes:

Maintain health and safety within the glass manufacturing working environment.

Communicate and work with others in glass manufacturing.

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

Handle materials or components in glass manufacturing.

Check the quality of the product in glass manufacturing.

Process products and materials by applying coatings or treatments in glass manufacturing.

Receive glass raw materials for manufacturing operations.

Prepare glass raw materials for manufacturing operations.

Control the flow of glass raw materials through the melting process.

Monitor the supply of glass raw materials into the melting process.

Control the operating conditions within the melting process in glass manufacturing.

Control melted glass.

Form glass products.

Anneal glass products and materials in glass manufacturing.

Maintain hygiene in glass manufacturing and processing.

Britain:
GQA Level 3 in Glass Manufacturing from RT Resources Limited was compared with Occupational Certificate: Glass Manufacturing Feederman. 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 covered 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.

Conclusion:
The South African qualification compares favourably with the international offerings in glass manufacturing in the United Kingdom (Scotland and Britain) 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 is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skills and Workplace Experience modules:

Horizontal Articulation:

Occupational Certificate: Glazier, NQF Level 4.

Vertical Articulation:

Occupational Certificate: Chemical Manufacturing Technician (Glass Manufacturing), NQF Level 5.

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 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 Manufacturing Feederman: 311101-003-00-03: Feederman.

ASSSEMENT 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:

311101-000-00-01, Occupational Certificate: Glass Manufacturing Process Technician, Level 3.

311101-000-00-02, Occupational Certificate: Glass Forming Specialist, Level 4.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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