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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Occupational Certificate: Rubber Production Machine Operator |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
118082 | Occupational Certificate: Rubber Production Machine Operator | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Development Quality Partner - MERSETA | ||||
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 | 286 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 02 | Regular-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Registered | EXCO 0522/24 | 2021-03-25 | 2025-12-31 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-12-31 | 2029-12-31 |
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 Rubber Production Machine Operator. A Rubber Production Machine Operator operates and monitors the mixing, extruding, calendaring, assembly, curing and final inspection rubber production manufacturing machines, tools and equipment to produce specific rubber products. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: This is an entry-level qualification within the rubber production manufacturing and assembly sub-field. The need arose within the rubber production industry to revisit the current, related qualifications that: This entry-level qualification provides a developmental pathway for the full range of rubber production related qualifications. Further career development would be based on the learner embarking on the NQF levels of learning in rubber production and other non-rubber production qualifications based on the learner's aspirations. Options could include: This qualification recognises skills, knowledge and values relevant to a workplace and requires workplace experience. It is designed for learners who engage actively in rubber production machine operation activities. It is suitable for learners who: This qualification will benefit society and the economy by producing skilled employees. A skilled workforce will promote safety and efficiency in the operation of rubber production machines, tools and equipment. The qualification also emphasises the learner's role in conserving resources, in behaving responsibly towards the environment in general, and in observing all legal requirements. It will also assist the industry to meet equity targets and will contribute to the establishment of small and medium sized enterprises. This qualification will help achieve the objectives of the National Qualifications Framework as it will contribute to the full development of the learner and provide recognition for skills and knowledge achieved, thereby forming the basis for further advancement in the occupation. It will also provide a basis for further mobility and transportability across other sectors of the economy as it recognises skills and knowledge that are applicable to various other sectors. |
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 result or 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: The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is: |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 60 (8 credits of which are at level 3) Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 106. Compulsory Work Experience Modules (Total of 20 Credits): A learner will either do context 1 or context 2. Context 1 (Total of 100 Credits): Context 2 (Total of 100 Credits): Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 120. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Demonstrate an understanding of workplace safety, health, environment, quality and housekeeping practices.
2. Demonstrate an understanding on the rubber production processes, machines, tools and equipment. 3. Demonstrate an understanding on the handling and storing of materials, components and products. 4. Operate and monitor rubber production machines. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: 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 for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
A comparative analysis was conducted on the Rubber Production Machine Operator occupational qualifications to determine the occupational qualification best practices by referencing two countries.
The Scottish Qualifications Framework (SQF) was selected for comparison purposes on the basis that it works with a broad range of national and international partners to ensure that their qualifications and systems of education and training are relevant, reflect best practice and meet the changing needs of individuals, the labour market, societies and national economies. Australia was also identified as a country against which to compare the Rubber Production Machine Operator qualification. Having established that Australia is a sound choice for comparing qualifications on an international level; it is important to note that the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) has already marked rubber and tyre qualifications obsolete and replaced these qualifications with a broad overarching qualification that encompasses rubber, tyre and other polymers such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics. Scotland: The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) references separate tyre and industrial rubber qualifications within the overall engineering field of learning and more specifically, manufacturing engineering that are registered on the SQF. This qualification similarly caters for tyres and industrial rubber in an overarching qualification thereby rendering the two separate qualification streams obsolete. The SQA operator and craftsperson is similar to the rubber production machine operator occupation on the South African Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO). The SQA related qualification is the Rubber Production or Tyre Manufacturing National Qualification. This qualification is not a stand-alone qualification or learning area but rather forms part of, and is addressed as a sub set within the SQA engineering qualification, and more specifically within the manufacturing engineering qualification stream. At the qualification entry level, the engineering qualification is made up of the following two learning courses where the learning outcomes refer to the manufacture of simple components needed downstream in the manufacturing process: 1. Engineering Skills Intermediate 1, SCQF level 4 and SVQ Level 1. Having completed the above entry level of learning, the learner then advances to the following learning programme at the next level: 2. Engineering Skills Intermediate 2, SCQF level 5 and SVQ Level 2. On successful completion of the above two courses the learner achieves a national qualification and then advances to modern apprenticeship in the manufacturing engineering areas. At the modern apprenticeship level, the learner makes decisions about his/her area of specialisation within manufacturing engineering such as, a Scientific Glass Product Fabricator, a General Rubber Goods Processor, a Tyre Retreader and a Tyre Manufacturer. Australia: The Australian Qualifications Authority (AQA) Level II and III qualifications, namely certificates in Polymer processing registered on the Australian Qualifications Framework, are process related and are aimed at Operators and Advanced Operators respectively who operate production equipment and are directly involved in the production process. Level IV is the highest certificate level where the naming convention is geared towards the direction in which the learners will progress thereafter namely a Certificate in Polymer Technology which is offered by City and Guilds. Thereafter what would be considered Level V is the Diploma of Polymer Technology and then the Level VI would be the Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology. Certificate II in Polymer Processing is an Australian qualification in which learners are taught how to fulfil a supporting role function, 3 years is the average course duration entered on AIO Training Pty Ltd. Within this qualification, learners are taught how to operate equipment on a basic and routine level. They are also taught knowledge and application of problem solving to a limited range of predictive problems. Learners are taught start-up and shut-down procedures and application. They are also taught the knowledge and application of how to anticipate problems both foreseen and unforeseen as well as how to develop solutions. This qualification is targeted at learners who fulfil supportive roles in their job functions. The electives selected will be consistent with the learning path that the learner chooses. Within the AQA and the SQA the operator related qualifications and areas of learning reside on level II and level III. Conclusion: The Rubber Production Machine Operator qualification compares favourably with the related qualifications developed through the SQA and the AQA in terms of learning areas, level of complexity, standard and best practices. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This qualification provides horizontal and vertical articulation options.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
N/A |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
N/A |
NOTES |
Qualifying for external assessment:
In order to qualify for the external summative assessment learners must have a copy of a completed and signed Statement of Work Experience as well as proof of successful completion of the listed subjects and modules or alternative qualifications where applicable. Foundational learning competence is not a pre-requisite for the awarding of this qualification. Additional legal or physical entry requirements: None Criteria for the accreditation of providers Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website. The curriculum title and code is: Rubber Production Machine Operator: 714101-000-00-00: Encompassed Trades This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: Assessment Quality Partner Part-qualifications LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION |
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. |
NONE |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |