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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Occupational Certificate: Glass Handler 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
118086  Occupational Certificate: Glass Handler 
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  29  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 part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Glass Handler. A Glass Handler prepares and transports different size glass and glass products to different sites in the glass processing environment.

A qualified learner will be able to:
  • Plan and prepare glass raw material for production of glass products.
  • Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment for glass production.
  • Maintain quality control for the finished product.

    Rationale:
    This part-qualification is important to address the skills of the current and future employees serving in auxiliary positions of Glass Handler in the glass processing industry. The industry will draw learners from the cohort of current employees who perform the function without recognised qualifications.

    The use of qualified employees will bring about substantial cost savings and will also create employment. Employees will progress based on their certification and new employment opportunities in the market. This will create opportunities for employees with the part-qualifications to progress towards the Glass Process Operator. There will also be career opportunities for those interested in Glass Melt Operator at Level 3. 
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    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:
    The minimum entry requirement for this part-qualification is:
  • NQF Level 1 qualification. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This part-qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:

    Knowledge Modules:
  • 718103-000-00-00-KM-01, Introduction to the Glass Manufacturing Industry, Level 2, 5 Credits.
  • 718103-000-00-00-KM-06, Workplace Fundamentals, Level 3, 10 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 15.

    Practical Skill Modules:
  • 718103-000-00-00-PM-01, Coordinate Transportation of Material to Different Production Point, Level 2, 3 Credits.
  • 718103-000-00-PM-02, Prepare Glass to Specifications, Level 2, 5 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 8.

    Work Experience Modules:
  • 718103-000-00-WM-01, Participate in the Shift and Operational Planning Meetings, Level 2, 3 Credits.
  • 718103-000-00-WM-08, Procedures for Transporting Materials to Various Production Stations, Level 2, 3 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 6. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Prepare material and production sites for efficient glass processing environment.
    2. Transport material to production sites for efficient glass processing environment. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Discuss properties of various material and tools used in relation to their importance in the glass processing environment.
  • Carry out inspections for material damages and defects to check the causes and impact in conformance with standard procedures.
  • Select correct tools and equipment for the job in accordance with the job specifications.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Select the sites for transporting of glass and material and ensure that they correspond with the labels on the glass.
  • Coordinate transportation of material and ensure compliance with standard communication skills and reporting line.
  • Keep records for movement of material in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Apply health and safety in the workplace.

    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. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The Occupational Certificate: Glass Handler as a part-qualification is linked to proficiencies related to the Occupational Certificate: Glass Process Operator and is recognised by industry as employment possibilities. These proficiencies are integrated in the qualifications provided in the countries selected for comparison.

    An international comparability study was undertaken to compare the current Occupational Certificate: Glass Process Operator with related qualifications from specific countries in terms of scope, level and curriculum content. The purpose of this exercise was to compare the part-qualification with existing comparable practice on an international level. Two countries were selected for the comparison, namely the United Kingdom and Australia.

    Australia:
    The Victorian Skills Gateway provides a qualification for the Glass Production Machine Operator. The qualification covers a range of functions from molten glass, glass sheets and glass containers. The qualification provides for skills related to monitoring of equipment, setting up and installing moulds, operating glass production equipment and regulating temperature to produce molten glass.

    United Kingdom (UK):
    The Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education provide Glass Manufacturing Operators to assist in the smooth running of day to day operations in the glass making process. The qualification provides for broader areas of training including; maintenance of equipment for the upkeep of the manufacturing process, process trouble shooting and rectification procedures as well as scheduled safety inspections with remedial actions where required.

    Conclusion:
    The institutions compared do not train for specific occupation/s and the range of competences catered for apply to a broader spectrum of professional services. However, in both cases the content of the qualifications address issues similar to those covered in the Occupational Certificate: Glass Handler's curriculum. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Occupational Certificate: Glass Cutter and Edgework Operator, NQF Level 2.
  • Occupational Certificate: Glass Forming Operator, NQF Level 2.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Occupational Certificate: Glass Manufacturing Process Technician, NQF Level 3. 
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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 knowledge and practical modules by means of statements of results and a record of completed work experience.

    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: Glass Handler: 718103-000-00-01.

    Encompassed Trade
    This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD:
  • None

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

    Parent Qualification
  • Occupational Certificate: Glass Processing Operator, NQF Level 3.

    Related Part-Qualifications:
  • Occupational Certificate: Glass Cutter and Edgework Operator, NQF Level 2.

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION
  • None 
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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.
     
    NONE 


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