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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Occupational Certificate: Sewing Machine Mechanic Operator |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
118102 | Occupational Certificate: Sewing Machine Mechanic Operator | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Development Quality Partner - FPMSETA (MAN) | ||||
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 | 96 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 03 | 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 Sewing Machine Mechanic Operator. A Sewing Machine Mechanic Operator repairs, maintains and services a range of Lock-stitch Fixed Cycle Machines, Fixed Cycle Chain-Stitch Machines, as well as Chain Stitch Sewing Machines. Rationale: This part-qualification will equip learners with the necessary skills and competence to operate as Sewing Machine Mechanic Operators. After successful completion of this qualification, the learner will be skilled and capable of repairing, maintaining and servicing a range of intermediate Lock-Stitch Fixed Cycle Sewing Machines, Fixed Cycle Chain Stitch Machines, as well as Chain Stitch Sewing Machines. Learners will find employment as Sewing Machine Mechanic Operators. These skills will also open opportunities for self-employment. The target groups identified include school leavers with an NQF Level 1 qualification or persons who has been working for three years as Sewing Machine Operators in the clothing industry without formal qualifications and has the desire to formalise their skills and knowledge. Employers will benefit from appointing qualified workers in terms of increased productivity and ability to be competitive in the international market and seek markets abroad supplying quality apparel wear. |
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 Part-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: Or |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This part-qualification consists of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 32 Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 32 Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 32 |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Undertake a range of tasks for the repair of a range of machines according to manufacturer specification within set time limits. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria:
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 part-qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
This part-qualification was compared with components of two qualifications offered in India and New Zealand.
India: The ALT Training College offers a course in Sewing Machine Mechanic with the following content: Basic Machine Engineering Theory and Practice, Mechanism for Various Stitch Formation Techniques, Practice on all types of sewing machines, Exposure to Special Sewing Machines, Sewing Practice on Hi-speed Industrial Sewing Machines. Different Types of Sewing Machines for all Kinds of Garment and Styles. Basic Apparel Technology and Applied Textile Science (Fabric Study), Erection/Installation of Machines in R.M.G Industry. In addition to the above mentioned "performance criteria", the qualification further draws reference to the following knowledge or theory components: New Zealand: The National Certificate in Clothing Manufacture (Mechanic) Level 3, offered by Competenz, is geared toward people working in the sewing machine maintenance and servicing areas of the Clothing Manufacturing industry. The compulsory sections of the qualification ensure that all holders have knowledge of workplace practice. This qualification also provides the basis for further education and training leading to the National Certificate in Clothing Manufacture (Mechanic) Level 4. Essentially, the qualification spans levels 2, 3 and 4, with credits allocated at each of the three levels. Across levels 2 and 3 of this qualification, the following standards would be achieved: The Level 4 qualification is geared toward people working at senior level in the clothing manufacturing industry. It is designed to recognise the on-job competence of a skilled tradesperson able to organise and supervise all maintenance activities of the sections under their responsibility. This Level 4 qualification builds on the aforementioned Level 3 qualification and specifically then comprises the following modules: Conclusion: This part-qualification compares favourably with the above qualifications in terms of content and complexity. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This part-qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
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 an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of statements of results and work experience records. 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 are: Sewing Machine Mechanic Operator: 684901-001-00-06. Encompassed Trades: This part-qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD. Assessment Quality Partner (AQP): Related Parent Qualification: Related 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. |