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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Occupational Certificate: Carton Glue Machine Operator |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
119455 | Occupational Certificate: Carton Glue Machine Operator | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Development Quality Partner - Printing SA | ||||
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 | Engineering and Related Design | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 243 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 03 | Regular-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Registered | EXCO 0522/24 | 2022-08-04 | 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 Carton Gluing Machine Operator. A Carton Glue Machine Operator makes ready, runs and maintains carton cutting and creasing equipment and machinery to produce consistent quality cartons/containers to specification. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: This qualification will provide a training platform for new entrants, but more importantly to recognise workplace skills and experience acquired and translate it into formal education and training. Learners who are assessed as competent against this qualification will make ready, run and maintain carton folding and gluing equipment and machinery to produce consistent quality folded cartons/containers to specification. This represents a specialised skill within an industry that has extended its reach from local markets, to ensure state of the art carton production and product packaging that enables local produces to compete on the local market and internationally. The qualification contributes to the development of qualified artisans in the printing industry. The career pathway is open to all youth, school leavers and any technical minded individual that has a flair for design and print. The qualification will enhance career progression for a substantial number of current employees, who will eventually acquire certification and offer opportunities for new entrants. Trained individuals will be able to complete the entire qualification and practice as qualified Carton Gluing Machine Operators. Progressing beyond the requirement of this qualification, learners will become Carton Gluing Machine Operators and further related occupations like Carton CAD Operators, Carton Die Makers, Carton Cutting and Creasing Machine Minders, Printing Estimator, Packaging Manager, Warehousing and Distribution Manager (Printing) and Production Manager. |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge Practical Skills and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 63 Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 110 Work Experience Modules Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 70 |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Operate carton glue machine to apply glue to carton. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Integrated Assessment Integrated Formative Assessment: The skills development provider 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. An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external summative assessment will be a trade test conducted in terms of Section 26 D of the SDA through an evaluation of written and practical tasks covering critical aspects in a simulated environment at an assessment centre accredited by QCTO and conducted by an assessor registered by NAMB. The assessment will take place over a minimum of 2 days. No recognition will be granted to candidates for those trade test tasks in which they were found competent, if all tasks were not passed and the candidate will be re-tested on all trade test categories in all trade test attempts. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
The broad competencies of this qualification were compared to similar qualifications or programmes from the following countries that represented either best practice in the field, or offered learning at this level of competence:
Australia: The units of competency entitled Produce basic folded and glued cartons (ICPCF2108C) and Produce complex folded and glued cartons (ICPCBF309C) are included in the following Printing and Graphic Arts apprenticeship qualifications available in Australia: These units of competency are offered in Australia by the Holmesglen Institute and provide the successful learner with credits toward the aforementioned apprenticeships. New Zealand: In New Zealand, the level 3 qualification in Fibreboard Packaging provides for approved industry training programmes which include preparing job components, make ready, run, and maintain machinery to produce fibreboard packaging as per customer specifications. This qualification also includes the maintenance of quality standards, communication and teamwork and compliance with workplace practices. These qualifications are offered in New Zealand by the standard-setting body Competenz. Conclusion This qualification compares favourably with the international offerings in terms of content and complexity. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
NOTES |
Qualifying for External Assessment:
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 including the Foundational Learning Competence. Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements: 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 Carton Glue Machine Operator: 718304-005-00-00 Encompassed Trades: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: Assessment Quality Partner: |
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. |