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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

National Certificate: Packaging Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
1199  National Certificate: Packaging Management 
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Certificate  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 SAQA 9900/00  2003-07-01  2006-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30   2010-06-30  

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 
The qualified learner will be able to apply practical and theoretical knowledge of packaging, specifications and quality control in a range of operational packaging positions. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
FET certificate at level 4 with:
  • 20 credits in mathematics
  • Communication skills in English both written and oral at NQF level 4 or equivalent. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider`s learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Applying knowledge of basic functions and principles of packaging.

    2. Distinguish between different packaging materials.

    3. Be able to function in a packaging organisation.

    Specified outcomes:

    1.1 Display knowledge of basic functions of packaging.
    (C, F) (20 credits, NQF 5a).

    2.1 Know and identify properties of different packaging materials.
    (C, F) (20 credits, NQF 5a).

    3.1 Demonstrate a functional knowledge of basic purchasing in the packaging function. (C, F) (20 credits, NQF 5a).

    3.2 Demonstrate a functional knowledge of basic purchasing in the packaging function. (C, F) (20 credits, NQF 5a).

    3.3 Demonstrate functional knowledge of basic print techniques related to packaging.
    (C, F) (20 credits, NQF 5a).

    3.4 Have a functional knowledge of management in a packaging context.
    (C, F) (20 credits, NQF 5a).

    3.5 Demonstrate an understanding of stores/storage as a function in a business.
    (C, F) (20 credits, NQF 5a).

    Critical outcomes:
  • Identify and solve basic packaging related problems.
  • Work effectively with team members and others in the packaging industry.
  • Organise and manage oneself by means of effective time management to complete tasks on time.
  • Use critical and creative thinking in solving packaging problems.
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Use science and technology effectively and critically by using the latest techniques and equipment to execute the task.
  • Demonstrating understanding of the world as a set of related systems by taking into account all other related sub-systems during production and packaging processes. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1 Ability to describe the basic functions of packaging.

    2.1 Packaging materials identified and properties and potential applications described.

    3.1 Use a basic computer programme.

    3.2 Explain basic purchasing principles in a packaging context.

    3.3 Ability to describe the basic printing processes.

    3.4 Identify basic management principles and practices in a given practical context.

    3.5 Identify the place and role of stores management in a business.

    Integrated assessment:

    Demonstrate application and communication of knowledge by means of examinations, class tests/assignments and practical projects according to SERTEC requirements. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Diploma: Packaging Management. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Institute of Packaging (SA)
    Industry as represented on Programme Group Advisory Committee. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Experience:
    At least two years relevant experience the packaging industry.

    Qualifications:
    National First Degree: Packaging Management 

    NOTES 
    While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is
    shown in the table above. 

    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.