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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Surface Coatings Processor |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 120665 | Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Surface Coatings Processor | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner - CHIETA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| QCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Intermediate Occupational Cert | Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Manufacturing and Assembly | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 169 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 03 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Registered | EXCO 0614/23 | 2023-03-08 | 2028-03-08 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2029-03-08 | 2032-03-08 | |||
| 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 replaces: |
| Qual ID | Qualification Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Min Credits | Replacement Status |
| 57879 | National Certificate: Manufacturing of Surface Coatings | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 122 | Complete |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Surface Coatings Processor. Surface Coatings Processors manufacture surface coatings and allied products that conform to required specifications in a safe and cost-effective manner. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: Advances in science and engineering both solve problems and generate new opportunities. Each technological breakthrough creates a demand for new materials, processes and technology needed to exploit it. Materials science and engineering generally, and surface coatings specifically, play a key role in commercialising laboratory breakthroughs. They enable what was previously impossible or impractical, for example by using surface coating to make light metals withstand highly corrosive and high temperature environments. Coatings also accelerate the development and adoption of new technologies. For example: pandemics such as COVID19 demanded the development of antiviral coatings for light alloys that could reduce disease transmission via metal surfaces. Surface coatings enable a much broader range of additively manufactured light metal components, enabling the approach to accelerate the production of complex parts for applications in industries such as medical, dental and aerospace. This motivates the need for suitably qualified Surface Coatings Processors to provide in the growing demand created by advances in technology. The qualification will enable new entrants to open small surface coatings manufacturing businesses. Learners can venture into different surface coatings and related products careers. More employment opportunities can be created including employee development and empowerment. In addition, society will benefit from advanced surface coatings technology in terms of clean surfaces, protection against disease and unnecessary wear and tear of assets. The use of surface coatings to finish surfaces and objects is widespread in manufacturing. Applied as thin films, these coatings provide protection, durability, and/or decoration to part surfaces. They prevent corrosion. It can not only stand up to the processing material, but also prevent standard corrosion that may occur simply because of the material the machine is made from. They keep surfaces clean. These key products are provided to and used in various industries ranging from automobiles, sea faring vessels, construction, whether steel or concrete, manufacturing of engineering tools and equipment used in mining, earth moving machines, forestry and agriculture, space communication systems, and the list can go on. It is thus imperative that the surface coatings industry has enough qualified technicians to provide in the national demand for surface coatings and this qualification would contribute immensely to this initiative thus contributing to the national economic wellbeing of the country. Typical learners targeted for this occupational qualification includes school leavers, unemployed youth and employees in the surface coatings industry without formal recognition for surface coatings competencies. No registration by a professional body or licensing is needed for the Surface Coatings Processors to operate. Typical occupations the qualifying leaner will operate in includes Surface Coatings Process Technician, Surface Coatings Operator and Quality Controller, Chemical Technician or Surface Coatings Plant Technicians (small enterprises). |
| 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. Entry Requirements: |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification consists of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: 8 Credits. Level 3, 2 Credits. Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 55 Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 62 Work Experience Modules Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 52 |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Demonstrate understanding of the chemical and physical properties of surface coatings substances.
2. Demonstrate the ability to manufacture surface coatings and/or related products to specification. 3. Apply procedures and techniques to operate and maintain technology to achieve process optimisation and efficiency and compliance with safety regulations. 4. Apply operational requirements to maintain health, safety and quality assurance practices in a surface coatings manufacturing environment. 5. Apply processes of analysis, synthesis and evaluation to interpret quality control of the product through sampling, testing, analysis of results and problem solving. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
ELO 1: Demonstrate understanding of the chemical and physical properties of surface coatings substances. prepare to manufacture surface coatings and/or related products to specification. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: ELO2: Apply procedures and techniques to operate and maintain technology to achieve process optimisation and efficiency and compliance with safety regulations. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: ELO3: Apply operational requirements to maintain health, safety and quality assurance practices in a surface coatings manufacturing environment. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: ELO4: Apply processes of analysis, synthesis and evaluation to interpret quality control of the product through sampling, testing, analysis of results and problem solving. 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 together with work experience leads to entrance in 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. The assessment will be conducted through a technology enhanced theoretical assessment, a project assessment and the evaluation of practical tasks at decentralised approved assessment sites by a panel of assessors registered with the AQP. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| International comparability was conducted using qualifications from Australia and United Kingdom.
Australia The Australian Certificate III in Process Plant Operations is offered by Competency Training Pty Ltd, an accredited training provider. This qualification is at Level 3 and learners are expected to achieve a minimum of twenty-one (21) units of competency of which five are core units of competency and sixteen (16) are elective units of competency, which are selected in consultation with the employer/employee, as appropriate to the industry and site-specific requirements. There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Neither duration nor credit value are specific. Typical learners must be employed in operational roles in hydrocarbons, chemical or refining industries. Core and elective units of competencies are categorised as soft skills and technical skills. Soft skills cover elements of environmentally sustainable work practices, application of workplace context, communication in the workplace, emergency response procedure and work safety. Technical units of competencies selected for comparability include: Similarities The Australian Certificate III in Process Plant Operations and the Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Surface Coatings Processor are both at Level 3. In terms of content, all items listed above are included in the South African qualification. Differences The Australian Certificate III in Process Plant Operations has no entry requirements, while the South African qualification specifies NQF Level 2 qualification. The duration and credit value of the Certificate III in Process Plant Operations are not indicated, whereas the Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Surface Coatings Processor specifies 169 credits. The Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Surface Coatings Processor differentiates knowledge, practical skills and work experience components, which is not the case with the Certificate III in Process Plant Operations. United Kingdom The Coatings Training Institute, the training arm of the British Coatings Federation (BCF) offers a Level 3 Certificate in Coatings Technology which is approved by the Royal Society of Chemistry. This qualification is one of four qualifications in a learning pathway. The qualification is offered as apprenticeship training and is promoted as self-paced, self-study, e-learning and therefore duration is not relevant. As a Learnership, it entails minimum of 20% coursework component and the rest of the learning is done in the workplace. There are no formal entry requirements However, general knowledge of Chemistry and Physics are required, with some basic qualification (e.g. OLevel). Topics covered include: Similarities The British Certificate III in Surface Coatings and the Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Surface Coatings Processor are both at Level 3. In terms of content, all items listed above are included in the South African qualification. Differences The British Certificate III in Surface Coatings has no entry requirements, while the Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Surface Coatings Processor specifies NQF Level 2 qualification. The duration and credit value of the Certificate III in Surface Coatings are not indicated, whereas the Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Surface Coatings Processor specifies 169 credits. The Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Surface Coatings Processor differentiates knowledge, practical skills and work experience components, which is not the case with the Certificate III in Surface Coatings. Conclusion The Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Surface Coatings Processor compares favourably with the competencies covered in the Australian and British qualifications. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| N/A |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| N/A |
| NOTES |
| Qualifying for External Assessment:
To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of a statement of results and statement of work experience. 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: Surface Coatings Processor: 211301-004-00-00. Encompassed Trades This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD. Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification. |
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| 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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