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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Diploma: Textile Technology: Dry Processing

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
1671	National Diploma: Textile Technology: Dry Processing
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 Diploma	Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology		Manufacturing and Assembly
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 1536/01	2003-07-01	2006-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30		2011-06-30

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

Persons achieving this qualification will be able to conduct basic research, formulate appropriate responses, develop and improve systems and policy and combine a wide range of textile related technological knowledge, skills and experience with a specialised area of textile technology.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Diploma: in Textile Technology

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

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 program, or through experience that complies with the stated specific outcomes

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Apply a knowledge of a particular area of textile processing to the efficient running of a textile process
2. Make decisions founded in the principals of applied maths, science and sound engineering practice
3. Implement sound production organisation and control measures to a textile process
4. Apply sound management and business practice to the textile context
5. Specify, evaluate and develop new textile products

Specified Outcomes:

1. Apply the knowledge, principles and concepts of the fibres, yarns, fabrics, colouration, and finishing processes to the optimal running of a specific textile processing area
2. Demonstrate an understanding of new technology and innovations in the field of dry processing
3. Apply a knowledge of applied maths to textile related problems
4. Demonstrate an understanding of Textile related Physics and Chemistry
5. Apply the knowledge, principles and concepts of quality management, production management, health and safety and industrial engineering to the textile processing context
6. Apply the knowledge, principles and concepts of business administration, management, marketing, retailing and industrial relations to the textile context
7. Design and test new products in the textile context

Critical outcomes:

Identifying and solving problems and determining appropriate responses founded in an understanding of current and new technologies in the field of textile processing.

Working with others in teams, and within Textile related organisations.

Collecting, analysing and critically evaluating textile processing, performance and test data.

Communicating effectively using verbal, written, and other methods in an academically and professionally sound manner.

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health and safety of others, and in compliance of the relevant regulations in this regard.

Demonstrate an understanding of the global textile and clothing pipeline by identifying related opportunities and threats for the South African Textile economy.

Develop personal values, attitudes and skills regarding learning, cultural sensitivity and social responsibilities.

(*Core = Core, F = Fundamental and E = Elective outcomes)

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. A specified area of textile processing is critically evaluated and assessed
2. New developments in dry processing are correctly described and their scope of application explained
3. The performance of textile processes are numerically evaluated
4. A theoretical understanding Applied Textile Physics and Chemistry is demonstrated
5. The application of this knowledge to the textile context is demonstrated
6. Accepted design techniques are adopted
7. Relevant testing methods are specified for a particular product
8. The application of this knowledge to the textile context is demonstrated
9. Accepted design techniques are adopted
10. Relevant testing methods are specified for a particular product

Integrated assessment:

Formative assessment:
The knowledge, skills and values relating to academic and professional competencies will be assessed through tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, projects, and experiential learning placement assessments.

Summative assessment:
Various methods of assessment are used to assess the result of the learning and accredit the learner. These include written examinations, tests and presentations.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Movement between any of the Qualifications at an appropriate level on the Textile Qualification Framework

MODERATION OPTIONS

As approved by SERTEC

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

SERTEC, SETA and ETQA requirements

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 s
hown 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.

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