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

National Diploma: Explosive Technology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
17268  National Diploma: Explosive Technology 
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  Fabrication and Extraction 
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 9900/00  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 
The qualifying learner will have the competence to apply explosives technologies as well as supervisory skills which are appropriate in cost effective production, product and process development in an explosives related environment.

Graduates of this course are able to supervise people in manufacturing, conduct product and process development, apply principles of quality assurance and assist in research and development projects. The explosives and armaments industry as well as the Department of Defence employ graduates.

Opportunities exist for graduates to pursue further educational qualifications. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Diploma in Explosives Technology at NQF level 5 

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 providers learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes. 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Apply scientific principles and explosives technologies and skills to supervise production processes and to perform tasks in the development of technologies, products and processes in an explosive environment

2. Apply management principles when supervising staff in the working environment.

Specific Outcomes:

1.1 Apply concepts and principles of explosives technology to related tasks in a development and production environment

1.2 Perform calculations to evaluate and report the results of measurements and analysis

1.3 Manage all information in the working environment

2.1 Perform relevant Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures to ensure that processes remain within designated limits

2.2 Use interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate team work in the working environment and act as a project leader

2.3 Ensure that all assigned work is performed in compliance with relevant occupational health, safety, and environmental laws, legislation and regulations, procedures, and in accordance with ethical principles

2.4 Apply problem-solving skills in the work environment.

2.5 Develop a plan for continued professional growth.


Critical outcomes:
  • Identification and solving of problems using critical and creative thinking underlies all the specified outcomes for this qualification
  • Supervising manufacturing, reporting of results and doing product and process development
  • Involves the ability to work effectively with production and other personnel
  • Designated development tasks and production needs to be performed within the limits using the equipment effectively
  • Data from measurements and analysis has to be organised, analysed and critically evaluated using computers when necessary
  • Results have to be communicated effectively using visual and language skills in written and oral format
  • Compliance with the health and safety legislation, good laboratory and manufacturing practise and established workplace safety protocols will ensure that science and technology is used effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others
  • Integration of related systems including quality systems is crucial in interpreting and assessing of results and identifying problems in the workplace
  • A plan for continued professional growth which includes self-knowledge of strengths and weaknesses, awareness of role of professional bodies and keeping abreast of relevant literature will contribute to the full personal development of each learner 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1.1. Concepts and principles of explosive technology are used to make contributions in development projects and to plan and supervise production

    1.1.2. Mathematical, Physical and chemical concepts are applied to various tasks in an explosives environment

    1.2.1. Data of measurements and analysis is recorded and reported in the required format
    1.2.2. Relevant mathematical calculations are performed using the recorded data

    1.2.3. Relevant statistical calculations are performed to evaluate the results


    1.3.1 Computer skills relevant to the management of information in the explosives and ammunition industry are applied
    1.3.2 Results obtained from measurements, analyses and calculations are interpreted, assessed and presented in the required format


    2.1.1. The principles of a variety of relevant quality control/quality assurance programs such as International Organisation for standardisation (ISO 9000, ISO 14000 and ISO guide 25) are applied to the working environment
    2.1.2. quality control charts are constructed and interpreted
    2.1.3. Appropriate corrective protocols are adhered to in response to the test results

    2.2.1. Ability to work as part of a team and as a team leader is demonstrated

    2.2.2. Ability to plan production schedules and logistics of raw material is demonstrated

    2.2.3. Oral and written skills are used to communicate effectively with others

    2.2.4. Scientific and technical data and results are compiled, organised and presented

    2.2.5. Information from appropriate explosives and related literature is sourced and used systematically

    2.2.6. Letters, memos and scientific, technical and business documents and reports are organised, written and produced in the correct format

    2.2.7. Oral presentations of technical information are planned, organised and delivered using appropriate terminology and visual aids

    2.2.8. Understanding of the principles of project management is demonstrated


    2.3.1. Specific industrial practices such as good manufacturing practice (GMP), good laboratory practice (GLP) and International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) are adhered to by subordinates in the working environment

    2.3.2. Environmental, health and safety legislation and their related regulations such as the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and the Occupational Health and Safety Act are compiled with by sub-ordinates in the working environment

    2.3.3 All procedures are performed in accordance with the establishment workplace safety protocols

    2.3.4 The influence that explosives have on society in terms of the environment, health and safety is recognised by subordinates


    2.4.1. Problems are recognised, defined and solved in a self-developed sequence

    2.4.2. Limitations in problem solving are recognised and outside advice or information is obtained when necessary

    2.4.3. Conclusions or recommendations are implemented or referred to other appropriate personnel


    2.5.1. Strategies ofr continued professional development are identified

    2.5.2. Ability to work in a variety of practice locations and types is demonstrated

    2.5.3. Relevant literature is processed to keep up to date

    2.5.4. Plans to upgrade skills as required by technological change are developed

    2.5.5. The role of professional associations and certification are identified

    2.5.6. Self-knowledge of strengths, weaknesses and goals are applied to improve own professional competence


    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT:

    Formative assessment:
  • Written tests
  • Oral presentations
  • Practical tests
  • Assignments
  • Group-work projects
  • Evaluation of experiential learning

    Summative assessment:
  • Written examinations
  • Oral examinations 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical articulation to the Bachelors (BTECH) degree in Explosives Technology. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    SERTEC 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    SERTEC 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
    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.