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

Certificate: Clothing Machine Mechanics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
22945  Certificate: Clothing Machine Mechanics 
ORIGINATOR
City Guilds International 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   OQSF - Occupational 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 3  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L3  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 qualification is available at craft, advanced craft and senior craftsman levels. It is intended for those undergoing training, or employed as, mechanics engaged in the repair and maintenance of sewing and related machinery in clothing factories. Its purpose is to provide a sound knowledge and understanding of stitches, machinery and ancillary equipment and their underlying principles. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Language, Literacy and Communications; and Mathematical Literacy at NQF level2. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
This Qualification may be achieved in whole or part through the recognition of prior learning (RPL). 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the features, applications, components, and routine maintenance, of a full range of clothing machining to industry standards.
  • Listing range of machine types and their specific application in the garment industry including auxiliary equipment.
  • Describing the characteristics of fibres, threads and yarns and their effect on cloth constructions.
  • Selecting and using bench tools to perform specific applications.
  • Performing the range of machining operations including drilling, milling, turning, shaping, grinding and heat treatments.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of principles of electricity including terminology laws diagrams electromagnetic inductions, polarity, ACDC supply, conductors, insulators and electric motors.
  • Explaining how compressed air is generated and distributed including the application of cylinders and valves.
  • Reading and interpreting elementary drawings to industry standards.
  • Applying health and safety regulations to personal and work environment.



    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
  • Features, applications, components, and routine maintenance of clothing machining understood.
  • Application of machine types listed.
  • Characteristics of fibres, threads and yarns and their effect on cloth constructions described.
  • Bench tools selected for specific applications.
  • A range of machining operations performed.
  • Principles of electricity understood and applied.
  • Generation, distribution and application of compressed air understood.
  • Elementary drawings interpreted.
  • Health and safety regulations applied. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Assessment should be focused on the candidates ability to apply their theoretical knowledge and understanding in authentic contexts. Assessors should use a range of strategies, which will allow candidates to demonstrate applied competence. Assessment strategies and procedures should be aligned with the purpose and exist level outcomes of the qualification. They should consist of written assignments, tests and examinations and also include a variety of problem solving assignments, portfolios of learning, materials and projects. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This Qualification is recognised in over 100 countries worldwide. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The qualification could enable the candidate to enter into related field at NQF level 4. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    This Qualification will be accredited through the Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather SETA (TEXTILES) and moderation by the GENFETQAC.

    It is City & Guilds International policy to ensure the reliability, credibility and validity of our awards. We do this by appointing Visiting Verifiers to monitor the standards of assessments being carried out by staff in approved centres.
    The centre is responsible for the assessment of the candidates practical ability. The Visiting Verifier is responsible for verifying that the assessments carried out by the centre and the results obtained are in accordance with the required standards.

    It is essential for the success of the programme that the centre and Visiting Verifier develop a good working relationship through regular and open communication. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Assessors should meet the generic assessor standard as registered by SAQA at NQF Level 4. In addition the following criteria will be of use in identifying candidate assessors.

    Professional

    1.Understanding of the nature of the programme and the type of student group.

    2.Knowledge of the content of the programme and assessments required.

    3.Evidence of experience in the subject field, either through employment or through responsibility for placement supervision over a period of time.

    4.Knowledge and understanding of City & Guilds International provision of programmes in the subject field.

    Personal

    1.Good communication and inter-personal skills.

    2.Willingness to support and advise the course team.

    3.Willingness and ability to write reports which provide objective recommendation that will enable City & Guild international to identify strengths/weaknesses of the work being done - thus maintaining the required standards.

    4.Commitment to maintaining the quality of practical assessments.

    5.Ability to work with the centre in a fair impartial manner. 

    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.