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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Woodyard Operations

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
35939	National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Woodyard Operations
ORIGINATOR
SGB Pulp and Paper
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was FPMSETA until Last Date for Achievement			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	NQF Level 03	Regular-Unit Stds Based
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 2152/04	2004-02-01	2007-02-01
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-02-01		2011-02-01

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
61971	National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	130	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This qualification is aimed at learners who work or intend to work in woodyard operations and who seek recognition for essential skills. Qualifying learners will be capable of:

Understanding the process and variables in woodyard operations.

Receiving and storing logs.

Producing and storing wood chips.

Applying basic business concepts, quality procedures and safety, health and environmental procedures.

Demonstrating competence in mathematical literacy, science, reading, writing and speaking relevant to the pulp and paper industry.

Progressing to higher level qualifications in pulp and paper operations.

The qualification is designed to be flexible and accessible so that learners are able to achieve the competencies required for working safely and efficiently in a woodyard.

Rationale of the qualification

This is a further qualification in a series for learners to progress beyond the National Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing: NQF level 2. The qualification reflects the workplace-based needs of woodyard operators. The needs, as verified by various Industry forums, are expressed by employers and employees, for both now and the future. This qualification is intended as an exit level qualification for the FET band for learners working in woodyard operations. The level of flexibility within the range of electives enables the learner to work in various jobs, for example: debarking logs, handling and storing bark for further processing.

While the learning specified within this qualification is contextualised to woodyard operations, the qualification has been constructed in such a way that the learner will be able, with some further learning, to adapt the skills and knowledge to other manufacturing industries. The qualification therefore supports the principle of portability within the manufacturing industry as a whole in South Africa and thus provides added value to the qualifying learner (increased employability) and to society and the economy (the creation of a pool of learners with manufacturing skills).

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

National Certificate Pulp and Paper Manufacturing NQF Level 2.
If the learner does not have this qualification, this does not preclude him/her from starting the qualification. It will, however, require an increase in learning time.

Recognition of prior learning

By a process of recognition of prior learning, the leaner will be able to gain credits and thus this qualification may be achieved in part or completely through the recognition of prior learning.

Assessment for the recognition of prior learning is, as for any assessment, subject to the following principles:

The application of NQF and credible assessment principles

The assessment being planned and designed on the basis of understanding the requirements of the unit standard, part qualification or qualification that the learner is seeking credit for

Collection of different types of evidence and quality of evidence

The application of the correct assessment process and moderation requirements.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

All fundamental unit standards are compulsory (46 credits)

All core unit standards are compulsory (54 credits)

A selection of elective unit standards (minimum 20 credits)
Total credits: 120 (minimum)

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Apply quality, safety, health and environmental procedures according to standard operating procedures.
2. Understand and explain the basic processes, relevant equipment and raw materials used in woodyard operations.
3. Engage in woodyard operational processes and procedures within standard time, following all safety and hygiene principles and according to workplace procedures.
4. Receive, produce and store logs and woodchips in a woodyard within standard time, following all safety and hygiene principles and according to workplace procedures.

Critical cross-field outcomes

The way in which the critical cross-field outcomes are addressed is presented in detail in the unit standards outlined. This qualification addresses the following critical cross-field outcomes:

Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community

Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively

Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information

Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others

Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation

Learning programmes directed towards this qualification will also contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, by making individuals aware of the importance of:

Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively

Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities

Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts

Exploring education and career opportunities, and developing entrepreneurial opportunities

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. > Quality procedures are explained and applied in wood yard operations.

Safety, health, environmental and fire prevention procedures within wood yard operations are adhered to and explained, using appropriate examples and descriptions.
2. > The origin, use and properties of raw materials are understood and explained.

The fundamental principles of the woodyard processes are understood and explained.

The main components of the woodyard process are described and explained.

Utilities are described and explained.
3. > Pre-checks are carried out, the process is started up, monitored and controlled and shut down.

Basic business principles (level 2) with regards to woodyard operations are understood and implemented.
Range:
Fixed and variable costs relating to transport, raw materials, chip production and waste.
4. > Logs are received and stored in a wood yard.

Woodchips are produced and stored.

The process and variables in wood yard operations are understood and described, using appropriate examples and descriptions.

Integrated Assessment

The unit standards, on which this qualification is based, describe the competent performance in woodyard operations. The criteria, by which competence is judged, as well as the range of circumstances in which competence is demonstrated, are found in each unit standard.

Integrated assessment methods and tools for this qualification must allow the learner to demonstrate the acquired knowledge and the safe and efficient competencies required in woodyard operations. For summative assessment the tools include:

Written and/or oral tests to determine level of knowledge and

On-the-job observation to determine applied competence.

The tools used for formative assessment during the learning programme include:

Written tests

Oral testing

On-the-job observation

Role-play situations.

For each learner a portfolio of evidence of all these assessments must be built up for record-keeping purposes. This portfolio may include, inter alia:

Poduction reports

Journals/logbooks, records of work performance.

Work samples

Supervisor and peer reports

Relevant awards or certificates.

Previous assessment records.
The learner's level of prior learning will determine the way an integrated assessment will be conducted.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The core and elective components have been developed, taking into account South Africa's unique context, but also looking at international best practice. Benchmarking was done by comparison to Unit Standards/ Outcomes of learning against:

New Zealand and Australian Qualifications

Woodyard unit standards

National Vocational Qualifications from Britain (City and Guilds):

Woodyard operations are not common to Britain and thus no comparison could be made for woodyard unit standards

The unit standards compare favourably with the above international unit standards in terms of outcomes, assessment criteria and degree of difficulty.
The fundamental components, reflecting foundational learning and generic skills and knowledge have been derived from South African NQF unit standards.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification allows a learner to progress to higher qualifications in pulp and paper operations namely:

National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing (level 4)
National Certificate in Pulp and Paper Chemical Recovery (level 4)
National Certificate in Paper, Board or Tissue Manufacturing (level 4)
National Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology (level 6)

Any other higher pulp and paper qualification still to be developed for the pulp and paper industry.
The fundamental and generic core learning components will equip the learner with credits which will be useful in other fields of learning that the learner might wish to change to at any future stage.
The choice of elective learning components allows the learner to achieve additional competencies in a variety of contexts for example: debarking logs, handling and storing bark for further processing, operating overhead cranes and lift trucks.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this qualification must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments:

Special note of the need for integrated assessment should be taken.

Evidence should be gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close as possible to the real performance. Where simulations are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the learner is able to perform in the real situation.

All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment as defined below:

Appropriate: The method of assessment is suited to the performance being assessed.

Fair: The method of assessment does not present any barriers to achievements, which are not related to the evidence.

Manageable: The methods used make for easy arranged cost-effective assessments that do not unduly interfere with learning.

Integration into work or learning: Evidence collection is integrated into the work or learning process where this is appropriate and feasible.

Valid: The assessment focuses on the requirements laid down in the Standard; i.e. the assessment is fit for purpose.

Direct: The activities in the assessment mirror the conditions of actual performance as closely as possible.

Authentic: The assessor is satisfied that the work being assessed is attributable to the learner being assessed.

Sufficient: The evidence collected establishes that all criteria have been met and that performance to the required Standard can be repeated consistently.

Systematic: Planning and recording is sufficiently rigorous to ensure that assessment is fair.

Open: Learners can contribute to the planning and accumulation of evidence. Learners understand the assessment process and the criteria that apply.

Consistent: The same assessor would make the same judgement again in similar circumstances. The judgement made is similar to the judgement that would be made by other assessors.

Criteria for the registration of Assessors

For an applicant to register as an assessor for this qualification, the applicant should:

Be declared competent in all the outcomes of the National Assessor Unit Standards as stipulated by SAQA and

Have a recognised technical qualification in pulp and paper such as the NTC in Pulp and Paper (N3) or an equivalent qualification.

Have worked in the pulp and paper industry and be a subject matter expert in the area of woodyard operations.

NOTES

This qualification has been replaced by qualification 61971, which is "National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations", Level 3, 130 credits.

Range Statements

The unit standard provide the detail of the ranges within which candidates are required to perform.

UNIT STANDARDS:

	ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Core	13688	Receive and store logs in a woodyard	Level 2	NQF Level 02	8
Core	9973	Apply basic business concepts	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
Core	13234	Apply quality procedures	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
Core	13223	Apply safety, health and environmental protection procedures	Level 3	NQF Level 03	6
Core	110039	Produce and store wood chips	Level 3	NQF Level 03	14
Core	110038	Understand the process and variables in woodyard operations	Level 4	NQF Level 04	10
Fundamental	8968	Accommodate audience and context needs in oral communication	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	9010	Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
Fundamental	13915	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS in a workplace, and its effects on a business sub-sector, own organisation and a specific workplace	Level 3	NQF Level 03	4
Fundamental	9013	Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts	Level 3	NQF Level 03	4
Fundamental	12457	Develop learning strategies and techniques	Level 3	NQF Level 03	3
Fundamental	8969	Interpret and use information from texts	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	9012	Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	9530	Manage work time effectively	Level 3	NQF Level 03	3
Fundamental	8973	Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	7456	Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	8970	Write texts for a range of communicative contexts	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Elective	110211	Conduct weighbridge operations	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Elective	12465	Develop a learning plan and a portfolio for assessment	Level 2	NQF Level 02	6
Elective	13582	Handle and store bark for further processing	Level 2	NQF Level 02	6
Elective	9926	Coach learners	Level 3	NQF Level 03	10
Elective	110035	Debark logs using a drum debarker	Level 3	NQF Level 03	10
Elective	110030	Demonstrate understanding of the water treatment and effluent treatment processes in the pulp and paper industry	Level 3	NQF Level 03	10
Elective	12456	Explain and use organisational procedures	Level 3	NQF Level 03	6
Elective	14204	Interpret basic electronic theories in power plant process control	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
Elective	9527	Lead a team, plan, allocate and assess their work	Level 3	NQF Level 03	4
Elective	7786	Operate a Computer	Level 3	NQF Level 03	8
Elective	8039	Operating cranes	Level 3	NQF Level 03	10
Elective	8042	Operating dry bulk handling equipment	Level 3	NQF Level 03	10
Elective	8038	Operating lift trucks	Level 3	NQF Level 03	6
Elective	7567	Produce and use spreadsheets for business	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Elective	7570	Produce word processing documents for business	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Elective	7386	Assess learners within a learning situation	Level 4	NQF Level 04	10
Elective	14058	Describe instrumentation control within a process control system	Level 4	NQF Level 04	9

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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