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

Further Education and Training Certificate: Cigarette Filter Rod Production Technology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
48398  Further Education and Training Certificate: Cigarette Filter Rod Production Technology 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Secondary Agriculture: Processing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
AgriSETA - Agriculture SETA  OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Further Ed and Training Cert  Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation  Secondary Agriculture 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  148  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Regular-Unit Stds Based 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
This Qualification is aimed at level 4 on the National Qualification Framework. It provides learners with the opportunity to obtain competence in specialised filter rod production process technology namely, maintaining the production process and equipment to improve product quality and the opportunity for learners to grow in this specific field.

The fundamental learning, which learners will acquire, will allow them to be able to compile verbal and written communications and perform basic calculations. This Qualification complies with the objectives of the NQF with regard to facilitating access to, mobility and progression within the filter rod production industry.

The Qualification focuses on the skills, knowledge, values and attitude required to progress further in the industry. The intention is to release the potential of people, in order for them to grow, develop and become more competent workers. This Qualification will furthermore add value to the individuals, their workplace and the economy as a whole.

Rationale

This Qualification provides current learners with the opportunity to advance from the Cigarette Filter Rod Production- NQF Level 3 Qualification or for persons entering the Tobacco Processing environment and others to obtain an integrated practical and theoretical grounding in the maintaining of the cigarette filter rod production process and the functions thereof. This will ensure a portable, nationally recognized Qualification that will:-
  • Improve the quality of safety in the work environment.
  • Optimally utilize resources in the production environment.
  • Lead to transformation in economic growth and social development.

    The typical range of learners is the currently employed, unemployed and other persons, who want to enter a learning programme to obtain a National Certificate in Cigarette Filter Rod Production Technology at NQF Level 4, to continue building a career path in this industry.
    Improved levels of knowledge and skills lead to greater ability to produce at more competitive costs and better quality, which will impact positively both on the society and the economy of the country. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The learner will have appropriate levels of written Communication, English proficiency, Numeracy and occupational competence equivalent to grade 11 (NQF3) standards.

    Recognition of prior learning

    This qualification may be achieved in part or completely through the recognition of prior learning, which includes formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience. Where RPL is required the learner will need to prove competence in that specific area in order to obtain recognition of that skill and knowledge.
    Evidence can be presented in a variety of forms, including international or previous local qualifications, reports, testimonials mentioning functions performed, work records, portfolios, videos of practise and performance records. The assessment methods and tools to be used to assess Prior Learning shall be decided upon jointly by the assessor and the learner. 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    The Qualification consists of a Fundamental, a Core and an Elective Component.

    To be awarded the Qualification, learners are required to obtain a minimum of 148 credits as detailed below.

    Fundamental component:

    The Fundamental Component consists of Unit Standards in:
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4 to the value of 16 credits.
  • Communication at NQF Level 4 in a First South African Language to the value of 20 credits.
  • Communication in a Second South African Language at NQF Level 3 to the value of 20 credits.

    It is compulsory therefore for learners to do Communication in two different South African languages, one at NQF Level 4 and the other at NQF Level 3.

    All Unit Standards in the Fundamental Component are compulsory.

    Core component:
  • The Core Component consists of Unit Standards to the value of 76 credits all of which are compulsory.

    Elective component:
  • The Elective Component consists of Unit Standards to the value of 18 credits. Learners are to choose Unit Standards to the minimum of 12 credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify, explain and execute the functions/duties/responsibilities required in the maintenance of a filter tow processing unit in order to sustain optimum production levels and minimize down time and product loss.

    2. Identify, explain and execute the functions/duties/responsibilities required in the maintenance of a filter rod production machine in order to sustain optimum production levels and minimize down time and product loss.

    3. Identify, explain and execute the functions/duties/responsibilities required in the maintenance of tray filler units in order to sustain optimum production levels and minimize down time and product loss.

    4. Identify, explain and execute the functions/duties/responsibilities required in the maintenance of a filter rod sending station in order to sustain optimum production levels and minimize down time and product loss.

    5. Perform scheduled production machine services to ensure serviceability and readiness for production.

    6. Demonstrate the ability to function effectively in a team comprising of multi-cultural members. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.
  • Work site procedures and manufacturers` specifications for a filter tow processing unit are identified and explained.
  • Fault finding methods and techniques for a filter tow processing unit are applied in the establishing of functional and quality deviations.
  • Minor repairs, adjustments and maintenance for a filter tow processing unit are conducted in accordance with work site procedures and manufacturers` specifications
  • Consequences of not adhering to work site procedures and manufacturers` specifications for a filter tow processing unit are explained.
  • Environment, health and safety measures are complied with during the implementation of minor repairs, adjustments and maintenance for a filter tow processing unit.

    2.
  • Work site procedures and manufacturers` specifications for a filter rod production machine are identified and explained.
  • Fault finding methods and techniques for a filter rod production machine are applied in the establishing of functional and quality deviations.
  • Minor repairs, adjustments and maintenance for a filter rod production machine are conducted in accordance with work site procedures and manufacturers` specifications.
  • Consequences of not adhering to work site procedures and manufacturers` specifications for a filter rod production machine are explained.
  • Environment, health and safety measures are complied during the implementation of minor repairs, adjustments and maintenance for a filter rod production machine.

    3.
  • Work site procedures and manufacturers` specifications for tray filler units are identified and explained.
  • Fault finding methods and techniques for tray filler units are applied in the establishing of functional and quality deviations.
  • Minor repairs, adjustments and maintenance for tray filler units are conducted in accordance with work site procedures and manufacturers` specifications.
  • Consequences of not adhering to work site procedures and manufacturers` specifications for tray filler units are explained.
  • Environment, health and safety measures are complied with during the implementation of minor repairs, adjustments and maintenance for tray filler units.

    4.
  • Work site procedures and manufacturers` specifications for a filter rod sending station are identified and explained.
  • Fault finding methods and techniques for a filter rod sending station are applied in the establishing of functional and quality deviations.
  • Minor repairs, adjustments and maintenance for a filter rod sending station are conducted in accordance with work site procedures and manufacturers` specifications.
  • Consequences of not adhering to work site procedures and manufacturers` specifications for a filter rod sending station are explained.
  • Environment, health and safety measures are complied with during the implementation of minor repairs, adjustments and maintenance for a filter rod sending station.

    5.
  • Scheduled services are planned and prepared for according to work site requirements.
  • Production machines are serviced in accordance with scheduled plans.
  • Services on production machines are conducted and completed in accordance with work site procedures and manufacturers` specifications.
  • The machine is prepared for the commencement of production in accordance with work site procedures and time frames.

    6.
  • Own particular team structure and purpose are identified and explained.
  • Roles and responsibilities of each team member are identified and described.
  • External and environmental factors that influence the workings and success of the team are explained and assessed.
  • The ability to perform in a team is achieved and maintained.

    Integrated Assessment Criteria

    Learners will produce evidence of the following:
    Verbal and written explanations of reasons for adhering to operational and work site procedures as well as statutory requirements, adhering to specific sequence of operations, identifying deviations, taking corrective actions and recording relevant data, and reporting deviations outside the jobholder`s responsibility.

    Demonstrations of a range of operational actions relating to the maintenance of cigarette filter rod production machinery and applying general safety in the work place.
    Oral or written questioning regarding the reflexive competencies within the Qualification:
    If the identifying and solving of problems, team work, organising one-self, the using of applied science, the implication of actions and reactions in the world as a set of related systems are not clear from the observation a method of oral questioning or a cases study should be applied to determine the whole person development and integration of applied knowledge and skills.
    A portfolio of evidence is required to prove the practical, foundational and reflexive competencies of the learner which may include production and quality statistics.

    Assessors and moderators should develop and conduct their own integrated assessment by making use of a range of formative and summative assessment methods. Assessors should assess and give credit for the evidence of learning that has already been acquired through formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience.
    Unit standards in the Qualification must be used to assess specific and critical cross-field outcomes. During integrated assessments the assessor should make use of formative and summative assessment methods and should assess combinations of practical, foundational and reflexive competencies. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    An attempt at Website benchmarking was done with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and Scotland but none could be found. Furthermore, the International Tobacco Industry was also investigated for relevant Qualification information, but even within the Industry, nothing could be found to make Industry specific comparisons.
    Therefore this could be regarded as one of the first formalised Qualifications in cigarette filter rod production technology. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The generic nature of this qualification and the focus on multi-skilling will provide for portability across various sectors in the processing domain. It is envisaged that learners completing this qualification will be employable in fast moving consumer goods industries, amongst others such as the sugar industry, tea processing industry and others.

    It prepares the learner and forms the basis for progression towards other qualifications such as National Certificate in Tobacco Processing at NQF Level 5. The qualification will enable learners to acquire recognised qualifications at different levels across a wide cross-section of skills.

    While the qualification will diverge as they progress upwards, there is enough commonality to provide for a solid base of generic skills. The learner will have multiple choices of learning paths and career paths in various technical occupations namely, training supervisor and factory manager. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Anyone assessing a learner against these unit standards must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

    Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of these unit standards or will assess these unit standards must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

    Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against these unit standards may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution, which is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARDS: 
      ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
    Core  8561  Function in a Team  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4 
    Core  114148  Maintain a cigarette maker printer and paper run  Level 4  NQF Level 04  5 
    Core  114153  Maintain a filter rod processing unit  Level 4  NQF Level 04  16 
    Core  114135  Maintain a filter rod sending station  Level 4  NQF Level 04  12 
    Core  114106  Maintain a rod maker cut-off unit  Level 4  NQF Level 04  12 
    Core  114119  Maintain a tray filler  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
    Core  114117  Maintain filter rod maker garniture  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
    Core  114089  Perform a filter rod length change-over  Level 4  NQF Level 04  11 
    Fundamental  8968  Accommodate audience and context needs in oral communication  Level 3  NQF Level 03  5 
    Fundamental  8969  Interpret and use information from texts  Level 3  NQF Level 03  5 
    Fundamental  8973  Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes  Level 3  NQF Level 03  5 
    Fundamental  8970  Write texts for a range of communicative contexts  Level 3  NQF Level 03  5 
    Fundamental  9015  Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems  Level 4  NQF Level 04  6 
    Fundamental  8974  Engage in sustained oral communication and evaluate spoken texts  Level 4  NQF Level 04  5 
    Fundamental  114108  Maintain a filter rod maker`s adhesive applicators  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4 
    Fundamental  8975  Read analyse and respond to a variety of texts  Level 4  NQF Level 04  5 
    Fundamental  9016  Represent analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4 
    Fundamental  8979  Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes  Level 4  NQF Level 04  5 
    Fundamental  7468  Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues  Level 4  NQF Level 04  6 
    Fundamental  8976  Write for a wide range of contexts  Level 4  NQF Level 04  5 
    Elective  114080  Overhaul a rod maker cut-off unit  Level 4  NQF Level 04  6 
    Elective  114093  Overhaul a rod maker printer unit  Level 4  NQF Level 04  6 
    Elective  114078  Perform a scheduled production machine service  Level 4  NQF Level 04  6 


    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.
     
    1. British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Ltd 


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