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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Higher Diploma: Plastics Design Technology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
78680	National Higher Diploma: Plastics Design Technology
ORIGINATOR
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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 Higher Diploma	Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology		Manufacturing and Assembly
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
1577	National Higher Diploma: Plastics Design Technology	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The qualifying learner will be able to design plastics products and moulds, as well as develop, modify or adapt product manufacturing processes by applying integrated technical knowledge and advanced problem analysis and problem solving skills.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

First degree or diploma at NQF 6 in Mechanical Engineering, Design, Polymer Science or Plastics Technology.

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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. Analyse product designs for properties, service conditions and effective manufacture; report and make recommendations on the analysis.

2. Determine optimum and economic material options for product design, manufacture and service conditions.

3. Design moulds for effective manufacture.

4. Analyse and solve problems within a design team.

5. Co-ordinate the process from design to manufacture.

Specified outcomes:

1. Analyse product designs for appropriate mechanical and other properties, including service conditions.

Adapt product designs for effective manufacture.

2. Compare materials for specific product requirements.

Make suitable/appropriate material choice based on product and service requirements for effective manufacture.

3. Analyse product for suitable mould design and carry out mould design calculations for flow, heating, cooling and mechanical forces.

Design mould based on calculations and applicable material/process guidelines for cost-effective manufacture.

4. Analyse product problems.

Adapt design and/or mould and/or production method to achieve effective manufacturing.

5. Act as a team leader to co-ordinate the design process from prototype to final product, overseeing the progress of the other team members.

Critical outcomes:

1. Identifying and solving problems, showing that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

2. Organising, collecting, analysing and critically evaluating information.

3. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

4. Organise and manage oneself responsibly and effectively

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

6. Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills.

7.work effectively with others.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. The analysis for properties, taking into account the service conditions, is completed.

The design is adapted using appropriate design practice for the particular manufacturing process.

2. The appropriate materials are compared critically and reasons advanced for the ultimate choice.

The suitable/appropriate material is chosen for the particular product in its application in the marketplace.

3. The relevant mould design calculations are done within the applicable design guidelines.

The suitable/appropriate mould is designed within product, financial, manufacturing and time constraints.

4. Product and manufacturing problems are solved within financial, manufacturing and time constraints.

5. The design project is co-ordinated effectively up to completion, within given financial, manufacturing and time constraints.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT:

A project integrating all aspects of the design process as well as supporting assessment in the form of exams, tests and discussions.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Articulates with Diplomas and first degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, and Plastics Technology, and first degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Design, and Polymer Science at entrance level.

Progresses to Masters Diploma in Technology: Plastics Design Technology at exit level.

MODERATION OPTIONS

SERTEC

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

SERTEC

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015.

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:

When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.

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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.	Cape Peninsula University of Technology