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

Occupational Certificate: Master Toolmaker (Casting and Die-Casting Mouldmaker Master Toolmaker) 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
98920  Occupational Certificate: Master Toolmaker (Casting and Die-Casting Mouldmaker Master Toolmaker) 
ORIGINATOR
Development Quality Partner - TASA/NTIP 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Occupational Certificate  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  Regular-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  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 
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an/a Casting and Die-casting Mouldmaker Master Toolmaker.

An/A Casting and Die-casting Mouldmaker Master Toolmaker designs, manufactures and maintains ferrous and non-ferrous metal casting and die-casting moulds; integrates processes and equipment; tests processes and maintains ferrous and non-ferrous metal production systems by integrating these, multiple technologies and business management processes into a cost effective solution.

A qualified learner will be able to:
  • Design, manufacture and maintain ferrous and non-ferrous metal casting, patterns and die-casting moulds.
  • Manage and integrate casting and die-casting moulds or pattern making processes, equipment, multiple technologies and business management processes for the production of cost effective moulds.
  • Test and maintain a production system in relation to the specific complex ferrous and non-ferrous metal casting and die-casting moulds and patterns used in the production processes.

    Rationale:
    The National Tooling Initiative Programme (NTI) is the turnaround intervention programme aimed at the rehabilitation and growth of the Tool, Die and Mould manufacturing (TDM) Sector and has been identified by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) as a key programme to uplift the manufacturing industry to international standards to develop the market and showcase the niche competitive advantages and capabilities of South Africa.

    The need for revamping and updating the training capacity for the TDM sector cannot be over-emphasised and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) model for provision of training received overwhelming support from the industry. In particular, the advent of this system is considered opportune to address existing problems in the industry, such as:
  • Improved industrial competitiveness by addressing current loss of work to competitor countries resulting from the lack of skills availability, decline in quality standards (out-dated non-competitive technology), decline in South Africa TDM companies' ability to meet delivery capacity and timing requirements.
  • Improve the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) transformation in TDM industry where as a result of perceived distress in the sector, financial institutions and investors classify this industry sector as high risk, thus empowerment investment to date remains largely insignificant. Capacity building will address start-up Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) enterprises in the sector to improve investor perception and improve chances for investment finance
  • Improve the Balance of Payments through import substitution resulting from local production and manufacturing competitiveness, i.e. machine setting, tooling adjustment and tool maintenance services. The improved competiveness will further address downstream problems like plant downtime, higher scrap rates, drop in output efficiencies, quality problems, missed supply deadlines, and increased input costs.

    The master artisan concept exhibits great potential to revive the seeming 'dwindling away' of trades and trades uptake, with the capacity to assist trades people to achieve the social recognition and prestige enjoyed by other professionals in the community. The completion of the Casting and Die-casting Mouldmaker Master Toolmaker marks a significant moment in South Africa's industrial history, where highly skilled artisans for the first time will be able to access formal recognition, recognition that will also play a leading role in elevating the status of trades careers and conferring prestige on South African artisans in the twenty-first century. The South Africa TDM sector views the introduction of the Casting and Die-casting Mouldmaker Master Toolmaker qualification, of serious significance for the transformation of the sector.

    The range of typical learners that will enter this new master artisan qualification are people who are generally qualified Toolmaker artisans, with at least four years practical experience in making Tooling within the industry and who would like to advance their skills, competencies and employment in the Tool and Die Making industry.

    This qualification resides as one of several in the mechanical engineering and manufacturing environments and makes allowance for any toolmaking sector artisan occupation within this context to gain access to the more specialised aspects of Tool, Die and Mouldmaking.

    The Master Artisan qualifications in Toolmaking further make provision for artisans to progress within this discipline to more specialised aspects such as technology, management, financial and entrepreneurial skills development.

    The main benefits of this qualification for the learner are that the learner has an opportunity to be recognised as a qualified master artisan with well-structured, relevant and current competencies and have access to entrepreneurial opportunities within the mechanical engineering and manufacturing environments. Society will be served by artisans qualified at a high level of specialisation in specific aspects of the toolmaking sector, thus contributing to the competitiveness of South Africa's manufacturing sector. The overall benefits for the economy would include efficient and effective high end Toolmaking competencies available to be utilised for economic growth purposes. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record.

    RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Include the other trades here rather than entry requirements.

    Entry Requirements:
    Access to this qualification will be granted to learners with the either of the following:
  • Toolmaker, at NQF Level 5.
    Or
  • Fitter and turner, at NQF Level 4.
    Or
  • Machinist trade, at NQF Level 4 and four years' experience in any field of specialisation i.e. Plastics or rubber or glass, Metal Forming, Purpose Built Machine or Specialised Machinist or Fitting and Turning. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:
    Knowledge Modules:
  • 652205003-KM-01, Sand casting, pressure and gravity die casting, at NQF Level 6, 8 Credits.
  • 652205003-KM-02, Master patternmaking, at NQF Level 6, 8 Credits.
  • 652205003-KM-03, Technical business management, at NQF Level 5, 10 Credits.
  • 652205003-KM-04, Business management and administration, at NQF Level 4, 10 Credits.
  • 652205003-KM-05, Tooling Systems Engineering, at NQF Level 5, 4 Credits.
  • 652205003-KM-06, Automation and Control, at NQF Level 5, 4 Credits.
  • 652205003-KM-07, Strength of Materials, at NQF Level 6, 11 Credits.
  • 652205003-KM-08, Theory of CAD and CAM, at NQF Level 6, 8 Credits.
  • 652205003-KM-09, Additive Manufacturing, at NQF Level 6, 4 Credits.
  • 652205003-KM-10, Metrology, at NQF Level 6, 8 Credits.
    Total number of Credits for Knowledge Modules: 75.

    Practical Skill Modules:
  • 652205003-PM-01, Design different ferrous and non-ferrous metal casting patterns or metal die-casting dies, at NQF Level 6, 15 Credits.
  • 652205003-PM-02, Manufacture different ferrous and non-ferrous metal casting pattern equipment and die-casting dies, at NQF Level 5, 12 Credits.
  • 652205003-PM-03, Maintain different ferrous and non-ferrous metal casting pattern equipment and die casting dies, at NQF Level 5, 12 Credits.
  • 652205003-PM-04, Implement business management processes for a cost effective casting and die casting solution, at NQF Level 6, 12 Credits.
  • 652205003-PM-05, Manage and integrate multiple technologies, production processes and procedures for a cost effective casting and die casting solution, at NQF Level 6, 12 Credits.
  • 652205003-PM-06, Test, run and maintain casting and die casting production systems, at NQF Level 5, 12 Credits.
    Total number of Credits for Practical Skill Modules: 75.

    This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:
  • 652205003-WM-01, Processes and procedures for designing, manufacturing and maintaining of ferrous or non-ferrous metal casting or die-casting moulds and patterns in a production environment, at NQF Level 6, 40 Credits.
  • 652205003-WM-02, Processes and procedures for managing and integrating equipment, multiple technologies and business management processes into a cost effective metal casting and die-casting mould production environment, at NQF Level 6, 30 Credits.
  • 652205003-WM-03, Testing and maintaining a production system in relation to the specific complex ferrous and non-ferrous metal casting and die-casting moulds and patterns used in the production processes, at NQF Level 6, 20 Credits.
    Total number of Credits for Work Experience Modules: 90. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Design, manufacture and maintain ferrous and non-ferrous metal casting, patterns and die-casting moulds.
    2. Manage and integrate casting and die-casting mould and patterns making processes, equipment, multiple technologies and business management processes for the production of cost effective moulds.
    3. Test and maintain a production system in relation to the specific complex ferrous and non-ferrous metal casting and die-casting moulds and patterns used in the production processes. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • A product design is verified for its manufacturability by means of tooling by compiling a manufacturability report.
  • Acceptance report or recommended modification to product design are designed in terms of optimisation of; tool, cost, functional performance, maintainability repeatable and safety.
  • Moulds and pattern design are presented reflecting conformance to specification made and approval received according to task instructions.
  • Product is designed using the correct tooling technologies and application in accordance with task instructions.
  • Product are produced and final approval received in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  • Tools, equipment, machines and materials are utilised to design the moulds and pattern in accordance with specifications.
  • Feasibility study is conducted in accordance with work instructions.
  • Moulds and pattern are designed and assembled in accordance with specifications.
  • Tools, equipment, machines and materials are procured and managed to machine mould and pattern parts to specification.
  • Machining process to produce mould and pattern part is managed utilising various tooling technologies and applications.
  • The mould and pattern part is examined to identify any machining faults.
  • Parts and equipment check list is utilised in accordance to job specification.
  • Functionality of the assembled mould and pattern parts are tested to ensure it is operational.
  • Mould and pattern are assigned to the selected machine in order to complete the commissioning activities.
  • Components (samples) are produced and verified in accordance with specifications.
  • Moulds and patterns are identified, analysed and debugged in accordance with procedures to produce samples to specification.
  • Production systems are tested and checked against various technologies.
  • Settings are determined and suggestions are recorded to allow for efficient and economical processes.
  • Test systems and technologies of tool/die or component are used to achieve cost effective product.
  • Machines, tools, equipment and material are planned for and prepared to service, repair or modify tools/die.
  • Product sample is inspected and tool/die repaired if required.
  • Product produce is sampled to ensure it meets specification.
  • Latest tool/die and sample are placed in storage in accordance with work instructions.
  • Adjustments and modifications to the tool/die are documented in accordance with task requirements.
  • Metal casting and die-casting moulds and patterns is stored (including boxed, shelved, palletised) and referenced with reference number visible and a register is updated in accordance with task requirements.
  • Latest sample is included with the metal casting and die-casting moulds and patterns storage facility in accordance with work instructions.
  • Settings are determined and suggestions are recorded to allow for efficient and economical processes.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Service Level Agreement between company and a Service Provider are planned, prepared and managed to ensure service provision comply.
  • Compliance of a Service Provider is evaluated using the relevant procurement criteria.
  • The process of managing the establishment of a database of service providers is informed by agreed selection criteria and operational providers.
  • Performance agreement is drafted, compiled and signed in accordance to the performance best practice.
  • Performance appraisals are conducted and concluded in accordance with the rules and regulations set out in the Human Resources procedures.
  • Cost deviations are explained in terms of industry standards and operating procedures
  • Cost categories (Fixed and Variable) are analysed according the industry financial standards.
  • Cost allocations and recovery aspects are conducted and analysed using industry financial guidelines.
  • Various resources (financial, physical and human), technologies and equipment requirements are identified, planned and prepared in accordance with project brief.
  • Resources (financial, physical and human), technologies and equipment requirements are coordinated and managed in accordance with a project plan.
  • Project processes are quality assured and all reporting are complied with in accordance with task instructions.
  • The specific technology required for the production of tool/mould is determined and utilised in accordance with task specifications and requirements.
  • Knowledge and understanding of casting and die casting are demonstrated with regard to managing and integrating casting and die-casting mould and patterns making processes, equipment, multiple technologies and business management processes for the production of cost effective moulds.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Machines, tools, equipment and material are planned for and prepared to service, repair or modify tools/die.
  • Product produce is sampled to ensure it meets specification.
  • Adjustments and modifications to the tool/die are documented in accordance with task requirements.
  • Metal casting and die-casting moulds and patterns is stored (including boxed, shelved, palletised) and referenced with reference number visible and a register is updated in accordance with task requirements.
  • Knowledge and understanding of testing and maintaining are demonstrated in terms of the integration and automation of specialised machining systems.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Integrated formative assessment:
    The skills development providers will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This integrated formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.

    Integrated summative assessment:
    An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) Assessment Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. The external assessment will be conducted through a combination of a project presentation before colloquium, written assessment and practical task at a QCTO accredited assessment centre. The written examination will be concluded at the accredited assessment centre and marked by registered assessors. Practical tasks will also be assessed by registered assessors. The combination of the written and practical assessment will be conducted over a period of two working days. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The Master Toolmaker qualification and curriculum is one of many programmes to be found in the vocational education systems of various countries in the world. The international comparability was therefore done firstly at the level of the Master Toolmaker and secondly at the level of specialisation. The content compared will therefore be relevant to all five specialisations with this one being the report for the Master Toolmaker (Casting and Die-Casting Mouldmaker)
    A comparability review of the SA master toolmaker occupational qualification and curriculum for the programmes in the following countries, considered leaders in both industry and training approaches, are: Germany, France, United States of America and Australia creating an articulation between the artisan and tertiary education programme such as qualifications in tooling engineering.

    In many instances training is comparable to the current Quality Council for Trades and Occupations approach emphasising theory, practical and workplace experiences. Industry alignment of this qualification ensures that the training content is aligned to new technological innovations, standards and competency requirements of South Africa's major trading partners such as Europe, specifically Germany, the United States of America and the East.

    There are differences, however, based on the degree of integration into the educational system, the mechanisms of regulation, forms of government support for business knowledge and integration, and industry commitment to the system. The length of the different programmes also varies because it is normally presented as part-time industry supported programmes. Average duration; however, seems to be two years part-time integrated into the participants day-to-day job activities. The South African qualification also ensures that various modules of the programme will carry international module acknowledgement and accreditation from product and or service providers.

    The new system being introduced in South Africa compares well with the German model as well as the proposed Australian model as follows:
    The qualification is designed to:
  • Provide a growth path for existing artisans to improve their knowledge, skills and competencies in the trade.
  • Provide industry and the economy with more advanced competent skilled workers.
  • Increase the status of trade workers in the industry and economy.
  • Increase the competencies of existing artisans in the fields of legal, financial, administrative and business management.
  • Stimulate the growth of artisans to become entrepreneurs.

    Implementation comparisons between the German model and the proposed Australian model:
  • Minimum requirement is an Artisan qualification with a number of years industry experience.
  • Qualification includes theoretical, practical and workplace experience.
  • Specific focus is placed on the completion of a practical project (masterpiece).
  • Qualification is further structured to include legal, financial, mentorship, administration, business management and entrepreneurship training.

    Conclusion:
    The South African Casting and Die-casting Mouldmaker Master Toolmaker qualification is comparable to what is found in the chosen benchmarks, in terms of what the qualification covers and the level of skills that have to be developed. It is, however, designed to meet the needs of the South African tool and die making industry as well as the current economic challenges in South Africa. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification articulates horizontally and vertically with similar or related qualifications for career progression. In terms of career development, a Master Toolmaker (Casting and Die Casting Mould Maker) could select from a number of occupational qualifications for horizontal articulation and career options which are available in occupations such as:
  • Occupational Certificate: Plastic or rubber or glass Master Toolmaker, NQF Level 6.
  • Occupational Certificate: Purpose-Built Machine Master Toolmaker, NQF Level 6
  • Occupational Certificate: Specialised Tooling Machinist Master Toolmaker, NQF Level 6
  • Occupational Certificate: Metal Forming Die Master Toolmaker, NQF Level 6.

    Vertical articulation and career options which are available in an occupation as a Tooling Engineer with additional engineering qualifications such as:
  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, NQF Level 7. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    Qualifying for External Assessment:
  • In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of a statement of results and work experience.

    Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements:
  • None.

    Criteria for the accreditation of providers
  • Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website.

    The curriculum title and code is: 652205003: Casting and Die-casting Mouldmaker Master Toolmaker.

    This Qualification Covers the Following Trades as Recorded on The NLRD:
  • None.

    Part Qualifications:
  • No part qualifications applicable. 
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    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.