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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Occupational Certificate: Footwear Lasting and Making Production Machine Operator 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
99259  Occupational Certificate: Footwear Lasting and Making Production Machine Operator 
ORIGINATOR
Development Quality Partner - FPMSETA (MAN) 
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  Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  150  Not Applicable  NQF Level 02  Regular-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0425/24  2018-07-01  2025-12-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-12-30   2029-12-30  

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 a Footwear Lasting and Closing Production Machine Operator.

A qualified learner will be able to:
  • Perform manual processes to prepare components for machine operations.
  • Operate footwear closing machinery and equipment to produce closed footwear uppers.
  • Perform manual processes to complete closed uppers after machining.

    Rationale:
    The Occupational Certificate in Footwear Lasting and Making Production Machine Operator is designed to provide learners with basic knowledge and understanding to operate as Footwear Lasting and Making Production Machine Operators and prepare them for employment and/or career advancement in the Footwear Industry. The Footwear Industry in South Africa is challenged by footwear producers from countries like China, Korea and the like which have entered the South African market with mass-produced goods. This competition has implications for the staff at bottom levels in the industry, as company profit margins have declined. In this regard, organisations have opted for the development of skills in order to enhance productivity and the production of quality products. This approach will enable businesses to be sustainable. This qualification is in line with sector national skills development strategies as it identifies and addresses critical and scarce skills in the Footwear Industry Sector. 
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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.

    Entry Requirements:
  • NQF level 1 qualification with Communication and Mathematics. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of Compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill, and Work Experience Modules at NQF Level 2 totalling 150 Credits:

    Knowledge Modules, 30 Credits:
  • 715604000-KM-01, Footwear Lasting and Making Technology and Process Theory, 16 Credits.
  • 715604000-KM-02, Basic Footwear Production and Manufacturing Concepts, 6 Credits.
  • 715604000-KM-03, Applied Numerical Literacy in the Footwear Industry, 4 Credits.
  • 715604000-KM-04, Applied English Literacy for the Footwear Industry, 4 Credits.

    Practical Skill Modules, 52 Credits:
  • 715604000-PM-01, Prepare footwear uppers for the lasting process, 4 Credits.
  • 715604000-PM-02, Operate a range of machines to perform lasting processes to last footwear upper components in a safe manner according to quality specifications, 24 Credits.
  • 715604000-PM-03, Perform making processes using hand and machine operations to produce completed footwear not yet cleaned and dressed, 24 Credits.

    Work Experience Modules, 68 Credits:
  • 715604000-WM-01, Footwear pre-lasting processes, 4 Credits.
  • 715604000-WM-02, Footwear lasting processes, 32 Credits.
  • 715604000-WM-03, Footwear making processes, 32 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Interpret the work ticket for a lasting/making product.
    2. Accurately identify the construction and process flow relevant to the lasting/making product being manufactured.
    3. Operate a range of machinery and equipment relevant to footwear lasting/making manufacturing.
    4. Understand and describe all processes required to achieve a footwear lasting/making product according to the work instruction. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • All the aspects of the footwear lasting and making work ticket are identified, understood and described.
  • The machinery and equipment relevant to the footwear lasting and making work ticket is identified.
  • The footwear lasting and making materials, consumables and components relevant to the work ticket are identified.
  • The product style and lasts are identified as specified in the work ticket.
  • The relevant footwear lasting and making production process and operations are identified.
  • Sizes and quantity per size are established according to the work ticket.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Types of lasting related to the product being manufactured are described.
  • The various lasting/making components are identified.
  • The construction of various footwear lasting/making relative to construction types is described.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Safe working practices are applied.
  • Footwear lasting and making machines and equipment are set and adjusted.
  • Footwear lasting and making machinery is operated to process lasting making product.
  • Sound housekeeping procedures are justified.
  • All mechanical problems are timeously identified and reported.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • The relevant steps and sequence of the steps in the lasting and in the making process are identified according to the production flow.
  • The roles of temperature, pressure and dwell times in lasting and making processes are evaluated.
  • The roles of stress, moisture, heat and chilling (curing) in achieving shape retention in leather and non-leather materials in the lasting of the upper, and in the moulding of back parts and toe-puffs are explained.
  • The importance of the correct preparation of surfaces for the application of adhesives on both leather and non-leather material for bonding is explained.
  • The importance of the correct application of primers, solvents and adhesives and their relevant curing and drying times is explained.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Integrated Formative Assessment:
    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 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. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    New Zealand Qualifications Authority:
    The National Certificate in Footwear (Level 2) is registered on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework. This qualification provides learners with skills in a range of footwear operations, and provides them with knowledge of footwear construction and manufacturing.

    London College of Fashion:
    The London College of Fashion in the United Kingdom offers a qualification in Footwear. This qualification introduces learners to the use of a variety of industrial machines. Learners are taken through foot anatomy in relation to the size fitting system and are introduced to a choice of contemporary last and heel options to construct footwear. Learners are also taken through creating a pattern, and are taught and shown how to cut and sectionalise all the individual pieces of the patterns. The qualification also deals with knowledge and skills needed to identify the different upper materials and hand cutting techniques as well as the many methods of shaping, forming and stitching involved in constructing a completed pair of footwear.

    Conclusion:
    This qualification compares favourably with the National Certificate in Footwear offered in New Zealand and the Footwear course offered by the London College of Fashion. The content of the qualifications are similar as they share aspects such as technical machine operations which include rand laying, moulding, lasting, heel attaching, insole attaching, heel covering and pattern creating. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Occupational Certificate: Footwear Cutting Machine Operator, Level 2 (ID 96369).
  • Occupational Certificate: Footwear Closing Production Machine Operator, Level 2 (ID 96374).
  • Occupational Certificate: Creative Footwear Pattern Maker (Under development).
  • Occupational Certificate: Footwear Designer (Under development).

    Vertical Articulation:
  • National Certificate: N3 Clothing Production, Level 3 (ID 67475). 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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.
     
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