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NQF 3 - Production Technology NQF 3 SAQA ID No. 58785

National Certificate: Production Technology - NQF 3 SAQA ID No. 58785

Purpose of the Qualification

The combination of learning outcomes that comprise this qualification will provide the qualifying learner with vocational knowledge and skills appropriate to the context of production technology.

This qualification provides learners with the range of learning and skills required to be able to perform a series of activities to support manufacturing, engineering and technology processes. Learners will acquire a range of skills in the identification of production parameters in manufacturing, engineering and technology industries and basic strategies to achieve them.

The qualifying learner will be able to:

  • Perform production maintenance activities and report irregularities within organisational structures.
  • Apply the fundamental concepts, theories and techniques of production systems.
  • Apply the fundamental concepts relating to production planning, scheduling and control.
  • Apply quality control and quality assurance practices for efficient and effective production processes.
  • Communicate effectively as a member of a team.

This qualification is the second qualification in a pathway of three (3) qualifications for learners in the production technology environment.

Induction and Planning of the Portfolio
 Credits Credits per Section Duration Of Section
376980 Develop a learning plan and a portfolio for assessment N/A N/A 1 Day

 

Section 1 Production Communication
 Credits Credits per Section Duration Of Section
119457 Fundamental Interpret and use information from texts 5

20 Credits

4 Days
119466 Fundamental Interpret a variety of literary texts 5
119467 Fundamental Use Language and communication in occupational learning programmes 5
119472 Fundamental Accommodate audience & context needs in oral/signed communication 5

 

Section 2 Production Numeracy
 Credits Credits per Section Duration Of Section
9010 Fundamental Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations 2

16 Credits

3 Days
9013 Fundamental Describe, apply, analyse & calculate shape and motion in 2- and 3-dimensional space in different contexts 4
9012 Fundamental Investigate life & work-related problems using data and probabilities 5
7456 Fundamental Use mathematics to investigate & monitor the financial aspects of personal, business & national issues 5

 

Section 3 SHEQ & Support

 Credits Credits per Section Duration Of Section
1st Assessment: Report 1
9530 Elective Manage work time effectively 3

43 Credits

 7 Days
244504 Core Describe & explain the principles of Logistics support in a specific context 6
13234 Core Apply quality procedures 8
13223 Core Apply safety, health and environmental protection procedures 6
9913 Core Perform First line Maintenance 14
242814 Core Identify and explain the core and support functions of an organisation 6

 

Section 4 Production Operations
 Credits Credits per Section Duration of Section
2nd Assessment: Report 2    
120379 Core Work as a project team member 8 41 Credits 7 Days  
116280 Elective Demonstrate understanding of warehouse manufacturing & inventory assembly 20
113829 Elective Operate within a logistic environment 10
116218 Core Explain the planning and scheduling of tasks in a production environment 3
3rd Assessment:  Report 3
    
       TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL CLASS DAYS
 120  22

Credits – Fundamentals 36
Credits – Electives 33
Credits - Core 51
Minimum number of Credits required = 120

NQF 4 - Production Technology NQF 4 SAQA ID No. 58779

Further Education and Training Certificate: Production Technology - NQF 4 SAQA ID No. 58779

Purpose of the Qualification

The combination of learning outcomes that comprise this qualification will provide the qualifying learner with vocational knowledge and skills appropriate to the context of production technology. This qualification provides learners with the range of learning and skills required to be able to perform a series of activities to support manufacturing, engineering, and technology processes. Learners will acquire a range of skills in the identification of production parameters in manufacturing, engineering and technology industries and basic strategies to achieve them.

The qualifying learner will be able to:

  • Measure, control and improve factors influencing productivity.
  • Contribute to budgeting processes in an operational unit to optimise resources.
  • Solve operational problems in a production process.
  • Promote, implement, and maintain procedures that support quality assurance and control.

This qualification is the third qualification in a pathway of three (3) qualifications for learners in the production technology environment.

 

Induction and Planning of the Portfolio
 Credits Credits per Section Duration Of Section
376980 Develop a learning plan and a portfolio for assessment N/A N/A 1 Day

 

Section 1 Production Communication Afrikaans / English
 Credits Credits per Section Duration Of Section
119462 Fundamental Engage in sustained oral/signed communication and evaluate spoken/signed texts 5

40 Credits

7 Days
119469 Fundamental Read/view, analyse and respond to a variety of texts 5
119471 Fundamental Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes 5
119459 Fundamental Write/present/sign for a wide range of contexts 5
119457 Fundamental Interpret and use information from texts 5
119465 Fundamental Write/ present/ sign texts for a range of communicative contexts 5
119467 Fundamental Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes 5
119472 Fundamental Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/ signed communication 5

 

Section 2 Production Numeracy
 Credits Credits per Section Duration Of Section
9015 Fundamental Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems 6

16 Credits

3 Days
9016 Fundamental Represent analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts 4
7468 Fundamental Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues 6

 

Section 3 Production Quality

 Credits Credits per Section Duration Of Section
1st Formative Assessment: Report 1
14586 Core Monitor & control quality practices in a manufacturing / engineering environment 8

43 Credits

 7 Days
114877 Core Formulate and implement an action plan to improve productivity within an organisational unit 8
114884 Core Co-ordinate the improvement of productivity within a functional unit 8
120377 Elective Identify, Suggest, and implement corrective actions to improve the quality of project work 7
13952 Core Demonstrate basic understanding of the primary labour legislation that impacts on a business unit 8
13235 Elective Maintain the quality assurance system 5

 

Section 4 Production Operations
 Credits Credits per Section Duration Of Section
2nd Assessment: Report 2    
120375 Core Participate in the estimation and presentation of cost budget for a project or sub project & monitor & control actual cost against budget 6 47 Credits 8 Days  
116287 Core Schedule and monitor production 12
10981 Elective Supervise work unit to achieve work unit objectives (individuals & teams) 12
243025 Core Monitor machining process, interpret statistical process control charts, & rectify production problems 7
116284 Core Solve operational problems in a manufacturing/assembly context 10
3rd Assessment:  Report 3
    
       TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL CLASS DAYS
 146  26

Credits – Fundamentals 56
Credits – Electives 23
Credits - Core 67
Minimum number of Credits required = 146

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