Occupational Certificate:
Production Operator

NQF

3

SAQA ID

120037

MIN CREDITS

122

EST DURATION

1 YEAR
Including Workplace Experience

SETA

MERSETA

How is the programme aligned?

This programme is a QCTO occupational qualification and will consist of knowledge modules, practical modules and work experience modules as explained in the qualification rules.

Who is the target audience?

This qualification is intended for learners who:

  • Seek vocational knowledge and skills appropriate to the context of manufacturing and production
  • Have an interest in a career in the production and manufacturing sector
  • Wish to utilise the production operator qualification as an entry qualification for fields in production and manufacturing

What are the entry requirements?

Learners must meet the following criteria to enter the programme:

  • Communication at NQF Level 1
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1

What is the purpose of the programme?

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a production operator.

A production operator carries out the activities to set up, operate, monitor and control production process plant machines and equipment, competently and safely. Operation may be for a single unit, or a group of units which form a part of the manufacturing or production process.

The qualifying learner will know the functioning and operating requirements for the applicable machines and equipment to achieve production targets, including health, safety and the environmental requirements and will be able to operate the plant productively.

What are the learning outcomes?

The qualified learner will be able to achieve the following outcomes:

  • Operate, monitor and control manufacturing production plant, equipment and machinery by applying and exercising policies, procedures, performance requirements, controls and operating standards.
  • Perform work safely

How is the programme structured?

The modules of the qualification will be presented as follows:

Knowledge Modules:

  • Workplace fundamentals (8 Credits)
  • Production/Processing (16 Credits)

Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 24

Practical Skill Modules:

  • Work safely (4 credits)
  • Set up, operate, monitor and control production plant machines and equipment (28 Credits)

Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 32

This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:

  • Production plant operations (66 Credits)

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 66

Note: Credit Accumulations and Transfer (CAT) exemption for specific modules (in accordance with qualification rules) is applicable to approved learners and CAT applications for approval will be provided on request. Approved learners will have reduced contact days.

How will the course be delivered and assessed?

Facilitation strategy

For the knowledge modules and practical modules, KVR Training offers our clients various facilitation methods based on specific needs. This can include in-person, on-line, virtual facilitation methods or a combination of any of these. Various learning techniques, such as simulations, roleplays and presentations are used. Facilitators give feedback on participation, strengths, and areas for improvement. Practical application is crucial, requiring learners to apply knowledge in their daily work under supervision.

For the work experience modules, learners will be provided with a detailed work experience guide. This will enable learners to complete the required work experience modules under the guidance of a workplace coach/mentor.

Assessment strategy

  • Formative assessment for the knowledge modules and practical modules is conducted throughout the programme during the facilitated sessions. Assessment activities are included in the Formative Assessment Workbook and will be checked by the facilitator. Learners are expected to complete all the activities in their workbooks.
  • Summative assessment is conducted at the end of each module. Learners are expected to complete summative assessment activities in the workplace. These will be assessed by KVR Training.
  • Statement of work experience: KVR Training will declare a learner ready for the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) once the formative and summative activities are completed and a statement of work experience with supporting evidence is compiled in the learner’s workplace.
  • The external integrated summative assessment (EISA) will be conducted through the relevant Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) Assessment Quality partner. The EISA will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. The EISA will be conducted by means of a combination of a written assessment (paper or online) at an approved assessment site and the external assessment of the evidence produced during the workplace experience at an approved assessment site by an Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) registered assessor. The assessments will test the candidate’s ability to communicate, solve problems and make decisions in relation to a set of typical situations and circumstances which include receiving and recording freight according to policy, allocating freight for storage and controlling of stock, picking, reconciling and dispatching of freight.
  • EISA Preparation: KVR will allocate time in the programme schedule for EISA preparation. Focus will be given to exam techniques, past papers, and remedial coaching.

What are the workplace requirements?

The work experience modules must be completed in the workplace. Workplace requirements are clearly stipulated in the curriculum. For this qualification the following human and physical resources are required:

Physical Requirements:

  • Workplace facilities and resources
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Should a workplace not have all the necessary physical requirements they are allowed to enter into formal agreements with other workplaces that do have the required list of physical requirements in order to achieve accreditation. KVR Training will assist and facilitate this process.

Human Resource Requirements:

  • A competent, appointed trainer/operator

Legal Requirements:

  • The facilities need to conform to all of the operational and legal requirements
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What workplace activities will need to be completed?

Learners receive a work experience guide providing guidelines for workplace activities. Some of the workplace activities for this qualification include the following:

  • Carry out inspections on various areas and take remedial action where needed
  • Operate, monitor and control the machines and equipment
  • Perform start-of-shift and end-of-shift procedures
  • Carry out a plant stop, shutdown and lock-out
  • Respond to an emergency by following emergency procedures

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