National Certificate:
Production Technology
SAQA ID
58785
MIN CREDITS
127
EST DURATION
1 YEAR
SETA
MERSETA
How is the programme aligned?
This programme is a SAQA registered qualification aligned to unit standards.
Unit Standards
The fundamental component consists of Unit Standards to the value of 36 credits all of which are compulsory. The core component consists of Unit Standards to the value of 51 credits all of which are compulsory.
The following elective Unit Standards to a value of 40 credits have been selected:
- US 9914: Handle and care for materials (12 Credits)
- US 9530: Manage work time effectively (3 Credits)
- US 113829: Operate within a logistics environment and consumables (4 Credits)
- US 265001: Maintain stock levels of equipment and onsumables (4 Credits
- US 12455: Perform the role of a safety, health and environment protection representative (4 Credits)
- US116720: Show understanding of diversity in the workplace (3 Credits)
- US 13915: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS in a workplace, and its effects on a business sub-sector, own organisation and a specific workplace (4 Credits)
Who is the target audience?
This qualification is intended for learners who:
- Seek vocational knowledge and skills appropriate to the context of production technology
- Have an interest in a career in production technology
- Wish to utilise the production technology qualifications as entry qualifications for fields in manufacturing, production and engineering
- Seek to gain access to further learning as a supervisor or in a managerial position within this specific production environment
What are the entry requirements?
Learners must meet the following criteria to enter the programme:
- Communication at NQF Level 2
- Mathematical Literacy NQF Level 2
- Contribution to achieving production specifications through optimising organisational structures, functions and processes NQF level 2
- Demonstrating an understanding of production technology practices, terminology and systems as applied in manufacturing, engineering and technology NQF Level 2
- Contributing to efficient and effective production by applying quality standards and procedures NQF Level 2
What is the purpose of the programme?
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.
It facilitates the formalising, recognition and strengthening of a historically neglected discipline. Through encompassing applied knowledge, skills, attitudes and values, this programme will contribute towards efficient, effective, healthy, safe and productive manufacturing, engineering and technology environments.
The National Certificate in Production Technology NQF 3 has been designed to firstly, facilitate the building of a pool of people that can choose a career in a production, engineering, manufacturing field and secondly to provide a learning and leadership pathway for learners as it is the second qualification in a pathway of three qualifications.
What are the learning outcomes?
The learning outcomes from the qualification exit level outcomes will enable learners 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
How is the programme structured?
The unit standards of the qualification have been collated into the following 11 modules:
- Business Communication
- HIV/AIDS
- Working in a Diverse Team
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Problem Solving
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- First Line Maintenance
- Inventory & Logistics support
- Time Management
- Monitoring Quality
- Handling and Caring for Materials
Note: Credit Accumulations and Transfer (CAT) exemption for specific Unit Standards 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
We offer 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.
Assessment strategy
- Formative Assessment 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 the foundational training phase. Learners are expected to complete summative assessment activities in the workplace and complete a logbook.
- Final Integral Assessment (FISA) is conducted at the end of the qualification and learners are only eligible for the FISA once competent for all modules. The FISA will consist of assessment of knowledge, practical and reflexive components although these may be integrated.
What are the workplace requirements?
Outcomes-based qualifications require application of skills in the workplace. For this qualification the following human and physical resources are required:
- Workplace mentor/supervisor and specialists in relevant departments e.g maintenance specialist etc
- Resources: PC access with MS office and internet access
- Suitable workplace with access to the following:
oCompany policies, requirements, documents
oIndustry specific legislation and other relevant legislation
oStaff members/colleagues
oTools and equipment, exposure/access to applicable processes and procedures
- Learners must be exposed to all outcomes related to the qualification; this would include all activities related to production, planning scheduling and control
What workplace activities will need to be completed?
Learners receive a logbook providing guidelines for workplace integration activities and in some cases specific workplace assignments to be conducted with evidence collection.
Some of the practical workplace activities for this qualification include the following:
- Conduct a brainstorming activity with tree or more colleagues to discuss and study selected learning material and choose the occupational learning intervention best suited to your work environment
- Simulate or perform fist line/routine maintenance on a particular machine, piece of equipment or a component found on the production line
- Compile a formal report explaining the process (step-by-step) from the time that raw material is received to the point when the finished product is dispatched. Name the department that is responsible for each step in the process
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