National Certificate:
Production Technology

NQF

4

SAQA ID

48779

MIN CREDITS

143

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 56 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 20 credits have been selected:

  • US 116292: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of manufacturing and assembly logistics planning (12 Credits)
  • US 12665: Control production and resource scheduling and planning in a manufacturing environment (8 Credits)

Who is the target audience?

This qualification is intended for learners who:

  • Currently work in or are to be trained to eventually, fulfill junior to middle management positions in a production environment
  • Have an interest in a career in production technology
  • Want to utilise the production technology qualifications as entry qualifications in manufacturing, engineering and technology industries, since they would include the production technology competencies that these industries require
  • Wish to have a learning pathway to access higher education programmes in this discipline

What are the entry requirements?

Learners must meet the following criteria to enter the programme:

  • Communication at NQF Level 3
  • Mathematical Literacy NQF Level 3
  • Application of fundamental concepts, theories and techniques of production systems, NQF Level 3
  • Application of the fundamental concepts relating to production planning, scheduling and control, NQF Level 3
  • Application of quality control and quality assurance practices for efficient and effective production processes, NQF Level 3

What is the purpose of the programme?

The purpose of the qualification is to provide 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.

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

This qualification contributes to the industries in manufacturing and related fields which will allow learners who achieve the qualification to contribute and function in areas such as; production planning and control, optimisation, systems and maintenance, logistics, quality and occupational health and safety.

What are the learning outcomes?

The learning outcomes from the qualification exit level outcomes will enable learners 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

How is the programme structured?

The unit standards of the qualification have been collated into the following 6 modules:

1.Business Communication

2.Problem Solving

3.Monitoring Quality

4.Production Planning and Scheduling

5.Improving Productivity

6.People Management

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
  • Access to the following resources:

o PC access with MS office and internet access

o Meeting attendance register, agenda and minutes

o Company standard operating procedures document

o Basic Conditions of Employment Act

o Labour Relations Act

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:

    • Participate in a business meeting
    • Conduct an interview in accordance with the LRA
    • Analyse the quantitative and non-quantitative factors influencing productivity in a workplace process
    • Implement a productivity improvement plan
    • Develop a quality assurance plan
    • Solve various numerical and language related problems
    • Draw up a business plan
    • Schedule and monitor production

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