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Footwear Pattern Maker

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Production Supervisor

Qualification title

Occupational Certificate: Occupational Certificate: Production or Operations Supervisor (Forestry): (Forestry Production Supervisor)

Development Quality Partner:  FPMSETA

SAQA QUAL ID: 99709

NQF Level 03

Minimum credits : 71

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 

Purpose:

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Production Supervisor (Forestry). A Production Supervisor (Forestry) Forestry

Supervisors directly supervise and coordinate forestry tasks/activities/work/operations and resources of a team of Forestry workers at an operational level to achieve daily production targets according to set operational standards and procedures (safety, quality and output targets).

A qualified learner will be able to:

• Implement by organising and directing employees, the daily production plan, and allocating tasks and resources.
• Motivate and monitor by applying short interval control, individual or/and team performance according to pre-determined criteria to maintain the quality and quantity of production whilst complying to safe work and environmentally responsible practices.
• Assess the output and pace of work of employees to ensure best use of time and resources.
• Communicate on a regular basis with employees both individually and in meetings and report daily production and resource utilisation data and information to Management/Foreman.

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Footwear Designer

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Footwear Production

Qualification title

Occupational Certificate: Footwear Production / Bottomstock Production Machine Operator

Development Quality Partner: FPMSETA

SAQA QUAL ID : 99232  

NQF Level 02

Minimum credits : 112

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 

Purpose:

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Footwear Bottomstock Production Machine Operator.

A Footwear Bottomstock Production Machine Operator prepares, sets up and operates footwear bottomstock machinery and equipment for the processing of footwear insole and sole component parts and heels and/or heel lifts to produce and marry and/or assemble footwear bottomstock for further processing.

A qualified learner will be able to:

• Cut bottomstock component parts (insoles, soles, heel lifts and heels) by operating a cutting press and performing relevant hand processes to work ticket specifications.
• Process cut insole, soles, heels and/or heel lifts components to work ticket specification by operating a range of machines and performing relevant hand processes.
• Assemble and/or marry prepared bottomstock components to produce bottomstock to work ticket specification by operating a range of machines and performing relevant hand processes.

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Sewing Machine Operator

Qualification title

Occupational Certificate: Sewing machine operator

Development Quality Partner: FPMSETA

SAQA QUAL ID: 97238

NQF Level 02

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 

Purpose:

The purpose of this qualification is to equip a learner with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate as a Sewing Machine Operator. 

A qualified learner will be able to:

• Interpret an in-company work instruction in order to determine the requirements of the tasks to be performed.
• Plan work and prepare the workstation for sewing within the ambit of the team.
• Set up the sewing machine and select the correct equipment, materials and work aids to meet the requirements of the customer specifications.
• Maximise safety and productivity according to in-company standards.
• Recognise processing faults and quality of finished sewn product and inspect them to avoid rework and rejects.
• Perform a sewing operation that meeting customer standards.

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Safety Inspector

Qualification title

Occupational Certificate: Safety inspector (Forestry and Related Industries Safety Health and Environment Officer)

Development Quality Partner: FPMSETA 

SAQA QUAL ID: 99712

NQF Level 04

Minimum credits : 278

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 

Purpose:

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Forestry and Related Industries Safety, Health and Environment Officer. A Forestry and Related Industries Safety, Health and Environment Officer ensures forestry and related industry companies adhere to the legal requirements in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, in line with industry systems and standards in order to direct and support management in achieving its safety, health and environmental goals and objectives.

A qualified learner will be able to:

• Implement, maintain and review the specific elements of the forestry and related industry company safety systems to promote a safe and healthy work environment free of hazards and risks.
• Identify, monitor and mitigate hazards and risks in the forestry and related industry workplace to minimise and control potential for injury and loss.
• Manage incident scenes, coordinate emergency responses and take part/assist in incident investigations to identify and determine compliance with safety, health and environmental rules and regulations and implement preventative measures.
• Enforce statutory (legal) and forestry and related industry company compliance requirements through inspections, first party audits and structured meetings.
• Conduct an appreciation of all operational, chemical and mechanical tasks and activities of a forestry and related industry company to determine compliance with legislation.
• Conduct elementary Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) activities in a forestry and related industry workplace to promote a safe and healthy work environment.

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Commissioning Editor

Qualification title

Occupational Certificate: Commissioning editor

Development Quality Partner: FPMSETA

SAQA QUAL ID : 101553

NQF Level 07

Minimum credits : 169

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 

Purpose:

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Commissioning Editor. A Commissioning Editor contributes to the strategic objectives and financial viability of the organization by developing a publishing list. The commissioning editor plans and develops titles, manages growth and financial viability of titles and ensures the product meets the needs of the market and publisher in terms of quality, budget and deadlines.

A qualified learner will be able to:

• Conduct market research to determine the need for content related to a business opportunity.
• Manage and build a defined publishing list (backlist and front list).
• Compile, present and gain approval for a publishing proposal and budget.
• Identify suitable author(s), negotiate contract and commission content.
• Assess and shape the manuscript in preparation for production.
• Put project into production and monitor progress against schedule, budget and quality requirements (briefing and monitoring).
• Prepare and discuss the marketing and sales plan and material.
• Monitor and analyse sales and market feedback to assess the relevance of publishing activities and identify where change or revision is needed.

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Journalist

Qualification title

Occupational Certificate: Journalist

Development Quality Partner:  MICTSETA

SAQA QUAL ID : 101872

NQF Level 05

Minimum credits : 193

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 

Purpose:

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Journalist. A Journalist originates and pitches content ideas, collects and analyses

information for journalistic use and creates and delivers content for an array of journalistic purposes in a variety of formats and on various media platforms.

A qualified learner will be able to:

• Originate and pitch content ideas for media use.
• Collect and analyse information for journalistic use.
• Create and deliver content for a variety of journalistic purposes and formats.

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Apparel Pattern Maker

Qualification title

Occupational Certificate: Apparel pattern maker and grader (AMSA)

Development Quality Partner: FPMSETA

SAQA QUAL ID : 115455

NQF Level 05

Minimum credits : 291

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 

Purpose:

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Apparel Pattern Maker and Grader. An Apparel Pattern Maker and Grader produce sets of master patterns following sketches, sample articles, and design specifications, and cuts out patterns for garments.

A qualified learner will be able to:

• Create a basic block for a master size in all clothing
• Read and interpret a brief/design of a garment demonstrating a visual understanding of the requirements.
• Develop and create a working pattern, pre-production sample and final pattern according to the design and customer requirements.
• Test the pattern on the fabric by making and fitting the first sample garment and doing an assessment of the first sample against the pattern (which could be in conjunction with the sample machinist).
• Grade patterns for different size garments.

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Recycling Material Collector

Qualification title

Occupational Certificate: Self employed recycling material collector

Development Quality Partner: PAMSA

SAQA QUAL ID : 103284

NQF Level 01

Minimum credits : 26

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 

Purpose:

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the learner with the necessary education and skills in respect of Paper Recycling as well as Introductory Business Training for potential entrepreneurs so that they can venture into the business environment as an Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs). The focus is on education and training as a means of establishing SMMEs and promoting a culture of recycling; to promote job creation by providing attendees with the necessary skills and training to start their own small business; to create efficiency in the collection, recycling and disposal of waste paper; to ensure best practice in recycling through educational work and technical support and to ensure that good quality paper is recovered.