NON-TRADE RELATED PROGRAMMES
SOFT SKILLS
| Programme Title |
| Production Technology (58781) – NQF Level 2 |
| Production Technology (58785) – NQF Level 3 |
| Production Technology (58779) – NQF Level 4 |
| Generic Management – Inventory and Inventory Control SAQA 83987– NQF Level 4 |
| Manufacturing and Assembly Operations Supervision SAQA 48915– NQF Level 4 |
| Generic Management – Generic Manufacturing SAQA 60270– NQF Level 5 |
Qualifications Breakdown
NC: Production Technology (58781) – NQF Level 2
Duration: 12 months
Target Group: Production Controller, Production Assistant, Production Supervisor, Operators, Stock-Controllers, Receiving Staff, Plant Controller
Prerequisite: Communication at NQF Level 1, Maths Literacy at NQF Level 1
Credits: 125 credits
Certification: MerSETA-accredited National Certificate
Objective:
The combination of learning outcomes that compromise this qualification will provide the qualifying learner with vocational knowledge and skills appropriate to the context of production technology.
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.
Outcomes:
At the end of the skills programme, learners will be able to:
- Communicate production and manufacturing related operations.
- Optimise organisational structures, functions and processes in order to achieve production specifications.
- Demonstrate and understand production technology practices, terminology and systems as applied in manufacturing, engineering and technology.
- Apply quality standards and procedures in production activities.
NC: Production Technology (58785) – NQF Level 3
Duration: 12 months
Target Group: Production Assistant, Production Controller, Production Supervisor, Plant Controller, Administration Clerk, Operators, Operations Co-ordinator, Stock Controllers, Receiving Staff
Prerequisite: Communication at NQF Level 2, Maths Literacy at NQF level 2
Credits: 120 credits
Certification: MerSETA-accredited National Certificate
Objective:
This qualification provides learners with the range of learning and skills required 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.
Outcomes:
At the end of the skills programme, learners will be able to:
- Perform production maintenance activities and report irregularities.
- 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.
FETC: Production Technology (58779) – NQF Level 4
Duration: 12 months
Target Group: Experienced Operators, Production Planner, Production Supervisor, Plant Controller
Prerequisite: Communication at NQF Level 3, Maths Literacy at NQF Level 3
Credits: 143 credits
Certification: MerSETA-accredited FET Certificate
Objective:
This qualification provides learners with the range of 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.
Outcomes:
At the end of the skills programme, learners will be able to:
- Perform production maintenance activities and report irregularities.
- 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.
FETC: Generic Management – Inventory and Inventory Control SAQA 83987– NQF Level 4
Duration: 12 months
Target Group: Junior Managers including Team Leaders, Supervisors, Foremen and Section Heads
Prequisite: Communication at NQF Level 3, Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3, Computer Literacy at NQF level 3
Credits: 150 credits
Certificate: MerSETA-accredited Certificate
Objective:
This learnership introduces the foundational competencies of planning, organizing, controlling and leading. Learners will gain understanding of performance measures in the supply chain, the budgeting process, cost control methodologies and problem solving techniques. With this as a foundation, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to control inventory in such a way that operational efficiencies and customer service levels are balanced and optimized.
Outcomes:
At the end of the programme, learners will be able to:
- Understanding the role of inventory and ordering costs
- Applying inventory replenishment and distribution systems
- Discussing the role of inventory in a manufacturing environment.
- Develop plans to achieve defined objectives.
- Organise resources in accordance with a developed plan.
- Lead a team to work co-operatively to achieve objectives.
- Monitor performance to ensure compliance to a plan.
- Make decisions based on a code of ethics
FETC: Manufacturing and Assembly Operations Supervision SAQA 48915– NQF Level 4
Duration: 12 months
Target Group: Junior Managers including Team Leaders, Supervisors, Foremen and Section Heads
Prequisite: Communication at NQF Level 3, Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3, Computer Literacy at NQF level 3
Credits: 150 credits
Certificate: MerSETA-accredited Certificate
Objective:
This learnership introduces the foundational competencies of planning, organizing, controlling and leading. Learners will gain understanding of performance measures in the supply chain, the budgeting process, cost control methodologies and problem solving techniques. With this as a foundation, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to control inventory in such a way that operational efficiencies and customer service levels are balanced and optimized.
Outcomes:
At the end of the programme, learners will be able to:
- Interpret and use knowledge regarding manufacturing, safety and quality control principles and practices.
- Organise and lead a work team to ensure achievable objectives.
- Organise and control production scheduling and planning in a manufacturing plant.
- Implement performance management tools to optimise individual and team functioning in the place of work.
FETC: Generic Management – Generic Manufacturing SAQA 60270– NQF Level 5
Duration: 12 months
Target Group: Team Leaders, Supervisors, Junior Managers, Foremen
Prerequisite: Communication at NQF Level 4, Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
Credits: 162 credits
Certification: MerSETA-accredited FET Certificate
Objective:
A person acquiring this qualification will be able to manage first line managers in an organisational entity. First line managers may include team leaders, supervisors, junior managers, section heads and foremen. The focus of this qualification is to enable learners to develop competence in a range of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values.
Outcomes:
At the end of the programme, learners will be able to:
- Initiate, develop, implement and evaluate operational strategies, projects and action plans so as to improve the effectiveness of the unit
- Monitor and measure performance and apply continuous or innovative improvement interventions in the unit.
- Lead and manage a team of first-line managers to enhance individual, team and unit effectiveness.
- Build relationships with superiors and with stakeholders across the value chain
- Apply the principles of risk, financial and knowledge management and business ethics within internal and external regulatory frameworks.
FETC: Generic Management – Generic Manufacturing SAQA 60269– NQF Level 5
Duration: 12 months
Target Group: Team Leaders, Supervisors, Junior Managers, Foremen
Prerequisite: Communication at NQF Level 4, Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
Credits: 162 credits
Certification: MerSETA-accredited FET Certificate
Objective:
A person acquiring this qualification will be able to manage first line managers in an organisational entity. First line managers may include team leaders, supervisors, junior managers, section heads and foremen. The focus of this qualification is to enable learners to develop competence in a range of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values.
Outcomes:
At the end of the programme, learners will be able to:
- Initiate, develop, implement and evaluate operational strategies, projects and action plans so as to improve the effectiveness of the unit.
- Monitor and measure performance and apply continuous or innovative improvement interventions in the unit.
- Lead and manage a team of first line managers to enhance individual, team and unit effectiveness.
- Build relationships with superiors and with stakeholders across the value chain.
- Apply the principles of risk, financial and knowledge management and business ethics within internal and external regulatory frameworks.
- Enhance the development of teams and team members.