Production Technology Level 2

COURSE OVERVIEW:

A combination of learning outcomes that comprise this qualification will provide the qualifying learner with vocational knowledge and skills appropriate to the context of production technology.

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. 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.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS
This qualification has been developed as the first qualification in Production Technology and is intended to provide a career in its own right, as well as to facilitate progression to other manufacturing and assembly qualifications. Learners can move horizontally or vertically between related qualifications, although in most cases, some standards will be required horizontally before moving to another qualification vertically.

This qualification articulates horizontally with any NQF Level 2 qualification in the broad manufacturing, engineering and technology-related sectors such as:

Metal,
Tyre,
Auto,
Motor,
Plastics,
Foodbev,
Mining,
Chemical.

This qualification articulates vertically with any NQF Level 3 qualification in the broad manufacturing, engineering and technology-related sectors such as:

Metal,
Tyre,
Auto,
Motor,
Plastics,
Foodbev,
Mining,
Chemical.

TYPE OF PROGRAMME

• Part-time
• Full time

DURATION

9-12 months

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The learner is required to have a minimum Grade 10 Must able to speak and write in English.

LEARNER MATERIAL

All learning material included in tuition fees.

ASSESSMENT

1.1 Oral communication accommodates audience and context needs.

• • Range: Audience can include internal organization customers such as supervisor, serviceman, peers, co-workers and suppliers and communication can be about materials or product characteristics and quality).
    1.2 Interpretation of information from texts is justified in terms of literal and implicit content of the text.
  • Range: Text includes production plans, job instructions, and work procedures, policies.
    1.3 The use of information from texts is relevant to specific contexts.
    1.4 Written texts are relevant for specified communicative contexts.
  • Range: Written text pertains to routine maintenance, safety, quality, and production documentation, production data, and process control parameters that are recorded.
    1.5 Use of language and communication in occupational learning programs meet specified requirements.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

    2.1 The organizational structure and functions is explained to reflect the inter-relationship between the production process and the broader organization.
    2.2 The systems and processes related to the workplace are identified and applied to reflect an understanding of organizational operations.
    2.3 The role of the individual is identified and explained in order to impact on the achievement of production specifications and targets.
    2.4 The role of individuals and their impact is identified and explained in order to reflect the achievement of quality specifications and targets.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

    3.1 Factors that constitute safe workplace practices are demonstrated to ensure safe work conditions for production.
    3.2 Factors that pose a risk are identified and reported to address the specific risk.
    3.3 The impact of maintenance on safe machine operations is explained to contribute to a safe and healthy work environment.
    3.4 Routine maintenance is conducted and records are kept to meet safety requirements.
    3.5 The way in which an individual contributes to health, safety and environmental practices is demonstrated through personal hygiene and adherence to policies and procedures.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

    4.1 Production technology practices, terminology and systems are explained in terms of its relationship to production.
    4.2 Production input, process and output variables and its influence are identified and explained to optimize resource utilization and the production process.
    4.3 Production targets are explained in terms of production requirements and contribute to organizational goals.

  • Range: Production requirements include given time, cost, quality, quantity, value-add and customer specifications.
    4.4 Safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and legislation are complied with during the production process.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

    5.1 Quality control principles and practices are interpreted and applied to meet quality specifications in production.
    5.2 An understanding of the importance of continuous quality checks are demonstrated to reflect its impact on production.
    5.3 Quality problems are solved by comparing and interpreting quality data in the workplace.
    5.4 Basic monitoring of production is undertaken to ensure that the product stays within the limits of quality specifications.

  • Range: Basic monitoring: sensory, simple measurement, defect charts, samples.

    Integrated Assessment:

    Formative assessments conducted during the learning process will consist of written assessments, simulation in a practical environment and a number of self-assessments.

    Summative assessment consists of written assessments, assignments and simulation in a practical environment, integrating the assessment of all unit standards and embedded knowledge. Summative assessments are only conducted once the learner has demonstrated proficiency during formative assessment.

    In particular, assessors should check that the learner is able to demonstrate the ability to consider a range of options and make decisions about:

  • The quality of the observed practical performance as well as the theory and embedded knowledge behind it.
  • The different methods that can be used by the learner to display thinking and decision making in the demonstration of practical performance.

• Reflexive competencies.

CERTIFICATION
On successful completion of course, the learner will receive a certificate.

DISCLAIMER
The information provided may vary or change at the discretion of Eskilz College. Eskilz College will formally notify learners of any changes or variations.