Production Technology Level 2
Title of Qualification:
SAQA ID: 58781 National Certificate: Production Technology Level 2
Duration of Qualification:
This programme consists of Fundamental and Elective Unit Standards as follows and will be covered over a period of one year
Total Number of Credits:137
Module 1 – Communicate production and manufacturing related operational information to a variety of end users
Module 2 – Optimise organisational structures, functions and processes to contribute to achieving production specifications
Module 3 – Maintain a safe and healthy work environment through contributions to production activities
Module 4 – Production technology practices, terminology and systems as applied in manufacturing, engineering and technology
Module 5 – Apply quality standards and procedures in production activities
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. The 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. 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 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 processes, systems and maintenance, quality and occupational health and safety.
Learning assumed to be in place and recognition of prior learning
Learning assumed to be in place
Communication at Level 1.
Mathematical literacy NQF Level 1.
Recognition of Prior Learning:
The qualification may be obtained in whole or in part through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning. Learners who may meet the requirements of any unit standard in this qualification may apply for recognition of prior learning to the relevant ETQA, and will be assessed against the assessment criteria of the exit level outcomes of this qualification and specific outcomes for the relevant unit standard/s.
Course Objectives
1. Communicate production and manufacturing related operational information to a variety of end users.
Range: End users include but are not limited to supervisor, serviceman, peers, coworkers.
2. Optimise organisational structures, functions and processes in order to contribute to achieving production specifications.
3. Maintain a safe and healthy work environment through contributions made to production activities individually and in working groups.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of production technology practices, terminology and systems as applied in manufacturing, engineering and technology.
5. Apply quality standards and procedures in production activities.
