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.

Modules:

• Communication
• Numeracy
• Life Skills
• Improving on Productivity
• Monitoring Quality
• Logistics and Planning
• Safety