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.

Modules:

• Perform Production Routine Maintenance
• Scheduling and Control
• Quality Control and Assurance Practices
• Communication