National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2

1. National Certificate in Pulp & Paper Manufacturing NQF Level 2 National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Curriculum Framework

2. Table of Contents 1. Description of the qualification 2. Structure of the qualification 3.Fundamental unit standards 4. Core unit standards 5. Elective unit standards

3. 1. Description of the qualification Rationale of the qualification This qualification is the first in a series for existing employees who need to progress beyond NQF level 1 (ABET) and for learners who are entering the pulp and paper industry and reflects the workplace-based needs of process operators. The needs, as verified by various Industry forums, are expressed by employers and employees, for both now and the future. This qualification provides the learner with accessibility to employment and provides the flexibility to pursue different careers within the industry. While the learning specified within this qualification is contextualised to the pulp and paper industry, the qualification has been constructed in such a way that the learner will be able, with some further learning, to adapt the skills and knowledge to other manufacturing industries. The qualification therefore supports the principle of portability within the manufacturing industry as a whole in South Africa and thus provides added value to the qualifying learner (increased employability) and to society and the economy (the creation of a pool of learners with manufacturing skills) Purpose of the qualification This qualification is aimed at people who work or intend to work in the pulp and paper industry and who seek recognition for essential skills. Recipients of this qualification know about and are able to conduct basic operations associated with pulp and papermaking. In addition, they will know generic manufacturing mechanical and electrical equipment, the principles and the operation thereof, as used in the pulp and paper industry (for example: valves, pumps and hydraulic equipment). Holders of this certificate will have acquired basic skills to contribute in a work place and certain specific pulp and paper industry operational skills. Learners will also have competence in mathematics, science, reading, writing and speaking relevant to the pulp and paper industry. This qualification allows a learner to progress to higher qualifications in pulp and paper operations. The qualification is designed to be flexible and accessible so that people are able to achieve the competencies required for working safely and efficiently in the pulp and paper industry.

4. Pulp and Paper ManufacturingNQF 2Structure of the Qualification

8. Pulp and Paper ManufacturingNQF 2Fundamental Unit Standards

9. Fundamentals (1) TF201 - Access and use information from texts TF202 - Communicate at work TF203 - Maintain and adapt oral communication TF204 - Write for a defined context TF205 - Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability in order to investigate life and work related problems TF206 - Demonstrate understanding of rational and irrational numbers and number systems. Within the context of relevant calculations TF207 - Measure, estimate and calculate physical quantities and explore, describe and represent geometrical relationships in 2-dimesnsions in different life or workplace contexts

10. Fundamentals (2) TF208 - Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal and community life TF209 - Work with a range of patterns and functions and solve problems TF210 - Demonstrate knowledge of introductory principles of chemistry and physics TF211 - Apply study and learning techniques TF212 - Develop a personal portfolio and prepare for assessment TF213 - Manage basic personal finance TF214 - Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS

11. Pulp and Paper ManufacturingNQF 2Core Unit Standards

12. Core Unit Standards (1) TC201 - Engage in sustained oral communication, evaluate spoken texts TC202 - Demonstrate an understanding of quality principles used in the chemical industry TC203 - Demonstrate understanding of the concept of the environment TC204 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics systems used in a process plant TC205 - Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment TC206 - Demonstrate understanding of pulp & papermaking processes TC207 - Describe bearing types, designs and application theories associated with process plants

13. Core Unit Standards (2) TC208 - Describe lubrication methods and applications associated with process plants TC209 - Describe plant instrumentation and process measurement TC210 - Describe the working principle of compressed air systems associated with process plant TC211 - Differentiate between valve designs and application theories associated with process plants TC212 - Explain the individuals role in business TC213 - Interpret liquid transfer theories in a process plant TC214 - Operate pumps TC215 - Operate a personal computer system. TC216 - Perform basic first aid TC217 - Perform basic fire fighting TC218 - Understanding the principles of magnetism

14. Pulp and Paper ManufacturingNQF 2Elective Unit Standards

15. Electives (1) TE201 - Apply basic business concepts TE202 - Apply engineering principles in a process plant TE203 - Classify waste paper TE204 - Comply with electrical safety standards in a process plant TE205 - Interpret basic electronic theories in process plant control TE206 - Interpret electrical theories TE207 - Interpret solid transfer system theories in a process plant TE208 - Lift and move material and equipment by means of a forklift TE209 - Manufacture cores for the Pulp and Paper Industry TE210 - Operate an overhead crane

16. Electives (2) TE211 - Prepare and supply bagasse TE212 - Produce bales of waste paper using a baling machine TE213 - Produce cut cores for the pulp and paper industry TE214 - Produce cut/slit sheets of paper, board, pulp or tissue TE215 - Produce embossed paper, board or tissue TE216 - Produce laminated paper and board TE217 - Produce paper, board or tissue reels using a winder and rewinder TE218 - Produce supercalendered paper or board TE219 - Produce wrapped finished paper, board or tissue products TE220 - Transfer material by means of a belt conveyor TE221 - Understand the operating principles of transformers