Chemical Manufacturing Technician (Glass Manufacturing)

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Chemical Manufacturing Technician (Glass Manufacturing). A Chemical Manufacturing Technician (Glass Manufacturing) monitors and maintains quality to reduce defects; optimises processes (speed, products targets), maintain safety in the working environment (people, machines and equipment); set up mechanisms (mechanical) and changing forehearth refractory components, sets machines parameters and guidelines for efficiency, maintains temperatures in relation to machines, plant environment and weather conditions, control weight and adjusts gob formation, supervises and liaise with relevant persons in cases of job changes. A qualified learner will be able to: • Monitor and maintain the glass forming process to reduce defects. • Monitor the glass condition to detect and resolve deviations. • Maintain safe working conditions and practices. • Perform supervisory functions in the workplace. • Set, record and load machine parameters, timing values and settings. • Identify problems relating to the condition of the tools and variable equipment used in the glass forming process. • Stop and start the glass forming process safely. • Evaluate and optimise processes (speed, products targets).

The manufacturing industries are diverse and cover a range of different products manufactured characterised by sophisticated manufacturing processes which require specific and specialised skill in glass-forming. This qualification is aimed at responding to the need for the development of specialised glass-forming skills required in the sector for quality glass products to meet the diverse needs of businesses and individual consumers. Glass forming is a unique skill required in the sector and the skills sets covered in the qualification will enable career progression within the sector. This qualification will create job opportunities to individuals who, when employed, will contribute to the South African economy as glass is a locally produced commodity in the supply chain of which a significant amount is exported regionally and internationally thus contributing to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a Statement of Results or by certifying a Work Experience Record. RPL for access to the Qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry requirements: • Occupational Certificate: Glass Forming Specialist, NQF Level 4. Or • Occupational Certificate: Glass Manufacturing Feederman, NQF Level 4.

• Identify and explain shortcomings in the glass forming process according to standards and good practices to reduce defects.
• Perform stop and start procedures under normal and abnormal conditions.
• Set, record and load machine and forehearth parameters, timing values and settings.
• Maintain and monitor the glass forming process.
• Evaluate and monitor deviations of glass condition.
• Set-up forehearth and feeder for the correct gob shape at a job change.
• Evaluate and optimise processes (speed, products targets).