Discretionary Grant Available · FP&M SETARolling▾
Fibre, Processing & Manufacturing SETA · FP&M SETA
Rural manufacturing & clothing sub-sector bursaries.
- Window:
- Rolling grant intake
- Priority focus:
- Sewing Machinist · Printing · Forestry
SAQA Qualification · 99259
Footwear Lasting and Making Production Machine Operator
R47 500
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Footwear Lasting and Making Production Machine Operator Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Footwear Lasting and Making Production Machine Operator.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 2 yielding 150 credits upon successful PoE verification.
Strategic Institutional Purpose
- Audit Objective
- Formulated to systematically bridge operational skills deficits under the governing FP&M SETA quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Equips your workforce with measurable, legally compliant skills to optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock maximum B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Who is this for
The Footwear Lasting and Making Production Machine Operator is intended for entry-level workers, school leavers, or career changers who want to gain foundational skills. If you have a passion for this field and want to turn that passion into a profession, this programme will give you the tools and credentials to succeed. It is also suitable for employers who wish to upskill their workforce to meet industry standards.
Official SAQA Curriculum
Source of truth · SAQA ID 99259 · Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology › Manufacturing and Assembly
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Footwear Lasting and Closing Production Machine Operator. A qualified learner will be able to: • Perform manual processes to prepare components for machine operations. • Operate footwear closing machinery and equipment to produce closed footwear uppers. • Perform manual processes to complete closed uppers after machining.
Rationale▾
The Occupational Certificate in Footwear Lasting and Making Production Machine Operator is designed to provide learners with basic knowledge and understanding to operate as Footwear Lasting and Making Production Machine Operators and prepare them for employment and/or career advancement in the Footwear Industry. The Footwear Industry in South Africa is challenged by footwear producers from countries like China, Korea and the like which have entered the South African market with mass-produced goods. This competition has implications for the staff at bottom levels in the industry, as company profit margins have declined. In this regard, organisations have opted for the development of skills in order to enhance productivity and the production of quality products. This approach will enable businesses to be sustainable. This qualification is in line with sector national skills development strategies as it identifies and addresses critical and scarce skills in the Footwear Industry Sector.
Learning Assumed to be in Place & RPL▾
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 result or 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: • NQF level 1 qualification with Communication and Mathematics.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Interpret the work ticket for a lasting/making product.
- Accurately identify the construction and process flow relevant to the lasting/making product being manufactured.
- Operate a range of machinery and equipment relevant to footwear lasting/making manufacturing.
- Understand and describe all processes required to achieve a footwear lasting/making product according to the work instruction.
Qualification 99259 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Footwear Lasting and Making Production Machine Operator · NQF Level 2 (150 Credits)
Three Curriculum Pillars
Knowledge Modules
Classroom & E-Learning
- Facilitated lectures & self-study
- Written question banks
- Formative comprehension checks
Practical Skill Modules
Simulated Line Tasks
- Simulated line tasks
- Observation rubrics
- Structured task sheets
Work Experience Modules
On-the-Job Production
- On-the-job rotation
- Mentor logbooks
- Workplace sign-offs
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
Learner Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)Owner · Candidate▾
Admin & Registration
ID, learner contract, induction pack, POPIA consent.
Knowledge Evidence
Written assessments & question banks — KM-01 to KM-07.
Practical Evidence
Task sheets, observation rubrics, assessor photos.
Workplace Evidence
Logbooks, mentor sign-offs, supervisor letters.
Assessor Master FileOwner · Registered Assessor▾
Assessment Reports
Judgements, learner feedback, remediation agreements, appeals log.
Internal Moderation & Quality FileOwner · Moderator / SDP▾
Moderation Evidence
10% sampling matrix, HACCP/LOTO compliance sheets, SDP sign-off.
Final Accreditation Gateway
Issued by the accredited Skills Development Provider once internal moderation is signed off.
Provider submits declaration + PoE to the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP).
QCTO awards the SAQA-registered certificate on successful EISA outcome.
Learning Material Stack
Start-to-Exit Moderation Timeline
- 1
Pre-Delivery Setup
Facilitator induction, learner enrolment forms, baseline assessment, PoE folder issue. Alignment matrix stamped.
- 2
Delivery & Formative Moderation
Modular rollout with formative assessments per KM/PM. Internal moderator reviews evidence weekly; feedback loop before summatives.
- 3
Summative & External Moderation
Summative assessments captured, PoE finalised, submitted for external moderation. Certification uploaded to the SETA/QCTO.
Bespoke QMS Build
We author your Quality Management System — policies, procedures, records, matrices — mapped to your accreditation scope. From R18,500.
Talk QMS on WhatsAppModeration Consultation
External moderation dry-run on your PoE + delivery pack. Written report with fixes before your real audit. From R4,900.
Book Moderation SessionClassroom Transformation Blueprint
Broken Standard
- 📄Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
- ❔Missing formative/summative assessments
- ⚠️No SETA alignment matrix — audit fails
- 🎲Facilitators improvise Footwear Lasting and Making Production Machine Operator delivery
- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
i2Graduates Transformation
- ✓3 KM + 3 PM + 2 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 2
- ✓Pre-validated assessment bank per module
- ✓FP&M SETA alignment matrix included
- ✓Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
- ✓PoE templates that survive external moderation
The i2Graduates Quality Guarantee
Every page of this bundle is meticulously checked for sequence and structural perfection — no missing pages, no stolen content, no shortcuts. You get pre-validated assessment instruments ready to survive rigorous compliance moderation, wrapped in an engaging curriculum your facilitators will love teaching.