Discretionary Grant Available · CHIETAUpcoming▾
Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority · CHIETA
Strong PIVOTAL grant pool for scarce/critical skills.
- Window:
- Discretionary Grant window: April – June
- Priority focus:
- Process Operators · Lab Analysts · Petrochemical
SAQA Qualification · 117227
Glass Forming Specialist
R53 200
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Glass Forming Specialist Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Glass Forming Specialist.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 4 yielding 64 credits upon successful PoE verification.
Strategic Institutional Purpose
- Audit Objective
- Formulated to systematically bridge operational skills deficits under the governing CHIETA 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 Glass Forming Specialist is intended for individuals with some work experience or prior learning who wish to formalise their skills and advance their careers. 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.
Qualification Rules · Module Matrix
Official SAQA module breakdown parsed from the qualification's registered rules.
Knowledge Modules (KM)
16 crTheory · 3 modules
- 311101-003-00-KM-068 cr
Ware and Process Defect Rectification
NQF Level 4
- 311101-003-00-KM-074 cr
Sequence and Conditions of Stopping and Starting an Integrated Process
NQF Level 4
- 311101-003-00-KM-084 cr
Delivery Equipment
NQF Level 4
Practical Skill Modules (PM)
24 crApplied · 4 modules
- 311101-003-00-PM-048 cr
Identify and Analyse Defects on Equipment and Liaise with the Relevant Stakeholders for Corrective Action
NQF Level 4
- 311101-003-00-PM-064 cr
Record, Load and Maintain Job Setting Database
NQF Level 4
- 311101-003-00-PM-078 cr
Measure and Adjust Gob Speed, Length, Eight, Shape and Temperature
NQF Level 5
- 311101-003-00-PM-104 cr
Set Machine Parameters for the Required Efficiency
NQF Level 5
Work Experience Modules (WM)
24 crSite · 2 modules
- Workplace12 cr
Experience Module, 311101-003-00-WM-03, Monitoring and Fault-finding Processes
NQF Level 4
- Workplace12 cr
Experience Module, 311101-003-00-WM-04, Machine Control Processes
NQF Level 4
Official SAQA Curriculum
Source of truth · SAQA ID 117227 · Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology › Manufacturing and Assembly
Purpose▾
The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Glass Forming Specialist. A Glass Forming Specialist sets-up, maintains and monitors integrated glass forming process to optimise quality and production efficiencies.
Rationale▾
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 part-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 part-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). This part-qualification creates opportunities for career growth in the manufacturing industries.
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 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 Manufacturing Process Technician, NQF Level 3.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Set, record and load forehearth parameters and settings.
- Evaluate and monitor deviations of glass condition.
Qualification 117227 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Glass Forming Specialist · NQF Level 4 (64 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 Glass Forming Specialist delivery
- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
i2Graduates Transformation
- ✓3 KM + 4 PM + 2 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 4
- ✓Pre-validated assessment bank per module
- ✓CHIETA 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.