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Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority · CHIETA
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- Window:
- Discretionary Grant window: April – June
- Priority focus:
- Process Operators · Lab Analysts · Petrochemical
SAQA Qualification · 118086
Glass Handler
R41 450
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Glass Handler Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Glass Handler.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 2 yielding 29 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
Who should enrol? Entry-level workers, school leavers, or career changers who want to gain foundational skills. The Glass Handler welcomes learners from diverse backgrounds, including those with limited formal education but relevant practical experience. The flexible learning approach ensures that everyone can progress at their own pace while achieving the same high standard of competence.
Qualification Rules · Module Matrix
Official SAQA module breakdown parsed from the qualification's registered rules.
Knowledge Modules (KM)
15 crTheory · 2 modules
- 718103-000-00-00-KM-015 cr
Introduction to the Glass Manufacturing Industry
NQF Level 2
- 718103-000-00-00-KM-0610 cr
Workplace Fundamentals
NQF Level 3
Practical Skill Modules (PM)
8 crApplied · 2 modules
- 718103-000-00-00-PM-013 cr
Coordinate Transportation of Material to Different Production Point
NQF Level 2
- 718103-000-00-PM-025 cr
Prepare Glass to Specifications
NQF Level 2
Work Experience Modules (WM)
6 crSite · 2 modules
- 718103-000-00-WM-013 cr
Participate in the Shift and Operational Planning Meetings
NQF Level 2
- 718103-000-00-WM-083 cr
Procedures for Transporting Materials to Various Production Stations
NQF Level 2
Official SAQA Curriculum
Source of truth · SAQA ID 118086 · 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 Handler. A Glass Handler prepares and transports different size glass and glass products to different sites in the glass processing environment. A qualified learner will be able to: • Plan and prepare glass raw material for production of glass products. • Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment for glass production. • Maintain quality control for the finished product.
Rationale▾
This part-qualification is important to address the skills of the current and future employees serving in auxiliary positions of Glass Handler in the glass processing industry. The industry will draw learners from the cohort of current employees who perform the function without recognised qualifications. The use of qualified employees will bring about substantial cost savings and will also create employment. Employees will progress based on their certification and new employment opportunities in the market. This will create opportunities for employees with the part-qualifications to progress towards the Glass Process Operator. There will also be career opportunities for those interested in Glass Melt Operator at Level 3.
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: The minimum entry requirement for this part-qualification is: • NQF Level 1 qualification.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Prepare material and production sites for efficient glass processing environment.
- Transport material to production sites for efficient glass processing environment.
Qualification 118086 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Glass Handler · NQF Level 2 (29 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.
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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 Handler delivery
- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
i2Graduates Transformation
- ✓2 KM + 2 PM + 2 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 2
- ✓Pre-validated assessment bank per module
- ✓CHIETA alignment matrix included
- ✓Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
- ✓PoE templates that survive external moderation
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