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Fibre, Processing & Manufacturing SETA · FP&M SETA
Rural manufacturing & clothing sub-sector bursaries.
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- Sewing Machinist · Printing · Forestry
SAQA Qualification · 119439
Heatset Rotary Offset Lithography Stacker Operator
R53 150
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Heatset Rotary Offset Lithography Stacker Operator Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Heatset Rotary Offset Lithography Stacker Operator.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 3 yielding 163 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
Who should enrol? Entry-level workers, school leavers, or career changers who want to gain foundational skills. The Heatset Rotary Offset Lithography Stacker Operator 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)
53 crTheory · 7 modules
- 662210-002-00-KM-014 cr
Introduction to the Printing and Packaging Industry
NQF Level 3
- 662210-002-00-KM-027 cr
Printing Science and Chemistry
NQF Level 3
- 662210-002-00-KM-0311 cr
Productivity and Economics
NQF Level 3
- 662210-002-00-KM-047 cr
Workplace Fundamentals
NQF Level 3
- 662210-002-00-KM-058 cr
Printing Presses and Auxiliary Equipment
NQF Level 2
- 662210-002-00-KM-065 cr
Delivery System (Stacker and Delivery Conveyor)
NQF Level 3
- 662210-002-00-KM-0711 cr
Basic Maintenance and Problem-Solving in Heatset and Coldset Printing Environments
NQF Level 2
Practical Skill Modules (PM)
45 crApplied · 5 modules
- 662210-002-00-00-PM-015 cr
Identify Press Components and Handle Substrates, Plates and Inks in a Heatset Printing Environment
NQF Level 3
- 662210-002-00-PM-0210 cr
Set-Up and Maintain a Stacker and Delivery Conveyor and Solve Stacker and Delivery Conveyor-Related Problems
NQF Level 3
- 662210-002-00-PM-0322 cr
Conduct Basic Maintenance in a Heatset Printing Environment
NQF Level 2
- 662210-002-00-PM-044 cr
Conduct Planned Maintenance of the Printing Press in a Heatset Printing Environment
NQF Level 3
- 662210-002-00-PM-054 cr
Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental Protection Best Practices and Procedures for a Heatset Printing Environment
NQF Level 3
Work Experience Modules (WM)
65 crSite · 4 modules
- 662210-002-00-WM-013 cr
Structured Planning and Communication Processes in the Workplace
NQF Level 3
- 662210-002-00-WM-0236 cr
Processes to Set-Up Stacker and Delivery Conveyor and Maintain the Heatset Delivery System
NQF Level 3
- 662210-002-00-WM-0316 cr
Processes to Perform Basic Maintenance on Heatset Printing Press
NQF Level 3
- 662210-002-00-WM-0410 cr
Processes to Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental Protection Best Practices and Procedures for a Heatset Printing Environment
NQF Level 3
Official SAQA Curriculum
Source of truth · SAQA ID 119439 · Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology › Manufacturing and Assembly
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Heatset Rotary Offset Lithography Stacker Operator within the heatset printing environment. A Heatset Rotary Offset Lithography Stacker Operator sets-up and maintains a stacker and delivery conveyor. A qualified Learner will be able to: • Set-up and maintain stacker and delivery system conveyor and solve stacker and delivery conveyor-related problems.
Rationale▾
Printing SA engaged with the printing industry to address the concerns regarding the competitiveness of the industry against international markets during which the Printing Trades and Occupations were identified as scarce and critical skills in the industry. The existing FETC: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging (ID57898) is outdated and does not cater for skills progression in the various occupations associated with Lithographic Printing trades. The lack of skilled operators with up-to-date technological skills has placed the Sector in a precarious position in so far as international competitiveness is concerned. Learners will benefit by receiving a high standard of training and education that is occupationally aligned. Once qualified, Learners may progress to obtain additional associated qualifications on their path to becoming an artisan. Printing and Packaging employers will benefit by gaining access to suitably qualified operators to operate and maintain costly printing presses, equipment, and machinery. By creating career pathways in the sector, employees will be able to progress from general factory workers to qualified Artisans. This qualification will create a healthy employment cycle in providing employment opportunities to unemployed youth. The work of skilled printing operators is critical to the economy because of the fundamental role printing and print products play in the lives of every South African. Paper making, waste efficiency and recycling are subjects covered in this curriculum. The efficient and responsible use of paper, adhesives and other materials is of critical importance to the industry as it forms a significant component of printing costs within a green economy.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
1. Set-up and maintain stacker and delivery system conveyor and solve stacker and delivery conveyor-related problems.
Qualification 119439 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Heatset Rotary Offset Lithography Stacker Operator · NQF Level 3 (163 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 Heatset Rotary Offset Lithography Stacker Operator delivery
- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
i2Graduates Transformation
- ✓7 KM + 5 PM + 4 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 3
- ✓Pre-validated assessment bank per module
- ✓FP&M SETA alignment matrix included
- ✓Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
- ✓PoE templates that survive external moderation
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