SAQA Qualification · 110308
Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter
R75 000
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 5 yielding 553 credits upon successful PoE verification.
Strategic Institutional Purpose
- Audit Objective
- Formulated to systematically bridge operational skills deficits under the governing NAMB 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? Individuals with some work experience or prior learning who wish to formalise their skills and advance their careers. The Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter 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)
112 crTheory · 18 modules
- 714208-000-01-KM-013 cr
Workplace fundamentals
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-KM-022 cr
Health and Safely within a manufacturing context
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-KM-036 cr
Hand tools, measuring, lifting and stacking equipment
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-KM-045 cr
Physical Science
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-KM-055 cr
Fundamentals of Plastics Material Science
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-KM-0610 cr
Fundamentals of Plastic Technology
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-KM-074 cr
Quality in the Manufacturing process
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-KM-083 cr
Applied Mathematics NQF level 3
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-KM-0910 cr
Plastics Material Science
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-KM-106 cr
Basic Principles of Engineering
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-KM-116 cr
Plastic Technology
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-KM-126 cr
Plastic Technology as it applies to Plastic Manufacturing Processes
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-KM-136 cr
Monitoring and Maintenance of Plastics Production Process
NQF Level 4
- 714208-000-01-KM-149 cr
Plastics Technology
NQF Level 4
- 714208-000-01-KM-1515 cr
Monitoring and Maintenance of Plastics Production Process
NQF Level 5
- 714208-000-01-KM-166 cr
Basic Theory of Part Design
NQF Level 5
- 714208-000-01-KM-176 cr
Basic Theory of Forming Device design
NQF Level 5
- 714208-000-01-KM-184 cr
Fundamentals of Team leadership
NQF Level 5
Practical Skill Modules (PM)
171 crApplied · 30 modules
- 714208-000-01-PM-012 cr
Use tools and equipment for plastics manufacturing machine setting process
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-PM-022 cr
Handle, transport and care for moulds and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-PM-032 cr
Handle, transport and care for mould, tools, forming device and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-PM-042 cr
Handle, transport and care for tools, die, forming device and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-PM-052 cr
Install and remove injection mould and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-PM-062 cr
Install and remove blow mould and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-PM-072 cr
Install and remove tools, die, forming device and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-PM-082 cr
Handle and store materials and perform recycling operations
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-PM-093 cr
Install and remove injection mould and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-PM-103 cr
Install and remove blow moulding machine and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-PM-113 cr
Install and remove tools, die, forming device and auxiliary equipment for extrusion
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-PM-123 cr
Shut-down injection moulding machine and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-PM-1320 cr
Shut-down blow moulding machine and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-PM-143 cr
Shut-down extruder and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-PM-153 cr
Start-up injection moulding machine and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-PM-163 cr
Start-up blow moulding machine and auxiliary
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-PM-173 cr
Start-up extruder and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-PM-183 cr
Perform routine checks and maintenance on plastics processing equipment
NQF Level 4
- 714208-000-01-PM-195 cr
Set- up and programme injection moulding machine and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 4
- 714208-000-01-PM-205 cr
Set- up and programme a blow moulding machine and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 4
- 714208-000-01-PM-215 cr
Set- up and programme extruder and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 4
- 714208-000-01-PM-222 cr
Shut-down injection moulding machine and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 4
- 714208-000-01-PM-232 cr
Shut-down blow moulding machine and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 4
- 714208-000-01-PM-242 cr
Shut-down extruder and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 4
- 714208-000-01-PM-2515 cr
Monitor and evaluate injection moulding processes to optimise production output
NQF Level 5
- 714208-000-01-PM-2615 cr
Monitor and evaluate blow moulding processes to optimise production output
NQF Level 5
- 714208-000-01-PM-2812 cr
Coordinate maintenance on machines, equipment and tools
NQF Level 5
- 714208-000-01-PM-2915 cr
Perform trials on designated mould and material without setting sheet for injection moulding
NQF Level 5
- 714208-000-01-PM-3015 cr
Perform trials on designated mould, tools, forming device and material without setting sheet for blow moulding
NQF Level 5
- 714208-000-01-PM-3115 cr
Perform trials on designated tools, die, forming device and material without setting sheet for extrusion
NQF Level 5
Work Experience Modules (WM)
268 crSite · 29 modules
- 714208-000-01-WM-012 cr
Handling, transporting and caring for moulds and auxiliary equipment for injection moulding
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-WM-022 cr
Handling, transporting and caring for mould, tools, forming device and auxiliary equipment for blow moulding
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-WM-032 cr
Handling, transporting and caring for tools, die, forming device and auxiliary equipment for extrusion
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-WM-042 cr
Injection mould and auxiliary equipment installation and removal process
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-WM-052 cr
Blow mould installation and removal process
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-WM-062 cr
Extruder tools, die and forming device installation and removal process
NQF Level 2
- 714208-000-01-WM-083 cr
Installing and removing mould and auxiliary equipment for injection moulding
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-WM-093 cr
Installing and removing mould, tools forming device and auxiliary equipment for blow moulding
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-WM-103 cr
Installing and removing tools, die, forming device and auxiliary equipment for extrusion
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-WM-112 cr
Shutting-down injection moulding machine and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-WM-132 cr
Shutting-down extruder and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-WM-143 cr
Starting-up injection moulding machine and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-WM-153 cr
Starting-up blow moulding machine and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-WM-163 cr
Starting-up extruder and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 3
- 714208-000-01-WM-173 cr
Performing routine checks and maintenance on plastics processing equipment
NQF Level 4
- 714208-000-01-WM-186 cr
Setting- up and programming injection moulding machine and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 4
- 714208-000-01-WM-196 cr
Setting- up and programming blow moulding machine and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 4
- 714208-000-01-WM-206 cr
Setting- up and programming extruder and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 4
- 714208-000-01-WM-214 cr
Shutting-down the injection moulding machine and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 4
- 714208-000-01-WM-224 cr
Shutting-down the blow moulding machine and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 4
- 714208-000-01-WM-234 cr
Shutting-down extruder and auxiliary equipment
NQF Level 4
- 714208-000-01-WM-2430 cr
Monitoring and evaluating injection moulding processes to optimise production output
NQF Level 5
- 714208-000-01-WM-2530 cr
Monitoring and evaluating blow moulding processes to optimise production output
NQF Level 5
- 714208-000-01-WM-2630 cr
Monitoring and evaluating extrusion processes to optimise production output
NQF Level 5
- 714208-000-01-WM-2716 cr
Coordinate maintenance on machines, equipment and tools
NQF Level 5
- 714208-000-01-WM-2825 cr
Conducting trials on new mould and materials for injection moulding
NQF Level 5
- 714208-000-01-WM-2925 cr
Conducting trials on moulds, tools, forming device and materials for blow moulding
NQF Level 5
- 714208-000-01-WM-3025 cr
Conducting trials on tools, die, forming device and materials for extrusion
NQF Level 5
- 714208-000-01-WM-3120 cr
Exposure to the value chain in a Plastic manufacturing process
NQF Level 5
Official SAQA Curriculum
Source of truth · SAQA ID 110308 · Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology › Manufacturing and Assembly
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter. A Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter prepares, sets up, runs and monitors plastics manufacturing machinery and equipment to produce plastic products through moulding or extrusion processes. A qualified learner will be able to: • Remove and install moulds, dies and forming devices and auxiliary equipment according to procedure. • Manufacture plastic products. • Conduct operational maintenance and coordinate major maintenance on machines, equipment and tools following specifications. • Conduct trials on new moulds die and forming devices and materials to determine process parameters.
Rationale▾
This qualification is to capacitate learners to optimise a production line/environment. The plastics manufacturing industry is characterised by refined manufacturing processes and operates in a highly competitive and challenging environment. The manufactured products must comply with a wide variety of exacting customer and consumer requirements as well as environmental directives. Also, the industry must respond to competition from imports, export opportunities and ongoing development of new products to meet changing customer needs. This means that people working in the industry require a wide range of skills and specialised knowledge to help them respond to the ongoing technological and quality challenges. This qualification replaces the currently registered Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter qualification which was inclusive of three (3) very different processes. This posed a challenge for learners whose learning careers pursued only one of the three specialised plastics manufacturing process. The revised Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter qualification makes provision for each of the three (3) plastics manufacturing processes covered by the Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter qualification. These are catered for in the form of specialised qualifications, namely Blow Moulding Machine Setter, Injection Moulding Machine Setter and Extrusion Machine Setter. The qualification is aimed at both new entrants as well as learners who have been working within the plastics manufacturing industry. The qualification equips learners with skills and knowledge that will enable them to effectively set tools and machines, operate the machines and optimise machine output with minimum waste. Competent learners should be able to participate effectively in various industries that utilise plastic manufacturing processes. For a new entrant or someone from another field, this qualification provides the learning outcomes (skills, knowledge and value credits), required to effectively participate in a structured workplace. This qualification will enable the growth of the sector which will impact positively on society and the economy at large. The qualification also provides learners with the opportunity to advance their careers by pursuing higher-level qualifications. Upon completion of the qualification, learners will be able to initiate and maintain plastics manufacturing processes by: • Setting up manufacturing equipment and processes to manufacture quality products. • Solving common problems to produce quality products to meet customer needs. • Interacting with others to achieve manufacturing objectives. This qualification will also empower learners with a technical foundation to optimise a production line/environment to meet world-class standards.
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 stating 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 qualification is: • NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics and Science.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Plan and prepare for the plastic manufacturing process.
- Install moulds or die, or forming device or tools and auxiliary equipment.
- Safely set up, program, start up, optimise and shut down the machine and auxiliary equipment.
- Remove mould or die or forming device or tools.
- Conduct operational maintenance inspections and record on machines and auxiliary equipment.
Qualification 110308 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter · NQF Level 5 (553 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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- 📄Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
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- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
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- ✓18 KM + 30 PM + 29 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 5
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