Production Process Controller

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare learner to operate as a Production Process Controller. A Production Process Controller conducts a range of administrative and control functions in the monitoring and control of a production process plant. This is done through a combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or computer technologies. Compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements as well organisational standards, policies and procedures is an integral part the operational profile as well as routine/minor/first-line maintenance work where required. A qualified learner will be able to: • Carry out production plant operational and administrative processes, duties, and functions. • Operate, monitor, and control production plant operations.

Manufacturing and production are key components of the Southern African economy. Sustained production stimulates the generation of revenue and economic growth. A strong economy attracts local and overseas investment which in turn contributes to sustainable employment impacting the various market sectors such as manufacturing, mining and minerals, chemical, food, and beverages. The qualification reflects the needs of the manufacturing and production sectors, represented by employers, employees, and training providers, for learners to develop the skills and competencies for Production Process Controllers. Production Process Controllers are found across a wide range of industries in the production and manufacturing sector. The qualification has, therefore, been developed in a generic format. The curriculum can be contextualised for production, manufacturing, mining and minerals, chemical, energy, and water sectors as well as for the food and beverage production. As the skills and competencies have been specified generically, this qualification will be portable across a wide range of operations. This qualification will train and equip the qualifying learner with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to ensure that a production plant is monitored and controlled productively and safely. Improved standards of training and assessment will lead to more productive operations and improved safety. The general application of the qualification will improve mobility of employment across various sectors. Most learners entering the qualification will already be employed. The career progression for Production Process Controllers will be to other operator specialisations and to related occupations in operations, engineering, or training.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): 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: • An NQF Level 3 qualification with Mathematical Literacy. Or • Occupational Certificate: Production Process Machine Operator and Assembler, NQF Level 3, SAQA ID 102580.

• Carry out production plant operational and administrative processes, duties, and functions, applying and exercising policies, procedures, performance parameters, controls, and operating standards.
• Use applicable knowledge to operate, monitor, and control production plant operations, applying and exercising policies, procedures, performance parameters, controls, and operating standards.