National Certificate: Production Technology

SAQA ID: 58785 
NQF: Level 3 
Credits: 120 
Duration: 12 Months

This course is accredited: MERSETA – Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Education
and Training Authority

Preambles:
The combination of learning outcomes that comprise this qualification will provide the qualifying
learner with vocational knowledge and skills appropriate to the context of production technology.
Who must do this Qualification?
This qualification provides learners with the range of learning and skills required to be able to
perform a series of activities to support manufacturing, engineering and technology processes.
Learners will acquire a range of skills in the identification of production parameters in
manufacturing, engineering and technology industries and basic strategies to achieve them
Entry Requirements:
 Communication at NQF Level 2.
 Mathematical literacy NQF Level 2.
 Contribute to achieving production specifications through optimising organisational structures,
functions and processes NQF Level 2.
 Demonstrate an understanding of production technology practices, terminology and systems as
applied in manufacturing, engineering and technology NQF Level 2.
 Contribute to efficient and effective production by applying quality standards and procedures NQF

Level 2.
Course modules:

1. Maintain spray painting equipment 
2. Perform basic spray painting 
3. Separate, handle, store, treat and transport waste 
4. Handle and care for materials 
5. Apply methods of opening locks