1. 1 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Curriculum Framework National Certificate in Pulp & Paper Manufacturing NQF Level 2

2. 2 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 1.Description of the qualification 2.Structure of the qualification 3.Fundamental unit standards 4.Core unit standards 5.Elective unit standards Table of Contents

3. 3 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Rationale of the qualification This qualification is the first in a series for existing employees who need to progress beyond NQF level 1 (ABET) and for learners who are entering the pulp and paper industry and reflects the workplace-based needs of process operators. The needs, as verified by various Industry forums, are expressed by employers and employees, for both now and the future. This qualification provides the learner with accessibility to employment and provides the flexibility to pursue different careers within the industry. While the learning specified within this qualification is contextualised to the pulp and paper industry, the qualification has been constructed in such a way that the learner will be able, with some further learning, to adapt the skills and knowledge to other manufacturing industries. The qualification therefore supports the principle of portability within the manufacturing industry as a whole in South Africa and thus provides added value to the qualifying learner (increased employability) and to society and the economy (the creation of a pool of learners with manufacturing skills) Purpose of the qualification This qualification is aimed at people who work or intend to work in the pulp and paper industry and who seek recognition for essential skills. Recipients of this qualification know about and are able to conduct basic operations associated with pulp and papermaking. In addition, they will know generic manufacturing mechanical and electrical equipment, the principles and the operation thereof, as used in the pulp and paper industry (for example: valves, pumps and hydraulic equipment). Holders of this certificate will have acquired basic skills to contribute in a work place and certain specific pulp and paper industry operational skills. Learners will also have competence in mathematics, science, reading, writing and speaking relevant to the pulp and paper industry. This qualification allows a learner to progress to higher qualifications in pulp and paper operations. The qualification is designed to be flexible and accessible so that people are able to achieve the competencies required for working safely and efficiently in the pulp and paper industry. 1. Description of the qualification

4. 4 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Pulp and Paper Manufacturing NQF 2 Structure of the Qualification

5. 5 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 2.1. List of unit standards - Fundamentals NumberUnit StandardNLRDLevelCredits Communication TF201Access and use information from texts896325 TF202Communicate at work1246125 TF203Maintain and adapt oral communication896225 TF204Write for a defined context896425 Mathematics TF205Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability in order to investigate life and work related problems900923 TF206Demonstrate understanding of rational and irrational numbers and number systems. Within the context of relevant calculations 898223 TF207Measure, estimate and calculate physical quantities and explore, describe and represent geometrical relationships in 2-dimesnsions in different life or workplace contexts 900823 TF208Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal and community life898322 TF209Work with a range of patterns and functions and solve problems900725 Science TF210Demonstrate knowledge of introductory principles of chemistry and physics912224 Life Skills TF211Apply study and learning techniques1320223 TF212Develop a personal portfolio and prepare for assessment1246526 TF213Manage basic personal finance926826 TF214Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS1246323

6. 6 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 2.2. List of unit standards - Core NumberUnit StandardNLRDLevelCredits Pulp and Papermaking Technology TC206Demonstrate understanding of pulp and papermaking processesU0014210 Plant Technology TC204 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics systems used in a process plant 33 TC205Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment1203724 TC207Describe bearing types, designs and application theories associated with process plantsTUM007/132 TC208Describe lubrication methods and applications associated with process plants.TUM006/132 TC209Describe plant instrumentation and process measurementTUI001/234 TC210Describe the working principle of compressed air systems associated with process plantTUM008/132 TC211Differentiate between valve designs and application theories associated with process plantsTUM009/132 TC213Interpret liquid transfer theories in a process plant1048833 TC214Operate pumps1213325 SHEQ TC202Demonstrate an understanding of quality principles used in the chemical industry1219914 TC203Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of the environment932312 TC216Perform basic first aid.124672 TC217Perform basic fire fighting.124682 Others TC201Engage in sustained oral communication and evaluate spoken texts932312 TC212Explain the individuals role in businessGMET24 TC215Operate a personal computer system.754726 TC218Understanding the principles of magnetism.1070732

7. 7 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 2.3. List of unit standards - Electives NumberUnit StandardNLRDLevelCredits Pulp and Papermaking Technology TE203Classify waste paperRM00724 TE209Manufacture coresFC00828 TE211Prepare and supply bagasseRM005314 TE212Produce bales of waste paper using a baling machineRM00625 TE213Produce cut cores for the pulp and paper industryFC01025 TE214Produce cut/slit sheets of paper, board, pulp or tissue.FC006316 TE215Produce embossed paper, board or tissueFC00126 TE216Laminate paper/boardFC002215 TE217Produce paper /board/tissue reels using a winder/rewinderPM005314 TE218Produce supercalendered paper or boardFC004312 TE219Produce wrapped finished paper, board or tissue productsFC005210 Plant Technology TE220Transfer material by means of a belt conveyor973723 TE221Understand the operating principles of transformers1071933 TE202Apply engineering principles in a process plant1019533 TE205Interpret basic electronic theories in process plant controlTUE009/331 TE206Interpret electrical theoriesTUE002/133 TE207Interpret solid transfer system theories in a process plant1052232 TE208Lift and move material and equipment by means of a forklift959923 TE210Operate overhead crane803936 SHEQ TE204Comply with electrical safety standards in a process plantTUE001/121 Others TE201Apply basic business concepts997628

8. 8 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Pulp and Paper Manufacturing NQF 2 Fundamental Unit Standards

9. 9 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Fundamentals (1) TF201 - Access and use information from texts TF202 - Communicate at work TF203 - Maintain and adapt oral communication TF204 - Write for a defined context TF205 - Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability in order to investigate life and work related problems TF206 - Demonstrate understanding of rational and irrational numbers and number systems. Within the context of relevant calculations TF207 - Measure, estimate and calculate physical quantities and explore, describe and represent geometrical relationships in 2-dimesnsions in different life or workplace contexts

10. 10 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Fundamentals (2) TF208 - Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal and community life TF209 - Work with a range of patterns and functions and solve problems TF210 - Demonstrate knowledge of introductory principles of chemistry and physics TF211 - Apply study and learning techniques TF212 - Develop a personal portfolio and prepare for assessment TF213 - Manage basic personal finance TF214 - Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS

11. 11 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Pulp and Paper Manufacturing NQF 2 Core Unit Standards

12. 12 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Core Unit Standards (1) TC201 - Engage in sustained oral communication, evaluate spoken texts TC202 - Demonstrate an understanding of quality principles used in the chemical industry TC203 - Demonstrate understanding of the concept of the environment TC204 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics systems used in a process plant TC205 - Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment TC206 - Demonstrate understanding of pulp & papermaking processes TC207 - Describe bearing types, designs and application theories associated with process plants

13. 13 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Core Unit Standards (2) TC208 - Describe lubrication methods and applications associated with process plants TC209 - Describe plant instrumentation and process measurement TC210 - Describe the working principle of compressed air systems associated with process plant TC211 - Differentiate between valve designs and application theories associated with process plants TC212 - Explain the individuals role in business TC213 - Interpret liquid transfer theories in a process plant TC214 - Operate pumps TC215 - Operate a personal computer system. TC216 - Perform basic first aid TC217 - Perform basic fire fighting TC218 - Understanding the principles of magnetism

14. 14 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Pulp and Paper Manufacturing NQF 2 Elective Unit Standards

15. 15 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Electives (1) TE201 - Apply basic business concepts TE202 - Apply engineering principles in a process plant TE203 - Classify waste paper TE204 - Comply with electrical safety standards in a process plant TE205 - Interpret basic electronic theories in process plant control TE206 - Interpret electrical theories TE207 - Interpret solid transfer system theories in a process plant TE208 - Lift and move material and equipment by means of a forklift TE209 - Manufacture cores for the Pulp and Paper Industry TE210 - Operate an overhead crane

16. 16 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Electives (2) TE211 - Prepare and supply bagasse TE212 - Produce bales of waste paper using a baling machine TE213 - Produce cut cores for the pulp and paper industry TE214 - Produce cut/slit sheets of paper, board, pulp or tissue TE215 - Produce embossed paper, board or tissue TE216 - Produce laminated paper and board TE217 - Produce paper, board or tissue reels using a winder and rewinder TE218 - Produce supercalendered paper or board TE219 - Produce wrapped finished paper, board or tissue products TE220 - Transfer material by means of a belt conveyor TE221 - Understand the operating principles of transformers