1. National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2
National Certificate in Paper, Board or Tissue Manufacturing NQF Level 4
National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2
Curriculum Framework

2. 1. Description of the qualification 2. Structure of the qualification
Table of Contents
1. Description of the qualification
2. Structure of the qualification
3. Fundamental unit standards
4. Core unit standards
5. Elective unit standards

3. Rationale of the qualification
1. Description of the qualification
Rationale of the qualification
This is a further qualification in a series for learners to progress beyond the National Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing: NQF level 2. The qualification reflects the workplace-based needs of operators who work in paper, board or tissue manufacturing.
The needs, as verified by various Industry forums, are expressed by employers and employees, for both now and the future. This qualification is intended as an exit level qualification for the FET band of learners working in paper, board or tissue manufacturing.
The level of flexibility within the range of electives allows the learner to work in various other jobs, for example: producing super-calendered paper or board, producing paper, board or tissue reels, coating paper or board, preparing and providing stock.
While the learning specified within this qualification is contextualised to paper, board or tissue manufacturing, 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).

4. Purpose of the qualification
This qualification is primarily intended for application in paper, board or tissue manufacturing. The qualification is aimed at learners who work or intend to work in paper, board or tissue manufacturing and seek recognition for essential skills.
Qualifying learners will be capable of
understanding the process and variables associated with paper, board or tissue manufacturing
operating the paper, board or tissue making process
applying basic business concepts, quality, safety, health and environmental procedures.
demonstrating competence in mathematics, science, reading, writing and speaking relevant to the pulp and paper industry.
The qualification is designed to be flexible and accessible so that learners are able to achieve the competencies required for working safely and efficiently in paper, board or tissue manufacturing

5. Paper, Board or Tissue Manufacturing NQF 4 Structure of the Qualification

6. 2.1. List of unit standards - Fundamentals
Number
Unit Standard
NLRD
Level
Credits
Communication
BF401
Engage in sustained oral communication and evaluate spoken texts
8974 4 5
BF402
Evaluate texts
7521
BF403
Read, analyse and respond to a variety of texts
8975
BF404
Write a technical report
9502
BF405
Write for a wide range of contexts
8976
BF406
Communicate verbally and non-verbally in the workplace
9961 3 8
BF407
Interpret and use information from texts
8969
BF408
Use communication skills to handle and resolve conflict in the workplace
9533
BF409
Write texts that meet a range of communicative contexts
8970
Mathematics
BF410
Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related
9015 6
BF411
Measure, estimate and calculate physical quantities and explore, critique and prove geometrical relationships in two and three dimensional space in the life and workplace of the adult with increasing responsibilities
9016
BF412
Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues
9014
Life Skills
BF413
Develop learning strategies and techniques
12457
BF414
Manage work-time effectively
9530
BF415
Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS
12474

7. 2.2. List of unit standards - Core
Number
Unit Standard
NLRD
Level
Credits
SHEQ
BC401
Apply quality procedures
GMET 3 8
BC402
Apply safety, health and environmental protection procedure 6
Pulp Technology
BC403
Understand the operating principles, processes and variables associated with wet end operations in the pulp and paper industry 4 15
BC404
Form and press paper, board or tissue 30
BC405
Understand the operating principles, processes and variables associated with the drying of paper, board or tissue products 10
BC406
Dry and reel formed paper, board or tissue 21
2.3. List of unit standards - Electives
Number
Unit Standard
NLRD
Level
Credits
Pulp Technology
BE401
Prepare and provide a continuous supply of stock to the forming section of a paper, board or tissue machine 4 24
BE402
Prepare chemical additives used in the pulp and paper industry 3 14
BE403
Produce paper, board or tissue reels using a winder/re-winder
BE404
Produce super-calendered paper or board 12
BE405
Coat paper or board using a coating machine 17
BE406
De-ink recycled fibres for use in pulp and paper manufacturing 21

8. 2.3. List of unit standards – Electives (continued)
Number
Unit Standard
NLRD
Level
Credits
Pulp Technology
BE407
Demonstrate understanding of the water treatment and effluent treatment processes in the pulp and paper industry 3 10
BE408
Understand the properties of fibrous materials used in pulp and paper manufacturing 4
BE410
Understand the operating principles, processes and variables associated with the coating of paper or board
BE412
Understand the operating principles, processes and variables in stock preparation in the pulp and paper industry
SHEQ
BE409
Conduct physical tests on paper, board or tissue 12
BE411
Perform visual inspection tests to identify paper defects
BE413
Understand the printing processes and quality requirements for the end use of manufactured paper products
Other
BE415
Apply basic business concepts
9973 8
BE416
Assess learners within a learning situation
7386
BE417
Coach learners
9926
BE418
Lead a team, plan, organise and assess their work
9527
BE419
Plan a learning program
9951 5 18
BE420
Develop a learning plan and a portfolio for assessment
GMET 6
BE421
Operate a computer
7786
BE422
Produce and use spreadsheets for business
7567
BE423
Produce word processing documents for business
7570
Plant Technology
BE414
Operate overhead crane
8039

9. Paper, Board or Tissue Manufacturing NQF 4 Fundamental Unit Standards

10. Fundamentals (1)
BF401 - Engage in sustained oral communication and evaluate spoken texts
BF402 - Evaluate texts
BF403 - Read, analyse and respond to a variety of texts
BF404 - Write a technical report
BF405 - Write for a wide range of contexts
BF406 - Communicate verbally and non-verbally in the workplace
BF407 - Interpret and use information from texts
BF408 - Use communication skills to handle and resolve conflict in the workplace
BF409 - Write texts that meet a range of communicative contexts

11. Fundamentals (2)
BF410 - Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related
BF411 - Measure, estimate and calculate physical quantities and explore, critique and prove geometrical relationships in two and three dimensional space in the life and workplace of the adult with increasing responsibilities
BF412- Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues
BF413 - Develop learning strategies and techniques
BF414 - Manage work-time effectively
BF415 - Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS

12. Paper, Board or Tissue Manufacturing NQF 4 Core Unit Standards

13. Core Unit Standards BC401 - Apply quality procedures
BC402 - Apply safety, health and environmental protection procedure
BC403 - Understand the operating principles, processes and variables associated with wet end operations in the pulp and paper industry
BC404 - Form and press paper, board or tissue
BC405 - Understand the operating principles, processes and variables associated with the drying of paper, board or tissue products
BC406 - Dry and reel formed paper, board or tissue

14. Paper, Board or Tissue Manufacturing NQF 4 Elective Unit Standards

15. Electives (1)
BE401 - Prepare and provide a continuous supply of stock to the forming section of a paper, board or tissue machine
BE402 - Prepare chemical additives used in the pulp and paper industry
BE403 - Produce paper, board or tissue reels using a winder/re-winder
BE404 - Produce super-calendered paper or board
BE405 - Coat paper or board using a coating machine
BE406 - De-ink recycled fibres for use in pulp and paper manufacturing
BE407 - Demonstrate understanding of the water treatment and effluent treatment processes in the pulp and paper industry

16. Electives (2)
BE408 - Understand the properties of fibrous materials used in pulp and paper manufacturing
BE409 - Conduct physical tests on paper, board or tissue
BE410 - Understand the operating principles, processes and variables associated with the coating of paper or board
BE411 - Perform visual inspection tests to identify paper defects
BE412 - Understand the operating principles, processes and variables in stock preparation in the pulp and paper industry
BE413 - Understand the printing processes and quality requirements for the end use of manufactured paper products
BE414 - Operate overhead crane

17. Electives (3) BE415 - Apply basic business concepts
BE416 - Assess learners within a learning situation
BE417 - Coach learners
BE418 - Lead a team, plan, organise and assess their work
BE419 - Plan a learning program
BE420 - Develop a learning plan and a portfolio for assessment
BE421- Operate a computer
BE422 - Produce and use spreadsheets for business
BE423 - Produce word processing documents for business