QCTO Adhesive Binding Machine Operator NQF Level 3 Credits 115 OC118119 Training Material

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SayPro Occupational Certificate: Adhesive Binding Machine Operator SAQA OC118119 NQF Level 03 Credits 115 Training Material

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION
Purpose:
The purpose of Occupational Certificate: Adhesive Binding Machine Operator is to prepare a learner
to operate as an Adhesive Binding Machine Operator. A qualified learner will be able to set up,
operate and maintain an adhesive binding line to produce adhesive bound publications.
Rationale:
Printing South Africa engaged with the Printing and Packaging Industry to address the concerns
regarding the competitiveness of the industry against international markets during which time the
Bookbinding Trades and Occupations were identified as a scarce and critical skill in the industry.
The existing National Craft Diploma: Bookbinding Mechanized/Cutting qualification is outdated and
does not cater for skills progression in the various occupations associated with the Bookbinding
trade. The lack of skilled operators with up to date technological skills has placed the Sector in a
precarious position in so far as International competitiveness is concerned.
Learners will benefit from receiving a high standard of training and education that is occupationally
aligned. Once qualified, Learners may progress to obtain additional associated qualifications on their
path to becoming an artisan. Printing and Packaging employers will benefit by gaining access to
suitably qualified operators to operate and maintain costly bookbinding, finishing equipment and
machinery. By creating career pathways in the Sector employees will be able to progress from
General Factory Workers to qualified Artisans. This will create a healthy employment cycle providing
employment opportunities to unemployed youth. Learners will be drawn from schools and TVET
Colleges and will secure employment in the Sector and open themselves up to career advancement
opportunities.
Papermaking, waste efficiency and recycling are subjects covered in this curriculum. The efficient
and responsible use of paper, adhesives and other materials is of critical importance to the industry
as it forms a significant component of print finishing and bookbinding manufacturing costs within a
green economy.