1. 1 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Curriculum Framework National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4

2. 2 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 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 Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 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 at least one of the specialisation areas within pulp manufacturing. The specialisation areas all have the objective of producing pulp, however have marked differences in their methodology: batch digester vertical continuous digester horizontal continuous digester 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 pulp manufacturing. The level of flexibility within the range of electives allows learners to work in various other jobs, for example, preparing and supplying bagasse, producing bleached pulp and generating chlorine dioxide for pulp bleaching. While the learning specified within this qualification is contextualised to pulp 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). 1. Description of the qualification

4. 4 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Purpose of the qualification This qualification is primarily intended for application in pulp manufacturing and is aimed at learners who work, or intend to work, in one of the three specialisation areas and seek recognition for essential skills: batch digester vertical continuous digester horizontal continuous digester Qualifying learners will be capable of understanding the process and variables associated with pulp manufacturing operating the pulp manufacturing processes 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 pulp manufacturing.

5. 5 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF 4 Structure of the Qualification

6. 6 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 2.1. List of unit standards - Fundamentals NumberUnit StandardNLRDLevelCredits Communication PF401Engage in sustained oral communication and evaluate spoken texts897445 PF402Evaluate texts75214 PF403Read, analyse and respond to a variety of texts897545 PF404Write a technical report950244 PF405Write for a wide range of contexts897645 PF406Communicate verbally and non-verbally in the workplace996138 PF407Interpret and use information from texts896935 PF408Use communication skills to handle and resolve conflict in the workplace953333 PF409Write texts that meet a range of communicative contexts897035 Mathematics PF410 Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related 901546 PF411 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 901646 PF412 Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues 901444 Life Skills PF413Develop learning strategies and techniques12457 33 PF414Manage work-time effectively9530 33 PF415Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS12474 33

7. 7 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 2.2. List of unit standards - Core NumberUnit StandardNLRDLevelCredits SHEQ PC401Apply quality proceduresGMET38 PC402Apply safety, health and environmental protection procedureGMET36 Pulp Technology PC403Understand the operating principles, processes and variables associated with chemical pulping 410 PC404Understand the fundamental process principles of screening and cleaning pulp suspensions 310 PC405Remove spent liquor contaminants from pulp 417 Specialisation PC406Produce chemical pulp from wood chips using a batch digester 437 PC407Produce chemical pulp from wood chips using a vertical continuous digester 434 PC408Produce bagasse pulp using a horizontal continuous digester 429 2.3. List of unit standards - Electives NumberUnit StandardNLRDLevelCredits Pulp Technology PE401Understand the operating principles, processes and variables associated with mechanical pulping 410 PE402Understand the operating principles, processes and variables associated with bleach pulping 310 PE403Generate chlorine dioxide for pulp bleaching 330 PE404Prepare and supply washed and depithed bagasse 314

8. 8 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 2.3. List of unit standards – Electives (continued) NumberUnit StandardNLRDLevelCredits Pulp Technology PE405Recover crude turpentine as a Kraft pulping by-product 314 PE406Prepare chemical additives used in the pulp and paper industry 312 PE407Reduce wood chips to thermo mechanical pulp 326 PE408Reduce logs to groundwood pulp 322 PE409Produce bleached pulp 329 PE411Understand the properties of fibrous materials used in pulp and paper manufacturing 410 PE413 Demonstrate understanding of the water treatment and effluent treatment processes in the pulp and paper industry 310 SHEQ PE410Perform physical and chemical tests on raw materials, pulp and chemicals used in pulp making 312 Other PE412Apply basic business concepts997338 PE414Assess learners within a learning situation7386410 PE415Coach learners9926310 PE416Lead a team, plan, organise and assess their work952734 PE417Plan a learning program9951518 PE418Develop a learning plan and a portfolio for assessmentGMET36 PE419Operate a computer778638 PE420Produce and use spreadsheets for business756735 PE421Produce word processing documents for business757035

9. 9 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF 4 Fundamental Unit Standards

10. 10 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Fundamentals (1) PF401 - Engage in sustained oral communication and evaluate spoken texts PF402 - Evaluate texts PF403 - Read, analyse and respond to a variety of texts PF404 - Write a technical report PF405 - Write for a wide range of contexts PF406 - Communicate verbally and non-verbally in the workplace PF407 - Interpret and use information from texts PF408 - Use communication skills to handle and resolve conflict in the workplace PF409 - Write texts that meet a range of communicative contexts

11. 11 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Fundamentals (2) PF410 - Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related PF411 - 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 PF412- Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues PF413 - Develop learning strategies and techniques PF414 - Manage work-time effectively PF415 - Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS

12. 12 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF 4 Core Unit Standards

13. 13 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Core Unit Standards PC401 - Apply quality procedures PC402 - Apply safety, health and environmental protection procedure PC403 - Understand the operating principles, processes and variables associated with chemical pulping PC404 - Understand the fundamental process principles of screening and cleaning pulp suspensions PC405 - Remove spent liquor contaminants from pulp PC406 - Produce chemical pulp from wood chips using a batch digester PC407 - Produce chemical pulp from wood chips using a vertical continuous digester PC408 - Produce bagasse pulp using a horizontal continuous digester

14. 14 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF 4 Elective Unit Standards

15. 15 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Electives (1) PE401 - Understand the operating principles, processes and variables associated with mechanical pulping PE402 - Understand the operating principles, processes and variables associated with bleach pulping PE403 - Generate chlorine dioxide for pulp bleaching PE404 - Prepare and supply washed and depithed bagasse PE405 - Recover crude turpentine as a Kraft pulping by- product PE406 - Prepare chemical additives used in the pulp and paper industry PE407 - Reduce wood chips to thermo mechanical pulp PE408 - Reduce logs to ground wood pulp PE409 - Produce bleached pulp

16. 16 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Electives (2) PE410 - Perform physical and chemical tests on raw materials, pulp and chemicals used in pulp making PE411- Understand the properties of fibrous materials used in pulp and paper manufacturing PE412 - Apply basic business concepts PE413 - Demonstrate understanding of the water treatment and effluent treatment processes in the pulp and paper industry PE414 - Assess learners within a learning situation PE415 - Coach learners PE416 - Lead a team, plan, organise and assess their work PE417 - Plan a learning program

17. 17 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Chemical Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 4 Electives (3) PE418 - Develop a learning plan and a portfolio for assessment PE419 - Operate a computer PE420 - Produce and use spreadsheets for business PE421 - Produce word processing documents for business