Qualification Overview

Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Glass Container Manufacturing (Level 4) with strands in Advanced Forming Operations, Advanced Finished Product Operations, and Advanced Batch and Furnace Operations
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 4
Credits 100 - 140
Subject Area
  • Engineering and Related Technologies » Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology » Manufacturing Engineering and Technology not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the glass container manufacturing sector with people who are able to manage and monitor workplace safety, quality and productivity in the glass container manufacturing sector.

This qualification is stranded in order to recognise the specific skills and knowledge required to work as senior operators, waremakers and team leaders in controlling and optimising glass container manufacturing equipment and processes in the following functions:
-Advanced Forming Operations
-Advanced Finished Products Operations
-Advanced Batch and Furnace Operations.

Graduates will be capable of self-management of learning and performance under broad guidance, and will have some responsibility for performance of others.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Critically analyse and monitor production data and performance in order to implement process improvements and manage individual and team outputs to meet production requirements
- Diagnose, monitor and resolve routine and critical operational issues to maintain product output and specifications

Graduates of the Advanced Forming Operations strand will also be able to:
- Set up, monitor and adjust forming machinery and equipment to optimise glass container forming production

Graduates of the Advanced Finished Product Operations strand will also be able to:
- Oversee and optimise preparation of manufactured glass containers for dispatch, manage job change requirements, and carry out quality assurance and inspection processes

Graduates of the Advanced Batch and Furnace Operations strand will also be able to:
- Analyse and monitor glass container raw materials and make necessary adjustments in order to optimise furnace operation and efficiency
- Operate a furnace to manufacture glass containers, and carry out emergency operation of plant services
Education pathways
On completion of this qualification graduates may also progress to further training in staff or business management, manufacturing processes or competitive manufacturing.
Employment pathways
People completing this qualification will be able to work as glass container manufacturing senior operators, waremakers and team leaders.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
There are no mandatory prerequisites for this qualification.
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 2445
Status Discontinued
Created February 2015
Last Date For Entry December 2019
Discontinued December 2020

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