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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
101145  Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing 
ORIGINATOR
Vaal University of Technology 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Diploma (Min 360)  Field 05 - Education, Training and Development  Higher Education and Training 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2027-06-30   2029-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The intended purpose of is to give the successful leaner a professional, vocational and sound understanding of the general theoretical principles and their applications in the field of Non- Destructive Testing.

Rationale:
Qualifying learner reduces high skills scarcity to the need of the non-destructive testing in the industry, metallurgical and mining community. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
The Institutional Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy and procedures are followed. Learners who do not meet entry requirements can apply for access to the qualification through RPL against a module, or part/full qualification for learning obtained through formal, informal and non-formal learning. Learners need to submit a Portfolio of Evidence which will be internally assessed. Credits may be awarded based on the assessment results and learners have the opportunity to appeal against the assessment result where credits were not awarded.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum requirement is:
  • National Senior Certificate National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 4. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at NQF Level 5, 6 and 7 totalling at 381 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 137Credits:
  • Chemistry 1, 15 Credits.
  • Applied Communication Skills 1.1, 8 Credits.
  • Mathematics 2 (Applied), 12 Credits.
  • Information and Communication Technology(ICT) Skills 1, 10 Credits.
  • Intro to Non-Destructive Testing(NDT) (Theory),6 Credits.
  • Penetrant Testing (Practical), 8 Credits.
  • Penetrant Testing (Theory), 8 Credits.
  • Mechanical Engineering Drawing, 12 Credits.
  • Physics 1 (Applied), 12 Credits.
  • Mathematics 1 (Applied), 12 Credits.
  • Intro to NDT (Practical), 6 Credits.
  • Entrepreneurship 1 (Applied Science), 12 Credits.
  • Metallurgy for NDT 1, 12 Credits.
  • Applied Communication Skills 1.2, 8 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 176 Credits:
  • Physics 2 (Theory), 8 Credits.
  • Physics 2 (Practical), 4 Credits.
  • Radiographic Testing (Theory), 8 Credits.
  • Radiographic Testing (Practical), 8 Credits.
  • Eddy Current Testing (Theory), 8 Credits.
  • Introduction to Fracture Mechanics, 12 Credits.
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (Practical), 8 Credits.
  • Quality Assurance, 12 Credits.
  • Ultrasonic Testing (Theory), 8 Credits.
  • Metallurgy for NDT 2, 12 Credits.
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (Theory), 8 Credits.
  • Ultrasonic Testing (Practical), 12 Credits.
  • Eddy Current Testing (Practical), 8 Credits.
  • Work Integrated Learning (NDT), 60 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 7, 68 Credits:
  • Advanced Ultrasonic Testing (Theory), 8 Credits.
  • Advanced Ultrasonic Testing (Practical), 8 Credits.
  • Advanced Radiographic Testing (Practical), 8 Credits.
  • Advanced Eddy Current Testing (Theory), 8 Credits.
  • Advanced Eddy Current Testing (Practical), 8 Credits.
  • Advanced Radiographic Testing (Theory), 8 Credits.
  • Project (Numerical Analysis), 12 Credits.
  • Signal Processing, 8 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Operate specific non-destructive testing equipment, and control the testing processes and interpret the results within specifications laid down.
    2. Communicate effectively through reports, presentations, specifications, drawings and standards. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be assessed in the integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the working principles of equipment, applications of equipment, control calibration of equipment and prepare samples to use.
  • Test and use apparatus in the laboratory and ensure that equipment comply with industry requirements.
  • Interpret statistical information, investigate and evaluate quality of processes and products.
  • Evaluate the quality of statistical methods, specify results, identify technical problems, recommend, implement and maintain corrective action.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the properties of materials, practically identify materials, select correct testing methods for different materials, ability to characterise materials, and conduct failure investigations.
  • Identify and assess adverse or hazardous environmental conditions and apply effective environmental control measures according to specified requirements.
  • Record and control projects logistically and supervise operators, budget construction and control and delegate responsibilities.
  • Communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally and write technical reports.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, write operational procedures and make formal presentations.
  • Analyse failures and solve problems through: minor plant and material research projects.
  • Illustrate the ability to work on his/her own within laid down guidelines according to constraints and abilities and demonstrate evidence of self-motivation.

    Integrated Assessment.
    Both formative and summative assessments are integral components of all modules within the programme and have application to both traditional summative and continuous assessment, ensuring overall applied competence. All teaching and learning activities in the programme are aligned to the assessment approach of the individual modules indicating a constructive alignment approach in the design of the programme. The assessment activities form an integral part of the teaching and learning process and are systematically and purposefully used to generate data for grading. Timely feedback to learner forms part of the assessment strategy of the institution and is used to inform teaching and learning and to improve the curriculum.

    Learning outcomes in all modules give an indication as to what will be assessed in the module and thus ensures constructive alignment of the modules within the programme. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    There are similar international qualifications, but individual institutions have unique offerings which may/may not articulate with this qualification entirely. There is undoubtedly synergy in courses with variations ranging from slight to extreme synergy-depending on the institution. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This allows qualification for horizontal and vertical articulation:
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • National Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Level 6.
  • National Diploma in Metallurgy Engineering, Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Professional Degree in Material Science, National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 7.
  • Professional Degree in Metallurgy Engineering, NQF Level 7. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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    1. Vaal University of Technology 


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