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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 103277 | Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner - MERSETA (Manufactur) | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| - | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Occupational Certificate | Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Manufacturing and Assembly | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 641 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 04 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Reregistered | EXCO 0425/24 | 2018-09-12 | 2025-12-30 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2026-12-30 | 2029-12-30 | |||
| 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. |
This qualification replaces: |
| Qual ID | Qualification Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Min Credits | Replacement Status |
| 65509 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 152 | Complete |
| 65489 | National Certificate: Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 122 | Complete |
| 65449 | National Certificate: Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 133 | Complete |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic. An Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic installs, commissions, services, maintains, overhauls, repairs and troubleshoots air conditioning refrigeration and ventilation systems in accordance to customer 's requirements, industry and national standards in compliance with relevant national Legislation. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is an integral part of the economy found in many economic sectors and subsectors. Globalisation has brought with it technological changes that require employees to have skills and knowledge that will enable them to be on par with their counterparts. This requires learners to be trained in line with the latest technologies that will empower them to become employed or self-employed. This will enable learners to participate in the economy and thus be productive members of the society. In order to secure food stability and maintain quality for the entire population, refrigeration represents a critical skill in the maintenance of the cold chain. Air conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic has been identified as one of the occupations in high demand. Learners and current employees need to be trained against the latest technologies in order to ensure job security, advancement, and placement. The qualification is aimed at new entrants as well as currently employed personnel. Qualified learners are likely to be employed across the economic sectors that include but not limited to: mining, retail, food processing, warehousing, food production, automotive, marine, medical, engineering, fruit and wine industry, cold transport, farming. This qualification is structured in a manner that allows learners to progress to the full qualification by accumulating credits achieved from the part qualification. Learners who have acquired knowledge and skills formally or informally will undergo a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment in order to recognise skills acquired. Qualified learners are likely to progress into engineering related qualifications, which allow for further career progression into the designer, Refrigeration inspector, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Inspector. The qualification further enables learners to register with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA); as an engineering technologist, engineering technician and mechanical engineer. Learners can become self-reliant, productive by being self-employed, thereby contributing positively to the economy and society and further provide employment opportunity. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill Modules, and Work Experiences Modules.
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 174. Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 186. Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 281. |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Install air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems.
2. Commission air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems. 3. Maintain, service, fault-find and repair refrigeration systems. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Integrated Assessment: Integrated Formative Assessment: The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment. Integrated Summative Assessment: An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) Assessment Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| The South African Air Conditioning and Refrigeration qualification has been compared with qualifications offered in New Zealand and Australia. These countries were chosen due to easy access to the required information.
New Zealand: New Zealand has a trade qualification called 'The National Certificate in Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Mechanical Services. This qualification is for apprentices who operate within the Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning industries. Access into the qualification is the successful completion of the National Engineering Certificate, Level 2. The contents and duration of the qualification were found to be comparable to the South African Air Conditioning and Refrigeration qualification. The qualification is pegged at Level 4 and is offered over a period of 48 months, which is equivalent to 4 years. Upon completion of the learning programme, qualified learners would be awarded 254 Credits. The qualification covers knowledge and skills that will enable learners to: The qualification allows learners to choose elective unit standards of their choice from any of the following areas: electrical, engineering fabrication, heating, ventilating and air conditioning; refrigeration air conditioning, split systems air conditioning and welding. Learners who successfully complete the qualification can advance to the National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Level 5. Australia: Australian has registered a suite of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic trade qualifications. The South African Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic has been compared with three of these, namely, Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32211), which is offered over a period of 2 years; and Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Systems (UEE42911), which is offered over a period of 6 months to a year and Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing (UEE42711). Upon completion of Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32211), learners will be able to: select components, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to food storage and preservation, air conditioning and air distribution equipment in buildings and premises. Regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants are also included in the qualification. This qualification serves as an entry to the Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Systems (UEE42911). Upon completion of the Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Systems (UEE42911), learners will be able to: Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing (UEE42711) provides learners with in high level competencies related to fault diagnosis and rectification, commissioning and maintenance of refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to commercial food storage and preservation, air-conditioning, air distribution equipment and/or special applications. Regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants are also included. Similarities: Similarities have been found to be in terms of the type of qualifications, which are all trade qualifications; key competencies to be demonstrated by learners upon successful completion of the learning programme, the duration of the learning programme and adherence to regulatory requirements. Differences: Differences have been found to be in relation to: Conclusion: The South African Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic qualification compares favourably to the internationally reviewed qualifications. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| Horizontal Articulation:
This qualification articulates horizontally with the following qualifications: Vertical Articulation: This qualification articulates vertically with the following qualifications: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| N/A |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| N/A |
| NOTES |
| Qualifying for external assessment:
In order to qualify for the external summative assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of a statement of results and work experience records including the Foundational Learning Competence. Additional legal or physical entry requirements: None. Criteria for the accreditation of providers: Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) website. The curriculum title and code is: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic: 642701-000-00-00. Encompassed Trades: This qualification encompasses the following trade as recorded on the National Learners' Records Database (NLRD). Assessment Quality Partner (AQP): Derived qualifications registered as part qualifications: 642701-000-00-01 Unitary Air Conditioning Installer, Level 2, 179 Credits. 642701-000-00-02 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems Pipework Installer, Level 2, 83 Credits. 642701-000-00-03 Refrigerant Pipe Work Fitter, Level 2, 103 Credits. 642701-000-00-04 Evaporative Cooling Systems Installer, Level 2, 90 Credits. 642701-000-00-05 Duct Work Installer, Level 3, 72 Credits. 642701-000-00-06 Vehicle Air Conditioning Fitter, Level 2, 69 Credits. 642701-000-00-07 Air Conditioning Filtration Equipment Worker, Level 3, 61 Credits. 642701-000-00-08 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Compliance Verifier, Level 4, 146 Credits. 642701-000-00-09 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control fitter, Level 4, 155 Credits. |
| 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. |
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| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
| NONE |
| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |