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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. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Occupational Certificate: Telecommunications Cable Jointer |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 118249 | Occupational Certificate: Telecommunications Cable Jointer | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner - QCTO (MANU) | ||||
| 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 | 265 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 03 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Registered | EXCO 0522/24 | 2021-06-22 | 2025-12-31 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2026-12-31 | 2029-12-31 | |||
| 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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Telecommunications Cable Jointer. A Telecommunications Cable Jointer joints, terminates and maintains telecommunications copper and fibre optic cables installed in underground pipes, trenches and overhead systems. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: This qualification has been developed with the view to meet the expressed need by the telecommunications industry which requires skilled labour as most telecommunications providers are now moving towards optic solutions to deliver faster broadband speeds fibre to the premises as a chosen method to deliver a service to providers seeking pure fibre or copper network solutions. Learners will be able to select cable route, setting up cable dispensers, placing and securing cable and repair of joints in insulated power supply and control cables installed in underground pipes, trenches, and overhead supply systems. This includes customer cable infrastructure relating to communications applications including digital and analogy, telephony, data, video, digital broadcasting, computer networks, Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN) and multimedia which also involve selecting cable route, setting up cable dispensers and placing and securing cable. Qualified learners will be responsible for installation and maintenance of underground and, substation builds and the installation of major pieces of equipment and infrastructure. The qualification is intended for individuals who wish to join or those already working in the industry and grant them an opportunity to acquire a nationally recognised qualification through recognition of prior learning. This qualification will benefit the learners and the society as qualified individuals will gain employment opportunities in government, state-owned enterprises and private companies and contribute to the economy of the country. The qualification was developed with the active participation of the major stakeholders and employers in the telecommunications industry. This qualification is not directly linked to any professional body or association within this environment. The qualification will also facilitate the standardisation of non-aligned training courses offered by organisations currently offering in-house training for Telecommunication Cable Jointers for specific brands. The qualification will provide learners with the opportunity to progress to occupations related to the field of telecommunications such as Data and Telecommunications Cabler, Telecommunications Line Mechanic, Telecommunications Technician and Telecommunications Specialist. |
| 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 skills development providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited skills development providers and approved workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or certifying a work experience record. RPL for Access to the Qualification Learners will gain access to the qualification through RPL for Access as provided in the QCTO RPL Policy. RPL for access is conducted by accredited education institution, skills development provider or workplace accredited to offer that specific qualification/part qualification. Learners who have acquired competencies of the module of a qualification or part qualification will be credited for modules through CAT. 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. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is: |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 75 Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 85 Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 105 |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Install, joint and terminate underground and aerial telecommunications cables.
2. Diagnose, locate and repair faults on underground and aerial telecommunication cables. 3. Perform installation and jointing administration. |
| 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 together with work experience leads to entrance in 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. The assessment will be conducted through written assessment and the evaluation of practical tasks at decentralised approved assessment sites by a panel of assessors evaluated by assessor (s) registered with the AQP within a period of 1 day. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| A comparison was conducted in countries with best practice in data and telecommunications cabling at both international and regional levels. The comparison focused on countries with qualification frameworks, professional development programmes, learning programmes, apprenticeships and short courses targeting telecommunications cable jointing training. Countries searched included Australia, United Kingdom and New Zealand. The results of the search in all the countries visited indicate that there are qualifications focused on telecommunications cabling for which a thorough comparison could be conducted against the South African occupational qualification.
Australia Chisolm Institute: ICT30415C - Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operate The comparison was done in Australia as its qualifications framework compares favourably with the South African National Qualifications Framework. The qualification found compares favourably with the South African occupational qualification in terms of the level, content and as the duration of the Australian qualification is between 20-80 weeks, the South African occupational qualification can take up to a period of 2 years. However, the Australian qualification differs slightly with the South African qualification in terms of the structure of the qualification in that the Australian qualification is comprised of units (i.e. core and elective) as opposed to the South African qualification that is comprised of compulsory modules (knowledge, practical and workplace experience) to be completed by the learner to qualify as a Telecommunications Cable Jointer. Both qualifications compare favourably in that learners must attend classroom and practice skills in the workplace. The Australian Certificate III is comprised of the following Core and Elective units: Core Units: Elective Units: United Kingdom City&Guilds: 3667-02 Units 1, 2, 3 & 4 - Fibre Optic and Copper Installation & Testing. A comparison was conducted between the City&Guilds certificate and the South African occupational qualification. The United Kingdom framework is structured differently to the South African National Qualifications Framework as it is structured in a form of short courses which are class-room based aimed at those already working on the ground in the Telecommunications field seeking certification. The occupational tasks of a Telecommunications Cable Jointer however, are similar to those of the South African occupation and the qualification similarly compares favourably in terms of the content but differs in terms of duration as the course is offered over 2 weeks period per Unit whereas the South African can take up to a period of 2 years. Learners are required to write exams and practical exercises which compares favourably with the South African qualification. The City and Guilds certificate covers units that provide learners with knowledge and skills to install, joint, splice and test fibre optic networks in multiple environment which compare favourably with the occupational tasks covered in the South African qualification. The topics covered in the qualification are as follows: Conclusion The South African qualification compares favourably with the Australian and United Kingdom qualifications in terms of level, content and duration. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification provides opportunities for horizontal and vertical articulation options.
Horizontal Articulation Vertical Articulation |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| N/A |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| N/A |
| NOTES |
| Qualifying for External Assessment:
In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of statements of results and work experience. 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 QCTO website. The curriculum title and code are: Natural Energy Healing Practitioner: 532906-000-00-00. Encompassed Trades: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: This is not a trade qualification. |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| NONE |
| 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. |