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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Occupational Certificate: Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
119642  Occupational Certificate: Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer 
ORIGINATOR
Development Quality Partner - MERSETA 
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  146  Not Applicable  NQF Level 03  Regular-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered  EXCO 0522/24  2022-08-04  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 
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to qualify as an Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer.

Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer construct full size engineering patterns from specific construction material such as timber, polymer (resin) or metal to produce metal castings,vacuum form tooling and tooling as a positive or negative shape for specific products used in various manufacturing industries.

A qualified Learner will be able to:
  • Inspect, plan, and prepare pattern equipment and materials for manufacturing processes of pattern.
  • Manufacture and repair simple engineering patterns.

    Rationale:
    A shortage of Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer skills and capacity within the industry was identified as one of the major gaps within the Foundry Industry. The range of typical learners that will enter this qualification are people who would like to gain access to employment opportunities in engineering patternmaking and repair.

    This qualification resides as one of several in the mechanical engineering and manufacturing environments and makes allowance of mobility within the broader foundry, toolmaking environment. The significant work within the industry rests with Engineering Pattern Patch and Repair as the workload for pattern patching and repair far exceed that of the Patternmaker. Opportunities abound for employment for people who will hold this qualification.

    One of the main benefits of this qualification is that the learner has an opportunity to be recognised as a qualified Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer. A Qualified learner will also have access to skilled employment opportunities within the mechanical engineering and manufacturing environments. Society will be served by qualified persons who will not only undertake work with improved skills but who will also contribute to the competitiveness of South Africa's manufacturing sector. Currently, there is no similar qualification that registered on the National Qualifications Framework.This qualification does not require for a qualified learner to registered by any professional body. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill, and Work Experience Modules:

    Knowledge Modules
  • 652204-002-00-KM-01, Applied Mathematics and Sciences, Level 4, 5 Credits.
  • 652204-002-00-KM-02, Health, Safety, Quality and Legislation, Level 3, 10 Credits.
  • 652204-002-00-KM-03, Environment and Energy Efficiency, Level 4, 5 Credits.
  • 652204-002-00-KM-04, Pattern Assembly, Level 4, 6 Credits.
  • 652204-002-00-KM-05, Information Technology for Patternmakers, Level 2, 5 Credits.
  • 652204-002-00-KM-06, Workplace fundamentals, Level 3, 10 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 41

    Practical Skill Modules
  • 652204-002-00-PM-01, Inspect and Prepare Patterns, Level 3, 8 Credits.
  • 652204-002-00-PM-02, Plan and Prepare Patternmaking Equipment and Materials, Level 3, 8 Credits
  • 652204-002-00-PM-03, Manufacture Simply Wooden Pattern, Level 3, 30 Credits.
  • 652204-002-00-PM-04, Conduct Problem Solving and Maintenance Activities During Patternmaking Production Process, Level 4, 8 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 54

    Work Experience Modules
  • 652204-002-00-WM-01, Planning and Preparing Processes for Patternmaking Equipment, Consumables, and Production Machines suitable for Producing Wooden Patterns and Resin Patterns for Use in a Production Environment, Level 3, 21 Credits.
  • 652204-002-00-WM-02, Processes for Repair of a Pattern, Level 3, 30 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 51 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Apply knowledge to inspect, plan, and prepare pattern equipment and materials for manufacturing processes of pattern.
    2. Demonstrate ways to manufacture and repair simple engineering patterns. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Read and interpret drawings with reference to projected views, materials, machining processes, tolerances, finishing, references, and volumes (quantities) in accordance with the specifications.
  • Develop and apply corrective occupational health and safety measures in accordance with task requirements.
  • Interpret the simulation and prototyping results to verify and adjust pattern design.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of assisting, advising, and planning product development, pattern design, production processes, equipment, and material, including machining of pattern components and assembly of patterns.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Plane wood on woodworking machines to layout requirements according to standard operating procedures.
  • Mark out, measure, cut size and sand wood is, to layout requirements according to standard operating procedures.
  • Apply applicable safety, health and environmental principles and procedures according to standard operating procedures.
  • Pattern and repair to standard industry requirements.
  • Construct pattern equipment to layout requirements.
  • Sand and paint pattern equipment according to standard operating procedures.
  • Manufacture a three-dimensional regular shaped wooden pattern equipment to production specifications.
  • Shape by hand or machine to layout pattern equipment requirements.
  • Polish finished pattern for completion to specification requirements.
  • Add core prints to the pattern to layout requirements.
  • Utilise fasteners correctly to layout requirements. Finish three-dimensional regular shaped wooden pattern equipment.

    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 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. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    An international comparability study was undertaken to evaluate a selected number of Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer qualifications from two countries in terms of their scope, levels, and curriculum content.

    The purpose of this exercise was to benchmark the Engineering Pattern Patch Repairer qualification against best practice internationally. The benchmark was against two countries, namely: Germany and India.

    Germany
    Germany has a vibrant foundry industry of over 900 individual plants, on which their heavy engineering plant manufacturing sector as well as the advanced rail, sea and road transportation sector is based. Germany is a leader in wind energy turbine development and leads the world in the demanding technology required for these applications. Their training and research establishments are world-renowned.

    This qualification compares with components of this qualification: Wood sculptor offered by the Chamber of Crafts and Trades, Chamber of Industry and Commerce. The following modules are similar with the Engineering Pattern Patch Repairer qualification in terms of content, skills and competences covered in them:
  • Execute work in an autonomous fashion according to consideration to safety and health in the workplace.
  • Produce pattens and moulds in a range of materials, produce stencils and templates.
  • Use and process, wood stone, metals, and plastics.
  • Select, handle, and maintain measuring devises, tools and additives for processing wood, stone, plastics, and metals.
  • Set up, operate, and maintain machinery and machine tools.
  • Prepare and treat wood, stone, plastics, and metal using a range of techniques appropriate to the material and specifications concerned.
  • Repair damaged parts, repair and restore damaged surfaces.
    The entry requirements to this (Wood sculptor) qualification are (nine or ten years) of general school education which is equivalent to NQF level 1.

    The final examination for this qualification similar with the South African assessment model and recognition of prior learning or ARPL is accepted as a model for assessing or exiting learners on the qualification.

    The differences are that the qualification level according to the German Qualifications Framework is at (DQR) level 4 and the Engineering Pattern Patch Repairer qualification is at NQF level 3. The duration of this (Wood sculptor) qualification is Three (3) years which is more than the duration of the Engineering Pattern Patch Repairer qualification with 146 credits.

    India
    India became the second largest casting manufacturer in the world in 2010. Its foundry industry developed over many years and recently grew at significant levels. It produces for all the engineering sectors including automotive, agricultural implements and tractors, infrastructure projects and manufactured products. The Indian Institute of Foundrymen, is represented at the BRICS Foundry Forum, of which South Africa is also a member. Like the other two countries, India's approach was found to be comparable.

    Eligibility and course duration:
    High school or class 10th pass is the minimum qualification required. The duration of the course is 1 year.

    India also has the Pattern maker apprenticeship developed by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Directorate General of Training: Central Staff Training and Research Institute Pattern Maker trade under Apprentice Training Scheme (ATS) is one of the most popular courses delivered nationwide through different industries. The course is of 01-year 03 months (01 Block of 15 months including basic training) duration. It consists of Domain area and Core area. In the Domain area Trade Theory & Practical impart professional - skills and knowledge, while Core area - Workshop Calculation and science, Engineering Drawing and Employability Skills imparts requisite core skills & knowledge and life skills.

    After passing out the training programme, the trainee is being awarded National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) by National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVT) having worldwide recognition.

    Broadly candidates need to demonstrate that they can:
  • Read & interpret technical parameters/document, plan and organize work processes, identify necessary materials and tools.
  • Perform task with consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations and environmental protection stipulations.
  • Apply professional skill, knowledge, core skills & employability skills while performing jobs and solve problem during execution.
  • Check the job/assembly as per drawing for functioning, identify and rectify errors in job/assembly.
  • Document the technical parameters related to the task undertaken.

    Although the compared countries do not uniquely provide similar qualifications, some modules in the above learning programmes are like those offered in this qualification. All occupations are regarded as trade/occupational qualifications and prescribe a set of national standards. The jobs related to the occupations require very similar knowledge and variety of similar skills sets.

    Conclusion
    The South African occupational qualification is comparable to benchmarked countries in terms of the content coverage and the delivery approaches. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Occupational Certificate: Lathe Operator NQF, Level 3.
  • Occupational Certificate: Milling Machine Operator, NQF Level 3.
  • Occupational Certificate: Surface Grinding Operator, NQF Level 3.
  • Occupational Certificate: Manufacturing Workshop Assistant NQF level 3.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Occupational Certificate: CNC Turning Machinist, NQF Level 4.
  • Occupational Certificate: EDM Wire Operator, NQF Level 4.
  • Occupational Certificate: EDM Plunge Operator, NQF Level 4. 
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    NOTES 
    Qualifying for External Assessment:
    To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of a statement of results and statement of work experience as well as proof of successful completion of the following subjects and modules or alternative programmes where applicable.

    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 Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer: 652204-002-00-00.

    Encompassed Trades:
    This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD:
  • None.

    Assessment Quality Partner:
  • National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). 
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    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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