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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Occupational Certificate: Low Voltage Electric Cable Jointer |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 119992 | Occupational Certificate: Low Voltage Electric Cable Jointer | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner-EWSETA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| - | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Part-Qualification | Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction | Physical Planning, Design and Management | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 83 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 03 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Registered | EXCO 0522/24 | 2022-11-22 | 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 operate as Low Voltage Electric Cable Jointer. Low Voltage Electric Cable Jointers terminate, joint and test electrical low voltage cables up to and including 1000v onto LV electrical equipment and apply the knowledge and skills obtained in a variety of contexts. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale Although Low Voltage Electric Cable Jointers perform a critically important role in the economy in terms of the provision of electricity to households and smaller commercial properties, there has to date been no formal recognition of their skills. Cable jointing and termination as an activity is captured within electrical qualifications but specialist cable jointers have had to rely on informal training acquired over a period of many years. The need for Low Voltage Electric Cable Jointers is growing, thus it has become important to recognise this occupation and the related skills and knowledge for the following reasons: The above reasons provide clear motivation for the need for this qualification and the socio-economic contributions qualified Low Voltage Electric Cable Jointers will make. The sector will benefit by an increased number of qualified Low Voltage Electric Cable Jointers in terms of electrical infrastructural developments and replacement of aging electrical infrastructure. Two typical target groups are identified for enrolling for cable jointing training, namely school leavers with Grade 10 or N3 as well as currently employed persons with workplace experience in cable jointing but without formal qualifications. This part qualification is designed to provide for qualifying learners in a distinct group, namely low voltage (0 up to and including 1000V) cable jointing in dead conditions. The qualification focuses on installing, jointing, and terminating cables. There is a focus on national standards and safe working practices. Learners will be enabled to become valuable members of the workforce responsible for the installation and maintenance of the electricity supply network in South Africa. The part qualification, the Occupational Certificate: Low Voltage Electric Cable Jointer entails a set of employable skills which will allow the learner direct access into employment for the termination and jointing of LV cables, a much-needed subset of skills in the industry to supply and maintain electrical infrastructure to South African citizens. Possible employment for the Low Voltage Electric Cable Jointers includes Low Voltage: Entrepreneurs (Small business), Electrical Contractors, Local Government, Eskom, and Transnet. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| N |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge Practical Skills and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 33 Practical Skill Modules Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 17 Work Experience Modules Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 33 |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Plan and prepare work site, equipment, tools, consumables, and materials for low voltage cable laying, jointing and termination activities and operations.
2. Understand and implement correct use of hand tools, hydraulic equipment, gas equipment, materials, measuring and testing equipment and comply with the work permit system and ORLVS (operational regulations for low voltage systems) (where applicable). 3. Demonstrate the termination of electrical low voltage cables up to and including 1000v onto LV electrical equipment and apply the knowledge and skills obtained in a variety of contexts. 4. Use applicable knowledge to joint electrical low voltage cables up to and including 1000v and apply the knowledge and skills obtained in a variety of contexts. 5. Test low voltage cables for continuity and polarity, insulation resistance and voltage upon completion of joint. 6. Understand and implement legislation and regulations applicable to environment and workplace. 7. Explain the application of fundamentals of electricity and jointing principles relevant to LV cable jointing, termination, and testing. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
ELO 1: Plan and prepare work site, equipment, tools, consumables, and materials for low voltage cable laying, jointing and termination activities and operations. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: ELO 2: Understand and implement correct use of hand tools, hydraulic equipment, gas equipment, materials, measuring and testing equipment and comply with the work permit system and ORLVS (operational regulations for low voltage systems) (where applicable). Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: ELO 3: Demonstrate the termination of electrical low voltage cables up to and including 1000v onto LV electrical equipment and apply the knowledge and skills obtained in a variety of contexts. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: ELO 4: Use applicable knowledge to joint electrical low voltage cables up to and including 1000v and apply the knowledge and skills obtained in a variety of contexts. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: ELO 5: Test low voltage cables for continuity and polarity, insulation resistance and voltage upon completion of joint. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6: ELO 6: Understand and implement legislation and regulations applicable to environment and workplace. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7: ELO 7: Explain the application of fundamentals of electricity and jointing principles relevant to LV cable jointing, termination, and testing. Integrated Assessment 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 Assessment Summative Assessment: The external integrated summative assessment will be conducted through a combination of a written assessment and practical tasks conducted at QCTO accredited assessment centres. The practical assessment will be concluded at the assessment centre and assessed by an assessor registered with the AQP. A candidate who attempted the assessment will be given recognition for those assessment tasks in which he/she has been found competent and not be retested in those tasks provided that: |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| The Occupational Certificate: Cable Jointer (Electric Cable Jointer) was compared with the Australian Certificate IV in ESI - Network Systems and the New Zealand National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer High Voltage), (Level 4) with optional strand in 33kV.
The Australian Certificate IV in ESI - Network Systems is presented by Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd. The qualification provides for training and assessment in the methods of cable jointing construction and maintenance and is designed to give learners a sound working knowledge of a wide variety of jointing work and obtain knowledge of safe working practices and the practical skills and techniques to enable them to become cable jointers. Aurecon Australasia is mentioned as a registered training provider. The qualification covers work on network systems, high voltage jointing and supervision. This qualification assumes that competencies will be developed through an integrated combination of on- and off-the-job learning strategies. Neither credits nor duration is specified. A selection of units was used for the comparability study. These are: Similarities The Australian Certificate IV in ESI - Network Systems and the Occupational Certificate: Electric Cable Jointer are on the same level, and both include a work experience (on-the-job) component. Further similarities refer to the content of the units selected for the comparability study, which are listed above. Differences The Australian Certificate IV in ESI - Network Systems includes work on network systems, high voltage jointing and supervision, which is not the case with the Occupational Certificate: Electric Cable Jointer. The Occupational Certificate: Electric Cable Jointer entry requirement is NQF Level 2 with maths and science, while the Certificate IV in ESI - Network Systems specifies "No entry requirements". The New Zealand National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer High Voltage), (Level 4) with optional strand in 33kV focus on providing the learners the knowledge, practical skills and experience to join insulated electric power cables installed in underground conduits and trenches, and to prepare cable terminations for connection to electrical equipment and overhead lines. This qualification is offered by Connexis Infrastructure Industry Training Organisation. Entry requirements are indicated as an Electrical Workers' Registration Board (EWRB) Trainee Limited Certificate when commencing programmes, for their training, assessment, and experience to be accepted by the EWRB for registration as a cable jointer. The credit value of the qualification is 150 - 185 credits. Further entry conditions include the New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Introductory) (Level 2) or equivalent knowledge and skills. Learning outcomes are: Similarities The National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer High Voltage), (Level 4) with optional strand in 33kV and the Occupational Certificate: Electric Cable Jointer are on the same level, and both include knowledge, practical skills and work experience components. Further similarities refer to the six outcomes listed above. Entry requirements for both qualifications are stated as Level 2. Differences The National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer High Voltage), (Level 4) limits training to 33kV, while the Occupational Certificate: Electric Cable Jointer include training up to and including 44kV. The National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer High Voltage), (Level 4) includes High Voltage training while the training of the Occupational Certificate: Electric Cable Jointer is limited to Low and Medium Voltage. Learners must register with the Electrical Workers' Registration Board (EWRB) before being able to operate while no registration is needed in South Africa. Conclusion: The Occupational Certificate: Electric Cable Jointer compares favourably with the two international qualifications. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
| 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 including Foundational Learning Competence. Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements: 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: Low Voltage Electric Cable Jointer: 671302-001-00-01 Encompassed Trades: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: Acronyms Assessment Quality Partner: PARENT QUALIFICATION Occupational Certificate: Cable Jointer (Electric Cable Jointer), NQF Level 4. LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION None |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS 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. |
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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. |