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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Occupational Certificate: Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
120945	Occupational Certificate: Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter
ORIGINATOR
Development Quality Partner - TETA (Manufacturing)
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	597	Not Applicable	NQF Level 04	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		EXCO 0522/24	2023-07-04	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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
65129	National Certificate: Diesel Electric and Electric Fitting	Level 2	NQF Level 02	128	Complete
66009	National Certificate: Diesel Electric and Electric Fitting	Level 3	NQF Level 03	124	Complete
66049	Further Education Training Certificate: Diesel Electric and Electric Fitting	Level 4	NQF Level 04	143	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter. A Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter maintains, tests, repairs, overhauls, assembles and fits electrical and mechanical parts and bogies of locomotives/motor coaches.

A qualified learner will be able to:

Plan and prepare site, equipment, tools, consumables and materials for maintaining electrical locomotives.

Install, connect and commission electrical and electronic components.

Diagnose and repair faults on electrical and electronic installations and equipment of locomotives.

Assess, install, maintain, and repair mechanical components and auxiliary equipment.

Take apart, assess, repair, assemble, and maintain bogie assemblies.

Rationale:
The Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter trade is one of several trades and occupations in the rail industry. The industry is currently revising the historically registered qualifications to meet the requirement for occupational qualifications and replace the outdated qualifications. The Occupational Certificate: Diesel Electric Fitter and the Occupational Certificate: Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter jointly replace the above-mentioned registered qualifications.
The trade Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter is one of several occupations included in the Transportation Electrician occupation that covers the respective transport modes and requires additional skills to assemble bogies and electronic and electrical components on locomotives and coaches. The trade Transportation Electrician differs from the Electrician trade in that it provides for electrical tasks on equipment serviced by electricity generated for the specific modes of transport independent from the national network. In the National List of Occupations in High Demand: 2020, published in the Government Gazette, 27 November 2020, No. 43946, the occupation Transportation Electrician is listed as one of the occupations in high demand. The Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter is one of several specialisations related to the Transportation Electrician in the Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) where it is also recorded as a Trade. Trades in general are in high demand in South Africa.

Rolling Stock Electrical Fitters have been identified as a scarce skill in the Transport sector as 580 trains must be built over the next 10 years, requiring 3480 coaches and 6960 bogies. In addition to this, existing coaches and bogies need to be maintained and upgraded. This qualification is meant to ensure that the transport sector is provided with suitably qualified personnel to ensure and improve the standard and quality of work. This will lead to efficient and effective trains, coaches and bogies which will benefit the economy.

Typical learners likely to be attracted to this qualification are school leavers from the technical vocational stream (including electrical and mechanical). Already qualified artisans in the electrical or mechanical fields might also consider this as an opportunity to expand their scope of work and career opportunities. The inclusion of a part- qualification for Bogie Fitters offers further possibilities for qualified Diesel Electrical Fitters to work in the Rail sector.

Experienced qualified artisans could train and progress to positions such as Quality Assurance Inspectors, Foreman, Trainers and Workshop Managers.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

Learners will gain access to the qualification through RPL for Access as provided for 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 modules of a qualification or part-qualification will be credited for modules through 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.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:

National Technical Certificate N2 with Mathematics.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

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

Knowledge Modules:

671208-002-00-KM-01, Orientation to the Electrical and Fitting Working Environment, NQF Level 2, 4 Credits.

671208-002-00-KM-02, Health, Safety, Quality, and Legislation related to Electrical Fitting, NQF Level 3, 7 Credits.

671208-002-00-KM-03, Fundamentals of Electricity, Electronics, Hydraulics, and Pneumatics, NQF Level 3, 18 Credits.

671208-002-00-KM-04, Wire Ways and Wiring, NQF Level 3, 16 Credits.

671208-002-00-KM-05, Electrical Supply Systems and Components, NQF Level 4, 52 Credits.

671208-002-00-KM-06, Rotating Electrical Machinery, NQF Level 4, 19 Credits.

671208-002-00-KM-07, Low and High Voltage Protection and Electrical Fault Finding, NQF Level 4, 12 Credits.

671208-002-00-KM-08, Advanced Electrical and Electronic Systems, NQF Level 4, 15 Credits.

671208-002-00-KM-09, Bogie Equipment and Systems, NQF Level 3, 18 Credits.

Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 161

Practical Skill Modules:

671208-002-00-PM-01, Use and Care for Hand and Power Tools relevant to Electrical Fitting, NQF Level 2, 12 Credits.

671208-002-00-PM-02, Plan and Prepare Worksite for Electrical, and Mechanical Installations and Maintenance, NQF Level 3, 7 Credits.

671208-002-00-PM-03, Plan and Install Wire-Ways, NQF Level 4, 7 Credits.

671208-002-00-PM-04, Install and Connect Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Control systems, NQF Level 4, 10 Credits.

671208-002-00-PM-05, Conduct Pre-commissioning and Commissioning Tests, NQF Level 4, 20 Credits.

671208-002-00-PM-06, Fault-find and Repair Electrical Installations and Circuitry, NQF Level 3, 15 Credits.

671208-002-00-PM-07, Take Apart, Assess, Repair, and Assemble Electrical Rotating Equipment, NQF Level 4, 20 Credits.

671208-002-00-PM-08, Take Apart, Assess, Repair, and Assemble Auxiliary Electrical Equipment, NQF Level 4, 31 Credits.

671208-002-00-PM-09, Install, Assess, Connect, and Replace Auxiliary External Locomotive Electrical Equipment, NQF Level 4, 20 Credits.

671208-002-00-PM-10, Take Apart, Assess, Repair and Assemble Mechanical Components of Rotating Equipment, NQF Level 2, 4 Credits.

671208-002-00-PM-11, Take Apart, Assess, Repair and Assemble Auxiliary Mechanical Equipment, NQF Level 3, 5 Credits.

671208-002-00-PM-12, Take Apart, Assess, Repair, and Assemble Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems, NQF Level 3, 15 Credits.

671208-002-00-PM-13, Assemble and Assess Bogies, NQF Level 4, 20 Credits.

Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 186

Work Experience Modules:

671208-002-00-WM-01, Planning and Preparation Processes for Electrical Fitting, NQF Level 3, 5 Credits.

671208-002-00-WM-02, Processes of Installing, Wiring Connecting, Inspecting, and Commissioning Electrical Equipment and Control Systems, NQF Level 3, 45 Credits.

671208-002-00-WM-03, Processes of Testing and Commissioning Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Control Systems, NQF Level 4, 40 Credits.

671208-002-00-WM-04, Maintenance Processes for Electrical Installations and Equipment, NQF Level 3, 50 Credits.

671208-002-00-WM-05, Processes of Installing, Assessing, and Connecting External Locomotive Electrical Equipment, NQF Level 3, 40 Credits.

671208-002-00-WM-06, Processes and Procedures for Installing and Maintaining Mechanical Components and Auxiliary Equipment, NQF Level 3, 40 Credits.

671208-002-00-WM-07, Processes and Procedures for Assembling and Maintaining Bogies, NQF Level 4, 30 Credits.

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 250

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate the ability to prepare working area and tools for safe working practices.
2. Apply procedures and techniques to install and connect electrical and electronic equipment and control systems.
3. Interpret and apply operational requirements to test and commission electrical and electronic equipment and control systems.
4. Identify and repair faults on electrical and electronic installations and equipment.
5. Apply procedures and techniques to repair, install and connect electrical and high voltage power control equipment.
6. Apply procedures and techniques to repair, assess and install mechanical components.
7. Demonstrate the ability to assemble components of a bogie assembly.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
ELO 1: Demonstrate the ability to prepare working area and tools for safe working practices.

Describe accurately safe working procedures and adhere to safety precautions and Personal Protective Equipment to complete a given task.

Ensure that walkways and working area, clean and safe to start with the given task.

Select appropriate tools for a given task.

Complete a risk assessment form to reflect all related hazards and ergonomics as per standard operating procedures.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
ELO 2: Apply procedures and techniques to install and connect electrical and electronic equipment and control systems.

Ensure that the designed circuit diagram includes all required components as per given task and reflects the correct values.

Connect the electrical and electronic equipment correctly in accordance with the technical drawings.

Connect electrical and electronic equipment and control systems to function according to specifications and reflect the correct values.

Terminate cables and conductors properly and safely.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
ELO 3: Interpret and apply operational requirements to test and commission electrical and electronic equipment and control systems.

Execute all relevant testing procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Ensure that test results comply with specifications.

Adhere to commissioning procedure of all given electrical and electronic control systems and comply with specifications.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
ELO 4: Identify and repair faults on electrical and electronic installations and equipment.

Test given electrical equipment as per given manufacturer procedure and identify fault correctly.

Dismantle given electrical equipment following the standard operating procedure and using tools and safety equipment correctly.

Repair given electrical equipment and assembles according to manufacturer specifications using appropriate tools and equipment correctly.

Test given electrical rotating equipment following appropriate testing procedures accordingly and to its functional.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
ELO 5: Apply procedures and techniques to repair, install and connect electrical and high voltage power control equipment.

Dismantle, repair and assemble given HVAC unit according to manufacturer specifications using appropriate tools and equipment correctly.

Install, qualify and connect given high voltage power control equipment following appropriate safety procedures.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
ELO 6: Apply procedures and techniques to repair, assess and install mechanical components.

Ensure that fabricated gaskets and seals are the correct size and from appropriate material.

Replace and remove worn bearings using appropriate tools and equipment correctly.

Remove and repair mechanical drives and functional according to manufacturer specifications following operational procedures and using appropriate tools and equipment correctly.

Remove and replace couplers using appropriate tools and equipment correctly.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
ELO 7: Demonstrate the ability to assemble components of a bogie assembly.

Construct hydraulic and pneumatic systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

Assemble wheel set and mechanical braking system according to manufacturer specifications.

Assemble suspension and stabilisation system to manufacture specifications.

Assemble, install, and test traction systems according to manufacturer procedures and to its functional.

Fit power supply, storage and converting components to the bogie assembly according to manufacturer specifications.

Integrated Assessment:
Integrated Formative Assessment
The Skills Development Providers 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 QCTO Assessment Quality Partner is required to issue this qualification. The External Integrated Summative Assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria. Additional to the written assessment the learner must also submit a portfolio of evidence compiled of outcomes achieved in the workplace.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

Electrical Fitter is a trade recognised in various countries such as Canada, Australia and New Zealand and is applied over a broad band of electrical fitter related occupations including those in the respective railway systems. The trade Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter however seems to be unique to South Africa but includes most of the contents of the Electrical Fitter qualifications.

In addition, a broad comparison on offerings revealed that in most cases apprenticeship training in other countries is not based on registered qualifications but courses mainly offered in industry sectors.

Australian and New Zealand
The Australian and New Zealand qualification - Certificate III in Electrical Fitting as presented by the College of Electrical Training and Queensland Electrical Training supports the WA Electrical Fitting Apprenticeship. The qualification requires a total of 1060 points and will typically be delivered for 40 weeks per year over a period of three (3) years. It covers all the electrical fitting components of the Occupational Certificate: Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter but excludes bogies and has limited emphasis on assembly.

The qualification includes the following core skills of which the one identified by an asterisk is not included in the Occupational Certificate: Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter:

Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices.

Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations.

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Develop and connect electrical control circuits.

Participate in electrical work and competency development activities.

Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits.

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace.

Solve problems in single path circuits.

Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector.

Test and connect transformers.

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications.

Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work.

Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits.

Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies*

Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits.

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components.

Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines.

Conduct compliance and functional verification of electrical apparatus and existing circuits.

Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines.

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment.

Solve problems in multiple path circuits.

Similarities:
The Australian and New Zealand Certificate III in Electrical Fitting covers all the electrical fitting components of the Occupational Certificate: Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter.

Differences:
The Australian and New Zealand qualification excludes bogies and has limited emphasis on assembly as is the case with Occupational Certificate: Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter.

Canada
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) offers apprenticeships for Industrial Electricians. The Red Seal Program is administered in 13 provinces and territories by the apprenticeship and certification authorities. The Industrial Electrician (4-year duration) qualification covers all electrical and electronic components found in the Occupational Certificate: Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter
The qualification includes the following core competencies which is are similar to those included in the Occupational Certificate: Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter:

Performs common occupational skills.

Installs and maintains generating, distribution and service systems.

Installs and maintains wiring systems.

Installs and maintains rotating and non-rotating equipment and control systems.

Installs and maintains signalling and communication systems.

Installs and maintains process control systems.

Similarities:
The Industrial Electrician course covers all electrical and electronic components found in the Occupational Certificate: Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter.

Differences:
The Industrial Electrician qualification excludes bogies module and has limited emphasis on assembly. The above qualifications do not specify the requirements for workplace experience as included in the South African occupational qualification. Also noticeable is that the above qualifications do not specify entry requirements and seems to be more focused on career opportunities rather than articulation to other qualifications.

Conclusion
In conclusion, the content and duration of the Occupational Certificate: Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter compares well with the content and duration of the mentioned Australian and New Zealand qualifications and the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) apprenticeships excluding the fitting of bogies. It can be assumed that as is the case with most apprenticeships, the learners will be applying their skills with employers related to their chosen trade.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification provides opportunities for horizontal and vertical articulation options.

Horizontal Articulation:

Occupational Certificate: Millwright, NQF Level 4.

Vertical Articulation:

National N Diploma: Engineering Studies, NQF Level 6.

NOTES

Qualifying for External Assessment:
To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required knowledge and practical modules by means of statements of results and a record of completed work experience.

Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements:

None

Criteria for the accreditation of providers

The curriculum title and code is: Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter: 671208-002-00-00.

Encompassed Trade:
This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD:

Electrical Fitter (Electric Motive Power), Transnet, SAQA ID 60754.

Assessment Quality Partner (AQP)

TETA

RELATED PART-QUALIFICATIONS (Where Applicable)

None.

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.

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