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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: Domestic Natural Gas Practitioner |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 122600 | Occupational Certificate: Domestic Natural Gas Practitioner | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner - CHIETA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| QCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations | 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 | 193 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 03 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Registered | EXCO 0326/24 | 2024-08-22 | 2029-08-22 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2030-08-22 | 2033-08-22 | |||
| 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 Domestic Natural Gas Practitioner. Domestic Natural Gas Practitioners design, install, construct, inspect, maintain, repair, and commission domestic gas installations. Qualified learners will be able to: Rationale: The South African gas industry is highly regulated, and legislation requires gas installers to have formally recognised qualifications. It is a growing industry with an increasing demand for gas systems in domestic contexts and offers a green alternative to fossil generated energy. South Africa experiences a rising energy demand and deals with a range of challenges and opportunities in the sustainable provision of energy. As Government sought accelerated growth to address the current energy crisis facing the country, it launched its ambitious gas-to-power programme. This initiative is supported by National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), South African Gas Association (SAGA), DTI and Department: Energy. The gas-to-power landscape in South Africa has moved even further forward with the recent initiative for the development of a 600MW gas-fired power plant. Current government focus includes the strengthening of regional co-operation and cross-border infrastructure being vital to the success of the long-term development of gas to power. Within this context, the development and registration of the Occupational Certificate: Domestic Natural Gas Practitioner becomes a national imperative which will serve the economy and society. This qualification has been designed to meet the training needs expressed by the natural and biogas (natural) industry and will contribute towards the development of competence in the installation and maintenance of natural and biogas equipment and systems in domestic contexts. The Occupational Certificate: Domestic Natural Gas Practitioner (NQF Level 3) is the first step in the career and learning path for the Natural Gas Industry. After successful completion of this qualification and meeting licencing requirements, learners can progress to the Occupational Certificate: Commercial Natural Gas Practitioner (NQF Level 4) and then to the next step, the Occupational Certificate: Industrial Thermoprocessing Gas Technician (NQF Level 5). This creates mobility opportunities for learners and will benefit the industry tremendously. A person qualifying as a Domestic Natural Gas Technician can be classified as a craftsman and will be equipped to follow an independent career in natural or biogas installations and maintenance in domestic contexts. Most of the learners for this qualification are likely to be learner-installers in small independent gas companies. It is foreseen that the learners will eventually be able to independently run their own natural or biogas installation and maintenance operations. This qualification will contribute to the full development of the learner within the natural or biogas installation industry by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the gas field. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this qualification are essential for social and economic transformation and will contribute to progression and economic growth within the gas installation and maintenance fraternity. Typical learners include school leavers with an NQF 1 qualification or equivalent who wish to pursue a career in the gas industry as well as persons currently employed in the gas industry but with no formal recognition for their skills. Through the employment of competent installation personnel, employers and, in turn, the field and sub-field, will have confidence that this critical work in the industry is efficiently carried out and that occurrence of accidents, explosions and fires can be avoided. No similar qualification already registered on the NQF at NQF Level 3 has been noted. Qualifying learner will be registered (licenced) with the SAGA based on achievement of the exit level outcomes of this qualification and three (3) years of work experience. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for access 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. RPL for credits 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: An NQF Level 2 qualification with Mathematics. |
| 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: 52 Practical Skill Modules Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 100 Work Experience Modules |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Design a legally compliant domestic natural or biogas system according to gas system demand.
2. Demonstrate the ability to install a domestic natural or biogas system as per scope of work which is legal and code compliant. 3. Adhere to safety, quality, environmental and legal requirements for a domestic natural or biogas gas system. 4. Perform maintenance functions and inspections of domestic natural or biogas installations and equipment. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of science and technology concepts and principles underpinning natural or biogas design, construction and installation for a domestic context. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
ELO 1: Design a legally compliant domestic natural or biogas system according to gas system demand. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: ELO 2: Install a domestic natural or biogas system as per scope of work which is legal and code compliant. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: ELO 3: Adhere to safety, quality, environmental and legal requirements for a domestic natural or biogas gas system. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: ELO 4: Perform maintenance functions and inspections of domestic natural or biogas installations and equipment. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: ELO 5: Demonstrate an understanding of science and technology concepts and principles underpinning natural or biogas design, construction and installation for a domestic context. Integrated Assessment: 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 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 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 learner 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: Domestic Natural Gas Practitioner was compared with qualifications from Australia and New Zealand.
Australia The Australian Certificate III in Gas Fitting is presented by TAFE Queensland. Gas fitting is regarded as a skill in demand. This program has a strong focus on ensuring safe operating conditions, it includes skills on how to size, install, test and purge gas pipe work; install, test and commission gas appliances; and size, install and test flue system components. It comprises 26 core units and a selection of 6 elective units. Credits are not specified. It also includes employable skills units including communication, teamwork, problem solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organising, self-management, learning and technology. TAFE Queensland specifies that learners must work with a fully licenced Gas Fitter to become fully licenced. Entry requirements are specified as "none". Core units are: Elective units are: Similarities Both qualifications are at Level 3, qualifying learners operate within the requirements of legislation and receives certification from a recognised authority. In both instances it is expected that the learners will gain work experience. Differences The Occupational Certificate: Domestic Natural Gas Practitioner states NQF Level 2 qualification with Mathematics as entry requirements. The Australian Certificate III in Gas Fitting has no entry requirements. The South African qualification does not include oxy-acetylene welding, maintain type A gas appliances, and cut and join sheet metal, as is the case with the Australian Certificate III in Gas Fitting. New Zealand The New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gas fitting and Drain laying (Pre-Apprenticeship) (Level 3) is presented by the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT). The purpose of this qualification is to provide the plumbing, gas fitting and drain laying industries with people who have basic skills and knowledge in plumbing, gas fitting and drain laying in accordance with the requirements of the regulatory legislation and who are ready to work. The Certificate in Plumbing, Gas fitting and Drain laying (Pre-Apprenticeship) is at Level 3 and comprises 75 credits. Providers offering this qualification must abide by the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGD Board) requirements. Learners enrolled for this qualification must operate within the requirements of the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006 and must achieve a current first aid certificate when being awarded this qualification. WITT presents this course over a period of twenty weeks. It includes theory, practical and work experience. Qualification outcomes are: Similarities Both qualifications are at Level 3, qualifying learners operate within the requirements of legislation and receives certification from a recognised authority. In both instances it is expected that the learners will operate under supervision of a licenced Gasfitter in addition to the knowledge component. Both qualifications include theory, practical skills, and work experience components. Differences The Certificate in Plumbing, Gas fitting and Drain laying (Pre-Apprenticeship) can be contextualised for plumbing, gas fitting and drain laying, while the Occupational Certificate: Domestic Natural Gas Practitioner focus on gas installations. The context of application (e.g., domestic, commercial, or industrial) is not specified in the NZ qualification as in the Occupational Certificate: Domestic Natural Gas Practitioner. Conclusion The Occupational Certificate: Domestic Natural Gas Practitioner compares well with the above international qualifications it was compared with in terms of modules components and cover some of the modules found in the South African qualification. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation options.
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: 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: Domestic Natural Gas Practitioner: 642603-003-00-00. Encompassed Trades: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: None. Assessment Quality Partner: Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA). |
| 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. |