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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Advanced Occupational Diploma: Renewable Energy Technologist |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 122681 | Advanced Occupational Diploma: Renewable Energy Technologist | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner - EWSETA -Engineering | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Advanced Occupational Dip | Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Engineering and Related Design | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 280 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 07 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Registered | EXCO 0426/24 | 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 operate as a Renewable Energy Technologist. A Renewable Energy Technologist conducts research on new and existing renewable solutions and technologies, evaluates, consults and advises on renewable energy technologies and related projects to ensure the sustainability, efficiency and suitability of renewable energy solutions, technologies for renewable energy generation, transmission, distribution and utilisation in different industry contexts in compliance with the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements to meet national and international energy transition priorities. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: South Africa has an electricity-intensive economy, and the current sources of electricity cannot meet the high demand for electricity due to high population growth rate hence the need for this qualification as renewable energy is an energy source which will reduce South Africa's vulnerability to the escalating costs of imported fuels. Using non-renewable resources has a greater negative impact on the environment and South Africa is not an exception to this global environmental dilemma as it is largely dependent on using non-renewable resources for power generation. This qualification will benefit the energy sector with alternative sources of energy as South Africa's fast growing population and other drivers in the economy such as industry and building, agriculture, transport, appliances and other factors pose a challenge for increased demand in electricity, which require renewable energy technologies to meet the rising demand for electricity South Africa. This qualification will not only provide South Africans with greater opportunities to access affordable, clean, safe and reliable energy, but also contribute toward the achievement of global energy transition priorities. It will benefit the South African society, communities and create more economic opportunities as access to electricity will facilitate the establishment of new businesses, enabling the existing ones to grow thus creating jobs as well as building the capacity of businesses to be more productive contributing to the country's economy. This qualification will provide learners with knowledge, skills, attitudes and values on a wide spectrum of renewable energy solutions including technologies taking into consideration issues of sustainability, suitability, efficiency of solutions and technologies and climate factors. Renewable Energy Technologists play a major role in discovering and providing advice on technological advancement used globally to generate energy from different sources that can provide huge opportunities for energy transitions to contribute to the nation's electricity. Their innovation in renewable energy will inevitably have positive spin-offs to socio-economic development of the country and society addressing the structural unemployment facing the country. This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to start a career in this occupation or those who are already working in renewable energy industry but do not have formal qualifications to practice in this occupation. Qualifying learners will gain employment opportunities in government, the private sector and become self-employed. In addition, no licensing or membership requirements apply to this qualification at the time of development. The qualification will allow qualifying learners to articulate vertically, horizontally and diagonally in energy and environmental-related qualifications. |
| 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 exemption Learners who have acquired competencies of the modules of a qualification or part qualification will be exempted from modules through RPL. RPL for credits Learners will be awarded credits for or towards the qualification or part qualification through RPL as provided in the QCTO RPL Policy. RPL for credits provides for the formal award of credits for, or towards a qualification or part-qualification registered on the NQF. 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 or certifying a work experience record. Entry Requirements: |
| 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: 103 Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 77 Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 100 |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Examine different sources of renewable energy and advise on solutions and technological advancement for energy transitions and generation.
2. Demonstrate the ability to execute evaluation functions for site acceptance testing, factory acceptance testing, and commissioning. 3. Evaluate generation, transmission and distribution-related problems and suggest possible solutions. 4. Investigate and evaluate causes of energy system failure(s) and propose solutions through application of relevant procedures. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
ELO 1: Examine different sources of renewable energy and advise on solutions and technological advancement for energy transitions and generation. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: ELO 2: Demonstrate the ability to execute evaluation functions for site acceptance testing, factory acceptance testing, and commissioning. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: ELO 3: Evaluate generation, transmission and distribution-related problems and suggest possible solutions. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: ELO 4: Investigate and evaluate causes of energy system failure(s) and propose solutions through application of relevant procedures. 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 |
| An international comparability study was conducted to compare best practices from the National Qualifications Frameworks or training programmes aimed at this occupation. The countries searched were Canada and Australia.
Canada Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Diploma in Alternative Energy Technology The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology offers a qualification that is industry and government approved aimed at alternative technologists who may work indoors or out of location on sales, design, project management or energy planning. The qualification provides learners with the theoretical and practical skills needed to design, integrate and maintain systems that utilise major alternative energy sources. Information on the level of this qualification is not provided. The entry requirements are: Or Learners will be provided with the following knowledge and skills: Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 plus 1 Elective Term 4 plus 1 Elective Electives Similarities This qualification is similar to the South African qualification in terms of the target audience, entry requirements and content providing theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are industry specific. It is also similar to the South African qualification in terms of duration as it is offered within 2 years. Differences The Canadian qualification differs from the South African qualification in terms of structure as it provides knowledge, practical skills and specialised skills through electives to be completed during Terms 3 and 4, whereas the South African qualification is delivered through modular approach covering a broad range of competencies with a strong emphasis on occupational application focusing more on developing knowledge and practical skills that can be applied in a real-life work environment through the workplace experience modules to address the South African energy challenges, rather than theory and practical skills including specialised skills alone in the case of the Canadian qualification. Australia Chisholm Institute offers the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology: Renewable Energy. The Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology: Renewable Energy is registered on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) which provides qualifications of vocational or occupational nature preparing learners to practice in an occupation. This qualification provides learners with competencies to plan, design, validate/evaluate renewable energy equipment and systems, project management, manage risk, estimate and manage projects, effective management techniques, workplace safety and provide technical advice in renewable energy. The level of the qualification is not provided. The entry requirements for the qualification are Year 12 and Chisolm English Language, and there is no licensing or legal requirements ato this qualification. The curriculum is comprised of the following 24 core units which compare favourably with the South African qualification and 38 Elective units and differ slightly in terms of structure as it is unit of competency-based in respect of the elective component providing learners an opportunity for specialisation. The content of the qualification includes: Similarities The qualification is similar in terms of the content and the duration of the qualification is 2 years relating to the actual competencies on renewable energy and has higher vocational or job-related emphasis and focuses more on developing practical skills that can be applied in the workplace rather than theory alone. Differences The Australian Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology: Renewable Energy differs with the South African qualification in terms of structure as the packaging rules provides weighting points comprising core and elective units that contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification whereas the South African qualification is modular-based and credit-bearing that is fit-for-purpose and industry-specific. Conclusion: The qualifications found in Canada and Australia compare favourably with the South African Advanced Occupational Diploma: Renewable Energy Technologist qualification in terms of the content and the duration. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification provides opportunities for the following articulation options.
Horizontal Articulation: There are no qualifications at NQF level 7 in the OQSF to which articulation may be possible. Vertical Articulation: Diagonal Articulation |
| 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 Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website. The curriculum title and code: Renewable Energy Technologist: 215104-000-00-00. Encompassed Trade: None. Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA). |
| 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. |