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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Diploma: Non Destructive Testing

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
1509	National Diploma: Non Destructive Testing
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Diploma	Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences		Physical Sciences
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 1536/01	2003-07-01	2006-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30		2011-06-30

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
72742	National Diploma: Non-Destructive Testing	Level 6	NQF Level 06	360	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

A qualifying learner at this level is competent in basic non destructive testing concepts, testing method development and problem solving thus contributing to the needs of the non destructive testing industry, metallurgical and mining community.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Descriptive entry level:
Capable to oeprate specific Non destructive testing
Processes in industry

The applicant should be in possession of a Higher Education and Training Diploma or equivalent (NQF 5b) in Non destructive testing.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experiential learning that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The qualifying learner should have the competence to:

1. Operate specific non destructive testing equipment, and control the testing processes and interpret the results within specifications laid down.

2. Communicate effectively through reports, presentations, specifications, drawings and standards.

Specified outcomes:

1. Apply non destructive testing methods to industrial processes, and operate relevant testing equipment (c) (40 credits) (NQF 6).

Collect, process data and evaluate information on different parameters and/or failure investigations. (c) (20 credits) (NQF 6).

Apply different testing methods (c) (10 credits) (NQF 6).

Show responsibility towards safety, health and environment.
(c) (10 credits) (NQF 6).

2. Implement communication skills to write reports and make oral presentations supported by effective non-verbal information.
(c) (10 credits) (NQF 6).

apply technical and administrative principles in the laboratory
(c) (20 credits) (NQF 6).

Demonstrate the ability to perform under pressure using own initiative.
(c) (10 credits) (NQF 6).

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The qualifying learner should provide evidence of his/her abilities, depending on his/her field of specialisation, through:

1. Operational skills

know the working principles of equipment

know the applications of equipment

control calibration of equipment

prepare samples

able to use test apparatus

able to use laboratory equipment

comply to industry requirements

2. Statistical evaluation skills

interpret information

investigate and evaluate quality of processes and products

evaluate the quality of methods

specify certain specific results

identify technical problems

recommend implement ad maintain corrective action

3. Application of materials

know the properties of materials

be able to practically identify materials

select correct testing methods for different materials

be able to characterise materials

do failure investigations

4. Environmental awareness

assess/identify adverse or hazardous environmental conditions

apply effective environmental control measures according to specified requirements

5. Management and communication skills

record and control projects logistically

supervise operators

budget construction and control

delegate

responsibilities

communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally

write technical reports

interpret engineering drawings

writing operational procedures

make formal presentations

6. Initiative

demonstrate the ability to analyse failures and solve problems through:

minor plant and material research projects

illustrate the ability to work on his/her own within laid down guidelines according to constraints and abilities

provide evidence of self motivation

Integrated assessment:

1. Yearmark through continuous, formative evaluation of tests, assignments and projects.

2. Summative evaluation through written examination on mastery of theoretical/academic component of learning for all subjects.

3. Formative/summative evaluation by a panel of the skills attained through experiential learning.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical: Professional Degree: Material science
Professional Degree: Eng: Metallurgy

National Higher Diploma: Non Destructive Testing

Horizontal:

MODERATION OPTIONS

Moderation of all existing courses is done by SERTEC and ECSA.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Examiners are appointed by the Senate on recommendation of the Vice-Rector and Dean concerned.

Moderators are appointed by the Senate on recommendation of the Vice-Rector and Dean concerned. Moderators for terminating instructional offerings must be competent persons who are not members of staff. Moderators for non-terminating instructional offerings may be full-time or part-time lecturers and/or other competent persons.

NOTES

While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is s
hown in the table above.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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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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