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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Certificate: Aircraft Instrument Mechanic 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
22022  Certificate: Aircraft Instrument Mechanic 
ORIGINATOR
Denel Training Academy 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Certificate  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 0480/09  2009-07-01  2012-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2012-06-30   2014-06-30  

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Provide a learning pathway for learners to obtain a National Certificate (level 5) in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft in the aerospace industry. Learners will have the competencies to maintain aircraft instrument systems and their components in accordance to quality standards as laid down by national and international aviation legislative authorities 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science

Recognition of prior learning:

Recognition of Prior Learning will be granted if the learner can prove competency against industry required quality and performance standards 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Critical cross-field outcomes

1). Apply-management skills related to:
  • Planning the job
  • Ordering materials, parts and equipment in accordance to job requirements
  • Caring and storage of tools and equipment
  • Organising oneself and co-workers, relative to job requirements
  • Training subordinates at lower levels in accordance with specific qualification requirements
  • Implementing relevant Safety, Health and Environmental regulations and issues concerning job requirements

    Demonstrate understanding and the application of knowledge and skills to:
  • Troubleshoot aircraft systems and components in accordance with manufacturer and relevant aviation regulatory authority requirements and quality standards
  • Disassemble aircraft components and parts in accordance with manufacturer and relevant aviation regulatory authority requirements and quality standards
  • Clean aircraft components and parts in accordance with manufacturer and relevant aviation regulatory authority requirements and quality standards
  • Inspect aircraft systems and components in accordance with inspection procedures as specified by the relevant manufacturer or vendor
  • Repair aircraft systems and components in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures to specified tolerances
  • Modify aircraft systems and components in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures to specified tolerances
  • Overhaul aircraft systems and components in accordance with manufacturer and relevant aviation regulatory authority requirements and quality standards
  • Calibrate aircraft systems and components in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures to specified tolerances
  • Assemble aircraft systems and components in accordance with manufacturer and relevant aviation regulatory authority requirements and quality standards
  • Test aircraft systems and components in accordance with manufacturer and relevant aviation regulatory authority requirements and quality standards
  • Complete relevant documentation as required by aviation legislative authorities 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Currently formative assessment is available in the form of "Criterion Tests" after each training module and relates to attitudes, knowledge and practical skills evident in the specific module

    This is followed by a "Phase Test" that consists of all modules completed during that particular phase of training. This test consists of theoretical and practical components to required quality standards

    Summative Assessment is done under the adjudication and evaluation of the Central Organisation for Trade Testing (COTT/Indlela) during a "Trade Test".

    Once this qualification is unpacked into Unit Standards as specified in the Skills Development Act and relates to a National Qualification, the assessment must conform to ETQA requirements. (For example, the test will be conducted by an internal/external assessor, verified by an internal/external verifier and moderator as accredited by the relevant ETQA) 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification can be incorporated, or form part of, or lead to the following possible qualifications:
  • Aircraft Maintenance/Overhaul Planner
  • Aviation Engineering Analyst
  • Aviation Quality Assurance Auditor
  • Aviation Instructor/Trainer/Facilitator
  • Licensed Aircraft Engineer
  • BSc Degree in Aeronautical Engineering
  • Master's and Doctoral degrees in one or more of the specialist areas of Aeronautical Engineering and related technologies at NQF levels 7 and 8 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The outcomes achieved by the learner will be moderated by an internal/external moderator who is accredited by the relevant ETQA, as accredited by the Transport SETA (sub-chamber Aerospace) in accordance with legislative requirements 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The training provider and company internal/external assessors must be registered with the relevant ETQA as accredited by the Transport SETA (sub-chamber Aerospace) in accordance with legislative requirements

    Assessors must prove competence against outcomes and meet the requirements of the draft assessor standards 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009. 

    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.