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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| Further Education and Training Certificate: Engineering Fabrication |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 58721 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Engineering Fabrication | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Generic Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| The individual Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary for each Learning Programme recorded against this qualification is shown in the table at the end of this report. | SFAP - Sub-framework Assignment Pending | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Further Ed and Training Cert | Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Fabrication and Extraction | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 141 | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
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Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 091/21 | 2021-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 | |||
| 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 replaces: |
| Qual ID | Qualification Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Min Credits | Replacement Status |
| 22871 | National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication (light or heavy) | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 153 | Complete |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of the Learner in a variety of engineering related sectors. Engineering Fabrication is a generic engineering and trade related qualification that builds on the competencies of fabrication. This qualification will provide learners, education and training providers and employers with the standards and the range of learning required to work effectively in various industries making use of complex engineering fabrication processes and methods. The main skill that is recognised in this qualification is the ability to produce complex components of using a variety of fabrication methods. This capability requires an understanding of, and the ability to, lay out and mark off complex shapes; set up and use powered machinery; develop and fabricate from complex drawings and sketches and cut and join components using welding and other mechanical methods. The metal components that the qualified person fabricates will be vital for the construction, maintenance and reliable operation of equipment and machinery in a variety of industries. The qualification adds value to the qualifying learner in terms of enrichment of the person, recognition, and contributes towards the achievement of competencies that allows the qualifying learner to display the ability to lead, and communicate with, people to ensure the relevant work is performed in an acceptable manner. This will include basic concepts of coaching, assessment and functional business concepts. The qualification is structured in such a way that it exposes learners to generic and specific competencies, of a specialist nature, as required in Engineering Fabrication industries. This qualification makes provision for engineering fabrication to be applied within the following sectors: Qualifying learners will be able to: Qualifying learners will also understand: With this understanding, learners will be able to participate effectively in workplace activities. Rationale: Engineering Fabrication, in the context of this qualification is the designing and fabrication of complex metal components. These components are usually required for initial or replacement purposes, as opposed to merely for maintenance reasons, as required within various industry sectors. The main focus is on interpreting complex drawings, the lay out and development of complex metal components, and manipulation of metal (sheet metal, plate and pipe) to produce usable components, as per design requirements. This qualification is for learners who wish to further their learning and to possibly specialise in fabrication, within the context of boiler making, plating, welding, sheet metal working or auto vehicle body building. This qualification also lends itself to the development of the learner to progress to levels 0f supervision and is suitable for application in various industries, such as the Mining and Minerals Industry; Chemical; Petro-chemical; Metal, Engineering and related industries. It enables learners who have gained relevant experience in the workplace to gain credits through the RPL process. The qualification also forms the basis for further learning in the field of engineering fabrication where the learner will be able to specialise in one of the Fabrication or Welding skills areas at NQF Level 5. Most industries rely on the design and fabrication of complex metal components. Examples of this may be the chemical industry where a wide variety of pipes of various shapes and sizes are utilised. Invariably these pipes are exclusive to a particular plant and need to be specifically fabricated to be fit for purpose. The mining and minerals industry typically has a need for designing and fabrication of components that require special welding and fabrication processes to cater for moving of men and materials. It is evident that each peculiar industry will have specific specialist requirements. The design of this qualification stems from the collaborative approach to achieve generic type qualifications that allows progression and access, within and between sectors. Certain components of learning within this qualification may have pertinence within other engineering learning fields. This will predominantly be in the area of interpreting complex drawings, welding and the lay out and development of complex metal components. The qualifying learner will be more employable within a broad industry context, and will thus be a contributing factor to the economy of the relevant organisation and the country. The learner will benefit from obtaining this qualification due to the fact that industry has a need for persons with the ability to design, develop and fabricate complex industry related equipment. This qualification focuses on developing skills and knowledge necessary to perform at the level of competence required. This qualification replaces the (currently de-registered) Further Education Certificate: Fabrication Level 4 and the interim registered National Certificate: Plater Welder and Plater Boilermaker NQF Level 3. As this qualification forms the basis for further learning in the field of engineering fabrication, where the learner will be able to specialise in one of the Fabrication or Welding skills areas, it is accepted that the learner may exit (and be employed at this level (NQF Level 4)), or continue further learning toward obtaining the next level qualification. The learner may also choose to learn towards achievement in other fields, as the learning in the fundamental and core component of this qualification lends itself to lateral as well as vertical exploitation. This qualification enables learners who have gained relevant experience in the workplace to gain credits through the RPL process. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| In order that the learner may progress at a desired rate whilst learning towards this qualification, it is assumed that learners are already competent in Communication and Mathematics at NQF Level 3.
Recognition of Prior Learning: This qualification can be achieved wholly or in part through recognition of prior learning in terms of the criteria laid out above. Evidence can be presented in a variety of forms, including international or previous local qualifications, reports, testimonials mentioning functions performed, work records, portfolios, videos of practice and performance records. Access to the Qualification: Access to this qualification is open. However, it is preferable that learners have completed a relevant industry related National Certificate at NQF Level 3. An example of this may be the National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication NQF Level 3. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENT
The Fundamental Component consists of Unit Standards in: It is compulsory therefore for learners to do Communication in two different South African languages, one at Level 4 and the other at Level 3. All Unit Standards in the Fundamental Component are compulsory. CORE COMPONENT The Core Component consists of Unit Standards to the value of 70 credits all of which are compulsory. ELECTIVE COMPONENT The Elective Component consists of a number of specializations each with its own set of Unit Standards. Learners are to choose a specialization area and must choose Elective Unit Standards to the value of 15 credits from the Unit standards listed under that specialization so as to attain a minimum of 141 credits for the Qualification. Mining and Minerals specialization (Learning Programme ID 60292): Learners are to choose Elective Unit Standards to the value of at least 15 credits from the list below: Chemical Boiler Making Specialisation (Learning Programme ID 63829): Manufacturing and Engineering Specialisation (Learning Programme ID 66773): |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Demonstrate the ability to produce complex components using a variety of fabrication methods and operations.
2. Maintain and support procedures to solve a variety of problems, both familiar and unfamiliar, within an engineering fabrication context, and operate within familiar and new situations, taking responsibility and making decisions. 3. Demonstrate the ability to use equipment to cut, drill and punch, assemble and mechanically join structural metal work. 4. Demonstrate leadership through effective interaction and communication with peers and members of supervisory and management levels by co-ordinating a working team, promoting the maintenance of a safe and efficient workplace, and developing the skills and performance of workgroup members, whilst meeting output requirements and working safely with due care for fellow workers and the environment. Critical Cross-Field Outcomes: In accordance with SAQA guidelines, all unit standards include the assessment of relevant critical cross-field outcomes. Consequently, Exit Level Outcomes are consistent with critical cross-field outcome requirements. The following CCFO's have been addressed in this qualification as per the unit standards outlined in the Annexures. Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical thinking have been made. Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information. Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills. Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility toward the environment and health of others. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem contexts do not exist in isolation. Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, by making it an underlying intention of the programme of learning to make an individual aware of: (Evident in all Exit Level Outcomes). |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
fabrication industry. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Integrated Assessment: Integrated assessment at the level of the qualification provides an opportunity for learners to show they are able to integrate concepts, actions and ideas achieved across a range of unit standards and contexts. Integrated assessment must evaluate the quality of observable performance as well as the thinking behind the performance, and must be based on a summative assessment guide. The guide will spell out how the assessor will assess different aspects of the performance and will include: In some cases inference will be necessary to determine competence depending on the nature and context within which performance takes place. It is necessary to ensure that the fundamental part of the qualification is also targeted to ensure that while the competence may have been achieved in a particular context, learners are able to apply it in a range of other contexts and for further learning. The assessment should also ensure that all the critical cross-field outcomes have been achieved. The learner may choose in which language s/he wants to be assessed. This should be established as part of a process of preparing the learner for assessment and familiarising the learner with the approach being taken. While this is primarily a workplace-based qualification, evidence from other areas of endeavour may be introduced if pertinent to any of the exit-level outcomes. The assessment process should cover both the explicit tasks required for the qualification as well as the understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin the activities associated with the engineering fabrication process. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| It must be stated from the outset of this statement that reference to international benchmarking for this qualification series, applies only to the education and training content at specific levels between NQF Level 3 and NQF Level 4 and its measure of "appropriateness" when compared with fabrication training programs internationally. It was not possible to assimilate operational applicability as contexts are too various and wide.
South Africa (SAQA) has embarked on a rationalisation of engineering qualification on the National Qualifications Framework. The traditional qualifications (from the Apprenticeship route) such as Plater Welder, Plater Boilermaker, Boilermaker, etc. were mostly similar in content and intent. In order to arrive at a meaningful and acceptable nomenclature for the qualification, it was decided to use "Fabrication" as a description of the type of activity for this qualification. This presented a problem when attempting to do a comparison of qualifications, nationally and internationally. The problem is that the understanding of the term "Fabrication" is very broad. Many qualifications and outcomes are available but not many in the context of what we (South African Industry) require. The plastic forming industries, as well as the wood and furniture type industries also use "fabrication" as their activity description. This made the International Comparability research more complex. An attempt to concentrate on contextually relevant qualifications during the research process was thought to be prudent. African countries with manufacturing and engineering infrastructure (including SADC countries) were scanned for applicable qualifications or training programs, but no relevant (equivalence) qualifications are offered in any of these countries. Despite exhaustive information searches for information regarding fabrication qualification in Germany and Korea. It was apparent that a similar problem of specialisation as opposed to generalisation existed. International comparability, including similar qualification structures and progressions from NQF Level 3 to NQF Level 4 were found in the following countries: United Kingdom: It appears that the United Kingdom has a qualification process in place that caters for "post qualification" progress. It is also evident that the qualification is comparable to SAQA's whole qualification design process. No unit standards were available for direct comparison to the SAQA Level 4 Fabrication Qualification. However, some similarity of the qualifications is evident in the fact that the qualifying learner will gain supervisory competence and values in the field of engineering fabrication. The Qualification Supervisory Management in the Fabrication and Welding Industry is made up of Units of Learning with well described supporting "assessment criteria". It is interesting to note that competence a UNIT is the smallest component that will allow the learner to be recognised by issuing a certificate of achievement. All National Vocational Qualifications in the United Kingdom are achieved through training and assessment. Assessment is normally through on-the-job observation and questioning. Candidates produce evidence to prove they have the competence to meet the NVQ standards. Assessors 'sign-off' units when the candidates are ready - the assessor tests candidates' underpinning knowledge, understanding and work-based performance to make sure they can demonstrate competence in the workplace. This process is fully compatible and comparable with the South African process. Many of the units of learning are not applicable as they are largely outside the peculiar specialisation areas as required in South Africa. It is not evident what the credit value for this qualification is, as the value of 360 hours as calculated does not equate to a full diploma or qualification in South African terms. The relevant qualification is shown below: Diploma for Supervisory Management in Fabrication and Welding Studies NQF Level 4. Unit Design: Each unit contains: On completion of this qualification the candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of: Qualification Structure: For successful completion of the ABC Level 4 Diploma for Supervisory Management in Fabrication and Welding, candidates must complete 4 units, one Mandatory and three units from the Option Units listed below: Mandatory: Industry (D/103/5302)*. Optional: *Numbers in brackets indicate QCA Unit Numbers. All units have equal weighting. Qualification Content: Unit 1: Unit Summary: This is a Mandatory Unit. The candidate is required to develop an understanding of methods used by management personnel to communicate information between themselves and their workforce. This will include for example: Learning Outcomes: 1.1 Responsibilities and duties of a supervisor. Candidates will be expected to be able to: 1. Explain the duties and responsibilities of a supervisor. 2. Compare and contrast an authoritarian style of management and a participative one. 1.2 Human Relations. Candidates will be expected to be able to: 1. Explain and justify the importance of encouraging good human relations within the primary working group. 2. Identify 2 benefits and 2 disadvantages of formal/informal working groups. 3. Evaluate the consequences of permitting unofficial groups and leaders to influence working morale. 4. Produce a management tree structure for at least 3 levels and describe different ways in which each will interact with the other levels. 5. Analyse how motivational theories may influence relationships within a working group. 1.3 Delegating Authority. Candidates will be expected to be able to: 1. Explain the term 'Formal Authority' and discuss the benefits of authority having been gained by respect. 2. Explain the meaning of the term delegation and discuss the benefits gained from its effective implementation within a company or organisation. 3. Explain and justify two circumstances where the delegation of authority cannot be given. 1.4 Planning of Work. Candidates will be expected to be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of process planning by discussing the types of planning methods used for named production methods (See Knowledge Requirements) and justifying how each acts to aid the manufacturing process. 2. State and compare the production methods used in the named production methods. 1.5 Work Study. Candidates will be expected to be able to: 1. Define Work Study, Method Study, and Work Measurement. 2. Explain how work study techniques can be used in the workplace. 3. Describe the different stages required for Method Study and Work Measurement. 4. Use a variety of process charts with appropriate symbols, explaining the sequence of events within them. Knowledge Requirements: 1.1 Responsibilities and duties of a supervisor. Candidates should understand: > Operational (how methods and personnel are chosen for a particular function). > Technical (The supervisors influence on technical aspects of the production methods). > Personnel (How the supervisor's management style affects relationships with the workforce). 1.2 Human Relations. Candidates should understand: 1.3 Delegating Authority. Candidates should understand: 1.4 Planning Work. Candidates should understand: > One off job. > Batch production. > Flow system. > Mass production and the production methods used in each. 1.5 Work Study. Candidates should understand: Unit 2: Applied fabrication and welding science. Unit Summary: In this Option Unit, the candidate is required to develop an understanding of both metallic and nonmetallic materials and their applications within the fabrication engineering industry: this includes looking at problems such as corrosion, erosion and degradation of plastics. The use of rectification and inverter technology, along with mathematical calculations and applications provide the candidate with the appropriate knowledge to solve problems in the workshop. Learning Outcomes: 2.1 Materials (Metallic). Candidates will be expected to be able to: 1. Compare the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of carbon manganese metal, stainless/heat resisting metals, aluminium/aluminium rich alloys, copper/copper rich alloys, titanium, clad materials and hard surfacing alloys. 2. Explain the use of the Schaeffler Diagram. 3. Give typical applications for the materials stated above. 2.2 Materials (Non-Metallic). Candidates will be expected to be able to: 1. Give examples and state the typical properties of engineering ceramics which are based on oxides, nitrides, carbides, borides or silicides and their applications. 2. Simply describe the reaction Bonding, Sintering and Hot pressing methods used to produce ceramic. 3. Explain the basic structure of polymers and state the typical properties of Thermoplastics. 4. Explain addition polymerisation and the importance of the Dipole Effect. 5. Describe van der Waals forces and explain how they react when heated. 6. Simply explain how condensation polymerisation is used to produce thermosetting plastic. 7. State the typical properties of thermosetting plastic materials. 8. Describe the properties of natural rubber and explain how sulphur is used to change them. 9. State the typical applications of natural rubber. 10. Explain why synthetic rubbers are used in preference to natural rubber, give examples of synthetic rubbers and state their applications. 2.3 Chemistry. Candidates will be expected to be able to: 1. Define the coherent and non-coherent types of surface corrosion and describe how surface corrosion of metal occurs. 2. Describe the principles of Electrochemical Corrosion. Explain how zinc provides sacrificial protection against corrosion on metal products. 3. Explain how surface corrosion on aluminium may be detrimental to a welded product if it is not removed either prior or during welding. 4. Explain the basic compositions and functions of fluxes used in a variety of welding processes (See Knowledge Requirements). 5. Describe how the changes of state in a material affect how the material is formed and welded and state the types of defects that this may cause during welding and forming. 2.4 Electricity. Half and full wave rectification. Candidates will be expected to be able to: 1. State the reasons why solid state diodes are used in rectifiers. 2. Explain the principle of a half wave rectification for a single phase power supply. 3. Produce 2 simple circuit diagrams, one to illustrate how the half wave rectifier works and one to illustrate how the full wave rectifier works. 4. List the advantages of a rectifier. 5. Explain the principles of an inverter welding power source. 6. Identify the main components of an inverter and state their function. 7. List the advantages of using an inverter power source. 2.5 Calculations. Candidates will be expected to be able to: 1. Calculate the bending allowances required when determining the developed lengths of the circumference of a cylinder and angled bends using mean/neutral line for calculations (bending allowances). 2. Determine the thickness allowance to be used when forming. 3. Using practical examples, use simple transposition of formula to solve problems. 4. Calculate the volume of weld metal required for butts of different joint preparations, fillet and outside corner welds including an allowance to ensure the weld is not less than the required size. 5. Calculate the weights of sheet and plate materials in terms of kilograms per square metre. 6. Using realistic prices, determine economical use of plate/sheet for given components. 7. Use trigonometry to determine the length of a line, value of an angle and chord lengths. Knowledge Requirements: 2.1 Materials (Metallic). Candidates should understand: Carbon Manganese metal: Stainless/heat resisting metals: Aluminium and Aluminium Rich Alloys: Copper and Copper Rich Alloys: Titanium: Clad Materials: Hard surfacing Alloys: 2.2 Materials (Non-Metallic). Candidates should understand: Ceramics and Glass: Thermoplastics: Thermosetting Plastics: Rubbers (Natural and Synthetic): 2.3 Chemistry. Candidates should understand: Corrosion: Erosion: Degradation of Plastics: Fluxes: Changes of State: 2.4 Electricity. Half wave and Full Wave Rectification: Inverter Technology: 2.5 Calculations. Unit 3: Advanced fabrication processes. Unit Summary: The candidate is required to provide evidence of competence and an understanding of advanced fabrication processes. The candidate will learn about site and workshop procedures that need to be followed whilst planning, cutting, forming and assembling a range of fabricated components using advanced processes. Learning Outcomes: 3.1 Layout and Plan Work. Candidates will be expected to: 1. Explain the suitability of the listed production methods used to produce sheet/plate fabrications and structures (See Knowledge Requirements). 2. Compare marking out methods and state the advantages of using Direct Marking, Templates and Calculations. 3. Describe handling methods and equipment used when handling Sheet, Plate, Non-Ferrous, Plastics and section. 4. Describe the planned disposition of joints on sheet/plate, stating processes and equipment used. 3.2 Procedures for Working on Site. Candidates will be expected to: 1. State the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and relevant codes of practice. 2. Describe factors to be considered when assembling fabrications on site. 3. Describe the use of Erection Equipment, and Cranes on site. 3.3 Methods of Cutting Sheet, Plate, Non-ferrous, Sections, Plastics and Clad Materials. Candidates will be expected to: 1. Describe the working principles of non-thermal cutting processes used to cut the stated materials and compare advantages and limitations of the processes. 2. Describe the working principles of thermal cutting processes and compare advantages and limitations of the processes. 3. Compare the relative merits of oxy-fuel gas, plasma, laser and abrasive water jet cutting methods. 4. Describe the application of CNC guillotines for cutting materials. 3.4 Methods of forming Sheet, Plate, Non-ferrous, Sections, Plastics and Clad materials. Candidates will be expected to: 1. Describe the working principles of different forming machines used to form materials. 2. Compare the use of hand and machine forming capacities taking into account materials' tensile strength, thickness and length of the material, accuracy achieved, speed of operation, Quality required, Limitations and suitability of process. 3. Compare the merits of machine selection for single or batch production of components. 4. Explain the effect of changing the die width on the load required for press brake forming and the required quality of the fabrication. 5. Describe the process of forming, folding, flanging and pressing to inside and outside dimensions, and the necessary allowances required on the developed length. 6. Compare rolling with folding, flanging and pressing of materials and state the need for presetting prior to rolling. State the methods used to pre-set materials and the variation in spring back allowances necessary when forming different materials. 3.5 Methods of assembling Sheet, Plate, Non-ferrous, Sections, Plastics and Clad materials. Candidates will be expected to: 1. Describe the sequence of assembly required and methods used to control distortion and achieve alignment with dimensional accuracy of fabricated components. 2. Describe the use of jigs, positioner's assembly and erection equipment. Knowledge Requirements: 3.1 Layout and Plan Work. Candidates should understand: > Batch - Flow - Job - Mass. > Direct - Templates - Calculations. > Economy of Material. > Labour. > Simplicity of Fabrication. > Joint Location. > Distortion Control. > Use and Disposition of Templates. > Folding/Cutting Allowances. 3.2 Procedures for Working On Site. Candidates should understand: > Risk Assessments, COSHH, PUWER, Work Permits, site related health and safety regulations, legislation and safe working practices. > Type and size of fabrication. > Size of lifting equipment. > Maximum lift - Ground conditions. > Site restrictions. > Juxtaposition of general public and site. > Derricks. > Mobile. > Tower and Goliath cranes. > Use of equipment for specific site conditions. 3.3 Methods of cutting sheet, plate, non-ferrous, sections, plastics and clad materials. Candidates should understand: > Hand and power shears, guillotines, nibblers, turret and power punches, edge cutters, universal plate worker, croppers, punches, power saws, planing, milling, radial arm drills, water jet cutting. > Oxy-fuel Gas. > Plasma. > Laser. > Equipment Costs. > Operating costs. > Cutting speed. > Kerf width. > Skill requirements. > Material type and thickness. > Process versatility. > Cut quality. > Health and safety requirements. > Blade design. > Programming operations for blade clearance. > Back gauge and blade rake angle. > Ancillaries to aid production. > Stroke counter. > Magnetic/non magnetic sheet supports. > Holding down equipment for soft and polished materials. > Scrap. > Dividers and stacker units. 3.4 Describe methods of forming Sheet, Plate, Non-ferrous, Sections, Plastics and Clad Materials. Candidates should understand: > Hand and powered folders. > CNC Press brake. > Vertical stroke press. > Manual and powered rolls. > Wheeling machine. > Spinning machine. > Edging/Flanging machine. > Rubber pad. > Hydrostatic. > Matched die. > hot wire methods to form plastics. > Materials Tensile Strength. > Thickness and length of the material. > Accuracy achieved. > Speed of operation. > Quality required. > Limitations and suitability of process. 3.5 Methods of assembling Sheet, Plate, Non-ferrous, Sections, Plastics and Clad materials. Candidates should understand: > Positioning of components. > Use of datum's. > Joint alignment. > Maintaining shape. > Sub-assemblies. > Trial erections. > Choice of lifting equipment. > Mass production/repetitive work. > Manipulation of components. > Surface protection. > Economy of operation. Unit 4: Principles and applications of advanced welding process technologies. Unit Summary: The candidate is required to develop an understanding of the operating principles and applications for advanced welding processes. The advantages and disadvantages of each process are evaluated and this assists in providing the candidate with the necessary skills to select the appropriate process for particular applications. The candidate will also be able to explain the consumable types, fluxes (if any) and flux cored/metal cored wires (where applicable) for successfully welding a variety of materials for these processes. Learning Outcomes: 4.1 Health and Safety Issues. Candidates will be expected to: 1. Explain general Health and Safety issues relating to a range of welding processes. 4.2 Inspection Requirements. Candidates will be expected to: 1. Describe in detail a minimum of 3 inspection requirements relating to a range of welding processes. 4.3 Operating Principles and Applications. Candidates will be expected to: 1. Describe in detail a range of operating principles and applications on a variety of materials (where appropriate). 2. Identify 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages for each of the processes. 4.4 Different Edge Preparations for Different Materials/Thickness and Processes. Candidates will be expected to: 1. Describe in detail the required edge preparations for different material types and thickness for the processes listed in knowledge requirements 4.3 and 4.1. Knowledge Requirements: 4.1 Health and Safety Issues. Candidates should understand: 4.2 Inspection Requirements. Candidates should understand: 4.3 Operating Principles and Applications. Candidates should understand: Unit 5: Managing quality assurance in the fabrication and welding industry. Unit Summary: The Quality Assurance unit is designed to develop the candidate's understanding of Quality Management systems and the specific recommendations set out in European Standards for welding of metallic materials necessary in the fabrication industry. This unit develops a candidate's understanding of how quality management systems provide the means for an organisation to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide a product that meets customer and applicable regulatory requirements. In addition it also addresses how European standards provide the relevant guidelines for satisfactory production and control of welded fabrications, including some of the possible detrimental phenomena that may occur, with advice on methods by which they may be avoided. Learning Outcomes: 5.1 Quality Management System. Candidates will be expected to: 1. Describe the Process-Based Model and the methodology of the PDCA Approach. 2. Identify the general requirements of the Quality Management System. 3. Explain the responsibility of management. 4. Identify how Quality Management Systems influence the product. 5. Explain the importance of measurement, analysis and improvement. 5.2 Quality Requirements for Welding-Fusion Welding of Metallic Materials. Candidates will be expected to: 1. Outline the manufacturer's contractual requirements and responsibilities regarding Contract Review, Design Review, Sub-contracting. 2. Recognise the manufacturer's need to have at his disposal competent personnel to carry out planning, performing, supervising and examining welding production. 3. Recognise the manufacturer's need to identify and provide the relevant facilities and equipment necessary to produce a quality related to fabrication and welding related activities. 4. Describe welding activities in terms of: Production Plans - Weld procedure approval, Welder approvals, and specifications, Work Instructions and documentation. 5. State the manufacturer's responsibilities regarding: > Batch testing, storage and handling electrodes. > Post weld heat treatment. 6. Explain the manufacturer's responsibilities for inspection and testing before, during and after welding. 7. Describe the measures which should be implemented to deal with non-conformity and corrective actions, calibration, identification and traceability, quality records. Knowledge Requirements: 5.1 Quality Management System. Candidates should understand: > Quality policy. > Quality manuals. > Control of documents. > Control of records. > Management commitment. > Customer focus. > Quality policy. > Planning. > Responsibility, authority and communications. > Management review. > Provision of Resources. > Relevant Human Resources. > Relevant Infrastructure. > Working Environment. > Planning of product realisation. > Customer-related processes. > Design and development. > Purchasing. > Production and service provision. > Control of monitoring and measuring devices. > Case histories of welding and fabrication disasters. > Customer satisfaction. > Control of nonconforming product. > Analysis of data. > Improvement. 5.2 Quality Requirements for Welding-Fusion Welding of Metallic Materials. Candidates should understand: > Welders. > Welding Co-coordinators (with reference to the National Welding Training Standard). > Non destructive testing personnel. > Description and suitability of equipment. > Production and testing equipment. > Maintenance of equipment. > Production Plans. > Welding procedure approval. > Specifications. > Work instructions. > Documentation. > Non-conformity and corrective actions. > Calibration. > Identification and traceability. > Quality records. Unit 6: Advanced pattern development of plate work and metal structures. Unit Summary: The candidate is required to provide evidence of competence in the ability to interpret and construct workshop drawings, to produce working sketches, to develop templates and patterns as would be used in the structural and fabrication industry. Learning Outcomes. The candidate will be expected to: 1. Interpret drawings and use methods of construction to develop complex shape and structural details. 2. Determine lines of intersection to enable the development of complex shapes. 3. Determine complex pattern shapes by the parallel line technique. 4. Determine complex pattern shapes by the radial line technique. 5. Determine complex pattern shapes by the triangulation technique. 6. Draw helical chutes, worm feed blades and spiral stairways. 7. Determine by calculation, sketch and dimension complex pattern shapes with the aid of micro computers. Knowledge Requirements: The candidate should understand: > Right cylindrical branches on transformer pieces. > Oblique cone to oblique cone. > Inclined right cylindrical branches on right cones on and off-centre. > Various branch cross-sections on square/rectangular hoppers. > Swan-necked transition pieces. > Rectangle to rectangle in angular plane. > Cylindrical branches on to right segmental bends. > Modified set-outs to accommodate material thickness. > Right cones in multiple connections of right cones and right cylinders. > Breeches and multi-way pieces involving oblique cones. > Re-position triangles to aid surface contour and avoid kinks in the construction of transformer pieces. > Develop patterns of 'kink' sided hoppers. > Develop patterns of quadrilateral to round transformers between parallel planes. > Develop patterns of square and rectangle to round transformers with openings at right angles and different levels. > Worm feed screw blades showing inner and outer spirals. > Spiral stairways and stringers. > Helical chutes. > Square and rectangular kink sided hoppers. > Square to round transformers between parallel planes. > Helical chutes and blades. > Spiral stairway stringers. > Frusta of right cones, including major and minor radii, pattern angle and chordal check length. New Zealand: The Level 4 Qualification National Certificate in Engineering - Fabrication (Level 4) with Sectoral strands in Heavy Fabrication, Light Fabrication, and Welding was used as comparison. There is some similarity in the content of the qualifications with the New Zealand qualification being more specific in terms of unit standard titles. (It should be noted that the same qualification was used as comparison within the Level 3 Qualification comparison process). National Certificates in New Zealand are achieved through training and assessment. Assessment is normally through on-the-job observation and other evidence gathering techniques. Candidates provide evidence to prove they have the competence to meet the NZQA standards. Assessors test candidates' underpinning knowledge, understanding and work-based performance to make sure they can demonstrate competence in the workplace. This process is fully compatible and comparable with the South African process with the exception that New Zealand has some unit standards with the requirement of being performed "under supervision". This is contrary to outcomes based learning and development principles. The qualification compares well with the one in New Zealand and also appears to satisfy the comparison in terms of a combined (non-specialist) qualification attainment. This is due to the availability of a choice of strands being available to the industry and the learner. The minimum credit value for this qualification is listed as 269 credits which indicates that it would compare well with the apprenticeship type qualifications. The competencies listed in this qualification are as below: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/nqfdocs/quals/doc/0122.doc ID; Title; Level; Credits: Australia: Following the Australian Prime Minister's announcement, the responsibilities and functions of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) have been transferred to the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST). Certificates in Australia are achieved through training and assessment. Assessment is through training provider and on-the-job observation and other evidence gathering techniques. Candidates provide evidence to prove they have the competence to meet the DEST standards. Assessors test candidates' underpinning knowledge, understanding and work-based performance confirm they can demonstrate competence in the workplace. This process is fully compatible and comparable with the South African process. The trade of Boiler-making is utilised in Australia. However, the process of achieving the qualification is from various options. These options have various specialisations with a set of core components. The list of unit standards shown below are those that make up the entire qualification requirements. The main areas of learning within this qualification are: Other (for comparison purposes) specialisation areas are listed as: This comparison indicates that there are synergies between this SAQA qualification and the qualification listed in Australia (MEM40150). The competencies listed in the qualification are as follows: Compulsory Units: Unit code; Unit title: Optional (Elective) Units: Unit code; Unit title; Points: It is not evident what the credit value for this qualification. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| The Qualification has been designed and structured so that qualifying learners may move from one engineering context to certain other engineering contexts (within same industry sector or to new industry sectors). This can be achieved by the selection of appropriate credits in the elective category. Equally, holders of other similar qualifications may be evaluated against this qualification for the purpose of RPL.
Horizontal articulation: Other contextually relevant engineering qualifications may be: Vertical articulation: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| Assessors should be in possession of:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
| As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
| NOTES |
| This qualification replaces qualification 22871, "National Certificate: Engineering Fabrication (light or heavy)", Level 4, 153 credits.
This Qualification will be replaced by Qualification 93626, which is "Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker", Level 4, 395 credits, as soon as 93626 is registered. |
| UNIT STANDARDS: |
| ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
| Core | 116714 | Lead a team, plan, allocate and assess their work | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Core | 244341 | Perform heat manipulation processes on plate, pipe and structural materials | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Core | 13254 | Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of business processes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 |
| Core | 12253 | Cut, drill and punch, assemble and mechanically join structural steel work | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 24 |
| Core | 12252 | Develop and fabricate from complex drawings | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 28 |
| Fundamental | 119472 | Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119457 | Interpret and use information from texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119467 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119465 | Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 9015 | Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 119462 | Engage in sustained oral/signed communication and evaluate spoken/signed texts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119469 | Read/view, analyse and respond to a variety of texts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 9016 | Represent analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 119471 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 7468 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 119459 | Write/present/sign for a wide range of contexts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Elective | 115745 | Butt-weld a pipe in position | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 9 |
| Elective | 14783 | Conform to and apply legislation and operational instructions in chemical processing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Elective | 13275 | Perform heat treatment processes on engineering metals | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 8 |
| Elective | 13260 | Perform non-destructive tests on metal parts and components | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
| Elective | 12814 | Remove metals using air-carbon arc gouging processes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Elective | 10785 | Weld aluminium by means of Oxy-acetylene equipment | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Elective | 243052 | Weld carbon steel workpieces using the cored-wire welding process in all positions | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 8 |
| Elective | 243058 | Weld carbon steel workpieces using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 25 |
| Elective | 243068 | Weld carbon steel workpieces using the gas tungsten arc welding process in the downhand position | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 15 |
| Elective | 114194 | Demonstrate understanding of regulations codes and drawing office practices for structural steel detailing | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 7 |
| Elective | 14473 | Develop and produce computer aided drawings | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
| Elective | 14492 | Identify, interpret and produce working piping drawings | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Elective | 243054 | Weld carbon steel pipe, using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 20 |
| 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. |
| LP ID | Learning Programme Title | Originator | Pre-2009 NQF Level |
NQF Level | Min Credits | Learning Prog End Date | Quality AssuranceFunctionary |
NQF Sub-Framework |
| 63829 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Engineering Fabrication: Chemical Boiler Making | Generic Provider - Field 06 | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 141 | CHIETA | OQSF | |
| 66773 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Engineering Fabrication: Manufacturing and Engineering | Generic Provider - Field 06 | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 141 | MERSETA | OQSF | |
| 60292 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Engineering Fabrication: Mining and Minerals | Generic Provider - Field 06 | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 141 | MQA | OQSF |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THESE LEARNING PROGRAMMES: |
| 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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