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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| National Certificate: Gas Installations |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 58950 | National Certificate: Gas Installations | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Chemical Industries SGB | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| CHIETA - Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority | 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 | 120 | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 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 06120/18 | 2018-07-01 | 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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
This qualification follows on the National Certificate: Gas Installations NQF Level 2. It is used to recognise the competence of people to install a range of gas systems and perform maintenance of gas equipment in an existing or new domestic or commercial gas installation site. Qualifying learners will: This qualification has been designed to complete the training in gas installations for domestic or commercial gas installations although it includes the further possibility of specialising in one or more advanced gas installation applications. It also provides the basis upon which further related learning and career development can take place. Social development and economic transformation are enhanced through efficient task performance, and career development and personal job satisfaction of installation personnel are facilitated through the learning process used to achieve the competency specified. Rationale: The National Certificate in Gas Installations NQF Level 3 is the final qualification in a series for learners who want to follow an independent career in gas installations and maintenance. The majority of learners for this qualification are likely to be learner-installers in small independent gas companies. After successful completion of the N.C. Gas Installations NQF Level 3, it is foreseen that the learners will eventually be able to independently run their own gas installation and maintenance operations. This qualification will contribute to the full development of the learner within the gas 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 contribute to the progression and economic growth within the gas installation and maintenance fraternity. Through the employment of competent installation personnel, employers and, in turn, the field and sub-field, have confidence that this critical work in the industry is efficiently carried out. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| This qualification has been designed as the final in a series of three qualifications for gas installations and maintenance in an existing or new domestic or commercial gas installation site.
Competence in the following is necessary: Embedded knowledge upon commencement of the qualification includes: Recognition of Prior Learning: Recognition of prior learning must be carried out in accordance with the policy and rules specified and used by the ETQA responsible for evaluation of people seeking RPL for a part of the whole qualification. Access to the Qualification: Access is open to anyone with access to learning opportunities and work experience on an appropriate selection of systems. The learning assumed to be in place is essential to the learning specified in this qualification. If the learner is not yet competent in this regard the shortfalls must be addressed prior to commencing with learning specified in this qualification. This is necessary to ensure the safety of the learner, co-workers, the work process and the environment. Access for learners with disabilities is dependant on the: |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| When the exit level outcomes for the qualifications were developed, each critical cross-field outcome and the specific skills covered by the qualification was considered and included in the exit level outcomes for the qualification so that these outcomes reflect both in an integrated manner. In terms of process, the exit level outcomes were established first and were based on a skills profile of an operator in that field at that level.
1. Understand the purpose and rationale of the organisation, the industry in which it operates and its stakeholders. 2. Implement safety, health and environmental requirements in gas installations. 3. Understand the purpose, application and functioning of a range of gas equipment. 4. Design a gas system according to specifications. 5. Perform a range of gas installation and maintenance activities. Critical cross-field outcomes: While performing gas installation and maintenance functions, qualifying learners can: 1. Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made by: > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 2, 5. > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 5. > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 2, 5. 2. Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community by: > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 5. > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 1. > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 5. 3. Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively by: > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 3, 5. > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 1, 2, 4 ,5. > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 5. 4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by: > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 3, 4. > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 2, 3. > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 1, 5. 5. Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations by: > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 1, 4, 5. > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 4, 5. > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 4. 6. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by: > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 1, 2, 5. > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 3, 4, 5. 7. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation by: > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 1. > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 1. > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 5. 8. Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large by: > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 2, 5. > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 5. > Evident in Exit Level Outcome/s 5. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: Integrated Assessment: The applied competence (practical, foundational and reflexive competencies) of this qualification will be achieved if a candidate is able to achieve all the exit level outcomes of this qualification. Appropriate methods and tools must be used to assess practical, foundational and reflexive competence of the learner in all the exit level outcomes listed above, as well as to determine a learner's ability to solve problems, work in a team, organise him/herself, use applied science, and understand the implications of actions and reactions in the world as a set of related systems. Such an assessment process will determine development of the whole person, and the integration of applied knowledge and skills. Assessors should develop, conduct, and ensure integration of, assessment by making use of a range of formative and summative assessment methods against the unit standards that make up the qualification. Combinations of applied, foundational and reflective competencies, including critical cross-field outcomes, should be assessed wherever possible. Moderators should ensure that assessment is valid, consistent and integrated into work or learning, and that there is sufficient and authenticated evidence of learner competence against the whole qualification. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| An extensive international comparability was done which included the United States of America, Australia, New Zealand, Britain and relevant African countries.
United States of America: In the USA gas installation training is generally included as a component of the construction plumbing qualification. There are 120 registered Plumber and Pipefitter Colleges and Universities in the USA where this training is done. These qualifications include understanding how to read blueprints, safely handle pipe-cutting and pipe-bending equipment, and conform to local building codes. Some specific medical gas fitting training modules are offered by private providers. Africa and SADC: African countries (including SADC countries) were searched for applicable qualifications or training programmes, but no relevant qualifications are offered in any of these countries. Britain: A comparison with the British qualification was included, because the British gas installation industry is very well developed due to a much higher demand and the NVQ is an educational structure comparable to the NQF. An internet search revealed the following British Level 2 and 3 qualifications: Australia: The Australian gas installation industry is of a similar size and sophistication as the South African industry. For this reason a comparison with the Australian qualification was included, as well as the AQF being an educational structure comparable to the NQF. An internet search of the AQF revealed that there are registered qualifications in Gas Industry Operations from Levels 2 to 4 as well as a Diploma and Advanced Diploma on Levels 5 and 6 respectively. The Certificate II in Gas Industry Operations contains compulsory core units in safety, health and environment, teamwork and the organising of work procedures. The learner is allowed a choice of elective units from the following three learning pathways to complete the qualification: Meter reading, LPG transport and Cylinder distribution. These learning pathways limit the learner to the specific competencies required for these functions and the learner is not provided with the opportunity to gain any specific gas installation skills on Level 2. The Certificate III in Gas Industry Operations allows the learner to choose between Meter repair and Billing specialisation areas. The title of this qualification is misleading because no gas installation or maintenance training is included in the qualification and as such no comparison can be made with the proposed South African qualification. A further search of the AQF revealed a Level 3 qualification in Gas Fitting which resorts under the Plumbing and Construction fields. A range of piping and gas installation units are included with one unit dealing with the maintenance of type A gas appliances. The scope of the new South African qualification is much wider and includes a high safety and environmental protection component, organisation and industry knowledge, gas systems design, installation and maintenance. New Zealand: An internet search in the NZQA showed the following registered qualifications: A comparison with the above international qualifications shows that the Gas Installation Qualification compares well with the best international qualifications and training programmes offered. The compulsory theoretical and technical content incorporated in the qualification will serve to support qualifying learners to make better informed, autonomous decisions within a more compact timeframe than international learners and will increase transportability of the qualification considerably. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This Level 3 qualification is the second and final in a series of two proposed gas installation qualifications and it will allow the learner a vertical progression from the NQF Level 2 Gas Installation qualification. The very specific nature of the training offered in this qualification limits the possibilities for vertical articulation into other NQF Level 4 qualifications.
Horizontal articulation within the plumbing, construction and related industries can occur with the following registered NQF Level 3 qualifications: There are limited possibilities for vertical articulation into other NQF Level 4 qualifications, but on successful completion of the National Certificate: Gas Installations NQF Level 3 the learner has the following possibilities for vertical articulation into other NQF Level 4 qualifications: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| In order to assess this qualification, the assessor needs:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
| As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
| NOTES |
| Range of equipment covered:
The typical context of this unit standard assumes an existing or new domestic or commercial gas installation site. Range Statements: |
| UNIT STANDARDS: |
| ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
| Core | 113924 | Apply basic business ethics in a work environment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 2 |
| Core | 246447 | Conduct safety, health and environmental inspections of a gas installation | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Core | 246453 | Demonstrate understanding of equipment used in gas installations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 8 |
| Core | 246458 | Demonstrate understanding of the gas industry, the organisation and its different stakeholders | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 3 |
| Core | 246454 | Design a LPG or natural gas installation. | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 15 |
| Core | 246457 | Identify and interpret instrument control loops in gas installations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Core | 246465 | Implement safety, health and environmental requirements in a gas installation | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
| Core | 246467 | Install basic domestic or commercial gas equipment | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 15 |
| Core | 246470 | Perform maintenance related functions on a gas installation | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 119472 | Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 9010 | Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 2 |
| Fundamental | 9013 | Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 119457 | Interpret and use information from texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 9012 | Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119467 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 7456 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119465 | Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Elective | 119668 | Manage business operations | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
| Elective | 119674 | Manage finances for a new venture | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 10 |
| Elective | 119672 | Manage marketing and selling processes of a new venture | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 7 |
| Elective | 117923 | Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based presentation application to prepare and produce a presentation according to a given brief | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
| Elective | 117924 | Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based word processor to format documents | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
| Elective | 13915 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS in a workplace, and its effects on a business sub-sector, own organisation and a specific workplace | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Elective | 246492 | Demonstrate understanding of advanced automotive gas system equipment and systems | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Elective | 246485 | Demonstrate understanding of basic automotive gas system equipment and systems | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Elective | 246491 | Demonstrate understanding of gas pipeline and pipe network systems | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Elective | 246455 | Demonstrate understanding of LPG and natural gas systems and equipment | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 8 |
| Elective | 246488 | Demonstrate understanding of medical gas equipment and systems | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
| Elective | 246490 | Demonstrate understanding of speciality gas installations and equipment | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Elective | 246452 | Design an advanced gas installation | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 12 |
| Elective | 116714 | Lead a team, plan, allocate and assess their work | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Elective | 116940 | Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application to solve a given problem | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
| Elective | 114594 | Apply the principles of costing and pricing to a business venture | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Elective | 9844 | Identify customers and generate selling opportunities | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
| Elective | 114591 | Implement an action plan for business operations | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
| 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. |