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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
72742	National Diploma: Non-Destructive Testing
ORIGINATOR
Vaal University of Technology
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			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	NQF Level 06	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		EXCO 0327/24	2015-07-01	2016-10-20
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2017-10-20		2025-12-20

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
1509	National Diploma: Non Destructive Testing	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	360	Complete

This qualification is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
101145	Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing	Not Applicable	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?

N

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.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

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.

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.

1.	Vaal University of Technology

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