OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE: ELECTRICIAN
SAQA Qual ID: 91761 | Total Credits: 360
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment:
- We shall apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning.
- We shall confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record.
RPL for access to the qualification:
We shall recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.
QUALIFICATION RULES
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:
Knowledge Modules
| Module number | Module | NQF Level | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 671101000-KM-01 | Health, Safety, Quality and Legislation | 4 | 5 | 50 |
| 671101000-KM-02 | Tools, Equipment and Materials | 4 | 8 | 80 |
| 671101000-KM-03 | Electricity and Electronics | 4 | 13 | 130 |
| 671101000-KM-04 | Industry Context | 3 | 2 | 20 |
| 671101000-KM-05 | Wireways and Wiring | 4 | 11 | 110 |
| 671101000-KM-06 | Rotating Electrical Machinery | 4 | 13 | 130 |
| 671101000-KM-07 | Electrical Supply Systems and Components | 4 | 31 | 310 |
| 671101000-KM-08 | Low Voltage Protection | 4 | 5 | 50 |
| 671101000-KM-09 | Fault Finding | 4 | 3 | 30 |
| Total credits | 91 | 910 | ||
Practical Skill Modules
| Module number | Module | NQF Level | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 671101000-PS-01 | Use hand and power tools | 3 | 22 | 220 |
| 671101000-PS-02 | Plan and prepare the process for the wiring, connection, testing, inspecting, commissioning and maintaining electrical installations and control systems | 3 | 5 | 50 |
| 671101000-PS-03 | Prepare worksite set up for installing, wiring and connecting electrical equipment and control systems | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 671101000-PS-04 | Install wireways | 4 | 5 | 50 |
| 671101000-PS-05 | Install, wire and connect electrical equipment and control systems | 4 | 38 | 380 |
| 671101000-PS-06 | Conduct pre-commission inspection (power on and off) fault find and test new and existing installations | 4 | 5 | 50 |
| 671101000-PS-07 | Carry out commissioning tests | 4 | 13 | 130 |
| 671101000-PS-08 | Fault find and repair electrical control systems and electrical installations | 4 | 22 | 220 |
| Total credits | 113 | 1130 | ||
Work Experience Modules
| Module number | Module | NQF Level | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 671101000-WM-01 | Planning and preparation process for the wiring, connecting, testing, inspecting, commissioning and maintaining of electrical installations and control systems | 4 | 8 | 80 |
| 671101000-WM-02 | Processes of installation, wiring and connection of electrical equipment and control systems | 4 | 74 | 740 |
| 671101000-WM-03 | Processes of testing and inspecting of electrical equipment, control systems and installations | 4 | 13 | 130 |
| 671101000-WM-04 | Processes of commissioning electrical installations and control systems | 4 | 15 | 150 |
| 671101000-WM-05 | Maintenance processes for electrical installations and control systems | 4 | 44 | 440 |
| Total credits | 156 | 1540 | ||
Integrated Assessment
An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality partner – MESETA is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and associated assessment criteria – Trade test.
The external assessment model requires that the external assessment will be conducted through practical task at an accredited trade test centre. The examination and practical tasks will be concluded at an accredited assessment centre and marked by registered assessors. The trade test will be conducted over a period of two working days.