The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to join metal products in accordance with Welding Procedure Specifications using an electric arc or gas welding process.
A qualified learner will be able to:
This qualification is a listed trade qualification and falls within the Occupational Qualifications Framework of the NQF of South Africa. Of specific importance is the fact that this qualification elevates training of Welders in South Africa to accepted international standards.
A wide range of industries in the South African economy employs welders, qualified as artisans .Inclusive are companies in the manufacturing sector, mining, petro-chemical as well as engineering contractors in large and small projects - including projects that are key to the economic development of South Africa such as power supply.
This qualification addresses one of the key trades in which labour market shortages for skilled artisans are experienced. Reports of large number of welders contracted from other countries to address the scarcity of welding skills are common.
The availability of this Welding qualification for training of trades persons to accepted international standards is regarded as an important resource to support of national artisan development initiatives in South Africa.
The qualification ensures that a sound skills base is developed at artisan level that can serve as the foundation for achieving coded welding status required for the execution of specialised welds by industry.
The importance of providing opportunities for persons that are unemployed, who seeks to develop skills that allows them to enter into small welding business opportunities in rural and developed areas of the country is supported by the design of the qualification. Specific skill sets in basic welding practices are inclusive and allows for the training of such persons within the overall structure of the trade. Recognition achieved for completion of these skills sets, when delivered by accredited providers, allows the learners to build their portfolio and towards completion of the full trade.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment:
Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record.
Occupational Certificate
Manufacturing and Assembly
Regular-ELOAC
EXCO 0425/24
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| Title | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
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Introduction to the welding trade |
2 |
2 |
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Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Protection |
2 |
4 |
|
Welding schematics, calculations, welds, and welded joints |
2 |
6 |
|
Weld imperfections |
2 |
2 |
|
Cutting and gouging |
2 |
2 |
|
Welding consumable classification and handling |
2 |
4 |
|
Metals and weldability of metals |
3 |
8 |
|
Fusion welding |
3 |
6 |
|
Arc welding |
3 |
8 |
|
Gas welding and cutting |
3 |
4 |
|
Welding codes, standards, and parameters |
4 |
6 |
|
Shrinkage, residual stress, and distortion |
4 |
4 |
|
Manual Metal Arc, MMA welding process |
4 |
7 |
|
The Metal Inert Gas/Metal Active Gas/Flux Cored Arc, MIG/MAG/FCAW welding process |
4 |
7 |
|
Manual Metal Arc, MMA welding process |
4 |
7 |
|
Welding inspection and quality |
4 |
4 |
| Title | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
Fabricate simple components or work pieces |
2 |
4 |
|
Cut, gouge and gas weld material manually |
2 |
12 |
|
Perform fillet welds using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process |
3 |
12 |
|
Perform fillet welds using the Gas Metal Arc Welding process |
3 |
12 |
|
Perform fillet welds using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process |
3 |
16 |
|
Perform plate butt welds using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process |
4 |
16 |
|
Perform plate butt welds using the Gas Metal Arc Welding process |
4 |
16 |
|
Perform plate butt welds using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process |
4 |
16 |
|
Perform pipe welds using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process |
4 |
16 |
|
Perform pipe welds using the Gas Metal Arc Welding process |
4 |
16 |
|
Perform pipe welds using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process |
4 |
20 |
| Title | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
Cut and gouge a range of materials in the workplace |
2 |
8 |
|
Produce a range of fillet welds using various welding processes in a workplace |
4 |
40 |
|
Care for, control and handle consumables and materials in a workshop |
2 |
4 |
|
Produce a range of plate welds using various welding processes in a workplace |
4 |
40 |
|
Team work, communication and reporting in the workplace |
3 |
8 |
|
Produce a range of pipe welds using various welding processes in a workplace |
4 |
52 |
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:
Integrated Formative Assessment
The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.
Integrated Summative Assessment
The external summative assessment will be a trade test conducted in terms of Section 26 D of the Skills Development Act through an evaluation of written and practical tasks covering critical aspects of the trade and conducted in a simulated environment at an assessment centre accredited by QCTO by an assessor registered by National Artisan Moderation Body. The assessment will take place over a minimum of 2 days.
This qualification is based on the Minimum Requirements for the Education, Training, Examination and Qualification of Welding Personnel published by the International Institute of Welding (IIW). In 1999, the IIW launched an international programme for standardisation of the qualification of personnel involved in welding operations. A detailed guide on training and developed of persons involved in welding operations was produced as the accepted international standard, known as the 'Bratislava Agreement. Some 42 countries use these standards for the qualification of welders across the world.
During the design on this qualification, this guideline document was used as the international benchmark and South African specific needs and minor adjustments were made to establish a qualification that is both internationally comparable and fit for purpose in the South African context.
The work experience component of the qualification is a unique South African feature and was added to the qualification in accordance with the QCTO policy guidelines.
The acceptance of this international standard in training of welders will align our training with broadly accepted international standards.
The structure of the curriculum recognises the internationally accepted progressive development route of welders through skill sets as:
The structure of the curriculum recognises the internationally accepted progressive development route of welders through skill sets as:
Even though related qualifications are not currently registered on the NLRD, progression to higher level welding trade specific employment opportunities is possible for the qualified welder in areas such as:
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This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD:
