OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE: ELECTRICIAN (NQF LEVEL 4)

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Course Name: Occupational Certificate: Electrician

Curriculum Code: 671101000

NQF Level: Level 4

Total Credits: 360 (Knowledge: 91 | Practical: 113 | Workplace: 156)

Development Quality Partner: LG SETA (Local Government SETA)

Assessment Quality Partner: National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB)

Duration: Approximately 3–4 years (apprenticeship model)

Assessment Model: External Integrated Summative Assessment — practical trade test over 2 working days at an accredited centre

Knowledge Modules (91 Credits)

• Health, Safety, Quality and Legislation (NQF L4, 5 Cr)
• Tools, Equipment and Materials (NQF L4, 8 Cr)
• Electricity and Electronics (NQF L4, 13 Cr)
• Industry Context (NQF L3, 2 Cr)
• Wire ways and Wiring (NQF L4, 11 Cr)
• Rotating Electrical Machinery (NQF L4, 13 Cr)
• Electrical Supply Systems and Components (NQF L4, 31 Cr)
• Low Voltage Protection (NQF L4, 5 Cr)
• Fault Finding (NQF L4, 3 Cr)

Practical Skill Modules (113 Credits)

• Use Hand and Power Tools (L3, 22 Cr)
• Plan Worksite Set-up for Wiring, Connection, Testing and Commissioning (L3, 5 Cr)
• Prepare Worksite Set-up for Installing, Wiring and Connecting Electrical Equipment (L3, 30 Cr)
• Install Wire-ways (L4, 5 Cr)
• Install, Wire and Connect Electrical Equipment and Control Systems (L3, 38 Cr)
• Conduct Pre-commission Inspection and Test New and Existing Installations (L3, 5 Cr)
• Carry Out Commissioning Tests (L3, 13 Cr)
• Fault Find and Repair Electrical Control Systems and Installations (L4, 22 Cr)

Work Experience Modules (156 Credits)

• Planning and Preparation for Wiring, Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance (L4, 8 Cr)
• Installing, Wiring and Connecting Electrical Equipment and Control Systems (L4, 74 Cr)
• Testing and Inspecting Electrical Installations and Control Systems (L4, 15 Cr)
• Commissioning Electrical Installations and Control Systems (L4, 15 Cr)
• Maintenance Processes for Equipment, Control Systems and Electrical Installations (L4, 44 Cr)

• Qualified Electrician (Residential,
• Commercial, Industrial)
• Electrical Maintenance Technician
• Electrical Inspector or Compliance Officer
• Control Systems Technician
• Electrical Contractor / Self-employed
• Artisan
• Apprenticeship Supervisor or Trainer
• Electrical Project Coordinator

Career progression may lead to roles in electrical engineering, project management or further NQF qualifications in engineering technology.

Minimum entry requirements:

• NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics and Science
• Applicant must be 16 years of age or older

For External Assessment Eligibility:

• Proof of completion of all Knowledge Modules
• Proof of completion of all Practical Skill Modules
• Completed and signed Statement of Work Experience
• Foundational Learning Competence (pre-requisite for qualification award)