NATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Welding Application & Practice NLRD 58534 NQF 2

PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of this Qualification is to provide learners with the standards and the range of learning required to work effectively in the welding industry and to meet the challenges of such an environment. This Qualification recognises the basic skills, knowledge and values acquired by learners involved in welding. The purpose of this Qualification is to develop learners who, after completion, demonstrate the ability to:

1. Use and apply mechanical and welding technology, techniques, processes and skills, as applied in the fabrication and welding industry, using appropriate tools and measuring equipment.
2. Use and apply a variety of fillet welding, oxy-fuel cutting and oxy-fuel joining processes.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the welding industry and its productivity requirements, by applying appropriate work procedures.
4. Communicate effectively in order to achieve personal, business and organizational objectives. (Range: Reading and interpreting work instructions, documents and drawings; maintaining effective relationships; exploring options for further learning).

This Qualification requires that learners qualify in basic welding practice and theoretical knowledge in weld preparation, cutting and brazing.  It is also the learners’ first step toward becoming a qualified welder.

TITLE :	National Certificate : Welding Application & Practice NLRD 58534 NQF 2
SAQA ID :	57881
ACCREDITING AUTHORITY :	MERSETA
PROGRAMME DURATION :	1 580 hours of training (30% Theory 70% Work based practical learning)
CREDITS	158

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES:
On completion of this qualification learners are able to:

1. Use and apply mechanical and welding technology, techniques, processes and skills, as applied in the fabrication and welding industry, using appropriate tools and measuring equipment.
2. Use and apply a variety of fillet welding, oxy-fuel cutting and oxy-fuel joining processes.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the welding industry and its productivity requirements, by applying appropriate work-procedures.
4. Communicate effectively in order to achieve personal, business and organizational objectives.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Candidates must be between 18 – 29 years of age
2. Candidates must be a South African citizen
3. Minimum passed Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics and Physical Science with minimum 40 % pass mark
4. Advantageous is N2-N6 Engineering

 

UNIT STANDARDS:
TYPE	ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Core	14683	Apply work site practices	NQF Level 02	5
Core	243069	Braze metals using the oxy-fuel brazing process	NQF Level 02	6
Core	243067	Cut materials using the oxy-fuel gas cutting process (manual cutting)	NQF Level 02	6
Core	14722	Describe the welding industry`s composition its productivity requirements and communication techniques	NQF Level 02	5
Core	14712	Identify and select material to specification	NQF Level 02	5
Core	119744	Select, use and care for engineering hand tools	NQF Level 02	8
Core	12476	Select, use and care for engineering measuring equipment	NQF Level 02	4
Core	12219	Select, use and care for engineering power tools	NQF Level 02	6
Core	14713	Use welding definitions and symbols	NQF Level 02	5
Core	243063	Weld carbon steel work-pieces using the shielded metal arc welding process in the down-hand position.	NQF Level 02	15
Core	243076	Weld carbon steel workpieces using the cored-wire welding process in the downhand position	NQF Level 02	8
Core	243066	Weld carbon steel workpieces using the gas metal arc welding process in the down-hand position	NQF Level 02	8
Core	243072	Weld workpieces using the oxy-acetylene gas welding process in the downhand position	NQF Level 02	10
Core	243068	Weld carbon steel workpieces using the gas tungsten arc welding process in the downhand position	NQF Level 03	15
Fundamental	119463	Access and use information from texts	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	9009	Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability to influence the use of data and procedures in order to investigate life related problems	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	7480	Demonstrate understanding of rational and irrational numbers and number systems	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	119454	Maintain and adapt oral/signed communication	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	12444	Measure, estimate and calculate physical quantities and explore, describe and represent geometrical relationships in 2-dimensions in different life or workplace contexts	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	119460	Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	7469	Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal and community life	NQF Level 02	2
Fundamental	9007	Work with a range of patterns and functions and solve problems	NQF Level 02	5
Fundamental	119456	Write/present for a defined context	NQF Level 02	5
Elective	13222	Deal with safety, health and environmental emergencies in the workplace	NQF Level 02	4
Elective	14701	Join sheetmetal with resistance arc welding process	NQF Level 02	4
Elective	12484	Perform basic fire fighting	NQF Level 02	4
Elective	12483	Perform basic first aid	NQF Level 02	4