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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| Further Education and Training Certificate: Domestic Appliance Repair |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 50371 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Domestic Appliance Repair | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Electrical Engineering & Construction | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| EWSETA - Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Further Ed and Training Cert | Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction | Civil Engineering Construction | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 150 | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
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Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 9999/99 | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2026-06-30 | 2029-06-30 | |||
| 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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
This qualification will enhance the social status, productivity and employability of the learner within the electrical engineering and energy sector and contribute to the quality, production rate and growth of the electrical engineering and energy sector. Through the critical cross-field outcome component of the qualification, learners are able to demonstrate vocational skills through which they are able to engage in life skills activities, small business development, health and environmental issues. A person acquiring this qualification will have skills, knowledge and experience to: Rationale: This is the third occupational based qualification in a series for learners that reflect the workplace-based needs of the Domestic Appliance Repair industry that is expressed by employers and employees, both now and for the future. This qualification provides the learner with accessibility to be employed within the domestic appliance repair industry field and provides the flexibility to pursue different careers in the broader domestic appliance repair industry and energy sector and articulate within the Engineering, Electrical Construction, Generation, Transmission and Distribution specialization contexts. It also provides the Learner with enough knowledge and skills to pursue small business opportunities within the private sector through which the private sector and the economy can benefit. For those who have acquired experience in the workplace, this qualification represents part of the RPL process to acknowledge workplace skills acquired without the benefit of former education or training. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| It is assumed that learners are already competent in the following:
Recognition of prior learning: This qualification may be obtained through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The learner should be thoroughly briefed on the mechanism to be used and support and guidance should be provided. Care should be taken that the mechanism used provides the learner with an opportunity to demonstrate competence and is not so onerous as to prevent learners from taking up the RPL option towards gaining a qualification. Acess to the qualification: Access to this qualification is open bearing in mind learning assumed to be in place. It is preferable that learners first complete the NC: Domestic appliance repair, ID no 49056 at NQF Level 3 before accessing this qualification. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| The Qualification consists of a Fundamental, a Core and an Elective Component.
To be awarded the Qualification, learners are required to obtain a minimum of 150 credits as detailed below. Fundamental Component: The Fundamental Component consists of Unit Standards in: It is compulsory therefore for learners to do Communication in two different South African languages, one at NQF Level 4 and the other at NQF Level 3. All Unit Standards in the Fundamental Component are compulsory. Core Component: The Core Component consists of Unit Standards to the value of 74 credits all of which are compulsory. Elective Component: The Elective Component consists of Unit Standards to the value of 65 credits. Learners are to choose Unit Standards to the minimum of 20 credits. |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Understand principles related to domestic fuel gas appliances and electrical circuits.
2. Test defective appliances to determine cause of fault. 3. Repair and carry out routine maintenance on appliances. 4. Compile reports related to faulty appliances and their repair. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| 1.
2. 3. 4. Integrated assessment: The applied competence (practical, foundational and reflective competencies) of this qualification will be achieved if a learner is able to achieve all exit level outcomes of the qualification. The identification and solving of problems, team work, organising self, using of technical diagrams, implication of actions and reactions in the world as a set of related systems must be assessed during any combination of practical, foundational and reflexive competencies assessment methods and tools to determine the whole person development and integration of applied knowledge and skills. Unit standards associated with the qualification must be used to assess specific and critical cross-field outcomes. During integrated assessments the assessor should make use of formative and summative assessment methods and should assess combinations of practical, applied, foundational and reflective competencies. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| This Qualification was benchmarked against international standards and qualifications. The unit standards on which this qualification is based were compared with unit standards from New Zealand, Australia and Scotland in terms of their range of electrical qualifications, unit standard titles, specific outcomes, assessment criteria and degree of difficulty.
This Qualification has been compiled to be more specific with the focus areas on fuel gas, refrigerated and advanced electronic domestic appliances. The qualifications for the above mentioned countries are subdivided into different areas of appliance with respect to fuel gas, refrigerated and advanced electronic domestic appliances. The overall scope of the other countries` Unit Standards for the electrical field has been adequately covered in the core requirement of this qualification. The focus and complexity level of the core Units Standards compares very well, but the upliftment of literacy, numeracy and social skills have been emphasized more in the fundamental requirement of this Qualification to redress the inequalities of the past. More credits are therefore needed for this qualification than what is required for similar international qualifications. The core-and elective unit standards of this qualification are more focused on the practical application, with the theoretical requirements built into the embedded knowledge. Only a few Unit Standards focus on theory, but they are written more generically than those of the other countries. The international Qualifications on the other hand, included more knowledge-based Unit Standards with less credits linked to it. As a result of legal criteria associated with the gas as well as the refrigeration industry the unit standards are aligned to the South African standards which in turn are aligned to the international benchmarking. New Zealand Qualifications title: - National certificate in electrical appliance servicing (Ref: NZ Domestic appliance qualifications) Purpose: This qualification is for technicians engaged in the servicing of electrical appliances. It incorporates a variety of skills and underpinning knowledge, which prepare technicians to competently and safely service domestic whiteware, a wide range of small appliances, and electric tools. The qualification also meets the legal requirements for registration as an Electrical Service Technician with the Electrical Workers Registration Board at a level, which allows for connection of single-phase appliances to fixed-wired outlets. More specifically, the following skills and knowledge are covered: The qualification can typically be gained during a three year apprenticeship. It is a useful foundation for product-specific training, and may be followed by study for the proposed National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) with strands in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Measurement and Control, and Telecommunications. Demonstration of competence in practical servicing of electrical appliances. Australia The ANTA qualifications are divided into certificates and unit standards could not be matched but are incorporated into the qualifications. Description of the qualification: Those gaining this qualification will be able to install and carry out basic routine maintenance on either antennas, automotive accessories, office equipment, refrigerator and air conditioning equipment, domestic appliances standard communications equipment or security installations. Description of the specialisation within the qualification: Description of the qualification: Those gaining this qualification will be able to maintain and repair electrical appliances, components and machines within a variety of industrial, commercial and domestic contexts. Description of the specialisation within the qualification: Description of the qualification: Those gaining this qualification will be able to install, commission, maintain and carry out maintenance on computer equipment used in commercial and home office situations. Description of the specialisation within the qualification: Description of the qualification: Those gaining this qualification will be able to install, commission, maintain and carry out maintenance on equipment used for audio and video recording, processing and reproduction. Description of the specialisation within the qualification: Description of the qualification: Those gaining this qualification will be able to install, commission, maintain, fault find and repair refrigeration and air conditioning components, equipment and systems in domestic, commercial and industrial premises. Description of the specialisation within the qualification: Specialisation: Domestic Appliances, Typical work function: Installation, maintenance and repair of domestic appliances, Typical work environment: Domestic whitegoods appliances including refrigerators, freezers,washing machines, clothes dryersand dishwashers. Scotland Structure: Content/scope of qualification: The aim of the award is to provide education and training to meet the needs of the electrical, electronic and telecommunications disciplines. The core units focus upon the underpinning principles: applied science and mathematics for technicians, working practices and electronic fundamentals. The qualification has a similar academic content to the GNVQ but with an increased bias to the vocational area. It provides the underpinning knowledge requirements for several NVQs at level 2. Mapping to occupational standards is included in the documentation. The qualification has links to the approved technical certificates for SEMTA foundation modern apprenticeships. Candidates are also expected to develop broad skills, knowledge and personal qualities and attributes necessary for employment. The application of science and mathematics is linked to both electrical and mechanical disciplines; the syllabus is common to other first diploma pathways. Unit 2 (Working practices) introduces health and safety, the handling and storage of chemicals and materials and communication. Units: > Unit 1 Applied science and mathematics for technicians. > Unit 2 Working practices (assessed by an integrated vocational assignment). > Unit 3 Electronic fundamentals. > Unit 4 Telecommunications technology. > Unit 5 Introduction to digital networks. > Unit 6 Electronic maintenance fundamentals. > Unit 7 Electronic circuit construction and testing. > Unit 8 PC configuration fundamentals. > Unit 9 Radio and television systems. > Unit 10 Domestic electrical appliance principles and technology. Canada Electric appliance servicers and repairers service and repair domestic electrical appliances. They are employed by repair shops, appliance service companies and repair departments of retail and wholesale establishments. Example Titles Main duties: > Repair small appliances, such as electrical lawn and garden equipment and power tools. > Consult customer or refer to work order to establish nature of the appliance malfunction. > Observe operation of appliance and conduct voltage, resistance and other tests using electrical test equipment. > Refer to schematic drawings or product manuals and replace or repair parts or components using hand tools and soldering equipment. > Prepare estimates and written accounts of work performed. > Repair major appliances, such as domestic refrigerators and window air conditioners, in customer's home during service calls or in repair shop. > Consult customer or refer to work order to establish nature of the appliance malfunction. > Diagnose faults by checking controls, condensers, timer sequences, fans and other components using test equipment such as meters and gauges to measure resistance, current, voltage and pressure. > Refer to schematic diagrams or product manuals and disassemble appliance using hand tools. > Replace components and subcomponents and reassemble appliance using hand tools and soldering and brazing equipment. > Prepare estimates and written accounts of work performed. > Plan service routes. Employment requirements: or USA Employers generally require a high school diploma for home appliance repairer jobs. Once employed, repairers of small appliances usually are trained on the job, whereas repairers of large household appliances often are trained in a formal trade school, in a community college, or directly from the appliance manufacturer. Mechanical and electrical aptitudes are desirable, and those who work in customers' homes must be courteous and tactful. Employers prefer to hire people with formal training in appliance repair and electronics. Many repairers complete 1- or 2-year formal training programmes in appliance repair and related subjects in high schools, private vocational schools, and community colleges. Courses in basic electricity and electronics are becoming increasingly important as more manufacturers install circuit boards and other electronic control systems in home appliances. Whether their basic skills are developed through formal training or on the job, trainees usually receive additional training from their employer and from manufacturers. In shops that fix portable appliances, they work on a single type of appliance, such as a vacuum cleaner, until they master its repair. Then they move on to others, until they can repair all those handled by the shop. In companies that repair major appliances, beginners assist experienced repairers on service visits. They also may study on their own. They learn to read schematic drawings, analyze problems, determine whether to repair or replace parts, and follow proper safety procedures. Up to 3 years of on-the-job training may be needed for a technician to become skilled in all aspects of repair. Some appliance manufacturers and department store chains have formal training programmes that include home study and shop classes, in which trainees work with demonstration appliances and other training equipment. Many repairers receive supplemental instruction through 2- or 3-week seminars conducted by appliance manufacturers. Experienced repairers also often attend training classes and study service manuals. Repairers authorized for warranty work by manufacturers are required to attend periodic training sessions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has mandated that all repairers who buy or work with refrigerants be certified in the proper handling of refrigerants. In order to become certified, a technician must pass a written examination. Exams are administered by EPA-approved organizations, such as trade schools, unions, and employer associations. There also are EPA-approved take-home certification exams. Although no formal training is required for certification, many of these organizations offer training programmes designed to prepare workers for the certification examination. In addition to earning the certification required by the EPA, home appliance repairers may exhibit their competence by passing one of several certification examinations offered by various organizations. Although voluntary, such certifications can be helpful when seeking employment. The National Appliance Service Technician Certification (NASTeC), which is administered by the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET), requires repairers to pass a comprehensive examination that tests their competence in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of major home appliances. Examinations are given in three specialty areas of appliance repair: refrigeration and air-conditioning; cooking; and laundry and dishwashing. Although the NASTeC credential does not expire, continuing education classes are available so that repairers can keep abreast of technological changes. The Professional Service Association (PSA) administers a similar certification programme. Those who pass the PSA examination earn the Certified Appliance Professional (CAP) designation, which is valid for 4 years. If CAP-certified repairers complete at least 15 credit hours of instruction each year during the 4 years, they need not take the examination to become recertified. Otherwise, they must take the examination again to become recertified. Repairers in large shops or service centres may be promoted to supervisor, assistant service manager, or service manager. Some repairers advance to managerial positions such as regional service manager or parts manager for appliance or tool manufacturers. Preference is given to those who demonstrate technical competence and show an ability to get along with other workers and customers. Experienced repairers who have sufficient funds and knowledge of small-business management may open their own repair shops. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| N/A |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| Assessors need:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
| As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
| NOTES |
| Qualification review and linkages:
The type of appliances envisaged for the repair and maintenance in this level of qualification would include but would not be limited to the following: Domestic refrigerated appliances includes: This qualification links to the NQF Level 3 Domestic Appliance repair in that there is a progression in terms of the complexity of the domestic appliances to be maintained or repaired. In the NQF Level 3 no appliances in the fuel gas, refrigerated and advanced electronic market were maintained or repaired. |
| UNIT STANDARDS: |
| ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
| Core | 12225 | Construct and test advanced electronic circuits | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 16 |
| Core | 116329 | Determine common electronic faults and conduct generic electronic tests | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 3 |
| Core | 116406 | Diagnose operational faults in refrigeration systems and take remedial action or propose corrective action | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Core | 123451 | Explain the function and operation of domestic refrigeration circuits and their components | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
| Core | 123453 | Identify refrigerant containers, explain hazards and handling procedures and use of refrigerants in domestic appliances | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Core | 123454 | Repair and maintain domestic fuel gas appliances | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 12 |
| Core | 123452 | Understand electrical and mechanical engineering principles as applicable to air conditioning and refrigeration systems of domestic appliances | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 7 |
| Core | 123450 | Understand the operating principles of domestic fuel gas appliances | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
| Core | 9502 | Write a technical report | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
| Core | 8648 | Demonstrate an understanding of professional values and ethics | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 119472 | Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119457 | Interpret and use information from texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119467 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119465 | Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 9015 | Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 119462 | Engage in sustained oral/signed communication and evaluate spoken/signed texts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119469 | Read/view, analyse and respond to a variety of texts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 9016 | Represent analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 119471 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 7468 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 119459 | Write/present/sign for a wide range of contexts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Elective | 113899 | Demonstrate an understanding of basic programmable logic controllers | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
| Elective | 116463 | Fault find, repair and maintain AC motors, circuitry and controls as applied to air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation installations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 8 |
| Elective | 114600 | Apply innovative thinking to the development of a small business | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
| Elective | 116460 | Demonstrate an understanding of logic controllers as used in air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation applications | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 7 |
| Elective | 115500 | Inform client of planned process and follow-up on requests | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
| Elective | 114592 | Produce business plans for a new venture | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
| Elective | 115498 | Resolve client requests and queries | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
| Elective | 114593 | Tender to secure business for a new venture | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Elective | 113897 | Troubleshoot on programmable logic controllers | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
| Elective | 10147 | Supervise a project team of a technical project to deliver project objectives | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 14 |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS 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. |
| NONE |
| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |