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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
57886  National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
The individual Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary for each Learning Programme recorded against this qualification is shown in the table at the end of this report.  SFAP - Sub-framework Assignment Pending 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Certificate  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  151  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Regular-Unit Stds Based 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
24213  National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice  Level 3  NQF Level 03  174  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:

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 intermediate level 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:
  • Use and apply a variety of plate welding, cutting, and gouging processes according to performance standards.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of welding procedures and the quality of welded components.
  • Maintain organizational relationships through effective communication with clients, peers and members of supervisory/management levels.
    > Range: Maintaining effective relationships; verbal and written reporting; exploring options for further learning.

    Welding skills and techniques play a role in this Qualification.

    This Qualification requires that learners apply intermediate level welding practice and theoretical knowledge, within any of the following environments:
  • Manufacturing and Assembly.
  • Chemical Plant Installations.
  • Food Processing Plant Installations.
  • Mining.
  • Building and Construction.
  • This qualification may be applied in other relevant engineering environments.

    Qualifying learners will also understand:
  • The basics of business finance.
  • The investigation and monitoring of the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues.
  • Effective communication techniques (oral and written) when dealing with clients and fellow workers, while participating in workplace activities.
  • Applicable numeracy skills at this level.
  • Managing work-time effectively (Productivity).

    What learners achieve in this Qualification will also serve as a basis for further learning where they will further develop their skills and knowledge to include more complex welding processes and techniques.

    Rationale:

    This is the second Qualification in a learning pathway for learners who want to follow a career in welding. The qualification replaces the National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice NQF Level 3, and the interimly registered qualification: National Certificate: Chemical Welder (NQF Level 3).

    This Qualification focuses on developing skills and knowledge necessary to establish a career in welding at an intermediate level.

    The welding industry operates in a competitive and challenging environment. The finished processes have to respond to a wide variety of exacting customer and consumer requirements. In addition, the industry has to respond to international competition and environmental issues.

    Welding application and practice require joining and cutting of materials that meet national and international requirements. Welding generally requires the joining of material that is subjected to considerable stress when in operation and the welding process therefore needs to be consistent and accurate.

    This Qualification forms part of a series at different levels to create opportunities for development, a career path and greater security of employment within the welding industry.

    This Qualification enables learners who have gained relevant experience in the workplace to obtain credits through the RPL process. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are already competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2.

    Recognition of Prior Learning:

    This qualification may be obtained in part or wholly through the recognition of prior learning. 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.

    Access to the Qualification:

    Access to this qualification is open. However, it is preferable that learners have completed the National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice: NQF Level 2. 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENT

    The Fundamental Component consists of Unit Standards to the value of 37 credits.

    All Unit Standards in the Fundamental Component are compulsory.

    CORE COMPONENT

    The Core Component consists of Unit Standards to the value of 92 credits all of which are compulsory.

    ELECTIVE COMPONENT

    The Elective Component consists of a number of specializations each with its own set of Unit Standards. Learners are to choose a specialization area and must choose Elective Unit Standards to the value of 22 credits from the Unit standards listed under that specialization so as to attain a minimum of 151 credits for the Qualification.

    Manufacturing and Engineering (Learning Programme ID 58535):
  • 243077, Cut material using the oxy-fuel pipe cutting device, Level 3, 3 credits
  • 243080, Cut material using the oxy-fuel profile cutting machine, Level 3, 5 credits
  • 243078, Perform destructive testing on welded specimens, Level 3, 5 credits
  • 243088, Weld carbon steel pipe, with combination welding processes using the gas tungsten arc welding and gas metal arc welding, in all positions, Level 4, 8 credits
  • 243059, Weld workpieces in the stainless steel material group, using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions, Level 4, 10 credits
  • 12457, Develop learning strategies and techniques, Level 3, 3 credits
  • 8039, Operating cranes, Level 3, 10 credits
  • 14695, Remove material with the shields metal arc gouging process, Level 3, 8 credits
  • 8038, Operating lift trucks, Level 3, 6 credits
  • 12483, Perform basic first aid, Level 2, 4 credits
  • 12484, Perform basic fire fighting, Level 2, 4 credits
  • 9533, Use communication skills to handle and resolve conflict in the workplace, Level 3, 3 credits
  • 12238, Draw and interpret simple engineering drawings, Level 2, 10 credits
  • 243086, Draw and interpret complex plate, pipe and structural steel plate, pipe and structural steel drawings, Level 3, 6 credits
  • 243074, Weld carbon steel components, using the submerged arc welding process in a downhand position, Level 2, 12 credits
  • 243057, Weld workpieces within the stainless steel material group, using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions, Level 4, 10 credits
  • 243079, Weld workpieces within the aluminium material group, using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions., Level 4, 10 credits
  • 243089, Weld workpieces within the aluminium material group, using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions, Level 4, 10 credits
  • 243061, Assemble work pieces in jigs (minor amendments include the use of manipulators), Level 2, 3 credits
  • 243081, Cut material using the oxy-fuel straight-line cutting machine, Level 3, 3 credits

    Chemical Welding (Learning Programme ID 59179):

    Learners are to choose Elective Unit Standards to the value of at least 22 credits from the list below:
  • 243061: Assemble work pieces in jigs (minor amendments include the use of manipulators), Level 2, 3 credits
  • 12238: Draw and interpret simple engineering drawings, Level 2, 10 credits
  • 12484: Perform basic fire fighting, Level 2, 4 credits
  • 12483: Perform basic first aid, Level 2, 4 credits
  • 243074: Weld carbon steel components, using the submerged arc welding process in a downhand position, Level 2, 12 credits
  • 243077: Cut material using the oxy-fuel pipe cutting device, Level 3, 3 credits
  • 243080: Cut material using the oxy-fuel profile cutting machine, Level 3, 5 credits
  • 243081: Cut material using the oxy-fuel straight-line cutting machine, Level 3, 3 credits
  • 243086: Draw and interpret complex plate, pipe and structural steel plate, pipe and structural steel drawings, Level 3, 6 credits
  • 8039: Operate cranes, Level 3, 10 credits
  • 8038: Operate lift trucks, Level 3, 6 credits
  • 243078: Perform destructive testing on welded specimens, Level 3, 5 credits
  • 14695: Remove material with the shields metal arc gouging process, Level 3, 8 credits
  • 243088: Weld carbon steel pipe, with combination welding processes using the gas tungsten arc welding and gas metal arc welding, in all positions, Level 4, 8 credits
  • 243059: Weld workpieces in the stainless steel material group, using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions, Level 4, 10 credits
  • 243089: Weld workpieces within the aluminium material group, using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions, Level 4, 10 credits
  • 243079: Weld workpieces within the aluminium material group, using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions, Level 4, 10 credits
  • 243057: Weld workpieces within the stainless steel material group, using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions, Level 4, 10 credits

    As specialisation electives are developed for Chemical Plant Installations, Mining, Food Processing Plant Installations, Building and Construction and other relevant engineering environments, they will be added here. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Use and apply a variety of plate welding, cutting, and gouging processes according to performance standards.
    2. Demonstrate an understanding of welding procedures and the quality of welded components.
    3. Maintain organizational relationships through effective communication with clients, peers and members of supervisory/management levels.

    Range: Maintaining effective relationships; verbal and written reporting; exploring options for further learning. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.
  • Plate welding technique is applied and tested in all positions according to performance standards.
  • Welding processes are applied in accordance with performance standards.
    > Range: Welding processes include shielded metal arc welding; gas metal arc welding; gas tungsten arc welding; cored-wire welding and oxy-fuel welding.
  • Cutting and gouging processes are applied in accordance with performance standards.
    > Range: Cutting and gouging processes include oxy-fuel cutting, air-carbon arc and/or shielded metal arc gouging processes.
  • Workpieces are secured prior to welding, post-weld defects are eliminated in accordance with performance standards.
    > Range: Defects refer to warping; misalignment; non-rectilinear work; cracks and distortion.
  • Safety practices and procedures relevant to the fabrication and welding industry are applied in accordance with applicable legislation.

    2.
  • Quality assurance practices applicable to the fabrication and welding industry are monitored and controlled by ensuring compliance to specification procedures.
  • Productivity is maintained and production results are reflected with the use of tables and graphs.

    3.
  • Relationships with peers, supervisory and management levels are established and functioning to promote communication within the workplace.
  • Correct information is communicated through written reports.
  • Problems are identified in a timely manner, reported and discussed and the agreed corrective action is implemented.
  • Learning opportunities and preparation requirements are identified and a learning plan is developed.

    Integrated Assessment:

    Integrated assessment during, this qualification provides an opportunity for learners to show they are able to integrate lifeskills and values achieved across a range of unit standards and contexts, with the added practical orientation gained at this level. Integrated assessment must evaluate the quality of observable performance as well as the thinking behind the performance.

    Some assessment aspects will demand practical demonstration while others may not. In some cases inference will be necessary to determine competence depending on the nature and context within which performance takes place.

    Assessors will collect evidence of the learner's competence by:
  • Observing the learner at work (both in primary activities as well as other interactions) or by relevant simulations.
  • Asking questions and initiating short discussions to test understanding.
  • Looking at records and reports.

    The learner may choose in which language s/he wants to be assessed. This should be established as part of a process of preparing the learner for assessment and familiarising the learner on the approach being taken.

    Since this is an intermediate level qualification, it is necessary to ensure that the lifeskills part of the qualification is also targeted to ensure that while the competence may have been achieved in the skills context, learners are able to apply it in a range of other contexts and for further learning, emphasizing leadership and responsibility. The assessment should also ensure that the critical cross-field outcomes have been achieved. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    International comparability in welding programmes has two divergent categories:
  • Comparitive education and training content, at a specific levels within the context of the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
  • Comparitive quality assurance standards for international qualification, certification and licensing.

    Comparative education and training content:

    It must be stated from the outset of this statement that reference to international benchmarking for this qualification series, applies only to the education and training content at specific levels between NQF 2, 3 and 4 and its measure of "appropriateness" when compared with welder training programmes internationally.

    International Benchmarking was done against the contents of the International Welder Qualification as specified and prepared by the International Authorisation Board (IAB Group A, WG A3A; IAB-089-2003/EWF-452-467-480-481 Rev.3 - January 2005; expires 31st December 2007). This bechmarking was done in order to align the education and training content of this Qualification Series: National Certificate in Welding Application and Practice NQF 2 and 3 and Further Education and Training Certificate NQF 4, according to international standards.

    The comparison with the training approach advocated by the International Welding Institute (IIW) through its "Bratislava Agreement" is particularly valuable, since they also lead to a European Community (EC) standard for Welding, making the International Welder Diploma equivalent to the European Welder Diploma. Participants in the "Bratislava Agreement" include the South African Institute of Welding (SAIW).

    This exercise also included an investigation into the American (USA) Welding Society's (AWS) approach to introductory, intermediate and advanced education and training programmes related to welding. African countries with manufacturing and engineering infrastructure (including SADC countries) were scanned for applicable qualifications or training programmes, but no relevant qualifications are offered in any of these countries.

    Good international comparability, including similar core qualification structures and progressions from NQF Level 2 to NQF Level 3, were found in the Australian, New Zealand, British and Scottish qualifications.

    A direct comparison with these international qualifications indicates that the education and training focus of all the qualifications is basically the same. The reference to level descriptors differ, in order to accommodate the NQF and outcomes-based education approach. This qualification series therefore makes an attempt at equating the education and training content of the three international skills levels by creating three distinct South African (NQF) welding qualifications, viz:
  • International fillet welder - National Certificate in Welding Application and Practice NQF 2.
  • International plate welder - National Certificate in Welding Application and Practice NQF 3.
  • International pipe welder - Further Education and Training Certificate in Welding Application and Practice NQF 4.

    Comparitive quality assurance standards:

    This qualification series differs from the international qualification benchmark, in that it does not require the welded work of learners to be quality assured according to the criteria specified by ISO 9606 (or equivalent) qualification tests. Learners may be found competent in accordance with the assessment criteria of the applicable SAQA-registered unit standard after being quality-assured by the presiding ETQA.

    Due to the wide reference list of international standards (Welding Code Specifications), an open range statement has been developed for those learning outcomes which refer to "Inspect the welded workpiece". Range statement: "Welded joints acceptance criteria to be in accordance with national and/or international welding standards", refers to:

    American Welding Society (AWS):
  • AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code Steel.
  • AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code Aluminum.
  • AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Code Sheet Steel.
  • AWS D1.4 Structural Welding Code Reinforcing Steel.
  • AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code.
  • AWS D10.9 Welding Code for Pipe and Tubing.

    American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)/ASME Section IX Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

    American Petroleum Institute (API)/Standard 1104 for Welding Pipe Lines and Related Facilities.

    British Standard (BS):
  • BS 4870 Approval Testing of Welding Procedures.
  • BS 4871 Approval Testing Of Welders Working To Approved Welding Procedures.
  • BS 4872 Approval Testing Of Welders When Welding Procedure Approval Is Not Required.

    International Standard Organization (ISO):
  • ISO 9606 -1 Approval Testing of Welders - Fusion Welding Part 1: Steel.

    This Welding Qualification compares well with the best international qualifications and training programmes offered. The additional operational content incorporated in the qualification will serve to support qualifying learners to make better informed, autonomous decisions within a more expansive timeframe than international learners. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
  • Vertical articulation can occur with:
    > ID 57887: FETC: Welding Application and Practice, NQF 4.
  • Horizontal articulation can occur with:

    > ID 22870: National Certificate in Engineering Fabrication, NQF Level 3.
    > ID 23274: National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering: Fitting, NQF Level 3.
    > ID 23278: National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering: Machining, NQF Level 3.
    > ID 23280: National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering: Tooling Manufacture, NQF Level 3. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this Qualification must be registered as an assessor with an appropriate Education, Training, Quality Assurance (ETQA) Body or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this Qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA`s policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the Qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual Unit Standards as well as in the exit level outcomes described in the Qualification. 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The following criteria should be applied by the relevant ETQA:
  • Appropriate Qualification in the field of welding application and practice at NQF level 4 and a minimum of 2 years` experience in the welding industry. The subject matter experience of the assessor can be established by recognition of prior learning.
  • Registration as an assessor with the relevant ETQA. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    This qualification replaces qualification 24213, "National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice", Level 3, 174 credits.

    This submission is the product of the combined review process of the following qualifications:
  • SAQA ID: 24213 - National Certificate: Welding Application and Practise, Level 3.
  • SAQA 0151/03 registered on 03 December 2003.
  • SAQA ID: 13633 - National Certificate: Chemical Welder (Interim-regd.).

    The list below shows all unit standards that can be associated with any offering against this qualification.

    When developing offerings for a specific Learning Programme, please adhere to the Qualification Rules (above) for that Learning Programme. 
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    UNIT STANDARDS: 
      ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
    Core  243055  Prepare and secure work pieces for welding (includes the use of manipulators)  Level 2  NQF Level 02  8 
    Core  243056  Weld carbon steel workpieces using the shielded metal arc welding process in all positions  Level 2  NQF Level 02  16 
    Core  243064  Weld carbon steel workpieces, using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions  Level 2  NQF Level 02  15 
    Core  14707  Gouge material with air-carbon-arc gouging process  Level 3  NQF Level 03  10 
    Core  243052  Weld carbon steel workpieces using the cored-wire welding process in all positions  Level 3  NQF Level 03  8 
    Core  243058  Weld carbon steel workpieces using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions  Level 3  NQF Level 03  25 
    Core  243053  Weld carbon steel workpieces using the oxy-acetylene gas welding process in all positions  Level 3  NQF Level 03  10 
    Fundamental  116937  Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based spreadsheet application to create and edit spreadsheets  Level 2  NQF Level 02  4 
    Fundamental  119472  Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication  Level 3  NQF Level 03  5 
    Fundamental  9528  Communicate with clients  Level 3  NQF Level 03  3 
    Fundamental  12488  Complete feasibility and commissioning reports  Level 3  NQF Level 03  3 
    Fundamental  9010  Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  2 
    Fundamental  119457  Interpret and use information from texts  Level 3  NQF Level 03  5 
    Fundamental  9012  Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities  Level 3  NQF Level 03  5 
    Fundamental  7456  Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues  Level 3  NQF Level 03  5 
    Fundamental  119465  Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts  Level 3  NQF Level 03  5 
    Elective  243061  Assemble work pieces in jigs (minor amendments include the use of manipulators)  Level 2  NQF Level 02  3 
    Elective  12238  Draw and interpret simple engineering drawings  Level 2  NQF Level 02  10 
    Elective  116231  Operate a cab controlled overhead crane  Level 2  NQF Level 02  8 
    Elective  116254  Operate a mobile crane  Level 2  NQF Level 02  20 
    Elective  243272  Operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)  Level 2  NQF Level 02  10 
    Elective  116235  Operate a pendant controlled overhead crane  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
    Elective  262824  Operate a Sideboom  Level 2  NQF Level 02  8 
    Elective  116255  Operate a tower crane  Level 2  NQF Level 02  20 
    Elective  116253  Operate a truck mounted loader crane  Level 2  NQF Level 02  20 
    Elective  242981  Operate defined purpose lift trucks  Level 2  NQF Level 02  4 
    Elective  242976  Operate overhead/gantry cranes  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
    Elective  12484  Perform basic fire fighting  Level 2  NQF Level 02  4 
    Elective  12483  Perform basic first aid  Level 2  NQF Level 02  4 
    Elective  243021  Shift loads using lifting equipment  Level 2  NQF Level 02  4 
    Elective  243074  Weld carbon steel components, using the submerged arc welding process in a downhand position  Level 2  NQF Level 02  12 
    Elective  243077  Cut material using the oxy-fuel pipe cutting device  Level 3  NQF Level 03  3 
    Elective  243080  Cut material using the oxy-fuel profile cutting machine  Level 3  NQF Level 03  5 
    Elective  243081  Cut material using the oxy-fuel straight-line cutting machine  Level 3  NQF Level 03  3 
    Elective  12457  Develop learning strategies and techniques  Level 3  NQF Level 03  3 
    Elective  243086  Draw and interpret complex plate, pipe and structural steel plate, pipe and structural steel drawings  Level 3  NQF Level 03  6 
    Elective  244407  Lift and move a load using mechanical lifting equipment  Level 3  NQF Level 03  7 
    Elective  260798  Operate a cantilever container crane (ship to shore)  Level 3  NQF Level 03  12 
    Elective  260777  Operate a container side loader  Level 3  NQF Level 03  8 
    Elective  260818  Operate a counter balanced lift truck in excess of 15 tons  Level 3  NQF Level 03  9 
    Elective  260763  Operate a floating crane  Level 3  NQF Level 03  12 
    Elective  260760  Operate a inland container crane (rail mounted)  Level 3  NQF Level 03  10 
    Elective  260761  Operate a reach stacker  Level 3  NQF Level 03  10 
    Elective  260765  Operate a rubber tyred gantry crane  Level 3  NQF Level 03  12 
    Elective  260817  Operate a scotch derrick crane (ship mounted)  Level 3  NQF Level 03  10 
    Elective  260764  Operate a ships crane  Level 3  NQF Level 03  8 
    Elective  260797  Operate a sideloader lift truck  Level 3  NQF Level 03  8 
    Elective  260757  Operate a straddle carrier  Level 3  NQF Level 03  10 
    Elective  260780  Operate a sugar cane crane  Level 3  NQF Level 03  8 
    Elective  260781  Operate a telescopic boom handler  Level 3  NQF Level 03  10 
    Elective  260758  Operate a wall-mounted jib  Level 3  NQF Level 03  7 
    Elective  242972  Operate advanced defined purpose lift trucks  Level 3  NQF Level 03  7 
    Elective  242974  Operate counter-balanced lift truck  Level 3  NQF Level 03  7 
    Elective  242982  Operate heavy crane  Level 3  NQF Level 03  14 
    Elective  260762  Operate rough terrain/earthmoving/agricultural equipment  Level 3  NQF Level 03  11 
    Elective  123260  Operate tailgates and tail-lifts  Level 3  NQF Level 03  2 
    Elective  242978  Operate truck-mounted cranes  Level 3  NQF Level 03  8 
    Elective  8039  Operating cranes  Level 3  NQF Level 03  10 
    Elective  8038  Operating lift trucks  Level 3  NQF Level 03  6 
    Elective  253658  Perform a lifting task by using a mobile crane  Level 3  NQF Level 03  8 
    Elective  243078  Perform destructive testing on welded specimens  Level 3  NQF Level 03  5 
    Elective  14695  Remove material with the shields metal arc gouging process  Level 3  NQF Level 03  8 
    Elective  117001  Use a mobile crane to carry out pile driving  Level 3  NQF Level 03  8 
    Elective  9533  Use communication skills to handle and resolve conflict in the workplace  Level 3  NQF Level 03  3 
    Elective  243273  Monitor and control the safety and operations of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
    Elective  116583  Perform tandem lifting  Level 4  NQF Level 04  12 
    Elective  253660  Supervise advanced mobile crane operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  20 
    Elective  243088  Weld carbon steel pipe, with combination welding processes using the gas tungsten arc welding and gas metal arc welding, in all positions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
    Elective  243059  Weld workpieces in the stainless steel material group, using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10 
    Elective  243089  Weld workpieces within the aluminium material group, using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10 
    Elective  243079  Weld workpieces within the aluminium material group, using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions.  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10 
    Elective  243057  Weld workpieces within the stainless steel material group, using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10 


    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
    LP ID Learning Programme Title Originator Pre-2009
    NQF Level    		 NQF Level Min Credits Learning Prog End Date Quality
    Assurance
    Functionary    		 NQF Sub-Framework
    59179  National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice: Chemical Welding  Generic Provider - Field 06  Level 3  NQF Level 03  151     CHIETA  OQSF 
    58535  National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice: Manufacturing and Engineering  Generic Provider - Field 06  Level 3  NQF Level 03  151     MERSETA  OQSF 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THESE LEARNING PROGRAMMES: 
    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.
     
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