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

Further Education and Training Certificate: Welding Application and Practice 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
57887  Further Education and Training 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
Further Ed and Training Cert  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  158  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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
24216  National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  169  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:

The purpose of this Qualification is to provide learners, education and training providers and employers 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 is the last of a progression, which culminates in the use of a range of complex welding methods. The purpose of this Qualification is to develop learners who, after completion, demonstrate the ability to:
  • Use and apply a variety of plate and pipe welding processes according to performance standards.
  • Participate in self-directed activity, by complying with welding procedures and maintaining business objectives.
  • Demonstrate leadership through effective interaction and communication with clients, peers and members of supervisory and management levels.
    > Range: Leadership (individual and team); problem solving; technical report writing; exploring options for further learning.

    Welding knowledge, technique and reflexive skill play a role in this Qualification.

    This Qualification requires that learners apply complex welding practice and theoretical knowledge within the following environments:
  • Manufacture and Assembly.
  • Chemical Plant Installations.
  • Food Processing Plant Installations.
  • Mining.
  • Building and Construction.

    Qualifying learners will also understand:
  • Implementation and maintenance of business processes.
  • Supervision of work units.
  • The writing of technical reports.
  • Communication and numeracy skills applicable at this level and appropriate to the work environment.

    Rationale:

    This is the third Qualification in a learning pathway for learners who want to follow establish a career in welding. The qualification replaces the Further Education and Training Certificate: Welding Application and Practice (NQF Level 4) and the interimly registered qualification: Further Education and Training Certificate: Chemical Welder (NQF Level 4).

    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 needs to be consistent and accurate.

    This Qualification concludes the series of welding qualifications between NQF Level 2 to NQF Level 4.

    There are opportunities for further development and a typical career progression may lead to:
  • Quality Assurance, 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. This Qualification also forms the basis for further development in the engineering sector, and in particular, the fabrication and welding industry in general. 
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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 3.

    Recognition of Prior Learning:

    This qualification can 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 in Welding Application and Practice: NQF Level 3. 

    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 158 credits as detailed below.

    Fundamental component:

    The Fundamental Component consists of Unit Standards in:
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4 to the value of 16 credits.
  • Communication at NQF Level 4 in a First South African Language to the value of 20 credits.
  • Communication in a Second South African Language at NQF Level 3 to the value of 20 credits.

    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 90 credits all of which are compulsory.

    Elective component:

    The Elective Component consists of Unit Standards in a number of specializations each with its own set of Unit Standards. Learners are to choose a specialization area and Elective Unit Standards at least to the value of 12 credits.

    Manufacturing and Engineering (Learning Programme ID 58536):
  • 14721: Weld pipe with oxy-acetylene gas process, NQF Level 4, 20 credits.
  • 10981: Supervise work unit to achieve work unit objectives (individuals and teams), NQF Level 4, 12 credits.
  • 14473: Develop and produce computer aided drawings, NQF Level 4, 4 credits.
  • 114194: Demonstrate understanding of regulations codes and drawing office practices for structural steel detailing, NQF Level 4, 7 credits.
  • 243070: Programme, use and maintain an industrial robot system, NQF Level 4, 10 credits.
  • 243051: Weld steel work pieces, using the plasma arc welding process in all positions, NQF Level 4, 20 credits.
  • 243050: Weld pipe within the stainless steel material group, using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions, NQF Level 4, 20 credits.
  • 243087: Weld pipe within the aluminium material group, using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions, NQF Level 4, 20 credits.
  • 243060: Weld pipe within the stainless steel material group, using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions, NQF Level 4, 20 credits.
  • 243083: Weld pipe within the aluminium material group, using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions, NQF Level 4, 20 credits.
  • 243065: Weld carbon steel pipe using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions, NQF Level 4, 20 credits.
  • 14497: Identify, interpret and produce working structural steel drawings, NQF Level 4, 8 credits.
  • 13254: Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of business processes, NQF Level 4, 10 credits.
  • 14698: Cut materials using plasma cutting, NQF Level 4, 4 credits.
  • 243088: Weld carbon steel pipe, with combination welding processes using the gas tungsten arc welding and gas metal arc welding, in all positions, NQF Level 4, 8 credits.
  • 243085: Weld carbon steel work pieces, using the shielded metal arc and gas tungsten arc combination welding processes, in all positions, NQF Level 4, 8 credits.

    Chemical Welding (Learning Programme ID 59180):

    Learners must do Unit Standard ID 244089 and must choose additional Elective Unit Standards from the list below to give a minimum of 12 credits for the Elective Component:
  • 244089: Understand application of physical chemistry in a processing environment, Level 4, 6 credits
  • 13254: Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of business processes, Level 4, 10 credits
  • 14698: Cut materials using plasma cutting, Level 4, 4 credits
  • 114194: Demonstrate understanding of regulations codes and drawing office practices for structural steel detailing, Level 4, 7 credits
  • 14473: Develop and produce computer aided drawings, Level 4, 4 credits
  • 14497: Identify, interpret and produce working structural steel drawings, Level 4, 8 credits
  • 243070: Programme, use and maintain an industrial robot system, Level 4, 10 credits
  • 10981: Supervise work unit to achieve work unit objectives (individuals and teams), Level 4, 12 credits
  • 243065: Weld carbon steel pipe using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions, Level 4, 20 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
  • 243085: Weld carbon steel workpieces, using the shielded metal arc and gas tungsten arc combination welding processes, in all positions, Level 4, 8 credits
  • 14721: Weld pipe with oxy-acetylene gas process, Level 4, 20 credits
  • 243083: Weld pipe within the aluminium material group, using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions, Level 4, 20 credits
  • 243087: Weld pipe within the aluminium material group, using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions, Level 4, 20 credits
  • 243060: Weld pipe within the stainless steel material group, using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions, Level 4, 20 credits
  • 243050: Weld pipe within the stainless steel material group, using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions, Level 4, 20 credits
  • 243051: Weld steel workpieces, using the plasma arc welding process in all positions, Level 4, 20 credits

    Non-Destructive Testing (Learning Programme ID 66311):
  • ID 119232: Conduct magnetic particle inspection, Level 4, 6 credits.
  • ID 119235: Conduct dye penetrant testing, Level 3, 4 credits.
  • ID 119237: Perform and evaluate liquid penetrant testing, Level 4, 6 credits.
  • ID 119243: Conduct ultrasonic testing, Level 4, 8 credits.
  • ID 119245: Conduct eddy current testing, Level 4, 8 credits.
  • ID 119247: Conduct non-destructive radiographic tests, Level 5, 12 credits.
  • ID 119250: Conduct non-destructive eddy current testing, Level 5, 12 credits.
  • ID 119252: Conduct non-destructive ultrasonic testing, Level 5, 12 credits.
  • ID 119253: Conduct magnetic particle testing, Level 3, 4 credits.
  • ID 119239: Conduct radiographic testing, Level 4, 8 credits.

    Specialisations for Chemical Plant Installations, Mining, Food Processing Plant Installations, Building and Construction and other relevant engineering environments are being developed and will be added at a later stage. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Use and apply a variety of plate and pipe welding processes according to performance standards.

    2. Participate in self-directed activity, by complying with welding procedures and maintaining business objectives.

    3. Demonstrate leadership through effective interaction and communication with clients, peers and members of supervisory and management levels.
    > Range: Leadership (individual and team); problem solving; technical report writing; exploring options for further learning. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1:
  • Pipe welding techniques are applied in all positions and tested in accordance with 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.
  • Techniques of welding stainless and aluminium are applied and tested in accordance performance standards.
    > Range: Auluminium includes plate.
  • Safety practices and procedures are applied withing a fabrication and welding context.
  • Welding machinery, tools and equipment, are cared for, cleaned and stored according to standard operating procedures.
  • Work-pieces are assessed in accordance with performance qualification standards.

    2:
  • Quality assurance practices applicable to the fabrication and welding industry are monitored and controlled by ensuring compliance to specification procedures.
  • Business processes are implemented and maintained, and deviations are critically interrogated and the findings are analysed.
  • Prevantative and corrective measures are applied in accordance with organisational procedures.

    3:
  • Relationships with peers, supervisory and management levels are established and leadership is demonstrated by assertive communication and behaviour within the workplace.
  • Correct technical information is communicated using written reports.
  • Problems are identified and are resolved by implementing corrective action.
  • 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 life skills 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 life skills 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:
  • Comparative education and training content, at a specific levels within the context of the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
  • Comparative 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 benchmarking 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.
  • Comparative 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 Aluminium.
    > 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 
    The Qualification has been designed and structured so that qualifying learners can move from one engineering context to another. This can be achieved by the appropriate selection of credits in the elective category. Equally, holders of other similar welding Qualifications may be evaluated against this Qualification for the purpose of RPL.

    Horizontal articulation:

    Horizontal articulation can occur with the following qualifications:
  • 22871: Further Education and Training Certificate: Engineering Fabrication (light or heavy).
  • 23275: Further Education and Training Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Fitting.
  • 23279: Further Education and Training Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Machining.
  • 23281: Further Education and Training Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Tooling Manufacture.

    Vertical articulation:

    Successful learners having attained the Further Education and Training Certificate: Welding Application and Practice, may advance to:
  • 49061: National Certificate: Master Craftsmanship (Electrical), NQF Level 5.
    Or:
  • 49059: National Diploma: Master Craftsmanship (Electrical), NQF Level 5. 
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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 5 and a minimum of 2 years experience in the welding industry.
  • 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 24216, "National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice", Level 4, 169 credits.

    This submission is the product of the combined review process of the following qualifications:
  • 24216: National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice, NQF Level 4 (SAQA 0151/03 on 03 December 2003).
  • 13632: Mechanics: Chemical Welding, NQF Level 4 (Interim-regd.). 
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    UNIT STANDARDS: 
      ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
    Core  243049  Weld carbon steel pipe using the cored-wire welding process in all positions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10 
    Core  243054  Weld carbon steel pipe, using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  20 
    Core  243062  Weld carbon steel pipe, using the shielded metal arc welding process in all positions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  20 
    Core  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 
    Core  243089  Weld workpieces within the aluminium material group, using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10 
    Core  243079  Weld workpieces within the aluminium material group, using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions.  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10 
    Core  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 
    Fundamental  119472  Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication  Level 3  NQF Level 03  5 
    Fundamental  119458  Analyse and respond to a variety of literary texts  Level 3  NQF Level 03  5 
    Fundamental  119466  Interpret a variety of literary texts  Level 3  NQF Level 03  5 
    Fundamental  119457  Interpret and use information from texts  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  119235  Conduct dye penetrant testing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  4 
    Elective  119253  Conduct magnetic particle testing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  4 
    Elective  119245  Conduct eddy current testing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
    Elective  119232  Conduct magnetic particle inspection  Level 4  NQF Level 04  6 
    Elective  119239  Conduct radiographic testing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
    Elective  119243  Conduct ultrasonic testing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
    Elective  13254  Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of business processes  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10 
    Elective  14698  Cut materials using plasma cutting  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4 
    Elective  114194  Demonstrate understanding of regulations codes and drawing office practices for structural steel detailing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  7 
    Elective  14473  Develop and produce computer aided drawings  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4 
    Elective  14497  Identify, interpret and produce working structural steel drawings  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
    Elective  119237  Perform and evaluate liquid penetrant testing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  6 
    Elective  243070  Programme, use and maintain an industrial robot system  Level 4  NQF Level 04  10 
    Elective  10981  Supervise work unit to achieve work unit objectives (individuals and teams)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  12 
    Elective  244089  Understand applications of Physical Chemistry in a processing environment  Level 4  NQF Level 04  6 
    Elective  243065  Weld carbon steel pipe using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions  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  243085  Weld carbon steel workpieces, using the shielded metal arc and gas tungsten arc combination welding processes, in all positions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
    Elective  14721  Weld pipe with oxy-acetylene gas process  Level 4  NQF Level 04  20 
    Elective  243083  Weld pipe within the aluminium material group, using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  20 
    Elective  243087  Weld pipe within the aluminium material group, using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  20 
    Elective  243060  Weld pipe within the stainless steel material group, using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  20 
    Elective  243050  Weld pipe within the stainless steel material group, using the gas tungsten arc welding process in all positions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  20 
    Elective  243051  Weld steel workpieces, using the plasma arc welding process in all positions  Level 4  NQF Level 04  20 
    Elective  119250  Conduct non-destructive eddy current testing  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  12 
    Elective  119247  Conduct non-destructive radiographic tests  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  12 
    Elective  119252  Conduct non-destructive ultrasonic testing  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  12 


    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
    59180  Further Education and Training Certificate: Welding Application and Practice: Chemical Welding  Generic Provider - Field 06  Level 4  NQF Level 04  158     CHIETA  OQSF 
    58536  Further Education and Training Certificate: Welding Application and Practice: Manufacturing and Engineering  Generic Provider - Field 06  Level 4  NQF Level 04  158     MERSETA  OQSF 
    66311  Further Education and Training Certificate: Welding Application and Practice: Non-Destructive Testing  Generic Provider - Field 06  Level 4  NQF Level 04  158     QCTO  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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