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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Higher Occupational Certificate: Gaseous Fire Suppression System Designer |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 121687 | Higher Occupational Certificate: Gaseous Fire Suppression System Designer | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner-SAQCC Fire | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| QCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Higher Occupational Cert | Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Engineering and Related Design | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 147 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 05 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Registered | EXCO 1121/24 | 2024-01-30 | 2029-01-30 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2030-01-30 | 2033-01-30 | |||
| 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:
The purpose of this part qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Gaseous Fire Suppression System Designer. A Gaseous Fire Suppression System Designer, design gaseous fire suppression systems in accordance with the requirements of SANS 14520, Pressure Equipment Regulation (PER), SANS 347 and or SANS 306-4 as well as requirements of the design manual and hydraulic calculation software as set out in the design manual of relevant gaseous fire suppression manufacturers and produce quality design documentation, to achieve legislative compliance and by practicing positive communications skills. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: The need for the development of this qualification was influenced by the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) which is firmly entrenched in Government's overall policy and plans to address the key challenges of economic and industrial growth and race-based poverty, inequality, and unemployment. This is also a key component of the President's Nine Point Plan and is aligned to the policy perspective of Radical Economic Transformation. It is guided by the vision of the National Development Plan. IPAP 2017 is aligned to the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) as well as the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF). The Higher Occupational Certificate: Gaseous Fire Suppression System Designer is essential for the social and economic transformation of the country as it is addressing the requirements and needs of the National Development Plan and Department of Employment and Labour (DoEL). The learners may be required to register with a recognised institution. Typical learners likely to be attracted to this qualification include persons leaving school, the unemployed and employed Gaseous Fire Suppression System Commissioners / Servicemen, wishing to pursue careers in the designing of gaseous fire suppression systems environment or new technicians that are interested in only the design portion of the qualification. Qualifying learners should be able to follow various careers within the gaseous fire suppression environment, in the field of designing gaseous fire suppression systems including progression to the Diploma: Mechanical Engineering in Mechatronics. The Industry intends to develop a higher-level qualification in future. Society will be served by qualified Gaseous Fire Suppression System Designers that not only undertake work with improved skills but are also contributing to the competitiveness of South Africa's gaseous fire suppression industry and the economy. The society will benefit by the increased manpower with skills within the industry since currently there are only a few Gaseous Fire Suppression System Designers in the country. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 62 Practical Skill Modules Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 43 Work Experience Modules Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 42 |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Apply knowledge and concepts used to design CO2 gaseous fire suppression systems.
2. Demonstrate ability to design chemical clean agent gaseous fire suppression systems. 3. Apply techniques to design inert agent gaseous fire suppression systems. 4. Produce quality design documentation. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
ELO 1: Apply knowledge and concepts used to design CO2 gaseous fire suppression systems in accordance with the required standards. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: ELO 2: Demonstrate ability to design chemical clean agent gaseous fire suppression systems. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: ELO 3: Apply techniques to design inert agent gaseous fire suppression systems. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: ELO 4: Produce quality design documentation. Integrated Assessment: Formative Assessment The Skills Development Providers will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated External Summative Assessment. Summative Assessment An External Integrated Summative Assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner is required to issue this qualification. The External Integrated Summative Assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria. Additional to the written assessment the learner must also submit a portfolio of evidence compiled of outcomes achieved in the workplace. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| This qualification has been compared to qualifications from United States of America (Baltimore, Maryland) and Australia that have similar Standards and Codes of Practices for Fire Suppression Systems including their uses, operations and interface with building and electrical systems.
United States of America (USA): The Fire Suppression Association Training Programme, from USA Fire Suppression Association (FSA) appears to have the ideal international comparability. Fire Suppression Association: FSSA is a (National Institute for Certified Engineering Technologies) NICET recognised training provider. NICET Qualification overview: The following topics are addressed in this training programme, and they are in line with the South African qualification which addresses most of these topics: Similarities: The Fire Suppression Association Training Programme, from USA Fire Suppression Association (FSA) appears to have the ideal international comparability due to the following: The South African standards for Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems, SANS 14520 originated from the British / European Standard: ISO 14520 and BS ISO 14520 and are practically identical. The USA uses the following list of National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) standards that have training qualifications approved by the NFPA. The standards are very similar to ISO and SANS with some minor changes. Principal of installation and operation is the same. Fire protection licensing and accreditation is managed by each state and territory government resulting in a range of complex and varying requirements across the country. The Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA) offer training on the various National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards and the training programmes are approved and certified by the NFPA. Differences Australia: Australian Trade Training College offers a qualification that was compared to the South African Gaseous Fire Suppression System Qualification and have the following units of learning that are similar to the Gaseous Fire Suppression Designer Curriculum: The training programme appears to have the ideal international comparability due to the following: 1) Certificate III in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing: This qualification applies to Fire Protection Technicians responsible for non-trade installation, commissioning, and complex servicing of fire protection systems or for supervision of fire protection services work. At Certificate III level, Fire Protection Technicians may specialise in activities relating to certain types of systems, such as: Entry-level requirements: There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this qualification. However, skills development providers must ensure that learners have the ability and opportunity to effectively obtain this qualification. Therefore, to achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 16 units of competency: 6 Core units 10 Elective units. The elective units are to be chosen as follows: 2) Install and Commission Pre-Engineered Fire-Suppression Systems This unit of competency supports fire protection technicians responsible for installing pre-engineered fire-suppression systems. The person would often be employed by the system's manufacturer or the manufacturer's agent as an endorsed installer. Individuals operate within the scope of their defined roles and responsibilities and verify according to work procedures and Australian standards that pre-engineered fire-suppression system is installed and operates as intended. 3) Decommission Gaseous Agent Containers and Actuators This unit of competency supports individuals responsible for decommissioning and removing gaseous agent containers and actuators and preparing containers and components for transport. 4) Design Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design a gaseous fire suppression system and to generate design documentation and installation drawings in accordance with relevant standards, codes, and regulations. All work in this area must comply with relevant legislative, industry, customer, and organisational requirements, including policies and procedures relating to Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), Synthetic Greenhouse Gases (SGG) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). Providers must ensure that learners have the relevant background knowledge in the following topics: Similarities: Differences: Conclusion The training programme from the Fire Suppression Association (FSA's): USA is found to be most comparable to the Higher Occupational Certificate: Gaseous Fire Suppression System Design because the South African qualification applies the British/European Standards as their "working documents" in the gaseous fire suppression industry and therefore the synergies with regards to the modules addressed in this international training programme. The Australian qualification also compares favourably with the South African qualification as it has similar modules. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification provides opportunities for the following articulation options:
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: Diagonal Articulation: |
| NOTES |
| Qualifying for External Assessment:
To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required knowledge and practical modules by means of statements of results and a record of completed work experience. Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements: Criteria for the accreditation of providers Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website. The curriculum title and code: Gaseous Fire Suppression System Designer 311501-003-00-00. Encompassed Trade: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: None. Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) |
| 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. |
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| 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. |