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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Occupational Certificate: Aviation Meteorological Observer |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 121791 | Occupational Certificate: Aviation Meteorological Observer | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner-TETA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| - | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Part-Qualification | Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences | Physical Sciences | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 53 | 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 provide qualifying learners with the knowledge, understanding, competence and experience required to operate as an Aviation Meteorological Observer. An Aviation Meteorological Observer records surface meteorological variables and codes and decodes aviation-based weather information. A qualified learner will be able to: In addition, learner attributes (including problem solving, decision making, ethics, interpreting information and communication) will be integrated in the learning process. Learners will have to prove competence of the above knowledge, skills, attitudes, responsibilities, and tasks imbedded in the exit level outcomes. Rationale: The need for this part-qualification stems from the necessity to revise and update an existing unit standards-based qualification (SAQA ID: 58995; National Certificate: Weather). During this revision, a need was also identified for the development of a part- qualification. This part-qualification forms part of the Occupational Certificate: Meteorological Technician, Level 5. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has prescribed rules and regulations that guide the timeous dissemination of accurate weather observations, which is an international obligation for every country with a national weather service. These observations must be recorded and coded in a specific manner. Knowledge of weather conditions is fundamental to the planning and operational activities of various industry sectors including agriculture, aviation, construction, marine and tourism. In addition, these weather observations are used by local communities to plan their daily activities. To make this information available it must be recorded and coded in a specific manner. Data obtained from weather observations also forms the basis of weather forecasts and related sciences. All observations are stored in databases which are used for longer term planning and research of global weather changes. Climate data also needs to undergo stringent quality control processes prescribed by the WMO to ensure its long-term value. This part-qualification, by addressing the need for accurate weather data, in accordance with international standards is essential for the operation and growth of the aviation, construction, sector and therefore important for the economic growth of the country. This part-qualification will also benefit society as information on weather is of the utmost importance for the health and safety of aviation activities. This part-qualification will benefit learners, as it has been designed as part of a qualification to serve as entry into a career where there is internationally a scarcity of qualified people at various levels with job opportunities in the Meteorological Sector. Once qualified, Learners will be able to complete the additional modules of the Occupational Certificate: Meteorological Technician, Level 5 that will allow them to further their studies to a Level 6 qualification. Typical learners likely to be attracted to this part-qualification include school leavers with an interest in science and technology enjoying working outdoors. This part-qualification will contribute to the full development of the learner within the Weather Services industry by providing recognition, further mobility, and transportability within the sector. This part-qualification is a part of the Occupational Certificate: Meteorological Technician, Level 5. Learners wishing to become a Meteorological Technician can either enrol for this part-qualification (Aviation Meteorological Observer, Level 5) and then later enrol for the Occupational Certificate: Meteorological Technician, Level 5) to qualify as a Meteorological Technician. Should a learner wish to follow this route at a later stage, he/she will be granted recognition for modules already completed (CAT). |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This part-qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill, and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 25 Practical Skill Modules Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 16 Work Experience Modules Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 12 |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Gather, record, code and decode surface meteorological variables and phenomena, applying standard statistical methods and procedures. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ELO 1: Gather, record, code and decode surface meteorological variables and phenomena, applying standard statistical methods and procedures.
Integrated Assessment: Integrated 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. Integrated 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 |
| The World Meteorological Organisation has prescribed the minimum requirements for training in WMO publication 1083 for Meteorologists and Meteorological Technicians. The Basic Instruction Package for Meteorological Technicians (BIP-MT) requirements is also outlined in this publication.
Many countries today focus only on training of Meteorologists and many countries that also offer training related to the Meteorological Technicians (BIP-MT) requirements do so in languages other than English. The countries selected for the comparability is Kenya and the Caribbean Islands. Leaders in the field of training and development for Meteorological Technicians are therefore the countries associated with the WMO and that aligned their training to the requirements of the WMO. This part-qualification was developed as part of the Occupational Qualification: Meteorological Technician and therefore formed part of the same international comparability. Kenya The Institute for Meteorological Training and Research (a branch of the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) under the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources (MEMR) in Nairobi offers an Advanced Meteorological Technician Course (AMTC)-WMO Class II. The duration of this course is 1 year and does not include a practical or work experience component. It is considered a Certificate Level course in Kenya. This qualification covers the Basic Instruction Package for Meteorological Technicians (BIP-MT) requirements, i.e.: The part-qualification covers certain components of the areas covered by this certificate. Caribbean Islands. The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology in Barbados offers a Mid-level meteorological technicians' course no. 47/21. The duration of this course is 9 months, does not include a work experience component and is aimed at senior Entry-Level Technicians specialising either in applications of meteorology; or instrument maintenance, repair, and calibration. This course covers: The Occupational Part-qualification covers only certain aspects covered by this Certificate. Conclusion The Occupational Certificate: Meteorological Aviation Observer does not compare well with the courses offered in Kenya and in the Caribbean Islands in terms of duration or content as it only addresses aspects related to aviation and not the full spectrum of the Meteorological Technician. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification provides opportunities for the following options.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical 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 are: 311102-001-00-01: Aviation Meteorological Observer. Encompassed Trade: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) PARENT QUALIFICATION |
| 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. |