Imagine a world without power! Electricians are the unsung heroes who light up our homes and energise industries. From residential wiring to complex industrial electrical systems.
Qualification purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Electrician. Electricians plan, prepare
install, test, connect, commission, maintain, alter, and repair electrical equipment, wiring and control systems
and apply the knowledge and skills obtained, in a variety of contexts.
Foundational Learning Competence (SAQA Minimum Entry Level)
NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics and science
Trade test requirements
Learner should have passed:
- N2 Electrical trade theory, Math’s, Science, Industrial Electronics; or
- N2 Certificate including the four relevant subjects of maths, engineering science and a fourth subject as
required by the trade: or
- technical trade theory programs quality assured by a SETA deemed to be equivalent to NQF level 3 (N2);
or
- Relevant Engineering NCV Certificate with seven subjects at NQF level 3;
- Technical Grade 11 with Maths, Science, Language, and related trade theory subject; or
- Relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical Diploma (T, S
or N stream.)
In addition to the above-mentioned minimum educational qualification the applicant must also have:
- Successfully completed all off the job practical training unit standards (in the case of learnerships) or modules (in the case
of an apprenticeship) of an artisan learning program at an accredited training provider as verifiable by training records
(logbook).
- Satisfied the requirements of the structured workplace, on the job, learning for a minimum period of 12 months verifiable
through a workplace learning record (e.g. logbook) unless any other workplace period has been contractually specified before the date of publication of this Regulation.
Note: A Logbook is a record of all training the learner has received, contributing to their portfolio of evidence.
Skills obtained as outcomes
- The ability to plan and prepare work site, equipment, tools, consumables and materials for electrical
activities and operations.
- The ability to install, wire and connect electrical equipment and control systems.
- The ability to test and inspect electrical equipment, control systems and installations.
- The ability to commission control systems and installations.
- The ability to maintain and repair electrical equipment, control systems and installations.
Qualification outcome
Qualified Electrician (red seal) Internationally recognised.
Types of jobs pertaining to the trade
- Entrepreneur / Contractor
- as an employee in any of the industries listed
Industries where they can work if qualified
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Agriculture
- Civil
- Anywhere where steel fabrication needs to be used
Approximate trade duration
Off the job practical training.
- Phase 1 – Duration – 15 Weeks
- Phase 2 – Duration – 12 Weeks
- Phase 3 – Duration – 8 Weeks
- Phase 4 – Duration – 4 Weeks (Revision and Trade Test)
Workplace (on the job) experience
- 18 months. Registered learner with a SETA.
- 3 years ARPL route.
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