The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Electrician and to write their trade test. 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.
Admission requirements
Grade 10 or equivalent
Career opportunities
- Electician inspector
- Electrical planner
- Electrical system design
Qualification
Exit Level: Level 4
Credits: 130
Programme accreditation
SAQA ID: 91761
Duration
2 Years
Curriculum
Content
- Health, Safety, Quality and Legislation, NQF Level 4, 5 Credits.
- Tools, Equipment and Materials, NQF Level 4, 8 Credits.
- Electricity and Electronics, NQF Level 4, 13 Credits.
- Industry Context, NQF Level 3, 2 Credits.
- Wireways and Wiring, NQF Level 4, 11 Credits.
- Rotating Electrical Machinery, NQF Level 4, 13 Credits.
- Electrical Supply Systems and Components, NQF Level 4, 31 Credits.
- Low Voltage Protection, NQF Level 4, 5 Credits.
- Fault Finding, NQF Level 4, 3 Credits.
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Practical training modules
This programme requires a practical skill module specifications:
- Use hand and power tools, NQF Level 3, Credits 22.
- Plan and prepare the process for the wiring, connection, testing, inspecting, commissioning and maintaining electrical installations and control systems, NQF Level 3, 5 Credits.
- Prepare worksite set up for installing, wiring and connecting electrical equipment and control systems, NQF Level 3, 3 Credits.
- Install Wireways, NQF Level 4, 5 Credits.
- Install, wire and connect electrical equipment and control systems, NQF Level 4, Credits 38.
- Conduct pre-commission inspection (power on and off) fault find and test new and existing installations, NQF Level 4, Credits 5.
- Carry out commissioning tests, NQF Level 4, Credits 13.
- Fault find and repair electrical control systems and electrical installations, NQF
