This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required for metal fabrication. It is awarded to people who apply safety rules and regulations in a metal fabrication work environment; plan and organise metal fabrication work; use hand tools for metal fabrication operations; operate portable electrical and power tools for metal fabrication; interpret welding signs and symbols as part of metal fabrication operations; assemble and test Oxy- Acetylene welding equipment as part of Metal Fabrication operations; weld mild steel using the Oxy-Acetylene in the down hand position; weld Mild steel using the manual arc welding process in the down hand position; cut mild steel using oxy-acetylene cutting equipment as part of metal fabrication operations; complete routine tasks using metal fabrication machines; demonstrate knowledge of engineering metals, properties and standards; demonstrate knowledge of the electrodes and filler rods.
They further have a good understanding of applying basic reading skills in a workplace environment; interacting with others in a workplace environment; using workplace documents; demonstrating basic awareness of HIV and AIDS; applying fundamental computer literacy skills; demonstrating basic knowledge of workplace health and safety; providing Basic First Aid; applying basic knowledge of engineering drawing in different contexts; applying basic entrepreneurship skills; applying knowledge of pre-basic mathematics in different context as well as applying knowledge of basic engineering science in different contexts.
The entry requirement for this qualification is the ability to demonstrate basic communication skills in the English language and numeracy.
This qualification leads to the National Vocational Certificate in Metal Fabrication (Boilermaking) Level 3 or the National Vocational Certificate in Metal Fabrication (Welding) Level 3.
This training programme is intended to provide a course in Metal Fabrication which fosters the development of both manual and intellectual skills? It describes what skills and knowledge a trainee will possess upon completion of the curriculum. The training programme provides guidelines with regards to training and assessment approaches. The programme also outlines the time required for training per module, instructional strategies and the resources required to achieve the learning objectives