Further Education & Training Certificate Plumbing NQF 4 Qualifying learners will be able to integrate their knowledge, understanding and competencies related to occupational health and safety, National Building Regulations and industry codes of practice to perform a range of plumbing activities
Programme Outcomes On achieving this qualification, the learner will be able to: Identify and solve problems with practical mathematical applications. Communicate in verbal or written form with peers, members of supervisory/management levels and others. Apply understanding of the functioning of plumbing systems to install, test and maintain them in a built environment. Apply fault finding techniques to diagnose and repair installed plumbing systems.
Programme Content Module: Safe Practices
Core
ID
UNIT STANDARD TITLE
OLD LEVEL
NEW LEVEL
13224
Monitor the application of safety, health and environmental protection procedures
Level 4
NQF Level 04
4
2
CREDITS
DURATION
Module: Verbal Communication Skills Fundamental Fundamental Fundamental Fundamental
119472
Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication
Level 3
NQF Level 03
5
2
119467
Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes
Level 3
NQF Level 03
5
2
119471
Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes
Level 4
NQF Level 04
5
2
119462
Engage in sustained oral/signed communication and evaluate spoken/signed texts
Level 4
NQF Level 04
5
2
Module: Written Communication Skills Fundamental Fundamental Fundamental Fundamental
119457
Interpret and use information from texts
Level 3
NQF Level 03
5
2
119465
Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts
Level 3
NQF Level 03
5
2
119469
Read/view, analyse and respond to a variety of texts
Level 4
NQF Level 04
5
2
119459
Write/present/sign for a wide range of contexts
Level 4
NQF Level 04
5
2
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Module: Building Construction Management Core
242821
Identify responsibilities of a team leader in ensuring that organisational standards are met
Level 4
NQF Level 04
6
3
Core
244497
Perform building works
Level 4
NQF Level 04
5
3
Core
244493
Procure resources for construction works
Level 4
NQF Level 04
4
2
9015
Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems
Level 4
NQF Level 04
6
2
9016
Represent analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts
Level 4
NQF Level 04
4
2
7468
Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues
Level 4
NQF Level 04
6
2
Fundamental Fundamental Fundamental
Module: Plumbing Core
244502
Install and maintain soil, waste and vent pipe systems
Level 4
NQF Level 04
12
15
Core
244492
Install, maintain and repair sanitary ware appliances
Level 4
NQF Level 04
8
10
Core
244498
Install, maintain and test below ground drainage systems
Level 4
NQF Level 04
14
18
Core
244507
Install, maintain and test cold water supply systems
Level 4
NQF Level 04
14
18
Core
244496
Install, maintain and test hot water supply systems
Level 4
NQF Level 04
12
15
Core
244495
Install, maintain and test Rainwater Systems
Level 4
NQF Level 04
5
6
140
114
Select from specified unit standards to achieve total minimum of 160 credits Elective
9973
Apply basic business concepts
Level 3
NQF Level 03
8
10
Elective
114946
Identify causes of stress and techniques to manage it in the workplace
Level 3
NQF Level 03
2
2
Elective
244491
Fabricate and install sheet metal components
Level 4
NQF Level 04
8
9
Elective
244499
Install and maintain solar water heating systems
Level 4
NQF Level 04
10
13
Elective
244500
Install specialised hospital sanitary ware systems
Level 4
NQF Level 04
8
10
Elective
114589
Manage time productively
Level 4
NQF Level 04
4
2
Elective
7997
Managing self-development
Level 4
NQF Level 04
12
5
Elective
244494
Perform specialised fault-finding and repairs to plumbing systems
Level 4
NQF Level 04
12
5
Elective
15234
Apply efficient time management to the work of a department/division/section
Level 5
4
2
Elective
15237
Build teams to meet set goals and objectives
Level 5
3
2
Elective
7876
Conduct on-the-Job-Training
Level 5
8
3
New Level Assignme nt Pend. New Level Assignme nt Pend. New Level Assignme nt Pend.
Course Outline: Plumbing (4) © Primeserv HR Solutions (v5 01.01.11) Pg 2 Gauteng: (011) 789 9100
Eastern Cape: (041) 373 0094
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Elective
115753
Conduct outcomes-based assessment
Level 5
Elective
15224
Empower team members through recognising strengths, encouraging participation in decision making and delegating tasks
Level 5
Elective
11994
Monitor, reflect and improve on own performance
Level 5
Elective
9973
Apply basic business concepts
Level 3
New Level Assignme nt Pend. New Level Assignme nt Pend. New Level Assignme nt Pend. NQF Level 03
15
5
4
2
3
2
8
3
Target Audience Target Audience: Access to the qualification is open, except where there are restrictions placed on learners, based on their physical ability to adhere to legal occupational health, safety and environment standards that may prevent them from gaining access to this qualification Programme level: The level of the programme is at NQF Level 4. Minimum Qualifying Criteria: National Certificate: Plumbing L2 (or equivalent), Mathematical literacy at NQF Level 3 & Communication at NQF Level 3, 14580: Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, Level 3, 116534: Carry out basic first aid treatment in the workplace, Level 3, 242692: Install access equipment for construction work, Level 3.
Duration Qualification Duration: Twelve (12) months. Pre-Assessment: Pre-assessment of learners is undertaken to identify current qualifications and experience, and may result in reduced contact training sessions, for theoretical components. Non Contact Duration:
Learners will be required to invest the necessary additional hours per module on
additional reading and on job practical assignments, with the support of the supervisor/mentor and/or coach. Practical Experience: A workplace log will be completed and signed off by the mentor/workplace assessor while the learner is performing duties in the job environment. NOTE: A detailed project plan will be compiled jointly to meet the SAQA/ETQA requirements while appreciating the work environment and commitments for employed and/or unemployed learners participating on a learnership.
Qualification Alignment Qualification: 58782: Further Education and Training Certificate: Plumbing NQF 4: Pending Accreditation
Artisan Registration The registration and de-registration of an artisan status is determined by the appropriate Department of Labour process. To be a qualified artisan in a specific specialisation area, the learner must have met the following requirements: Undertake work placement with the trade-related approved employer in accordance with trade requirements. Successfully complete the FETC in Plumbing in the related specialisation. Successfully complete the practical competencies in preparation for work as required for the specific artisan. Successfully pass the Trade Test.
Course Outline: Plumbing (4) © Primeserv HR Solutions (v5 01.01.11) Pg 3 Gauteng: (011) 789 9100
Eastern Cape: (041) 373 0094
Western Cape: (021) 528 3900
Training Methodology The approach followed in the learning programmes is an integrated approach where the cognitive, reflexive and psychomotor competence of the learners will be developed and assessed, in accordance with the requirements of the applicable unit standard. The programme methodology therefore includes a theoretical and practical component. The approach followed in the learning programmes is an integrated approach where the cognitive, reflexive and psychomotor competence of the learners will be developed and assessed, in accordance with the requirements of the applicable unit standard. The programme methodology therefore includes a theoretical and practical component. Qualification: The candidates may be awarded the full qualification on completion of the assessment requirements as well as ETQA process. Credits: Learners exiting this qualification before completion, retain the credits for Unit Standards successfully completed. Note: Learners can build their credits by attending skills programmes aligned to the 58782: Further Education and Training Certificate: Plumbing NQF 4, if they do not participate in a learnership. Each learner receives a Learner Guide containing the information presented in the course.
Contact Us National Contact Centre (public courses):
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Course Outline: Plumbing (4) © Primeserv HR Solutions (v5 01.01.11) Pg 4 Gauteng: (011) 789 9100
Eastern Cape: (041) 373 0094
Western Cape: (021) 528 3900
