NATIONAL VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL GENERAL)-LEVEL 2

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 103

NATIONAL VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL GENERAL)-LEVEL 3 

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 102

CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL GENERAL)-LEVEL 4 

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 178

Programme Description

This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required for electrical engineering electrical general. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to apply knowledge of basic circuit protection devices; install electrical cables and accessories; demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic components and circuits; design and construct a single phase electrical circuit; use test equipment for electrical measurements; demonstrate knowledge of emergency preparedness and response; demonstrate knowledge of electrical fundamentals; conduct insulation resistance tests; perform installation, inspection and testing of wiring for single phase of domestic, commercial and industrial electrical circuits; install electric wire ways; install and test single phase electrical appliances; demonstrate basic knowledge of analogue and digital electronics; communicate in an electrical work environment; perform basic soldering and de-soldering procedures for electrical work; prevent electrostatic damage to electrical components; install electrical fixtures and accessories; perform manual excavations; work safely on ladders, scaffolding and hoists; and install, repair and maintain lighting systems and structures.

Qualification Requirements

• This qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with a minimum of 103 credits and have met the requirements of the compulsory section, as well as all requirements for Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) as laid out in the National Policy On Work-Integrated Learning for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

Programme Description

This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required for electrical engineering electrical general. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate knowledge of earthing, under voltage and over current protection; establish customer relations in an electrical work environment; inspect and test a single phase domestic, industrial and commercial installations; install electrical fixed equipment; maintain portable and fixed electrical equipment; demonstrate knowledge of alternating current (AC) machines; demonstrate knowledge of direct current (DC) machines; install and commission alternating current (AC) machines; demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic principles; demonstrate knowledge of power generation plants; and install Direct-on-line (DOL) energy metering devices

Qualification Requirements

• This qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with a minimum of 102 credits and have met the requirements of the compulsory section, as well as all requirements for Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) as laid out in the National Policy On Work-Integrated Learning for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

Programme Description

This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required for electrical engineering electrical general. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to perform basic industrial instrument installations, measurements and calibration; demonstrate knowledge of advanced electrical engineering principles; inspect and test a three phase domestic, industrial and commercial installation; install standby power systems; maintain customer care; maintain DC and AC machines; design electrical installation; repair portable electrical equipment; comply with ethical and legal responsibilities of electricians; conduct planned and unplanned maintenance; prepare bill of quantities for electrical work; demonstrate knowledge of coal fired power plant; demonstrate knowledge of gas fired power plant; demonstrate knowledge of hydro power plant; demonstrate knowledge of commissioning power plant; demonstrate knowledge of photo-voltaic (PV) power plant; demonstrate knowledge of wind power plant; maintain and operate distribution line tools and equipment; perform distribution line pole erection; install overhead line accessories; install power lines and cables; work in line gang; demonstrate knowledge of installing poles and pylons; design a voltage and current energy metering installation; install batteries, battery rooms and/or battery tripping units (BTU); and maintain batteries, battery rooms and/or battery tripping units (BTU).

Qualification Requirements

• This qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with a minimum of 178 credits and have met the requirements of the compulsory section, as well as all requirements for Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) as laid out in the National Policy On Work-Integrated Learning for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

NATIONAL VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CLOTHING PRODUCTION-LEVEL 1

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 91

NATIONAL VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CLOTHING PRODUCTION-LEVEL 2

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 92

NATIONAL VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CLOTHING PRODUCTION-LEVEL 3

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 73

NATIONAL VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CLOTHING PRODUCTION-LEVEL 4

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 99

Programme Description

This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required for performing clothing production tasks in a clothing production environment. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to produce fashion illustrations, follow workplace safety procedures in a clothing production environment; communicate with colleagues and clients; lay and mark fabrics and garment pieces; construct and manipulate blocks; perform cutting, sewing and pressing operations; apply finishing procedures; apply quality standards in a clothing production environment. They are able to demonstrate basic knowledge of workplace health and safety, demonstrate basic awareness of HIV and AIDS and apply fundamental communication and numeracy competencies in the workplace

Qualification Requirements

• The entry requirement for this qualification is the ability to demonstrate basic communication skills in the English language and numeracy.
• This qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with a minimum of 91 credits and have met the requirements of the compulsory section.

Programme Description

This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required of performing clothing production tasks in a clothing production environment. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to, produce fashion illustrations, make a marker; construct, manipulate and grade basic pattern blocks; perform cutting, sewing and pressing operations in a clothing production environment and selecting and handling materials as part of clothing production operations. They are able to apply basic financial literacy, fundamental computer literacy and, entrepreneurial skills in the workplace.

Qualification Requirements

• The entry requirement is the National Vocational Certificate in Clothing Production (Level 1) or equivalent.
• This qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with a minimum of 92 credits and have met the requirements of the compulsory section.

Programme Description

This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required of performing clothing production tasks in a clothing production environment. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to perform cutting, sewing and pressing operations on garments; manipulate pattern blocks; develop innovative ideas in a clothing production environment. They are able to develop a business plan as part of business start-up activities; and identify, create and select business opportunities in a clothing production environment.

Qualification Requirements

• The entry requirement is the National Vocational Certificate in Clothing Production (Level 2) or equivalent.
• This qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with a minimum of 73 credits and have met the requirements of the compulsory section.

Programme Description

This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required for performing clothing production tasks in a clothing production environment. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to perform cutting, sewing and pressing operations on menswear; manipulate, construct and grade menswear pattern blocks; Produce fashion illustration and technical drawing for menswear. They are able to implement, control and monitor business operations; and Establish a business as part of entrepreneurship operations

Qualification Requirements

• The entry requirement is the National Vocational Certificate in Clothing Production (Level 3) or equivalent.
• This qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with a minimum of 99 credits and have met the requirements of the compulsory section

CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL CONSTRUCTION (CARPENTRY)-LEVEL 1

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 70

CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL CONSTRUCTION (CARPENTRY)-LEVEL 2

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 77

CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL CONSTRUCTION (CARPENTRY)-LEVEL 3

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 73

CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL CONSTRUCTION (CARPENTRY)-LEVEL 4

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 75

Programme Description

This Qualification has been developed to assist with the advancement of people across general construction industry in which carpentry operations are carried out. The intention of this qualification is to assist:

• Those who have been in the workplace for a long time, by using the recognition of prior learning process to assess and recognize workplace skills acquired without the benefit of formal education and training;
• New entrants, by describing the learning outcomes required to participate effectively, e.g. in a structured workplace programme;
• Education and training providers, by providing guidance for the development of appropriate learning programmes and assessment documentation;
• Employers, by enabling skills gaps to be identified and addressed ensuring that productivity levels are increased and business objectives achieved

Qualification Requirements

This qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with 70 credits and have met the requirements of the compulsory sections.

Programme Description

This Qualification has been developed to assist with the advancement of people across general construction industry in which carpentry operations are carried out. The intention of this qualification is to assist:

• Those who have been in the workplace for a long time, by using the recognition of prior learning process to assess and recognize workplace skills acquired without the benefit of formal education and training; 
• New entrants, by describing the learning outcomes required to participate effectively, e.g. in a structured workplace programme;
• Education and training providers, by providing guidance for the development of appropriate learning programmes and assessment documentation;
• Employers, by enabling skills gaps to be identified and addressed ensuring that productivity levels are increased and business objectives achieved.

Qualification Requirements

Holders of this qualification are able to perform basic carpentry tasks. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to select and fit hardware; use and maintain machines; construct complex timber joints by hand; read and produce sectional drawings; install and replace windows and doors; construct wooden doors and door frames; construct timber products; set out and transfer levels using different techniques; erect and dismantle system access scaffolding; construct and erect roofing; construct and strip different formwork, provide basic first aid, apply basic financial literacy skills, apply fundamental computer literacy skills and apply basic entrepreneurship skills.

Programme Description

This Qualification has been developed to assist with the advancement of people across general construction industry in which carpentry operations are carried out. The intention of this qualification is to assist:

• Those who have been in the workplace for a long time, by using the recognition of prior learning process to assess and recognise workplace skills acquired without the benefit of formal education and training;
• New entrants, by describing the learning outcomes required to participate effectively, e.g. in a structured workplace programme;
• Education and training providers, by providing guidance for the development of appropriate learning programmes and assessment documentation;
• Employers, by enabling skills gaps to be identified and addressed ensuring that productivity levels are increased and business objectives achieved.

Qualification Requirements

Holders of this qualification are able to performing basic carpentry tasks. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to manufacture and install timber products; install complex doors and door frames; manufacture complex timber windows and window frames; perform glazing; construct timber joints using machines; plan and estimate cost of products; set out timber doors, windows and frames; construct and erect advance roofing; set out and install partitions; set out and construct advance formwork; demonstrate formwork reinforcement techniques; demonstrate formwork propping techniques; interpret and apply scaffolding health and safety legislative requirements and demonstrate scaffold reinforcement techniques

Programme Description

This Qualification has been developed to assist with the advancement of people across general construction industry in which carpentry operations are carried out. The intention of this qualification is to assist:

• Those who have been in the workplace for a long time, by using the recognition of prior learning process to assess and recognise workplace skills acquired without the benefit of formal education and training;
• New entrants, by describing the learning outcomes required to participate effectively, e.g. in a structured workplace programme;
• Education and training providers, by providing guidance for the development of appropriate learning programmes and assessment documentation;
• Employers, by enabling skills gaps to be identified and addressed ensuring that productivity levels are increased and business objectives achieved.

Qualification Requirements

This qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with 75 credits and have met the requirements of the compulsory sections.

CERTIFICATE IN CIVIL AND BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING (PLUMBING)-LEVEL 1

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 84

CERTIFICATE IN CIVIL AND BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING (PLUMBING)-LEVEL 2

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 79

CERTIFICATE IN CIVIL AND BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING (PLUMBING)-LEVEL 3

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 62

CERTIFICATE IN CIVIL AND BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING (PLUMBING)-LEVEL 4

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/DISTANCE

DURATION: 1 YEAR

CREDITS: 85

Programme Description

This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required for performing basic plumbing tasks. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to apply occupational health and safety in working environment, use and maintain hand tools used in plumbing operations, handle and store plumbing materials, read and produce basic sketches and drawings used in plumbing operations, carry out basic excavation and backfilling as part of plumbing operations, perform basic estimations, measurements and calculations as part of plumbing operations, plan and organise plumbing work, perform basic pipe-work as part of plumbing operations, carry out maintenance of domestic plumbing installations, install and adjust water service controls and devices, install and fit sanitary fixtures as part of plumbing operations. They further have a good understanding of demonstrating basic awareness of HIV and AIDS, provide basic first aid, apply basic numeracy skills in workplace environment, apply basic reading skills in a workplace environment, interact with others in a workplace environment, use workplace documents, apply basic entrepreneurship skills, apply knowledge of basic building drawing in different contexts, demonstrate basic knowledge of workplace health and safety and apply fundamental computer literacy skills.

Qualification Requirements

The entry requirement for this qualification is the ability to demonstrate basic communication skills in English language and numeracy This qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with 84 credits and have met the requirements of the compulsory sections as well as all the requirements for Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) as laid out in the National Policy on Work-Integrated Learning for Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

Programme Description

This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required for performing plumbing tasks. it is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with others as part of plumbing operations, use and maintain power tools and machines as part of plumbing operations, apply basic welding techniques as part of plumbing operations, perform calculations related to plumbing operations, carry out basic levelling as part of plumbing operations, perform basic bricklaying and plastering and rendering tasks as part of plumbing operations, perform basic concreting as part of plumbing operations, carry out basic setting out as part of plumbing operations, read and interpret basic building drawings as part of plumbing operations, install and repair water mains pipe system, perform basic sheet metal work and soft soldering, set out and install water services. They further have a good understanding of applying knowledge of pre-basic mathematic in different context, apply knowledge of basic building science in different contexts and apply knowledge of basic building drawing in different contexts.

Qualification Requirements

The entry requirement is the National Vocational Certificate in Civil and Building Services Engineering (Plumbing) (Level 1) or equivalent. This qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with 79 credits and have met the requirements of the compulsory sections as well as all the requirements for Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) as laid out in the National Policy on Work-Integrated Learning for Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

Programme Description

This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required for performing advanced plumbing tasks. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to install basic gas supply system as part of plumbing operations, select and fit insulation and sheathing as part of plumbing installations, install storm water and sub-soil drainage systems as part of plumbing operations, install and repair below ground sanitary drainage systems as part of plumbing operations, fabricate and install flashings as part of plumbing operations, install gutters and down pipes, erect and dismantle scaffolding as part of plumbing operations, plan and install hot water supply systems as part of plumbing operations. They further have a good understanding of apply knowledge of basic mathematics in different context, apply knowledge fundamental building science in different context and apply fundamental knowledge of building drawing in different contexts

Qualification Requirements

The entry requirement is the National Vocational Certificate in Civil and Building Services Engineering (Plumbing) (Level 2) or equivalent. This qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with 62 credits and have met the requirements of the compulsory sections as well as all the requirements for Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) as laid out in the National Policy on Work-Integrated Learning for Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

Programme Description

This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required for performing specialized plumbing tasks. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge required to plan and installs water firefighting system, plan, install and commission domestic pumps, plan, install and remove trench support as part of plumbing operations, plan and prepare quotations, complete tender documents for plumbing projects and products, connect and test irrigation system as part of plumbing operations, plan and install on-site domestic effluent treatment plants, develop innovative ideas for the plumbing workplace. They further have a better understanding for applying knowledge of intermediate mathematics in different context, apply advanced knowledge of building science in different context, apply knowledge of advanced building drawing in different context, establish a business as part of entrepreneurship operations, implement, control and monitor business operations.

Qualification Requirements

The entry requirement is the National Vocational Certificate in Civil and Building Services Engineering (Plumbing) (Level 3) or equivalent.