Occupational Certificate: Electrician (NQF Level 4)

Occupational Certificate: Electrician (NQF Level 4) – Executive Summary

Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Electrician SAQA Qualification ID: 91761 Curriculum Code: 671101000 NQF Level: 4 Minimum Credits: 360 Credits Total Notional Hours: 3 600 Hours (1 Credit = 10 Hours) Assessment Quality Partner: National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB) Sub-framework: Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework (OQSF) Estimated Duration: ±36 Months (Apprenticeship / Learnership Route)

1. Purpose of the Qualification The Occupational Certificate: Electrician (NQF Level 4) is a nationally registered trade qualification designed to prepare learners to operate competently as Electricians. Qualified learners are able to plan, prepare, install, test, connect, commission, maintain, alter and repair electrical equipment, wiring and control systems across a wide range of industrial, commercial, construction and municipal environments.

2. Occupational Outcome A qualified Electrician is competent to: • Plan and prepare worksites, tools, equipment, materials and consumables for electrical activities • Install, wire and connect electrical equipment and control systems in compliance with statutory regulations • Test and inspect electrical equipment, control systems and installations • Commission electrical installations and control systems safely and effectively • Maintain, fault-find and repair electrical equipment, installations and control systems • Apply health, safety, environmental and quality requirements at all times

3. Structure of the Qualification The qualification consists of compulsory knowledge modules, practical skills modules and structured workplace experience, ensuring a balanced integration of theory, practice and real workplace exposure.

Knowledge Modules – 91 Credits These modules provide theoretical knowledge in:
• Health, Safety, Quality and Legislation
• Tools, Equipment and Materials
• Electricity and Electronics
• Industry Context
• Wireways and Wiring
• Rotating Electrical Machinery
• Electrical Supply Systems and Components
• Low Voltage Protection
• Fault Finding

Practical Skills Modules – 113 Credits Practical training focuses on:
• Use of hand and power tools
• Planning and preparation of electrical work processes
• Worksite preparation
• Installation of wireways
• Installation, wiring and connection of electrical equipment and control systems
• Pre-commission inspection, testing and fault-finding
• Commissioning tests
• Fault finding and repair of electrical installations and control systems

Work Experience Modules – 156 Credits Structured workplace experience enables learners to apply skills in real work environments and includes:
• Planning and preparation of electrical work
• Installation, wiring and connection processes
• Testing and inspection processes
• Commissioning of electrical installations and control systems
• Maintenance and repair of electrical installations and control systems

4. External Integrated Assessment The qualification culminates in an external integrated summative assessment conducted by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). The assessment is conducted at an accredited trade test centre over a period of two working days and focuses on practical tasks aligned to the exit level outcomes of the qualification.

5.Industry Relevance and Articulation This qualification is relevant to sectors including construction, manufacturing, mining, energy, municipalities, agriculture and transport. It allows horizontal articulation with related occupational qualifications and vertical articulation to Higher Certificates in Electrical or related fields at NQF Level 5

6.Conclusion The Occupational Certificate: Electrician (NQF Level 4) produces competent, safety-conscious and industry-ready electrical artisans. The qualification supports national skills development priorities and ensures graduates meet statutory, technical and workplace requirements of the electrical trade