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Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker

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A qualified student will be able to:

Interpret drawings and develop patterns and templates
Select, care for and use/operate trade-related hand tools, equipment and machines
Cut and weld materials and components for fabrication
Fabricate components and/or structures
Erect and assemble plate and pipe components and structures

NQF Level 1 with Mathematics and Science.

This qualification articulates with qualifications to be developed within the mechanical trades related to the following occupations:

This is a 3-year programme. Students rotate between time spent at College and time in industry.

Visualise structures and components and develop templates according to set tolerances and/or standards whilst applying safety measures,
NQF Level 4
Maintain and use tools, equipment and machinery, NQF Level 4
Weld and gas-cut components required for fabrication of a specific task such as metal pipes, construction and fabricated plate work and conduct visual and mechanical inspections for compliance with legal requirements, NQF Level 4
Accurately manipulate and fabricate profiles and fabricate metal sections using heating and cold bending processes whilst applying safety measures,
NQF Level 4
Accurately erect, assemble and repair metal structures whilst applying safety measures,
NQF Level 4

This qualification also requires the following work experience modules:

Pattern and template development processes, NQF Level 4
Tools, equipment and machinery maintenance and operation processes, NQF Level 4
Workshop or on-site cutting and welding processes, NQF Level 4
Fabrication, assembling and repairing of metal components and structures, NQF Level 4
Assembling and erecting of structures and components,
NQF Level 4