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Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker NQF Level 4

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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 / Grade 9 with Mathematics pass.
Minimum 16 years old

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,
Maintain and use tools, equipment and machinery,
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,
Accurately manipulate and fabricate profiles and fabricate metal sections using heating and cold bending processes whilst applying safety measures,
Accurately erect, assemble and repair metal structures whilst applying safety measures.

This qualification also requires the following work experience modules:

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