ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
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
Minimum Admission requirements
NQF Level 1 with Mathematics and Science.
CAREER opportunities
This qualification articulates with qualifications to be developed within the mechanical trades related to the following occupations:
- Boilermaker supervisor
- Fabricator
- Boilermaker trainer
- Welder
- Sheetmetal worker
Duration
This is a 3-year programme. Students rotate between time spent at College and time in industry.
Course content
Knowledge Modules
- Introduction to Boilermaker Trade, NQF Level 4
- Boilermaker Tools, Equipment, Machines and Materials,
NQF Level 4 - Fabrication and Pipework,
NQF Level 4 - Assembling and Joining,
NQF Level 4 - Cutting and Welding, NQF Level 4
- Boilermaker’s Drawings,
NQF Level 4
Practical Skill Modules
- 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
Work Experience Modules
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