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).