National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing NQF Level 2 – 79686 (2)

SAQA ID: 79686        NQF LEVEL 2  120 CREDITS
MERSETA ACCREDITATION NO. 17-QA/ACC/0050/06

Overview:
The course is designed to be undertaken as an onsite and in the workplace Learnership, in that the theoretical component will be delivered as classroom contact sessions. The practical component will be completed at the learner’s place of work, and therefore be relevant to the company in which he is employed. The theoretical classroom sessions will be at least on day per week throughout the learnership. The practical component consists of on the job training recorded on compulsory logbooks signed by identified workplace mentors.

Course Duration: One year
Programme Type: NQF Level 2 Learnership
Contact Days: Theoretical (One scheduled day per week) Practical (as per learning program)
Entry Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent
Minimum Learners Required: 10

The main competencies in this qualification are:

  • Operating and monitoring machinery.
  • Completing post-production and finishing operations.
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
  • Marking-off regular engineering shapes.
  • Selecting, using and caring for engineering hand and power tools.
  • Verifying compliance to safety, health and environmental requirements in the workplace.
  • Explaining emergency preparedness and response procedures.
  • Working in a team.