QCTO Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems Pipework Installer NQF Level 2 Credits 83 OC103278 Training Material

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SayPro Occupational Certificate: Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems Pipework SAQA OC103278 NQF Level 02 Credits 83 Training Material

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration Systems Pipe Work Installer.
A qualifying learner will be able to install water reticulation pipework, components and accessories.
Rationale:
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems Pipework Installer is an integral part of the economy
found in many economic sectors and subsectors. Globalization has brought with it technological
changes that require employees to have skills and knowledge that will enable them to be on par with
their counterparts. This requires learners to be trained in line with the latest technologies that will
empower them to be employable and or self-employed. This will enable learners to participate in the
economy and thus be productive members of the society. In order to secure food stability and
maintain quality for the entire population, refrigeration represents a critical skill in the maintenance
of the cold chain.
Air conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic has been identified as one of the occupations in high
demand. Learners and current employees need to be trained against the latest technologies in order
to ensure job security, advancement, and placement.
The qualification is aimed at new entrants as well as currently employed personnel. Qualified
learners are likely to be employed across the economic sectors that include but not limited to:
mining, retail, food processing, warehousing, food production, automotive, marine, medical,
engineering, fruit and wine industry, cold transport, farming.
This qualification is structured in a manner that allows learners to progress to the full qualification by
accumulating credits achieved from the part qualification.
Learners who have acquired knowledge and skills formally or informally will undergo a Recognition
of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment in order to recognize skills acquired.
Qualified learners are likely to progress into engineering related qualifications, which allow for
further career progression into the designer, Refrigeration inspector, Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Inspector. The qualification further enables learners to
register with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA); as an engineering technologist,
engineering technician and mechanical engineer.
Learners can become self-reliant, productive by being self-employed, thereby contributing positively
to the economy and society and further provide employment opportunity.