Program Price: R 88,975.00

INTRODUCTION purpose:

 A learnership is a work-based learning programme. This means that classroom studies at a college or training centre are combined with practical on-the-job experience. We learn much better when we can practice what we have been taught in the classroom in a workplace environment. This is the second of three levels of a Learnership. The knowledge and experience gained in this qualification is typically what is completed in 2nd year apprenticeship. During the year the learners will receive knowledge and experience on the following :

1. Understand electrical equipment and protection technology and interpret integrated circuit schematics. 
Install and commission electrical equipment on integrated electrical circuits. 
2. Maintain and repair electrical equipment on integrated electrical circuits. 
3. Evaluate and solve familiar problems pertaining to electrical equipment, integrated electrical circuits and related processes. 
4. Accept responsibility for utilising and maintaining equipment without working under direct supervision.

Recommended Entry Criteria 

1.Introductory concepts of Science and Technology related to electrical engineering, materials and tools used in installation processes. 
2. An ability to install designated electrical equipment and circuits.
3. Occupational health, safety and environmental practices within the electrical environment. 
4. An understanding of procedures related to workplace relationships, roles and responsibilities. 
5. Or a Grade 9 with Maths and Science

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 

1. Understand the procedures for electrical installations and be able to install electrical equipment and installations and select, use and maintain basic tools. 
2. Demonstrate the ability to carry out routine maintenance on electrical equipment and installations. 
3. Demonstrate a basic operational knowledge of mathematical, technological and theoretical concepts during the execution of tasks with an ability to read, interpret technical drawings and sketch basic electrical wiring diagrams. 
4. Operate safely and efficiently in a working environment. 
5. Apply known solutions to familiar and well-defined problems related to working in the electrical engineering field with a basic understanding of forms of energy, energy efficiency and safety and environmental awareness. 

Critical Cross-Field Outcomes: 

These are embedded in the unit standards, which make up the qualification and are thus also reflected in the Exit Level Outcomes of the qualification. 
The critical cross-field outcomes are supported by the exit level outcomes as follows:

Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical thinking have been made: Solving problems related to the installation and maintenance of electrical machinery, components and circuits. 

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization and community: All tasks and work-related experience are performed within a team environment. Taking into account, the safety of others. Communicating with production, quality control and supervisory personnel and/or clients.

Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively: Related to planning and preparation for installation and maintenance activities. Developing best practice behaviour in work performance and adhering to standard operating procedures. Focussing on housekeeping, safe practices and care and storage of tools and equipment.

Collecting, analyzing, organizing and critically evaluating information: Completion of technical reports related to the job activity. Interpret findings to solve familiar problems during the execution of electrical tasks. 

Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills: Execution of commands and completion of technical reports related to the job activity. Communicating as a part of a team. 

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility toward the environment and health of others: Application of science and technology during the installation and maintenance of electrical machinery, components and circuits. Relating to the safety of others and paying attention to environmental issues. Solving problems and applying science and technology to the job activity. 

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem contexts do not exist in isolation: Integrating the task with the functionality of electrical installations. Solving problems through the integration of various sources of information. 

Demonstrating and understanding of related systems through the use of general and specific channels of communication when dealing with peers, production, quality control and supervisory personnel and/or clients. 

 TIME PERIOD 

This Program can be presented over a period of 3 years, whereby theory training will be completed over 12 months of the 36 months.
The course covers 12 months at the institution which is made up of Fundamental units covering numeracy and literacy, as well as core and elective modules that are selected to meet the minimum required to achieve the qualification.
 Learners will complete formative assessments which will be recorded in their POE’s Learners are then required to complete exposure at the worksite gaining valuable practical training against the modules completed for 24 months of the 36 months. The candidate is responsible for practical work placement.