Program Price: R 112,900.00

INTRODUCTION purpose:

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Millwright.
A Millwright installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs stationary industrial machinery in production and manufacturing environments.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Fit, adjust and maintain industrial machinery.
- Diagnose, find and repair faults in industrial machinery.
- Install, test and commission industrial machinery.

Rationale:

A wide variety of industries, Sectors, Government departments and State-owned enterprises invest considerable amounts of money in industrial machinery, plant and equipment to process raw and other materials and resources. Process plants generally consist of electro-mechanical equipment, i.e. they combine both electrical and mechanical aspects. In addition, many such plants are managed by electronic controllers. This investment can only be justified if the plant and equipment operates to the optimum capacity and efficiency. Stoppages and breakdowns lead to undue increases in costs and must be kept to the minimum. Such industrial machinery, plant and equipment therefore require the provision of maintenance, repair and installation services.
This qualification will enable qualifying learners to acquire and be able to apply the broad range of knowledge and skills that they will need to ensure the efficient performance of industrial machinery. It also contributes to the national artisan development strategy. 

QUALIFICATION 

This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:

Knowledge Modules:
- Workplace fundamentals
- The Millwright's world of work, 
- Basic engineering theory,
- Fitting theory, 
- Tools and equipment for electrical work, 
- Electricity and electronics, 
- Wire ways and wiring,
- Rotating electrical machinery, 
- Electrical supply systems and components, 
- Low Voltage protection, 
- Faultfinding on electrical circuits, 

Practical Skill Module:
- Work safely and respond to emergencies,
- Fabricate simple components or work pieces using basic hand skills and hand tools, 
- Fabricate components or work pieces using power tools and machinery, 
- Build flow circuits, 
- Work with electrical components, 
- Install and connect electrical equipment, switch- and control gear, 
- Work with electronic components, 
- Disassemble, clean and inspect mechanical sub-assemblies and machines,
- Replace components and assemble mechanical sub-assemblies and machines, 
- Do fault-finding on mechanical sub-assemblies and machines,
- Repair mechanical sub-assemblies and machines,
- Perform fault-finding on and repair electrical and electronic circuits, 
- Dismantle, test and reassemble electrical machinery, 
- Install and commission mechanical sub-assemblies and machines, 
- Test and verify electrical equipment and systems, 
- Design and modify electrical circuits, 
- Design flow circuits, 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 

1. Fit, adjust and maintain industrial machinery.
2. Diagnose, find and repair faults in industrial machinery.
3. Install, test and commission industrial machinery. 

 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.