Millwright
Our qualification is designed to equip you with the expertise to allow progression opportunities.
NQF Level
NQF 4
Credits
697
SAQA Nr
97585
Delivery Mode
Full time
Duration
3 YEARS
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20 Weeks of Knowledge and Practical Training on Campus per Year
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Workplace Experience Modules: Up to 12 Months after Block One and Block Two
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Block Three and Trade Test Preparation schedules will be communicated during the third year as learners approach Trade Testing and qualification completion
*Note that allocated start dates, return dates, and workplace experience dates will be communicated directly by the Campus Management
Entry Requirements
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NQF Level 4 (Matric Passed)
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Mathematics at 50%
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Mathematical Literacy at 65%
A Millwright installs, maintains, and repairs stationary industrial machinery across various sectors, including government and state – owned enterprises. These industries heavily invest in electro – mechanical equipment and electronic controllers for optimal efficiency. To minimize costs from stoppages and breakdowns, consistent maintenance, repair, and installation services are necessary. This qualification equips learners with the skills needed to ensure industrial machinery operates efficiently, contributing to national artisan development goals.
What will be included in our costs?
PPE • Standard Toolbox • Trade Test • Workplace Monitoring
What this qualification consists of
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.
- Fault – finding on electrical circuits.
Practical skills
modules
- Ensure safety and emergency response.
- Fabricate simple components or work pieces using basic hand skills and hand tools.
- Fabricate components or work pieces using power tools and machinery.
- Work with electrical and electronic parts, installing and connecting equipment.
- Disassemble, clean, inspect, replace components and assemble mechanical sub – assemblies and machines.
- Perform fault – finding and repairs on mechanical sub – assemblies and machines and 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.
Workplace experiences
modules
- Maintenance processes for industrial machinery.
- Fabrication of mechanical components.
- Fault – finding and repair of industrial machinery.
- Overhauling of electrical and mechanical sub – assemblies and machines.
- Installation and commissioning of industrial machinery.
The future is Artisan
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