Abrasive Wheel Maker (Occupation Code : 712103)
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Description
Operates machines to manufacture moulded abrasive wheels.
Tasks
Controlling the preparation, measuring and feeding of raw materials and processing agents into the manufacturing machines.Controlling process start-up and shut-down, troubleshooting and monitoring outside process equipment.
Setting up, preparing and adjusting manufacturing machines.
Observing gauges, meters, computer printouts, video monitors and products to ensure correct operation of machines and to verify specified processing conditions.
Adjusting equipment, valves, pumps, controls and process equipment.
Analysing sample products, performing tests, recording data and writing production logs.
Verifying equipment for malfunctions, carrying out routine operating tests and arranging for maintenance.
Learning Pathways
No formal qualification 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Set by employer
Employers set their own requirements for entry into this occupation.
Step 2 : In-service training
- In-service training
In-service training on a boat.
Learnership 2
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- General Education and Training Certificate
A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) or a Grade 9 certificate issued by a school OR an Adult Education and Training (ABET) NQF Level 1 certificate OR a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level 1 are required to enter this learning pathway
Step 2 : Learnerships
- Learnership - Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes Level 2
A learnership is a structured learning programme, consisting of theoretical and practical components, that leads to a qualification. In order to enter a learnership you need an employer.
Step 3 : Learnerships
- Learnership - Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes Level 3
A learnership is a structured learning programme, consisting of theoretical and practical components, that leads to a qualification. In order to enter a learnership you need an employer.
Step 4 : Learnerships
- Learnership – Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes Level 4
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.
Internship 3
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Admission to BTech
In order to enter the full-time one-year Bachelor of Technology degree you need to have a relevant Diploma on NQF Level 6 in addition to meeting other specific requirements. Admission may be subject to having a minimum pass mark in the final year of the National Diploma, proficiency tests, portfolios, experience and interviews. Please check the entry requirements of the institution of your choice.