Instrument Mechanician (Occupation Code : 672105)
Description
Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs electronic instruments and control systems.
Tasks
Examining and testing machines, instruments, components, other equipment, instruments and control systems to identify faults.
Adjusting, repairing, and replacing worn and defective parts and wiring, and maintaining machines, equipment and instruments.
Reassembling, test operating and adjusting equipment.
Installing electronic instruments and control systems.
Coordinating work with that of engineers, technicians, and other maintenance personnel.
Interpreting test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
Installing, adjusting, repairing or replacing electrical and electronic components using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
Alternate Occupation Names
Industrial Instrument Maker / Repairer / Servicema
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Learning Pathways
Apprenticeship 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a learning programme where a learner is first employed by an employer in an apprenticeship position. The apprenticeship consists of theoretical training at a training centre or TVET College as well as workplace training under the supervision of a qualified artisan
Step 2 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
Learnership 2
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Learnership
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. In addition, each provider has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for the learnership with the provider before you apply.
Step 2 : Learnerships
- Learnership – First Line Chemical Instrument Mechanic Level 2
Learnership – First Line Chemical Instrument Mechanic Level 2
Step 3 : Learnerships
- Learnership – Chemical Instrument Mechanic (Field Maintenance) Level 3
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.
Step 4 : Learnerships
- Learnership – Chemical Instrument Mechanician Level 4
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.
Step 5 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
National Certificate 3
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 : General Qualification
Step 3 : General Qualification
Step 4 : General Qualification
Step 5 : Workplace experience
- Workplace experience
The workplace experience can be gained during or after completion of the courses.
Step 6 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 4
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Recognition of Prior Learning
You can accumulate knowledge and experience over a minimum period of time while doing the work of an artisan that allows you to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL is a formal process whereby a person's previous learning (through training and experiences) is assessed in order to determine training gaps
Step 2 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.