RED SEAL TRADE TEST

 

Trade Test Preparation Curriculum Outline:

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1) Trade Test Preparation

Plumbing

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It covers the following modules:

1. Install a basin

2. Install a GMS Gutter and shoe

3. Cut, bend and assemble copper piping

4. Install a push through geyser

5. Make and install a GMS Chimney Flashing

6. Install a shower

7. Install a water closet

8. Install a drainage system

9. Fabricate and fit a GMS vent pipe flashing

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Intensive and specialized training in both theory and practical of the above modules will be conducted according to the specification and requirements of the NAMB curriculum.

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2) Trade Test Preparation

Welding

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Prepare and Fillet weld mild Steel plates and ferrous materials as specified on drawing and welding and welding procedure specifications (WPS)

              Shielded Metal Arc Welding – 6G (Pipes)

• Gas Tungsten arc Welding

 

Oxy-Acetylene gas welding (OAW)

• Bud Weld Horizontal 2G

• Oxy-acetylene Welding (Mild Steel)

            Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

• Weld ferrous and non ferrous materials

• Mild Steel 2F

            Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

• Stainless steel

• Ferrous materials

             Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMAW)

• SMAW & MMAW 3F Vertical up

• SMAW & MMAW 2G Horizontal

             Oxy-acetylene gas cutting and grinding

             GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) - & GMAW – Gas Metal Arc Welding

• Ferrous and non ferrous material

• 6G & 3G & 3F

             Oxy-Acetylene Brazing (OAB)

• 1G Down hand

              GTAW Aluminium

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3) Trade Test Preparation

Electrical

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1. Single phase forward/reverse starter (various controls and motors).

2. Three phase forward/reverse starter (various control and motors).

3. Star/delta and Forward/reverse star/delta starter.

4. Sequence starters (automatic, semi-automatic and manual).

5. Motor Test (single and three phase, slip ring).

6. Cable Test (1000V).

7. Energy panel (single and three phase).

8. Load balancing panel (240V and 400V loads).

9. Current and Voltage transformer panel using selector switches.

10. Faultfinding on various star/delta starters.

11. Faultfinding on various resistance starters.

12. Faultfinding on various auto transformer starters.

13. Faultfinding on dual speed motors (rotary and contactor switching).

14. Construction Work

All work must be done according to national safety standards and electrical regulation

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4) Trade Test Preparation

Boilermaking

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Boilers heat water or other fluids under extreme pressure to generate electric power and to provide heat.  Large tanks and vats are used to process and store chemicals, oil, beer and hundreds of other products.  Boilermakers may help erect and repair air pollution abatement equipment, blast furnaces, water treatment plants, storage and process tanks, and smokestacks.  Boilermakers also install refractory brick and other heat-resistant materials in fireboxes or pressure vessels.  Some install and maintain the huge pipes used in dams to send water to and from hydro-electric power generation turbines.

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The Boilermakers are skilled in reading and interpreting drawings in the manufacturing process of various metal based components. The artisan must have good welding skills and understand the way metal will respond when heat is applied to it by the type of welding being applied; the understanding of malleability of steel is of the highest importance. The artisan must have good working knowledge of rollers bending machines welders and grinders as well as measuring equipment and methods.

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• Baseline Risk Assessment

• Oxy – Acetylene Cutting & Welding

• Grinding And Tempering

• Arc Welding

• Plate Forming

• Pipe Developing & Fabrication

• Contour Marking

• MIG & TIG

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5) Trade Test Preparation

Mechanical Fitter

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A fitter is an engineering specialist who installs, maintains and/or repairs machines, plant and equipment for a large variety of industries such as manufacturing, aeronautical, maritime, mining, food processing and medical services (e.g. hospitals).

A Mechanical Fitter is responsible for fitting and assembling parts made from metal and other materials to make production machinery.

He lays out, positions and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, welds components using electricity or gas and installs or repairs equipment such as lead pipes, valves, floors and tank linings.

They work from detailed drawings using hand and machine tools. Precise measuring is necessary. Their working environment can be very noisy, dirty or dangerous.

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ENGINEERING DRAWINGS

•  Freehand drawing

•  Code of practice for engineering drawing (symbols and abbreviations)

•  Drawing instruments and equipment

•  Dimensioning methods

•  Isometric drawings

•  Assembly and detailed drawings

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SCREWS FASTENERS

•  Engineering tools and equipment

•  Types and applications of screw threads

•  Types and function of locking devices and fasteners

WELDING AND MATERIALS

•  Engineering materials

•  Principles, equipment & methods of arc welding, gas cutting, brazing & silver soldering

SEALS, PUMPS, VALVES

• Static and dynamic seals and gaskets

•  Types and application of valves

•  Types and application of pumps

•  Types and functions of conveyors

MAINTAIN AND ALIGN DRIVES

•  Drives (direct and indirect)

•  Terminology of drives

•  Functions and working principle of drives

GEARBOXES, BRAKES AND CLUTCHES

•  Mechanical working principles, types and applications of gearboxes

•  Mechanical working principles, types and applications of clutches

•  Mechanical working principles, types and applications of brakes

LUBRICATION AND BEARINGS

•  Mechanical working principles, types and applications of lubrication systems

•  Types and application of bearings

PNEUMATICS AND HYDRAULICS

•  Mechanical working principles, types and applications of hydraulic systems

•  Mechanical working principles, types and applications of pneumatic system

DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES

•  Diagnostic equipment

•  Diagnostic techniques

•  Diagnostic testing

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6) Trade Test Preparation

Fitter and Turner

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ENGINEERING DRAWINGS

•  Freehand drawing

•  Code of practice for engineering drawing (symbols and abbreviations)

•  Drawing instruments and equipment

•  Dimensioning methods

•  Isometric drawings

•  Assembly and detailed drawings

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SCREWS FASTENERS

•  Engineering tools and equipment

•  Types and applications of screw threads

•  Types and function of locking devices and fasteners

WELDING AND MATERIALS

•  Engineering materials

•  Principles, equipment & methods of arc welding, gas cutting, brazing & silver soldering

SEALS, PUMPS, VALVES

• Static and dynamic seals and gaskets

•  Types and application of valves

•  Types and application of pumps

•  Types and functions of conveyors

MAINTAIN AND ALIGN DRIVES

•  Drives (direct and indirect)

•  Terminology of drives

•  Functions and working principle of drives

GEARBOXES, BRAKES AND CLUTCHES

•  Mechanical working principles, types and applications of gearboxes

•  Mechanical working principles, types and applications of clutches

•  Mechanical working principles, types and applications of brakes

LUBRICATION AND BEARINGS

•  Mechanical working principles, types and applications of lubrication systems

•  Types and application of bearings

PNEUMATICS AND HYDRAULICS

•  Mechanical working principles, types and applications of hydraulic systems

•  Mechanical working principles, types and applications of pneumatic system

DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES

•  Diagnostic equipment

•  Diagnostic techniques

•  Diagnostic testing

CONVEYORS

LUBRICATION AND BEARINGS

BLOCKS - MARKING OFF

KEYS AND LOCKING DEVICES

MAINTAIN AND ALIGN DRIVES (V

BELTS & GEAR DRIVES)

Trade Test Requirements:

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Candidates who have not gone through a formal artisan learning program but possess relevant years of work experience in the related trade may be granted access to a trade test if they have completed:

• N2 Certificate including the relevant trade theory subjects and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience; or

• Technical trade theory programs quality assured by a SETA deemed to be at NQF level 3 and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience; or

• Relevant Engineering NCV at NQF level 3 and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience; or

• Relevant engineering NC(V) 4 plus completion of all relevant work experience modules and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience; or

• Technical Grade 12 with Maths, Science and related trade theory subject and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience; or

• Grade 9 and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience; or

• Relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical Diploma (T,S or N stream.) with 3 years relevant work experience.

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- copy of service letter from your employer, confirming working experience in the relevant field for 3 or more years experience (All applicants must have 3years experience - irrespective of qualification: gr 9/10/11/12/N1/N2/N3/N4/N5/N6/Diploma) 

(If foreign national, please ensure that you have the relevant work experience in South Africa, SETA only verifies work experience completed in SA)

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Documents to compile:

- Certified ID copy, (If foreign national: x3 certified passport copies, x3 certified residential visa copies, x3 certified copies of student/work permit)
- Certified school certificate, and x 1 certified copy thereof, ( minimum Grade 9), (If foreign national: Your qualification need to be converted by SAQA)
- Service letter from your employer / Affidavit, confirming working experience in relevant field for 3 or more years experience (minimum requirements), (If foreign national, please ensure that you have the relevant work experience in South Africa, SETA only verifies work experience completed in SA)

- CV
- Original completed trade test application form 

See Below download link

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-Original completed admission form

See below download link

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