PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This qualification will allow a person to advance through learning to an electrical qualification at NQF level 3. The
core- and required elective Unit Standards provide credits that allow access to both vertically and horizontally
articulated qualifications. This qualification will enhance the social status, productivity and employability of the
learner within the energy sector and contributes to the quality, production rate and growth of the energy sector.

Through the critical cross-field component of the qualification, learners are able to demonstrate vocational skills
through which they are able to engage in life skills activities, small business development, health and
environmental issues. Through recognition of prior learning adult learners are encouraged to access basic
education with an understanding that they already have knowledge and experience.

Hand skills play a vital role in this qualification.

Qualified learners will also understand:

• The basics of how a business function
• Their role in the business, i.e. in construction, maintenance and related activities
• How they are affected by legislation, regulations, agreements and policies related to their particular work environment.