Qualification Document

Occupational Qualification Document
Occupational Qualification Title NQF Level

Code
642701 Occupational Certificate: Air 4

Conditioning and
Refrigeration Mechanic
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Development merSETA XNjikelana@merseta.org.za 010 219

Quality 3454
Partner
Assessment National Vanstaden.G@dhet.gov.za 011 206

Quality Artisan 1123
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QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
Occupational Code: 642701
Quality Assuring Body: Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
Sub Framework: Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework
Field: Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology
Subfield: Manufacturing and Assembly
NQF Level: 4
Credits: 637
Originator/Development Quality Partner (DQP): merSETA
Originating Provider/Assessment Quality Partner (AQP): National Artisan Moderating Body

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Qualification Type: Occupational Certificate
Registered qualifications and or learning programmes to be replaced:
 65509, FETC Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation Mechanic, NQF Level 4
 65489, National Certificate: Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation Mechanic, NQF
Level 3
 65449, National Certificate: Air Condition, Refrigeration and Ventilation, NQF Level 2
RATIONALE
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is an integral part of the economy found in many economic
sectors and subsectors. Globalisation has brought with it technological changes that require
employees to have skills and knowledge that will enable them to be on par with their counterparts.
This requires learners to be trained in line with the latest technologies that will empower them to
become employed or self-employed. This will enable learners to participate in the economy and
thus be productive members of the society. In order to secure food stability and maintain quality for
the entire population, refrigeration represents a critical skill in the maintenance of the cold chain.
Air conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic has been identified as one of the occupations in high
demand. Learners and current employees need to be trained against the latest technologies in
order to ensure job security, advancement, and placement.
The qualification is aimed at new entrants as well as currently employed personnel. Qualified
learners are likely to be employed across the economic sectors that include but not limited to:
mining, retail, food processing, warehousing, food production, automotive, marine, medical,
engineering, fruit and wine industry, cold transport, farming.
This qualification is structured in a manner that allows learners to progress to the full qualification
by accumulating credits achieved from the part qualification.
Learners who have acquired knowledge and skills formally or informally will undergo a Recognition
of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment in order to recognise skills acquired.
Qualified learners are likely to progress into engineering related qualifications, which allow for
further career progression into the designer, Refrigeration inspector, Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Inspector. The qualification further enables learners to
register with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA); as an engineering technologist,
engineering technician and mechanical engineer.
Learners can become self-reliant, productive by being self-employed, thereby contributing

positively to the economy and society and further provide employment opportunity.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration Mechanic.
An Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic installs, commissions, services, maintains,

overhauls, repairs and troubleshoots air conditioning refrigeration and ventilation systems in
accordance to customer ’s requirements, industry and national standards in compliance with
relevant national Legislation.
A qualified learner will be able to:
 Install air conditioning refrigeration and ventilation systems

 Commission air conditioning refrigeration and ventilation systems
 Maintain, service, troubleshoot and repair air conditioning refrigeration and ventilation
systems
RULES OF COMBINATION
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill Modules, and
Work Experiences Modules
Knowledge Modules:
642701000-KM-01 Introduction to the refrigeration trade, NQF Level 2, Credits 3

642701000-KM-02 Health and Safety Requirements related to the Refrigeration
Mechanic Trade, NQF Level 2, Credits 3
642701000-KM-03 Scaffolding, working at heights, fall arrest systems and ladders, NQF
Level 2, Credits 16
642701000-KM-04 Trade related and engineering tools and instruments, NQF Level 2,
Credits 3
642701000-KM-05 Thermodynamics, NQF level 2, Credits 2
642701000-KM-06 Components and accessories of a refrigeration system, NQF Level 2,
Credits 2
642701000-KM-07 Refrigeration materials and piping, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642701000-KM-08 Installation of duct work and components, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642701000-KM-09 Handling of refrigerants, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642701000-KM-10 Fundamentals of electricity related to air conditioning and refrigeration
systems, NQF level 2, Credits 3
642701000-KM-11 Evacuation of a refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642701000-KM-12 Maintenance of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems, NQF
Level 2, Credits 2
642701000-KM-13 Maintenance of air filtration systems, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642701000-KM-14 Refrigerants and lubricants, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642701000-KM-15 Understanding corrosion and corrosion protection, NQF Level 2,
Credits 2
642701000-KM-16 Fixing methods, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642701000-KM-17 Engineering drawings, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
642701000-KM-18 Ventilation, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
642701000-KM-19 Air conditioning systems applicable to vehicles, NQF Level 3, Credits
2
642701000-KM-20 Moving, assembly, de-commissioning, and dismantling of air
conditioning and refrigeration equipment, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
642701000-KM-21 Key-ways and locking devices, bearings, drives and couplings, NQF
Level 3, Credits 2
642701000-KM-22 Fundamentals of basic psychrometrics and elementary air flow
measurements and calculations, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
642701000-KM-23 Gas welding, brazing and cutting within the refrigeration industry,
NQF Level 3, Credits 2
642701000-KM-24 Water reticulation systems, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
642701000-KM-25 Evaporative cooling, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
642701000-KM-26 Charging the refrigeration system, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
642701000-KM-27 Various refrigeration systems and components, NQF Level 4, Credits
5
642701000-KM-28 Controls and safety devices, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642701000-KM-29 Application of psychrometrics, temperature, humidity, specific volume,
specific density, enthalpy and calculations, NQF Level 4, Credits 3
642701000-KM-30 Mollier Diagrams (Pressure enthalpy diagram), NQF Level 4, Credits
5
642701000-KM-31 Heat load calculations, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642701000-KM-32 Electrical aspects of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, NQF Level 4,
Credits 25
642701000-KM-33 Commissioning, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642701000-KM-34 Ducting, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642701000-KM-35 Types of air conditioning systems, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642701000-KM-36 Fault finding, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642701000-KM-37 Contaminated system, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642701000-KM-38 Refurbishment of Refrigeration Equipment , NQF Level 4, Credits 10
642701000-KM-39 Manual Metal Arc (MMA), MIG and TIG welding process within the air
conditioning and refrigeration industry, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642701000-KM-40 Building Management Systems applicable to Air Conditioning
systems, NQF Level 4, Credits 4
642701000-KM-41 Advanced Evaporative Cooling Concepts, NQF Level 5, Credits 5
642701000-KM-42 Inspection and evaluation of the conformance of refrigeration
equipment, NQF Level 5, Credits 5
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 174
Practical Skill Modules:
642701000-PM-01 Pressure test the refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2

642701000-PM-02 Erect scaffolding, assemble fall prevention systems, safe use ladders
and erect aluminium towers, NQF Level 2 Credits 28
642701000-PM-03 Evacuate the refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642701000-PM-04 Charge the refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642701000-PM-05 Recover refrigerants from a refrigeration system, NQF Level 2,
Credits 2
642701000-PM-06 Braze refrigerant tubing and components, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642701000-PM-07 Cut, gas weld and braze refrigeration systems and structures, NQF
Level 2, Credits 2
642701000-PM-08 Manufacture a work-piece incidental to the trade, NQF level 2, Credits
3
642701000-KM-09 Apply corrosion protection methodologies, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642701000-PM-10 Install a unitary air conditioning system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642701000-PM-11 Install, commission, maintain, fault find, repair an evaporative cooling
system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642701000-PM-12 Identify, select and use fixing methods for various types of
applications used within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry,
NQF Level 2 Credits 2
642701000-PM-13 Identify, select and use electrical tools and instruments, read,
interpret and construct electrical and electronic circuits, NQF Level 2,
Credits 3
642701000-PM-14 Install refrigeration materials and pipe work, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642701000-PM-15 Plan for a project, NQF Level 3 Credits 2
642701000-PM-16 Commission a unitary air conditioning system, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
642701000-PM-17 Install, repair and maintain vehicle/ mobile air conditioning system,
642701000-PM-18 Perform work activities on key-ways and locking devices, bearings,
drives and couplings, Level 3, Credits 2
642701000-PM-19 Install water reticulation equipment and systems, NQF Level 3,
Credits 3
642701000-PM-20 Commission a domestic and light commercial refrigeration system,
642701000-PM-21 Calculate heat load, NQF Level 04, Credits 3
642701000-PM-22 Install ducting, NQF Level 4, Credits 10
642701000-PM-23 Commission commercial air conditioning systems and equipment,
642701000-PM-24 Move, assemble and dismantle air conditioning and refrigeration
642702000-PM-25 Perform fillet welds using the Shielded Metal Arc, MIG and TIG
Welding process for refrigeration applications, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642701000-PM-26 Construct electrical and electronic circuits, NQF Level 4, Credits 25
642701000-PM-27 Maintain an air conditioning system, NQF Level 4, Credits 3
642701000-PM-28 Refurbish air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, NQF Level 4,
Credits 15

642701000-PM-29 Commission an industrial air conditioning system, NQF Level 5,
Credits 10
642701000-PM-30 Design and select evaporative cooling systems, NQF Level 5, Credits
10
642701000-PM-31 Analyse a system using a Mollier Diagram, NQF Level 5, Credits 5
642701000-PM-32 Inspect and evaluate the conformance of refrigeration equipment,
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 182
Work Experience Modules:
642701000-WM-01 Installation of unitary air conditioning system, NQF Level 2, Credits 8

642701000-WM-02 Fall arrest systems and processes, NQF Level 2, Credits 8
642701000-WM-03 Processes and procedures for erecting and dismantling access
scaffolding up to 6mm, NQF Level 2, Credits 12
642701000-WM-04 Assembling a unitary air conditioning unit, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
642701000-WM-05 Reading, interpreting and constructing basic electrical and electronic
circuits pertaining to air conditioning, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
642701000-WM-06 Cleaning, corrosion protection and appropriate fault responses, NQF
Level 2, Credits 5
642701000-WM-07 Processes related to pressure testing of an air conditioning
refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 3
642701000-WM-08 Maintenance and repairs processes for unitary air conditioning
642701000-WM-09 Installing, commissioning, maintaining, fault finding and repairing an
evaporative cooling system, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
642701000-WM-10 Installation of a complete commercial air conditioning system, NQF
Level 3, Credits 10
642701000-WM-11 Constructing a commercial air conditioning system, NQF Level 3,
Credits 10
642701000-WM-12 Installation of air conditioning and ventilation ducting systems, NQF
Level 3, Credits 10
642701000-WM-13 Processes relating to install, repair and maintain vehicle/ mobile air
conditioning system, NQF Level 3, Credits 10
642701000-WM-14 Identification of faults related to an air conditioning system and
carrying out minor repairs, NQF Level 3, Credits 10
642701000-WM-15 Maintenance processes regarding commercial air conditioning
system, NQF Level 4, Credits 15
642701000-WM-16 Commissioning a complete air conditioning and refrigeration system,
642701000-WM-17 Testing the assembled air conditioning system, NQF Level 4, Credits
15
642701000-WM-18 Servicing processes related to an air conditioning and refrigeration
plant, NQF Level 4, Credits 30
642701000-WM-19 Fault finding and repair processes related to an air conditioning and
642701000-WM-20 Maintenance and repairs processes for industrial air conditioning

1642701000-WM-21 Construction of electrical and electronic circuits, NQF Level 4, Credits
30
642701000-WM-22 Designing and selecting evaporative cooling systems, NQF Level 5,
Credits 15
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 281
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
NQF Level 1 with Mathematics
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES AND ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Exit Level Outcome 1
Install air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems
Associated Assessment Criteria
 Engineering and electrical drawings are interpreted

 Components are moved, positioned and assembled
 Air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems are assembled
 Supporting brackets are constructed
 Refrigeration pipe work is installed
 Secondary pipe work systems are installed
 Components and accessories are installed
 Electrical components, accessories, conductors, panels, systems and circuits are wired and
installed
 Drainage systems are installed
 Plant specifications, SANS standards, drawings are obtained and applied.
 SANS and Pressure Equipment Regulation is interpreted.
 Air conditioning and refrigeration systems are verified.
 Documentation, reports, certificates are completed.
Commission air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems
 System parameters are determined

 Air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems are commissioned
 Air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation system parameters are analysed and verified.
 Electrical systems and controls are commissioned.
 Commissioning reports are generated
Maintain, service, fault-find and repair refrigeration systems

 The importance of adhering to maintenance or service schedules is explained

 Maintenance is conducted on the vapor compression cycle in the system
 Maintenance is conducted on the mechanical aspects of the air conditioning, refrigeration
and ventilation system.
 Maintenance is conducted on the electrical aspects of the air conditioning, refrigeration and
ventilation system.
 Fault finding is conducted on the vapor compression cycle in the system
 Fault finding is conducted on the mechanical aspects of the air conditioning, refrigeration and
ventilation system.
 Fault finding is conducted on the electrical and control aspects of the air conditioning,
refrigeration and ventilation system.
 Fault finding reports are generated.
 Dismantling and assembling is conducted on the mechanical aspects of the air conditioning,
 Dismantling and assembling is conducted on the components and accessories of an air
conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation system
 Dismantling and assembling is conducted on the water reticulation equipment and
accessories of an air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation system
 Dismantling and assembling is conducted on the air circulation equipment and accessories of
an air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation system
 Dismantling and assembling is conducted on the electrical aspects of the air conditioning,
 Repairs are conducted on the vapor compression cycle in the system
 Repairs are conducted on the mechanical aspects of the air conditioning, refrigeration and
ventilation system.
 Repairs are conducted on the components and accessories of an air conditioning,
refrigeration and ventilation system
 Repairs are conducted on the electrical aspects of the air conditioning, refrigeration and
ventilation system.
 Reports are generated
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY
The South African Air Conditioning and Refrigeration qualification has been compared with
qualifications offered in New Zealand and Australia. These countries were chosen due to easy
access to the required information.
New Zealand
New Zealand has a trade qualification called ‘The National Certificate in Heating, Ventilating and
Air Conditioning (HVAC), Mechanical Services. This qualification is for apprentices who operate
within the Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning industries. Access into the qualification is the
successful completion of the National Engineering Certificate, Level 2.
The contents, NQF level, and duration of the qualification were found to be comparable to the
South African Air Conditioning and Refrigeration qualification. The qualification is pegged at NQF

Level 4 and is offered over a period of 48 months, which is equivalent to 4 years. Upon completion
of the learning programme, qualified learners would be awarded 254 credits.
The qualification covers knowledge and skills that will enable learners to:
 Install HVAC components and systems,

 Pre-commission HVAC components and Systems
 Install pipe-work, ducting and insulation
 Install control components and
 Integrate HVAC components and systems.
The qualification allows learners to choose elective unit standards of their choice from any of the
following areas: electrical, engineering fabrication, heating, ventilating and air conditioning;
refrigeration air conditioning, split systems air conditioning and welding. Learners who successfully
complete the qualification can advance to the National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, NQF
Level 5.
Australia
Australian NQF has registered a suite of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic trade
qualifications. The South African Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic has been compared
with three of these, namely, Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32211), which
is offered over a period of 2 years; and Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Systems
(UEE42911), which is offered over a period of 6 months to a year and Certificate IV in Air-
conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing ((UEE42711).
Upon completion of Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32211), learners will
be able to: select components, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain refrigeration
systems and equipment that apply to food storage and preservation, air conditioning and air
distribution equipment in buildings and premises. Regulatory requirements for purchasing and
handling refrigerants are also included in the qualification. This qualification serves as an entry to
the Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Systems (UEE42911).
Upon completion of the Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Systems (UEE42911),

leaners will be able to:
 Calculate heat loads,

 Select equipment for basic commercial refrigeration or residential air-conditioning
applications and
 Adhere to regulatory requirements when purchasing and handling refrigerants.
Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing ((UEE42711) provides learners with in

high level competencies related to fault diagnosis and rectification, commissioning and
maintenance of refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to commercial food storage and
preservation, air-conditioning, air distribution equipment and/or special applications. Regulatory
requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants are also included.
Similarities
Similarities have been found to be in terms of the type of qualifications, which are all trade
qualifications; key competencies to be demonstrated by learners upon successful completion of the
learning programme, the duration of the learning programme and adherence to regulatory
requirements.
Differences
Differences have been found to be in relation to:
 The structure and components of the South African Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Mechanic qualification in relation to the qualifications offered in the two other countries
selected. The South African Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic occupational
qualification is structured into Knowledge Modules, Practical Skills Modules and Work
Experience Modules. All these components must be completed in order for learners to be
eligible for summative assessment. It has been found that the New Zealand qualification, in
addition to the core unit standards, learners are allowed to choose elective unit standards
according to their career choices.
 The total number of credits assigned the South African qualification is a lot higher than
credits assigned to the international qualifications reviewed.
 Entry level requirements for the South African qualification is NQF level 1 with Mathematics
whilst with the New Zealand qualification, learners should have completed National
Engineering Certificate, Level 2.
 Competencies covered in three Australian trade qualifications are all covered in one South
African trade qualification.
Conclusion
The South African Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic qualification compares favourably
to the internationally reviewed qualifications.
INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT
Integrated formative assessment:
The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal
assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied
knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to
entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.
Integrated summative assessment:
The external summative assessment will be a trade test conducted in terms of Section 26 D of the
Skills Development Act through an evaluation of written and practical tasks covering critical
aspects of the trade and conducted in a simulated environment at an assessment centre
accredited by QCTO by an assessor registered by National Artisan Moderation Body.
The assessment will take place over a minimum of 3 days. A candidate who attempted a trade test
will be given recognition for those trade test tasks in which he/she has been found competent and
not be retested in those provided that the learner is competent in at least 50% of the trade tasks
give during the trade test, and the recognition will be retained by the candidate for a maximum of 3
attempts or 18 months from the date of successful completion of the trade test task whichever
comes first.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment
Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria
specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited
providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a
work experience record.
RPL for access to the qualification
Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant
access requirements.
ARTICULATION
Horizontally
This qualification articulates horizontally with
 Occupational Certificate: Pipe Fitter, NQF Level 4

 Occupational Certificate: Welder, NQF Level 4
 Occupational Certificate: Electrician, NQF Level 4
Vertically
This qualification articulates vertically with
 Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, NQF Level 5

 Higher Certificate in Supervisory Management , NQF Level 5
NOTES
Qualifying for external assessment:
In order to qualify for the external summative assessment, learners must provide proof of
completion of all required modules by means of a statement of results and work experience
records including the Foundational Learning Competence.
Additional legal or physical entry requirements
None
Criteria for the accreditation of providers
Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic: 642701000

Encompassed Trades
This qualification encompasses the following trade as recorded on the NLRD
 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic, Recorded as Trade

Part Qualifications
SAQA ID Curriculum Title NQF Credits

Code Level
642701000#01 Unitary Air Conditioning Installer 2 190
642701000#02 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 2 83

Systems Pipework Installer
642701000#03 Refrigerant Pipe Work Fitter 2 103
642701000#04 Evaporative Cooling Systems 2 90

Installer
642701000#05 Duct Work Installer 3 72
642701000#06 Vehicle Air Conditioning Fitter 2 69
642701000#07 Air Conditioning Filtration Equipment 3 61

Worker

Compliance Verifier
642701000#09 Heating, Ventilation and Air 4 155

Conditioning (HVAC) control fitter


Code
642701 Occupational Certificate: 2

Unitary Air Conditioning
Installer

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Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Unitary Air Conditioning Installer
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 190

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None
RATIONALE


PURPOSE
A Unitary Air Conditioning Installer installs, services, fault finds, commissions and repairs unitary
air conditioning systems.
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skills and Work
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules
 642701000-KM-01, Introduction to the refrigeration trade, NQF Level 2, Credits 3
 642701000-KM-02, Health and Safety Requirements related to the Refrigeration Mechanic

Trade, NQF Level 2, Credits 3
 642701000-KM-03, Scaffolding, working at heights, fall arrest systems and ladders, NQF
Level 2, Credits 16
 642701000-KM-04, Trade related and engineering tools and instruments, NQF Level 2,
Credits 3
 642701000-KM-05, Thermodynamics, NQF level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-06, Components and accessories of a refrigeration system, NQF Level 2,

Credits 2
 642701000-KM-08, Refrigeration materials and piping, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-09, Handling of refrigerants, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-10, Fundamentals of electricity related to air conditioning and refrigeration

 642701000-KM-12, Evacuation of a refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-13, Maintenance of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems, NQF Level

2, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-15, Refrigerants and lubricants, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-16, Understanding corrosion and corrosion protection, NQF Level 2,

Credits 2
 642701000-KM-17, Fixing methods, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-26, Charging the refrigeration system, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-24, Gas welding, brazing and cutting within the refrigeration industry, NQF
Level 03, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-37, Contaminated system, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
Practical Skill Modules
 642701000-PM-01, Pressure test the refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-PM-02, Erect scaffolding, assemble fall prevention systems, safe use ladders
 642701000-PM-03, Evacuate the refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-PM-04, Charge the refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-PM-05, Recover refrigerants from a refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits

2
 642701000-PM-06, Braze refrigerant tubing and components, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-PM-10, Install a unitary air conditioning system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-PM-12, Identify, select and use fixing methods for various types of applications
used within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-PM-13, Identify, select and use electrical tools and instruments, read, interpret
and construct electrical and electronic circuits, NQF Level 2, Credits 3
 642701000-PM-14, Install refrigeration materials and pipe work, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-PM-15, Plan for a project, NQF Level 3 Credits 2
 642701000-PM-16, Commission a unitary air conditioning system, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
 642701000-PM-27, Maintain an air conditioning system, NQF Level 4, Credits 3
Work Experience Modules

 642701000-WM-01, Installation of unitary air conditioning system, NQF Level 2, Credits 8
 642701000-WM-02, Fall arrest systems and processes, NQF Level 2, Credits 8
 642701000-WM-03, Processes and procedures for erecting and dismantling access

 642701000-WM-04, Assembling a unitary air conditioning unit, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
 642701000-WM-06, Cleaning, corrosion protection and appropriate fault responses, NQF

Level 2, Credits 5
 642701000-WM-07, Processes related to pressure testing of an air conditioning system,

 642701000-WM-14, Identification of faults related to an air conditioning system and carrying

out minor repairs, NQF Level 3, Credits 10
 642701000-WM-17, Testing the assembled air conditioning system, NQF Level 4, Credits
15
 642701000-WM-19, Fault finding and repair processes related to an air conditioning and
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES AND ASSOCIATED ASSESMENT CRITERIA
 Components are moved and positioned
 Components are assembled

installed
 Drainage systems are installed.
New Zealand

Level 5.
Australia


applications and

Similarities
requirements.
Differences

Conclusion
to the internationally reviewed qualifications
Integrated formative assessment
Integrated summative assessment
An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment
Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative
assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
ARTICULATION
Horizontal articulation
This qualification articulates horizontally with the following qualifications
 Electrics: Chemical Electrical, NQF Level 2
 National Certificate: Welding Application and Practice, NQF Level 2
Vertical articulation
This qualification articulates vertically with the following qualifications

 Mechanics: Chemical Welding, NQF Level 3
NOTES
Qualifying for external assessment
In order to qualify for the external summative assessment learners must provide proof of
completion of all required modules by means of statement of results and work experience records
including the Foundational Learning Competence.
Additional legal or physical entry requirements:
 None
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Unitary Air Conditioning Installer: 642701000#01
Encompassed Trades
This is not a trade qualification
This qualification is part of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic: 642701
OTHER-PART QUALIFICATIONS
Part Qualifications

Code Level

Systems Pipework Installer

Installer


Worker

Compliance Verifier



Code
642701 Occupational Certificate: Air

Conditioning and
Refrigeration Systems Pipe
Work Installer

Quality 3454
Partner

Partner Moderating
Body
(NAMB)

Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems Pipework
Installer
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 83

(NAMB)
None
RATIONALE
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems Pipework Installer is an integral part of the
economy found in many economic sectors and subsectors. Globalisation has brought with it
technological changes that require employees to have skills and knowledge that will enable them
to be on par with their counterparts. This requires learners to be trained in line with the latest
technologies that will empower them to be employable and or self-employed. This will enable
learners to participate in the economy and thus be productive members of the society. In order to
secure food stability and maintain quality for the entire population, refrigeration represents a critical
skill in the maintenance of the cold chain.


PURPOSE
An Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems Pipe Work Installer installs, water reticulation
pipework, components and accessories.
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules

Level 2, Credits 16
Credits 3

Credits 2

Credits 2
 642701000-KM-17, Engineering drawings, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
 642701000-KM-20, Moving, assembly, de-commissioning and dismantling of air

conditioning and refrigeration equipment, NQF Level 3, Credits 3

Level 03, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-24, Water reticulation systems, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-39, Manual Metal Arc (MMA), MIG and TIG welding process within the air
 642701000-PM-08, Manufacture a work-piece incidental to the trade, NQF level 2, Credits 3
 642701000-PM-19, Install water reticulation equipment and systems, NQF Level 3, Credits
3

 642701000-WM-06, Cleaning, corrosion protection and appropriate fault responses, NQF

Level 2, Credits 5
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

New Zealand

Level 5.
Australia


applications and

Similarities
requirements.
Differences
Conclusion
ARTICULATION
Horizontal articulation:

Vertical articulation:
NOTES
 None
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems Pipe Work Installer:
642701000#02
Encompassed Trades
Part Qualifications

Code Level

Installer


Worker

Compliance Verifier



Code
642701 Occupational Certificate:

Quality 3454
Partner

Partner Moderating
Body
(NAMB)
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 190

(NAMB)
None
RATIONALE


PURPOSE
A Refrigerant Pipe Work Fitter installs refrigerant pipework.
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules

Level 2, Credits 16
Credits 3

Credits 2
Level 03, Credits 2

 642701000-PM-02, Erect scaffolding, assemble fall prevention systems, safe use ladders
 642701000-PM-14, Install refrigeration materials and pipe work, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-PM-18, Perform work activities on key-ways and locking devices, bearings,

drives and couplings, Level 3, Credits 2


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES WITH ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

 Supporting brackets are constructed.
New Zealand

Level 5.
Australia


applications and

Similarities
requirements.
Differences
Conclusion
ARTICULATION

 None
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Refrigerant Pipe Work Fitter: 642702000#03
Encompassed Trades
 This is not a trade qualification
 This qualification is part of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic: 642701
Part Qualifications

Code Level

Installer

Worker

Compliance Verifier



Code

Quality 3454
Partner

Partner Moderating
Body
(NAMB)
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 190

(NAMB)
None
RATIONALE


PURPOSE
An Evaporative Cooling Systems Installer installs services, fault finds, commissions and repairs
evaporative cooling systems.
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules

Level 2, Credits 16
Credits 3
 642701000-KM-09, Installation of duct work and components, NQF Level 2, Credits 3
 642701000-KM-10, Fundamentals of electricity related to air conditioning and refrigeration

 642701000-KM-25, Evaporative cooling, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
 642701000-PM-11, Install, commission, maintain, fault find, repair an evaporative cooling

system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2.

 642701000-PM-13, Identify, select and use electrical tools and instruments, read, interpret
and construct electrical and electronic circuits, NQF Level 2, Credits 3
 642701000-PM-30, Design and select evaporative cooling systems, NQF Level 5, Credits
10
 642701000-WM-05, Reading, interpreting and constructing basic electrical and electronic

circuits pertaining to air conditioning, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
 642701000-WM-09, Installing, commissioning, maintaining, fault finding and repairing an

evaporative cooling system, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
 642701000WM-12, Installation of air conditioning and ventilation ducting systems, NQF

Level 3, Credits 10
 642701000-WM-22, Designing and selecting evaporative cooling systems, NQF Level 5,

Credits 15
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

installed
ventilation system.
 Fault finding is conducted on the mechanical aspects of the air conditioning, refrigeration


 Dismantling and assembling is conducted on the air circulation equipment and accessories
of an air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation system
ventilation system.

ventilation system.
New Zealand

Level 5.

Australia


applications and

Similarities
requirements.
Differences
Conclusion
ARTICULATION

NOTES
 None
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Evaporative Cooling Systems Installer: 642701000#04
Encompassed Trades
Part Qualifications

Code Level

Installer


Worker

Compliance Verifier



Code

Quality 3454
Partner

Partner Moderating
Body
(NAMB)
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 190

(NAMB)
None
RATIONALE


PURPOSE
A Duct Work Installer installs and commissions ducting for air conditioning and ventilation systems.
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules

Level 2, Credits 16
Credits 3
 642701000-KM-09, Installation of duct work and components, NQF Level 2, Credits 3

Credits 2
Level 03, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-34, Ducting, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
 642701000-KM-39, Manual Metal Arc (MMA), MIG and TIG welding process within the air

 642701000-PM-22, Install ducting, NQF Level 4, Credits 10

Level 3, Credits 10
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
 Construct, supporting brackets.

New Zealand

Level 5.
Australia


applications and

Similarities
requirements.
Differences
Conclusion
ARTICULATION

NOTES
 None
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Duct Work Installer: 642701000#05
Encompassed Trades
Part Qualifications

Code Level

Installer

Worker

Compliance Verifier



Code
642701 Occupational Certificate

Quality 3454
Partner

Partner Moderating
Body
(NAMB)
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 190

(NAMB)
None
RATIONALE


PURPOSE
A Vehicle Air Conditioning Fitter installs, services, maintains, commissions and fault finds vehicle
and mobile air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules

Credits 3
 642701000-KM-05, Thermodynamics, NQF level 2, Credits 2

Credits 2
 642701000-KM-10, Handling of refrigerants, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-15, Refrigerants and lubricants, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-19, Air conditioning systems applicable to vehicles, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-26, Charging the refrigeration system, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-42, Inspection and evaluation of the conformance of refrigeration

 642701000-PM-04, Charge the refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-PM-05, Recover refrigerants from a refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits

2
 642701000-PM-17, Install, repair and maintain vehicle/ mobile air conditioning system, NQF
Level 3, Credits 3
 642701000-PM-32, Inspect and evaluate the conformance of refrigeration equipment, NQF

Level 5, Credits 5

 642701000WM-13, Processes relating install, repair and maintain vehicle/ mobile air
conditioning system, NQF Level 3, Credits 10
 642701000-WM-14, Identification of faults related to an air conditioning system and carrying

out minor repairs, NQF Level 3, Credits 10
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES WITH ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

installed
 Maintenance is conducted on the vapor compression cycle in the system

ventilation system.
 Fault finding is conducted on the vapor compression cycle in the system
 Fault finding is conducted on the mechanical aspects of the air conditioning, refrigeration


 Repairs are conducted on the vapor compression cycle in the system
ventilation system.

ventilation system.
New Zealand

Level 5.
Australia


applications and

Similarities
requirements.
Differences

Conclusion

ARTICULATION
NOTES
 None
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Vehicle Air Conditioning Fitter: 642701000#06
Encompassed Trades
Part Qualifications

Code Level

Installer

Worker

Compliance Verifier



Code

Quality 3454
Partner

Partner Moderating
Body
(NAMB)
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 190

(NAMB)
None
RATIONALE


PURPOSE
An Air Conditioning Filtration Equipment Worker services commercial and industrial air handling
and filtration equipment.
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules

Credits 3
 642701000-KM-13, Maintenance of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems, NQF Level

2, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-14, Maintenance of air filtration systems, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-PM-27, Maintain an air conditioning system, NQF Level 4, Credits 3
 642701000-WM-15, Maintenance processes regarding commercial air conditioning system,


 642701000-WM-18, Servicing processes related to an air conditioning and refrigeration
plant, NQF Level 4, Credits 30
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES AND ASSOCIATED ASSSESMENT CRITERIA

 Dismantling and assembling is conducted on the air circulation equipment and accessories
of an air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation system
New Zealand
Level 5.
Australia


applications and

Similarities
requirements.

Differences
Conclusion
New Zealand

Level 5.
Australia


applications and

Similarities
requirements.
Differences

Conclusion
ARTICULATION

 Higher Certificate in Supervisory Management, NQF Level 5
NOTES
 None
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Air Conditioning Filtration Worker: 642701000#07
Encompassed Trades
Part Qualifications

Code Level


Installer

Worker

Compliance Verifier



Code

Quality 3454
Partner

Partner Moderating
Body
(NAMB)
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 190

(NAMB)
None
RATIONALE


PURPOSE
An Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Compliance Verifier verifies an air conditioning and
refrigeration installation for compliance and issues a Certificate of conformance
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules

Credits 3

Credits 2
 642701000-KM-18, Ventilation, NQF Level 4, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-19, Air conditioning systems applicable to vehicles, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-24, Water reticulation systems, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
 642701000-KM-27, Various refrigeration systems and components, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
 642701000-KM-28, Controls and safety devices, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
 642701000-KM-32, Electrical aspects of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, NQF Level 4,

Credits 25
 642701000-KM-33, Commissioning, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
 642701000-KM-34, Ducting, NQF Level 4, Credits 5

 642701000-KM-35, Types of air conditioning systems, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
 642701000-KM-42, Inspection and evaluation of the conformance of refrigeration

 642701000-KM-09, Apply corrosion protection methodologies, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642701000-PM-29, Commission an industrial air conditioning system, NQF Level 5, Credits

10
 642701000-PM-32, Inspect and evaluate the conformance of refrigeration equipment, NQF

Level 5, Credits 5

Level 3, Credits 10
 642701000-WM-16, Commissioning a complete air conditioning and refrigeration system,

 642701000-WM-17, Testing the assembled air conditioning system, NQF Level 4, Credits
15
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

New Zealand

Level 5.
Australia


applications and

Similarities
requirements.
Differences

Conclusion
ARTICULATION

 Vertical articulation:
This qualification articulates vertically with the following qualifications:
NOTES
 None
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Compliance Verifier:
642701000#08
Encompassed Trades
Part Qualifications

Code Level

Installer


Worker

Compliance Verifier



Code

Quality 3454
Partner

Partner Moderating
Body
(NAMB)

NQF Level: 2
Credits: 190

(NAMB)
None
RATIONALE


PURPOSE
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control Fitter installs refrigeration controls
systems and equipment
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules
 642702000-KM-01, Introduction to the Refrigeration Trade, NQF Level 2, Credits 3

 642702000-KM-04, Trade related and engineering tools and instruments, NQF Level 2, Credits
3
 642702000-KM-06, Components and accessories of a refrigeration system, NQF level 2,

Credits 2
 642702000-KM-10, Fundamentals of Electricity related to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Systems, NQF level 2, Credits 3
 642702000-KM-16, Fixing methods, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
 642702000-KM-27, Controls and safety devices, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
 642702000-KM-32, Electrical aspects of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, NQF Level 4,

Credits 25
 642702000-KM-35, Types and Installation of industrial refrigeration systems, NQF level 4,

Credits 5
 642702000-KM-36, Fault finding, NQF Level 4, Credits 5

 642702000-PM-13, Identify, select and use electrical tools and instruments, read, interpret and
construct electrical and electronic circuits, NQF Level 2, Credits 3
 642702000-PM-26, Construct electrical and electronic circuits, NQF Level 4, Credits 25
Total credits for Practical Skills Modules: 31
 642702000-WM-05, Reading, interpretation and construction of basic electrical and electronic

circuits pertaining to air conditioning , NQF Level 2, Credits10
 642702000-WM-14, Identification of faults related to the air conditioning and refrigeration

system and carrying out minor repairs, NQF Level 3, Credits 10
 642702000-WM-15, Construction of electrical and electronic circuits, NQF Level 4, Credits 30
 642702000-WM-16, Commissioning a complete refrigeration system, NQF Level 4, Credits 15
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
installed

ventilation system.
New Zealand

Level 5.
Australia


applications and

Similarities
requirements.

Differences
Conclusion
ARTICULATION
NOTES
 None
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control Fitter:
642701000#09
Encompassed Trades

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Occupational Qualification Title NQF Level

642701 Occupational Certificate: Air 4

Name Email Phone Logo

Development merSETA XNjikelana@merseta.org.za 010 219

Assessment National Vanstaden.G@dhet.gov.za 011 206

642701- Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Page 1 of 97

Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

Occupational Code: 642701

Sub Framework: Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework

Field: Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology

Subfield: Manufacturing and Assembly

Originator/Development Quality Partner (DQP): merSETA

Originating Provider/Assessment Quality Partner (AQP): National Artisan Moderating Body

Qualification Type: Occupational Certificate

Registered qualifications and or learning programmes to be replaced:

Learners can become self-reliant, productive by being self-employed, thereby contributing

An Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic installs, commissions, services, maintains,

A qualified learner will be able to:

 Install air conditioning refrigeration and ventilation systems

642701000-KM-01 Introduction to the refrigeration trade, NQF Level 2, Credits 3

Practical Skill Modules:

642701000-PM-01 Pressure test the refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2

642701- Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Page 5 of 97

Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 182

Work Experience Modules:

642701000-WM-01 Installation of unitary air conditioning system, NQF Level 2, Credits 8

642701- Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Page 6 of 97

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 281

NQF Level 1 with Mathematics

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES AND ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Exit Level Outcome 1

Install air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems

Associated Assessment Criteria

 Engineering and electrical drawings are interpreted

Exit Level Outcome 2

Commission air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems

Associated Assessment Criteria

 System parameters are determined

Exit Level Outcome 3

Maintain, service, fault-find and repair refrigeration systems

 The importance of adhering to maintenance or service schedules is explained

642701- Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Page 8 of 97

 Install HVAC components and systems,

Upon completion of the Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Systems (UEE42911),

 Calculate heat loads,

Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Servicing ((UEE42711) provides learners with in

Differences have been found to be in relation to:

Integrated formative assessment:

Integrated summative assessment:

RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment

RPL for access to the qualification

This qualification articulates horizontally with

 Occupational Certificate: Pipe Fitter, NQF Level 4

This qualification articulates vertically with

 Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, NQF Level 5

Qualifying for external assessment:

Additional legal or physical entry requirements

Criteria for the accreditation of providers

642701- Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Page 11 of 97

This qualification encompasses the following trade as recorded on the NLRD

 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic, Recorded as Trade

642701- Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Page 12 of 97