Armature Winder

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Armature Winder. An armature winder manufactures, repairs and refurbishes electro-mechanical winding, including AC and DC machines and transformers. A qualified learner will be able to: • Dismantle electro-mechanical equipment, and identify and repair faults. • Manufacture and assemble electro-mechanical components. • Assemble electro-mechanical equipment.

The electrical engineering and transport (traction) sectors manufacture, maintain and repair electrical machines such as motors, generators, alternators and transformers. Such machines in turn are used by a wide variety of other sectors including power generation, manufacturing, municipal services (water, sewage), mining, transport, telecommunications, agricultural product processing and defence. Electrical machines consist of conductors wound in specified configurations onto armatures, rotors, stators, commutators and field coils. Armature winders construct or repair such electrical machines by winding or rewinding these configured components into the machine. While the term armature winding refers only to one kind of electrical component, qualified artisans are able to work on all the related components as reflected in this qualification. Typical learners are school leavers, Further Education and Training college graduates or workers who have been employed in the electro-mechanical industry. Once qualified, they may be all-rounders or may specialise in one or other type of machine. This depends to a large extent on the nature of the employer's business and whether the company is large or small. Some may go on to establish their own enterprises. The qualification is linked to the electrical field and contains components of the electrician trade, but it is primarily concerned with a mechanical activity. This qualification integrates three registered qualifications across NQF Levels 2, 3 and 4 to meet the requirements of a single trade qualification. The work of armature winders is critical to the economy and the provisions of services, since electrical machines are fundamental to most human and economic activities.

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. Entry Requirements: NQF Level 1 with Mathematics and Science.

• Record winding data.
• Manufacture coils.
• Rewind armatures, slip-ring rotors and stators.
• Connect AC or DC stators.
• Test electro-mechanical equipment.
• An understanding of the key concepts and issues related to the practical aspects of the trade is demonstrated.