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SAQA Qualification · 119642
Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer
R52 300
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 3 yielding 146 credits upon successful PoE verification.
Strategic Institutional Purpose
- Audit Objective
- Formulated to systematically bridge operational skills deficits under the governing MERSETA quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Equips your workforce with measurable, legally compliant skills to optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock maximum B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Who is this for
Who should enrol? Entry-level workers, school leavers, or career changers who want to gain foundational skills. The Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer welcomes learners from diverse backgrounds, including those with limited formal education but relevant practical experience. The flexible learning approach ensures that everyone can progress at their own pace while achieving the same high standard of competence.
Qualification Rules · Module Matrix
Official SAQA module breakdown parsed from the qualification's registered rules.
Knowledge Modules (KM)
41 crTheory · 6 modules
- 652204-002-00-KM-015 cr
Applied Mathematics and Sciences
NQF Level 4
- 652204-002-00-KM-0210 cr
Health, Safety, Quality and Legislation
NQF Level 3
- 652204-002-00-KM-035 cr
Environment and Energy Efficiency
NQF Level 4
- 652204-002-00-KM-046 cr
Pattern Assembly
NQF Level 4
- 652204-002-00-KM-055 cr
Information Technology for Patternmakers
NQF Level 2
- 652204-002-00-KM-0610 cr
Workplace fundamentals
NQF Level 3
Practical Skill Modules (PM)
54 crApplied · 4 modules
- 652204-002-00-PM-018 cr
Inspect and Prepare Patterns
NQF Level 3
- 652204-002-00-PM-028 cr
Plan and Prepare Patternmaking Equipment and Materials
NQF Level 3
- 652204-002-00-PM-0330 cr
Manufacture Simply Wooden Pattern
NQF Level 3
- 652204-002-00-PM-048 cr
Conduct Problem Solving and Maintenance Activities During Patternmaking Production Process
NQF Level 4
Work Experience Modules (WM)
51 crSite · 2 modules
- 652204-002-00-WM-0121 cr
Planning and Preparing Processes for Patternmaking Equipment, Consumables, and Production Machines suitable for Producing Wooden Patterns and Resin Patterns for Use in a Production Environment
NQF Level 3
- 652204-002-00-WM-0230 cr
Processes for Repair of a Pattern
NQF Level 3
Official SAQA Curriculum
Source of truth · SAQA ID 119642 · Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology › Manufacturing and Assembly
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to qualify as an Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer. Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer construct full size engineering patterns from specific construction material such as timber, polymer (resin) or metal to produce metal castings,vacuum form tooling and tooling as a positive or negative shape for specific products used in various manufacturing industries. A qualified Learner will be able to: • Inspect, plan, and prepare pattern equipment and materials for manufacturing processes of pattern. • Manufacture and repair simple engineering patterns.
Rationale▾
A shortage of Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer skills and capacity within the industry was identified as one of the major gaps within the Foundry Industry. The range of typical learners that will enter this qualification are people who would like to gain access to employment opportunities in engineering patternmaking and repair. This qualification resides as one of several in the mechanical engineering and manufacturing environments and makes allowance of mobility within the broader foundry, toolmaking environment. The significant work within the industry rests with Engineering Pattern Patch and Repair as the workload for pattern patching and repair far exceed that of the Patternmaker. Opportunities abound for employment for people who will hold this qualification. One of the main benefits of this qualification is that the learner has an opportunity to be recognised as a qualified Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer. A Qualified learner will also have access to skilled employment opportunities within the mechanical engineering and manufacturing environments. Society will be served by qualified persons who will not only undertake work with improved skills but who will also contribute to the competitiveness of South Africa's manufacturing sector. Currently, there is no similar qualification that registered on the National Qualifications Framework.This qualification does not require for a qualified learner to registered by any professional body.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Apply knowledge to inspect, plan, and prepare pattern equipment and materials for manufacturing processes of pattern.
- Demonstrate ways to manufacture and repair simple engineering patterns.
Qualification 119642 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer · NQF Level 3 (146 Credits)
Three Curriculum Pillars
Knowledge Modules
Classroom & E-Learning
- Facilitated lectures & self-study
- Written question banks
- Formative comprehension checks
Practical Skill Modules
Simulated Line Tasks
- Simulated line tasks
- Observation rubrics
- Structured task sheets
Work Experience Modules
On-the-Job Production
- On-the-job rotation
- Mentor logbooks
- Workplace sign-offs
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
Learner Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)Owner · Candidate▾
Admin & Registration
ID, learner contract, induction pack, POPIA consent.
Knowledge Evidence
Written assessments & question banks — KM-01 to KM-07.
Practical Evidence
Task sheets, observation rubrics, assessor photos.
Workplace Evidence
Logbooks, mentor sign-offs, supervisor letters.
Assessor Master FileOwner · Registered Assessor▾
Assessment Reports
Judgements, learner feedback, remediation agreements, appeals log.
Internal Moderation & Quality FileOwner · Moderator / SDP▾
Moderation Evidence
10% sampling matrix, HACCP/LOTO compliance sheets, SDP sign-off.
Final Accreditation Gateway
Issued by the accredited Skills Development Provider once internal moderation is signed off.
Provider submits declaration + PoE to the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP).
QCTO awards the SAQA-registered certificate on successful EISA outcome.
Learning Material Stack
Start-to-Exit Moderation Timeline
- 1
Pre-Delivery Setup
Facilitator induction, learner enrolment forms, baseline assessment, PoE folder issue. Alignment matrix stamped.
- 2
Delivery & Formative Moderation
Modular rollout with formative assessments per KM/PM. Internal moderator reviews evidence weekly; feedback loop before summatives.
- 3
Summative & External Moderation
Summative assessments captured, PoE finalised, submitted for external moderation. Certification uploaded to the SETA/QCTO.
Bespoke QMS Build
We author your Quality Management System — policies, procedures, records, matrices — mapped to your accreditation scope. From R18,500.
Talk QMS on WhatsAppModeration Consultation
External moderation dry-run on your PoE + delivery pack. Written report with fixes before your real audit. From R4,900.
Book Moderation SessionClassroom Transformation Blueprint
Broken Standard
- 📄Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
- ❔Missing formative/summative assessments
- ⚠️No SETA alignment matrix — audit fails
- 🎲Facilitators improvise Engineering Pattern Patch and Repairer delivery
- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
i2Graduates Transformation
- ✓6 KM + 4 PM + 2 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 3
- ✓Pre-validated assessment bank per module
- ✓MERSETA alignment matrix included
- ✓Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
- ✓PoE templates that survive external moderation
The i2Graduates Quality Guarantee
Every page of this bundle is meticulously checked for sequence and structural perfection — no missing pages, no stolen content, no shortcuts. You get pre-validated assessment instruments ready to survive rigorous compliance moderation, wrapped in an engaging curriculum your facilitators will love teaching.