Engineering Patternmaker

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to qualify as an Engineering Patternmaker. Engineering Patternmaker 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 the operations of a patternmaking manufacturing process. • Manufacture patternmaking pattern equipment. • Problem-solve, adjust, and maintain patternmaking production processes.

This is a reviewed qualification replacing Occupational Certificate: Engineering Patternmaker, SAQA ID: 93623. A shortage of Engineering Patternmaking skills and capacity within the industry was identified as one of the major gaps within the Foundry Industry and listed on the critical skills list of the MERSETA. The range of typical learners that will enter this qualification are people who would like to gain access to employment opportunities in Engineering Patternmaking. This qualification resides as one of several in the mechanical engineering and manufacturing environments and makes allowance for any feeder occupation within this context to gain access to the Engineering Patternmaker qualification. The Engineering Patternmaker qualification also makes provision for people to progress within this discipline to other aspects such as working with metal patterns, wooden patterns, and resin patterns. One of the main benefits of this qualification is that the learner has an opportunity to be recognised as a qualified artisan with well-structured, relevant, and current competencies and have access to skilled employment opportunities within the mechanical engineering and manufacturing environments. Society will be served by qualified Engineering Patternmakers that not only undertake work with improved skills but who are also contributing to the competitiveness of South Africa's manufacturing sector. The overall benefits for the economy would include efficient and effective Engineering Patternmaking competencies available to be utilised for economic growth purposes.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Gain access through RPL Learners will gain access to the qualification through RPL for Access as provided for in the QCTO RPL Policy. RPL for access is conducted by accredited education institution, skills development provider or work experience accredited to offer that specific qualification/part qualification. Be exempted from modules through RPL Learners who have acquired competencies of the modules of a qualification or part qualification will be credited for modules through RPL. Be awarded credits for, or towards the qualification or part qualification. RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved work experience s must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and work experience s must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result. Entry Requirements: • NQF Level 2 with Mathematics and Science.

• Use acquired knowledge to inspect, plan and prepare pattern equipment and materials.
• Manufacture the patternmaking patterns equipment.
• Demonstrate the problem-solving, adjusting and maintaining patternmaking of the production process.
• Use acquired knowledge to inspect, plan and prepare pattern equipment and materials.