Stone Engraver

The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Stone Engraver. A qualified learner will be able to engrave and polish the stone to complete the stone product.

Currently, there is no existing qualification for a Stone Engraver hence the part-qualification will enable the current and future practitioners acquire specialised skills from focused and structured training. This part-qualification is important to address the skills of the current and future employees serving within sectors employing Engravers. The industry will draw the learners from the cohort of current employees who performed the function without recognised qualification. The country has a serious problem of high unemployment impacting negatively on the youth in particular. Acquisition of this part-qualification will enhance personal esteem for current practitioner and restore the dignity of those who practiced without qualification. Learners who acquire this part-qualification have many opportunities to perfect their trade within such field as construction, art and manufacturing. The learners will be able to practice as supporting practitioners within construction and craft businesses. Learners can move horizontally to perform Stone Polishing and vertically as Stonemasons. This part-qualification meets the skills requirements of many members of Funerals Directors Association, National Association of SA Undertakers, South African Funeral Practitioner Association, National Undertakers Association of South Africa and Funeral Industry Practitioners of South Africa. All these associations participated directly or through submission of inputs where necessary.

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: An NQF Level 2 qualification with Mathematics and Science.

• Apply applicable knowledge to prepare the stone and material to complete different forms of stone decoration.
• Demonstrate methods to engrave the stone to complete design decorations using computer aided software and manually.