Qualification Document

Occupational Qualification Document
Occupational Qualification Title NQF Level

Code
642702 Occupational Certificate: 4

Refrigeration Mechanic
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QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Refrigeration Mechanic
Occupational Code: 642702
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: 543
Originator/Development Quality Partner (DQP): merSETA
Originating Provider/Assessment Quality Partner (AQP): National Artisan Moderating Body

(NAMB)
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 Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation, NQF Level 2
RATIONALE
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 in 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.
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 such a manner that it will allow 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 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 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 a Refrigeration Mechanic
A Refrigeration Mechanic installs, commissions, services, maintains, overhauls, repairs and

troubleshoots refrigeration 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 refrigeration systems

 Commission refrigeration systems
 Maintain, service, troubleshoot and repair refrigeration systems
RULES OF COMBINATION
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill Modules and
Work Experiences Modules
Knowledge Modules
642702000-KM-01 Introduction to the Refrigeration Trade, NQF Level 2, Credits 3

642702000-KM-02 Health and Safety Requirements related to the Refrigeration
Mechanic Trade, NQF Level 02, Credits 3
642702000-KM-03 Scaffolding, working at heights, fall arrest systems and ladders, NQF
Level 2, Credits
642702000-KM-04 Trade related and engineering tools and instruments, NQF Level 2,
Credits 3
642702000-KM-05 Thermodynamics, NQF level 2, Credits 2
642702000-KM-06 Components and accessories of a refrigeration system, NQF Level 2,
Credits 2
642702000-KM-07 Refrigeration materials and piping, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-KM-08 Handling of refrigerants, NQF level 2, Credits 2
642702000-KM-09 Fundamentals of electricity related to air conditioning and
refrigeration systems, NQF level 2, Credits 3
642702000-KM-10 Evacuation of a refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-KM-11 Maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, NQF level
2, Credits 2
642702000-KM-12 Refrigerants and lubricants, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-KM-13 Fixing methods, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-KM-14 Understanding corrosion and corrosion protection, NQF Level 2,
Credits 2
642702000-KM-15 Engineering drawings, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
642702000-KM-16 Key-ways and locking devices, bearings, drives and couplings, NQF
Level 3, Credits 2
642702000-KM-17 Moving, assembly, de-commissioning and dismantling of air
conditioning and refrigeration equipment, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
642702000-KM-18 Charging the refrigeration system, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
642702000-KM-19 Water reticulation systems, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
642702000-KM-20 Fundamentals of basic psychrometrics and elementary air flow
measurements and calculations, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
642702000-KM-21 Gas welding, brazing and cutting within the refrigeration industry,
NQF Level 3, Credits 2
642702000-KM-22 Controls and safety devices, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642702000-KM-23 Various refrigeration systems and components, NQF Level 4, Credits
5
642702000-KM-24 Mollier Diagrams (Pressure enthalpy diagram), NQF Level 4, Credits
5
642702000-KM-25 Heat load calculations for refrigeration systems, NQF Level 4, Credits
5
642702000-KM-26 Electrical aspects of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, NQF Level 4,
Credits 25
642702000-KM-27 Commissioning, NQF Level 4, Credits 10
642702000-KM-28 Fault finding, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642702000-KM-29 Contaminated system, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642702000-KM-30 Refurbishment of Refrigeration, NQF Level 4, Credits 10
642702000-KM-31 Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding process, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642702000-KM-32 Types and Installation of industrial refrigeration systems, NQF level 4,
Credits 5
642702000-KM-33 Maintenance of an industrial refrigeration system, NQF Level 4,
Credits 5
642702000-KM-34 Troubleshoot and maintain industrial refrigeration systems, NQF level
4, Credits 5
642702000-KM-35 Inspection and evaluation of the conformance of refrigeration
equipment, NQF Level 5, Credits 5
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 162
Practical Skills Modules
642702000-PM-01 Pressure test the refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2

642702000-PM-02 Erect scaffolding, assemble fall prevention systems, safe use ladders
and erect aluminium towers, NQF Level 2 Credits 28
642702000-PM-03 Evacuate the refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-PM-04 Charge the refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-PM-05 Recover refrigerants from a refrigeration system, NQF Level 2,
Credits 2
642702000-PM-06 Braze refrigerant tubing and components, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-PM-07 Cut, gas weld and braze refrigeration systems and structures, NQF
Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-PM-08 Manufacture a work-piece incidental to the trade, NQF level 2, Credits
3
642702000-PM-09 Apply corrosion protection methodologies, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-PM-10 Identify, select and use fixing methods for various types of
applications used within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry,
642702000-PM-11 Identify, select and use electrical tools and instruments, read,
interpret and construct electrical and electronic circuits, NQF Level 2,
Credits 3
642702000-PM-12 Install simplex refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 3
642702000-PM-13 Install refrigeration materials and pipe work, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-PM-14 Plan for a project, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
642702000-PM-15 Install a multi-plex refrigeration system, NQF Level 3, Credits 4
642702000-PM-16 Maintain and repair a refrigeration system, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
642702000-PM-17 Install, repair and maintain mobile refrigeration systems, NQF Level
3, Credits 3
642702000-PM-18 Install water reticulation equipment and systems, NQF Level 3,
Credits 3
642702000-PM-19 Perform work activities on key-ways and locking devices, bearings,
drives and couplings, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
642702000-PM-20 Commission a domestic and light commercial refrigeration system,
642702000-PM-21 Perform fillet welds using the Shielded Metal Arc, MIG and TIG
Welding process for refrigeration applications, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642702000-PM-22 Move, assemble and dismantle air conditioning and refrigeration
systems, NQF Level 4, Credits 10
642702000-PM-23 Commission a commercial system, NQF Level 4, Credits 15
642702000-PM-24 Construct electrical and electronic circuits, NQF Level 4, Credits 25
642702000-PM-25 Refurbish refrigeration equipment, NQF Level 4, Credits 15
642702000-PM-26 Commission a multi-plex and industrial refrigeration system, NQF
Level 5, Credits 15
642702000-PM-27 Inspect and evaluate the conformance of refrigeration equipment,
642702000-PM-28 Analyse a system using a Mollier Diagram, NQF Level 5, Credits 5
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 170
Work Experience Modules
Context 1: Commercial Refrigeration Mechanic

642702000-WM-01 Positioning processes for the installation of complete refrigeration
642702000-WM-02 Fall arrest systems and processes, NQF Level 2, Credits 8
642702000-WM-03 Processes and procedures for erecting and dismantling access
scaffolding up to 6mm, NQF Level 2, Credits 12
642702000-WM-04 Assembling the refrigeration unit, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
642702000-WM-05 Reading, interpretation and construction of basic electrical and
electronic circuits pertaining to refrigeration, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
642702000-WM-06 Pressure testing processes related to the refrigeration system, NQF
Level 2, Credits 3
642702000-WM-07 Processes related to cleaning of a refrigeration plant, application of
corrosion protection and responding appropriately towards faults,
642702000-WM-08 Installation of a complete refrigeration system, NQF Level 3, Credits
15
642702000-WM-09 Constructing a refrigeration system, NQF Level 3, Credits 10
642702000-WM-10 Identification of faults related to the refrigeration system and
performing minor repairs, NQF Level 3, Credits 10
642702000-WM-11 Maintenance processes regarding refrigeration system, NQF Level 4,
Credits 15
642702000-WM-12 Commissioning a complete refrigeration system, NQF Level 4,
Credits 30
642702000-WM-13 Testing the assembled system, NQF Level 4, Credits 10
642702000-WM-14 Servicing processes related to the refrigeration plant, NQF Level 4,
Credits 30
642702000-WM-15 Fault finding and repairing processes within the refrigeration plant,
642702000-WM-18 Processes related to electrical and electronic circuits for refrigeration
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 213
Or Context 2: Industrial Refrigeration Mechanic

Level 2, Credits 3
15
Credits 15
Credits 30
642702000-WM-16 Installation, commissioning, servicing and troubleshooting of an
industrial refrigeration system, NQF Level 4, Credits 30
642702000-WM-18 Processes related to electrical and electronic circuits, NQF Level 4,
Credits 30
Or Context 3: Carbon Dioxide Industrial Refrigeration Mechanic

Level 2, Credits 3
15
Credits 15
Credits 30
642702000-WM-17 Processes related to Carbon Dioxide refrigeration systems, NQF
Level 4, Credits 30
642702000-WM-18 Processes related to electrical and electronic circuits, NQF Level 4,
Credits 30

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
NQF Level 1 with Mathematics
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES AND ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Exit Level Outcome 1
Install commercial and industrial refrigeration systems
Associated Assessment Criteria
 Health and safety aspects are adhered to

 Engineering and electrical drawings are interpreted
 Components are moved and positioned
 Components are assembled
 Refrigeration systems are assembled
 Supporting brackets are constructed
 Refrigeration pipe work is installed
 Secondary pipe work is 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 need to be obtained and applied.
 SANS and Pressure Equipment Regulation is interpreted.
 Refrigeration systems are verified.
 Documentation, reports, certificates are completed.
Commission commercial and industrial refrigeration systems
 System parameters are determined

 Refrigeration and systems are commissioned
 Refrigeration system parameters are analysed and verified.
 Electrical systems and controls are commissioned.
 Commissioning reports are generated
Maintain commercial and industrial 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 refrigeration system.
 Maintenance is conducted on the components and accessories of a refrigeration and
system
 Maintenance is conducted on the electrical aspects of the refrigeration system.
 Fault finding is conducted on the vapor compression cycle in the system
 Fault finding is conducted on the mechanical aspects of a refrigeration system.
 Fault finding is conducted on the electrical aspects of a refrigeration system.
 Dismantling and assembling is conducted on the mechanical aspects of the refrigeration
system.
 Dismantling and assembling is conducted on the components and accessories of a
refrigeration system
 Dismantling and assembling is conducted on the water reticulation equipment and
accessories of a refrigeration system
 Dismantling and assembling is conducted on the air circulation equipment and accessories
of a refrigeration system
 Dismantling and assembling is conducted on the electrical aspects of the refrigeration
system.
 Repairs are conducted on the vapor compression cycle in the system
 Repairs are conducted on the mechanical aspects of the refrigeration system.
 Repairs are conducted on the components and accessories of a refrigeration and system
 Repairs are conducted on the electrical aspects of the refrigeration system
 Servicing is conducted on the refrigeration system according to OEM’s specifications.
 Domestic and light commercial units are commissioned to O E M site requirements.
 Fault finding is conducted on domestic and light commercial units.
 Verification of the refrigeration system is conducted and Certificates of Conformity are
issued.
 Reports are generated
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY
The South African Refrigeration Mechanic 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
The South African Refrigeration Mechanic trade qualification has been compared with two trade
qualifications registered on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority framework. These are the
New Zealand Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Trade Assistant) (Level 3), Ref No.
2365, and the National Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Level 4), ref No. 0130, with
284 credits.
The New Zealand Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Trade Assistant) (Level 3), Ref
No. 2365, provides learners with competencies that enable them to assemble install and maintain
refrigeration and air conditioning systems under the supervision. The qualification has 120 credits.
Access and duration have not been specified.
The National Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Level 4), ref No. 0130, with 284
credits, allows learners to choose elective unit standards of their choice over and above the
generic core unit standards. Elective unit standard from category A, which are listed below, have
been found to compare favourably with the South African Refrigeration Mechanic qualification.
Competencies covered in this category are:
 Assemble and fabricate commercial refrigeration and/or air conditioning system

components
 Modify industrial refrigeration systems
 Commission commercial refrigeration and/or air conditioning systems
 Commission industrial refrigeration systems
 Maintain commercial refrigeration and/or air conditioning systems
 Perform maintenance operations on industrial refrigeration systems
 Service commercial refrigeration and/or air conditioning systems
 Service industrial refrigeration systems
 Install commercial refrigeration and/or air conditioning systems
Learners who successfully complete this qualification can advance to the National Certificate in
Mechanical Engineering, NQF Level 5.
Australia
The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems trade qualification, UEE42911 has been found to
cover competencies that are covered in the South African Refrigeration Mechanic.
Upon completion of the Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (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.
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 and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Differences
Differences have been found to be in relation to:
 The structure and components of the South African Refrigeration Mechanic qualification in
relation to the qualifications offered in the two other countries selected. The South African
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 the Australian trade qualifications are all covered in one South
African Refrigeration Mechanic trade qualification.
Conclusion
The South African 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 Supervisory Management, NQF Level 5

 Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, 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 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: Refrigeration Mechanic: 642702000
Encompassed Trades
This qualification encompasses the following trade as recorded on the NLRD
 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

Part Qualifications
SAQA ID Curriculum Title NQF Credits

Code Level
642702000#01 Occupational Certificate: Domestic 2 173

and light commercial refrigeration
serviceman
642702000#02 Occupational Certificate: 2 209

Refrigeration Fitter.

Refrigeration pipework installer.
642702000#04 Occupational Certificate: Industrial 2 112

Refrigeration Mechanic plant room
operator
642702000#05 Occupational Certificate: Mobile 4 399

Refrigeration Fitter

Refrigeration Maintenance and
Repair workman
642702000#07 Occupational Certificate: Air 4 142

Conditioning and Refrigeration
Certificate of Conformity Verifier

Refrigeration control fitter


Code

Domestic and light
commercial refrigeration
serviceman

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Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Domestic and light commercial refrigeration

serviceman
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 173

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RATIONALE
further career progression into designer, Refrigeration Mechanic, 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 engineering
technologist, engineering technician and mechanical engineer.

PURPOSE
A Domestic and Light Commercial Refrigeration Serviceman services, fault finds commissions and
repairs domestic and light commercial refrigeration units.
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skills and Work
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules:
642702000-KM-01, Introduction to the Refrigeration Trade, NQF Level 2, Credits 3
642702000-KM-02, Health and Safety Requirements related to the Refrigeration Mechanic Trade,
642702000-KM-03, Scaffolding, working at heights, fall arrest systems and ladders, NQF Level 2,
Credits 16
642702000-KM-04, Trade related and engineering tools and instruments, NQF Level 2, Credits 3
642702000-KM-05, Thermodynamics, NQF level 2, Credits 2
642702000-KM-06, Components and accessories of a refrigeration system, NQF level 2, Credits 2
642702000-KM-07, Refrigeration materials and piping, NQF level 2, Credits 2
642702000-KM-08, Handling of refrigerants, NQF level 2, Credits 2
642702000-KM-09, Fundamentals of Electricity related to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Systems, NQF level 2, Credits 3
642702000-KM-10, Evacuation of refrigeration system, NQF level 2, Credits 2
642702000-KM-11, Maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, NQF level 2, Credits
2

642702000-KM-12, Refrigerants and lubricants, NQF level 2, Credits 2
642702000-KM-18, Charging the refrigeration system, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
642702000-KM-26, Electrical aspects of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, NQF Level 4, Credits
25
642702000-KM-29, Contaminated system, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
Practical Skill Modules
642702000-PM-01, Pressure test the refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-PM-02, Erect scaffolding, assemble fall prevention systems, safe use ladders and
erect aluminium towers, NQF Level 2 Credits 28
642702000-PM-03, Evacuate the refrigeration system, NQF Level 2 Credits 2
642702000-PM-04, Charge the refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-PM-05, Recover refrigerants from a refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-PM-06, Braze refrigerant tubing and components, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-PM-11, Identify, select and use electrical tools and instruments, read, interpret and
construct electrical and electronic circuits, NQF Level 2, Credits 3
642702000-PM-16, Maintain and repair a refrigeration system, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
642702000-PM-20, Commission a domestic and light commercial refrigeration systems, NQF

Level 3, Credits 2
642702000-WM-01, Positioning processes for the installation of complete refrigeration systems,

642702000-WM-02, Fall arrest systems and processes, NQF Level 2, Credits 8
642702000-WM-03, Processes and procedures for erecting and dismantling access scaffolding up
to 6mm, NQF Level 2, Credits 12
642702000-WM-04, Assembling the refrigeration unit, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
642702000-WM-05, Reading, interpretation and construction of basic electrical and electronic

circuits pertaining to refrigeration, NQF Level 2, Credits 5

642702000-WM-06, Pressure testing processes related to the refrigeration system, NQF Level 2,
Credits 3
642702000-WM-10, Identification of faults related to the refrigeration system and performing minor
repairs, NQF Level 3, Credits 10
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
 Components and accessories are assembled and installed
installed
Commission air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems
 Refrigeration and systems are commissioned

 Refrigeration systems are verified.
 Fault finding is conducted on the system
 Fault finding is conducted on the mechanical aspects of a refrigeration system.
 Fault finding is conducted on the electrical aspects of a refrigeration system.
 Repairs are conducted on the refrigeration system.
 Verification of the refrigeration system is conducted and Certificates of Conformity are

issued.
New Zealand
284 credits.


components
Australia
be able to:

applications and
Similarities
Differences
Conclusion
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
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment
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
Additional legal or physical entry requirements:
 None
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Domestic and Light Commercial Refrigeration Serviceman
642702000#01
Encompassed Trades
This is not a trade qualification
This qualification is part of Refrigeration Mechanic: 642702000

Parent Qualification

Code Level
642702000 Refrigeration Mechanic 4 543
Related Part Qualifications

Code Level



operator


Repair workman




Code


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Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Refrigeration Fitter
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 209

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RATIONALE


PURPOSE
A Refrigeration Fitter assembles refrigeration equipment in accordance with engineering practice.
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules:
642702000-KM-02, Health and Safety Requirements related to the Refrigeration Mechanic

Trade, NQF Level 2, Credits 3
642702000-KM-03, Scaffolding, working at heights, fall arrest systems and ladders, NQF Level
2, Credits 16
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-13, Fixing methods, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-KM-14, Understanding corrosion and corrosion protection, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-KM-15, Engineering drawings, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
642702000-KM-16, Key-ways and locking devices, bearings, drives and couplings, NQF Level
3, Credits 2
642702000-KM-17, Moving, assembly, de-commissioning and dismantling of air conditioning

and refrigeration equipment, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
642702000-KM-21, Gas welding, brazing and cutting within the refrigeration industry, NQF
Level 3, Credits 2
642702000-KM-23, Various refrigeration systems and components, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642702000-KM-31, Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding process, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642702000-PM-07, Cut, gas weld and braze refrigeration systems and structures, NQF Level
2, Credits 2
642702000-PM-08, Manufacture a work-piece incidental to the trade, NQF Level 2, Credits 3
642702000-PM-09, Apply corrosion protection methodologies, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-PM-10, Identify, select and use fixing methods for various types of applications
used within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-PM-12, Install simplex refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, credits 3
642702000-PM-13, Install refrigeration materials and pipe work, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-PM-14, Plan for a project, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
642702000-PM-15, Install a multi-plex refrigeration system, NQF Level 3, Credits 4
642702000-PM-18, Install water reticulation equipment and systems, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
642702000-PM-19, Perform work activities on key-ways and locking devices, bearings, drives
and couplings, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
642702000-PM-21, Perform fillet welds using the Shielded Metal Arc, MIG and TIG Welding
process for refrigeration applications, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642702000-PM-22, Move, assemble and dismantle air conditioning and refrigeration systems,

642702000-WM-01, Positioning processes for the installation of complete refrigeration
642702000-WM-03, Processes and procedures for erecting and dismantling access scaffolding
up to 6mm, NQF Level 2, Credits 12
642702000-WM-07, Processes related to cleaning of a refrigeration plant, application of

corrosion protection and responding appropriately towards faults, NQF Level 2, Credits 5
642702000-WM-08, Installation of a complete refrigeration system, NQF Level 3, Credits 15
642702000-WM-09, Constructing a refrigeration system, NQF Level 3, Credits 10
642702000-WM-10, Identification of faults related to the refrigeration system and performing

minor repairs, NQF Level 3, Credits 10
642702000-WM-13, Testing the assembled system, NQF Level 4, Credits 10
Total for number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 85
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
 Secondary pipe work systems are installed

New Zealand
284 credits.

components

Australia
be able to:

applications and
Similarities
Differences
Conclusion

ARTICULATION
NOTES

 None
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Refrigeration Fitter 642702000#02
Encompassed Trades

Code Level

Code Level

serviceman


operator


Repair workman




Code

Refrigeration Pipework
Installer

Quality za 3454
Partner

Partner Moderating
Body
(NAMB)

Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Refrigeration Pipework Installer
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 167

(NAMB)
 None
RATIONALE


PURPOSE
A Refrigeration Pipework Installer installs pipework and components on site in accordance with
engineering drawings and specifications.
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules:
Credits 16
642702000-KM-21, Gas welding, brazing and cutting within the refrigeration industry, NQF Level
3, Credits 5
642702000-KM-31, Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding process, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642702000-PM-07, Cut, gas weld and braze refrigeration systems and structures, NQF Level 2,
Credits 2
642702000-PM-21, Perform fillet welds using the Shielded Metal Arc, MIG and TIG Welding
process for refrigeration applications, NQF Level 4, Credits 5

Credits 3
642702000-WM-07, Processes related to cleaning of a refrigeration plant, application of corrosion

protection and responding appropriately towards faults, NQF Level 2, Credits 5

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Install commercial and industrial refrigerant pipework
New Zealand
284 credits.


components
Australia
be able to:

applications and
Similarities
Differences
Conclusion
ARTICULATION

NOTES
 None
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Refrigeration Pipework Installer: 642702000#03
Encompassed Trades

Code Level

Code Level

serviceman


operator


Repair workman




Code

Industrial Refrigeration
Mechanic plant room operator

Quality za 3454
Partner

Partner Moderating
Body
(NAMB)

Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Industrial Refrigeration Mechanic plant room operator
NQF Level: 2
Credits: 112

(NAMB)
 None
RATIONALE


PURPOSE
An Industrial Refrigeration Mechanic Plant Room Operator performs industrial plant operations.
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules
Credits 16
2
642702000-KM-32, Types and Installation of industrial refrigeration systems, NQF level 4, Credits
5
642702000-PM-14, Plan for a project, NQF Level 3 Credits 2


642702000-WM-16, Installation, commissioning, servicing and troubleshooting of an Ammonia

refrigeration system, NQF Level 4, Credits 15
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

New Zealand
284 credits.

components
Australia
be able to:

applications and

Similarities
Differences
Conclusion

ARTICULATION
NOTES
 None
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Industrial Refrigeration Mechanic Plant Room Operator:
642702000#04

Encompassed Trades

Code Level

Code Level

serviceman




Repair workman




Code

Mobile Refrigeration Fitter

Quality za 3454
Partner

Partner Moderating
Body
(NAMB)

Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Mobile Refrigeration Fitter
NQF Level: 4
Credits: 399

(NAMB)
 None
RATIONALE


PURPOSE
A Mobile Refrigeration Fitter installs, services, maintains, commissions and fault finds mobile
refrigeration systems.
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules

2

642702000-KM-16, Key-ways and locking devices, bearings, drives and couplings, NQF Level 3,
Credits 2
642702000-KM-21, Gas welding, brazing and cutting within the refrigeration industry, NQF Level 3,
Credits 2
642702000-KM-22, Controls and safety devices, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642702000-KM-24, Mollier Diagrams (Pressure enthalpy diagram), NQF Level 4, Credits 5
25
642702000-KM-27, Commissioning, NQF Level 4, Credits 10
642702000-KM-28, Fault finding, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642702000-KM-30, Refurbishment Refrigeration Equipment (includes but not limited to

compressors, motors, pumps, fans, air handling units, components, etc.), NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642702000-KM-35, Inspection and evaluation of the conformance of refrigeration equipment, NQF

Level 5, Credits 5
642702000-PM-07, Cut, gas weld and braze refrigeration systems and structures, NQF Level 2,
Credits 2

642702000-PM-10, Identify, select and use fixing methods for various types of applications used
within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry, NQF Level 2, Credits 2
642702000-PM-12, Install simplex refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, credits 3
642702000-PM-17, Install, repair and maintain mobile refrigeration systems, NQF Level 3, Credits
3
642702000-PM-19, Perform work activities on key-ways and locking devices, bearings, drives and
couplings, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
642702000-PM-22, Move, assemble and dismantle air conditioning and refrigeration systems,
642702000-PM-24, Construct electrical and electronic circuits, NQF Level 4, Credits 25
642702000-PM-25, Refurbish refrigeration equipment, NQF Level 4, Credits 15
642702000-PM-27, Inspect and evaluate the conformance of refrigeration equipment, NQF Level
5, Credits 5
642702000-PM-28, Analyse a system using a Mollier Diagram, NQF Level 5, Credits 5


Credits 3

642702000-WM-11, Maintenance processes regarding refrigeration system, NQF Level 4, Credits

15
642702000-WM-12, Commissioning a complete refrigeration system, NQF Level 4, Credits 30
642702000-WM-14, Servicing processes related to the refrigeration plant, NQF Level 4, Credits 30
642702000-WM-15, Fault finding and repairing processes within the refrigeration plant, NQF Level
4, Credits 15
642702000-WM-18, Processes related to electrical and electronic circuits, NQF Level 4, Credits 30
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
installed

 Air conditioning and refrigeration systems are verified.
Commission refrigeration systems
 Refrigeration systems are commissioned
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
 Fault finding is conducted on the vapor compression cycle in the system
 Fault finding is conducted on the mechanical aspects of the refrigeration system.
 Fault finding is conducted on the electrical and control aspects of the refrigeration system.
 Fault finding reports are generated.
 Dismantling and assembling is conducted on the mechanical aspects of the air

conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation system.
 Dismantling and assembling is conducted on the components and accessories of a

refrigeration system

ventilation system.
 Repairs are conducted on the vapor compression cycle in the system
 Repairs are conducted on the mechanical aspects of the refrigeration system.
 Repairs are conducted on the components and accessories of the refrigeration system
 Repairs are conducted on the electrical aspects of the refrigeration system.
New Zealand
284 credits.

components

Australia
be able to:

applications and
Similarities
Differences
Conclusion

ARTICULATION
NOTES

 None
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Mobile Refrigeration Fitter: 642702000#05
Encompassed Trades

Code Level

Code Level

serviceman




operator

Repair workman




Code

Refrigeration Maintenance
and Repair workman

Quality za 3454
Partner

Partner Moderating
Body
(NAMB)

Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Refrigeration Maintenance and Repair workman
NQF Level: 4
Credits: 419

(NAMB)
 None
RATIONALE
Refrigeration Mechanic has been identified as one of the occupations in high demand.

further career progression into 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 engineering technologist,
engineering technician and mechanical engineer.

PURPOSE
A Refrigeration Maintenance and Repair workman maintains services and repairs refrigeration
systems and equipment.
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules:
Credits 16


2
642702000-KM-16, Key-ways and locking devices, bearings, drives and couplings, NQF Level 3,
Credits 2
642702000-KM-17, Moving, assembly, de-commissioning and dismantling of air conditioning and

refrigeration equipment, NQF Level 3, Credits 3
642702000-KM-19, Water reticulation systems, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
642702000-KM-21, Gas welding, brazing and cutting within the refrigeration industry, NQF Level 3,
Credits 2
642702000-KM-20, Fundamentals of basic psychrometrics and elementary air flow measurements

and calculations, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
642702000-KM-25, Heat load calculations for refrigeration systems, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
25
5
642702000-KM-33, Maintenance of an industrial refrigeration system, NQF Level 4, Credits 5
642702000-KM-34, Troubleshoot and maintain industrial refrigeration systems, NQF level 4,

Credits 5

Level 5, Credits 5

Practical Skill Modules:
5, Credits 5

Credits 3


642702000-WM-11, Maintenance processes regarding refrigeration system, NQF Level 4, Credits
15
642702000-WM-14, Servicing processes related to the refrigeration plant, NQF Level 4, Credits 30
642702000-WM-15, Fault finding and repairing processes within the refrigeration plant, NQF Level
4, Credits 15
642702000-WM-16, Installation, commissioning, servicing and troubleshooting of an industrial

refrigeration system, NQF Level 4, Credits 30
642702000-WM-17, Processes related to Carbon Dioxide refrigeration systems, NQF Level 4,

Credits 30
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
 The importance of adhering to maintenance or service schedules is explained
 Dismantling and assembling is conducted on the mechanical aspects of the refrigeration

system.
 Dismantling and assembling is conducted on the air circulation equipment and accessories
of the refrigeration system
New Zealand
284 credits.

components
Australia
be able to:

applications and

Similarities
Differences
Conclusion

ARTICULATION
NOTES
 None
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Refrigeration Maintenance and Repair Workman: 642702000#06

Encompassed Trades

Code Level

Code Level

serviceman



operator





Code
642702 Occupational Certificate: Air 4

Conditioning and
Refrigeration Certificate of
Conformity Verifier

Quality za 3454
Partner

Partner Moderating
Body
(NAMB)

Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate of

Conformity Verifier
NQF Level: 4
Credits: 142

(NAMB)
 None
RATIONALE

PURPOSE
An Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate of Conformity Verifier verifies a refrigeration

system and issues a Certificate of conformance.
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules
642702000-KM-19, Water reticulation systems, NQF Level 3, Credits 2
25
642702000-KM-27, Commissioning, NQF Level 4, Credits 10

Level 5, Credits 5

642702000-PM-26, Commission a multi-plex and industrial refrigeration system, NQF Level 5,

Credits 15
5, Credits 5
642702000-WM-08, Installation of complete refrigeration system, NQF Level 3, Credits 15
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
 Plant specifications, SANS standards, drawings are obtained and applied.
 Air conditioning and refrigeration systems are verified.

New Zealand
284 credits.

components
Australia
be able to:

applications and
Similarities
Differences
Conclusion

ARTICULATION
NOTES
 None
the QCTO website.

The curriculum title and code is: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate of Compliance
Verifier: 642702000#7
Encompassed Trades

Code Level

Code Level

serviceman



operator


Repair workman



Code

Refrigeration Control Fitter

Quality za 3454
Partner

Partner Moderating
Body
(NAMB)

Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Refrigeration Control Fitter
NQF Level: 4
Credits: 169

(NAMB)
 None
RATIONALE


PURPOSE
A Refrigeration Control Fitter installs refrigeration controls systems and equipment.
Experience Modules
Knowledge Modules

25
5

642702000-PM-24, Construct electrical and electronic circuits, NQF Level 4, Credits 25
Total number of credits for Practical Skills Modules: 30

circuits pertaining to air conditioning , NQF Level 2, Credits 10
642702000-WM-10, Identification of faults related to the air conditioning and refrigeration system
and carrying out minor repairs, NQF Level 3, Credits 10
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
installed
 Plant specifications, SANS standards, drawings are obtained and applied.

Maintain, service, fault-find and repair refrigeration systems
 Fault finding is conducted on the electrical and control aspects of the refrigeration system.
 Fault finding reports are generated.

system.
 Repairs are conducted on the electrical aspects of the refrigeration system.
New Zealand
284 credits.
components
Australia
be able to:

applications and
Similarities
Differences

Conclusion
ARTICULATION
 Occupational Certificate: Electrician, NQL Level 4

 Higher Certificate in Supervisory Management, NQF Lev el 5
NOTES
 None
the QCTO website.
The curriculum title and code is: Refrigeration Control Fitter: 642702000#08
Encompassed Trades

Code Level

Code Level

serviceman



operator


Repair workman


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Occupational Qualification Title NQF Level

642702 Occupational Certificate: 4

Name Email Phone Logo

Development merSETA XNjikelana@merseta.org. 010 219

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

642702- Occupational Certificate: Refrigeration Mechanic Page 1 of 89

Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Refrigeration Mechanic

Occupational Code: 642702

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:

642702- Occupational Certificate: Refrigeration Mechanic Page 2 of 89

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

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Refrigeration Mechanic

A Refrigeration Mechanic installs, commissions, services, maintains, overhauls, repairs and

A qualified learner will be able to:

 Install refrigeration systems

642702000-KM-01 Introduction to the Refrigeration Trade, NQF Level 2, Credits 3

Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 162

Practical Skills Modules

642702000-PM-01 Pressure test the refrigeration system, NQF Level 2, Credits 2

642702- Occupational Certificate: Refrigeration Mechanic Page 4 of 89

Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 170

Work Experience Modules

Context 1: Commercial Refrigeration Mechanic

642702- Occupational Certificate: Refrigeration Mechanic Page 5 of 89

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 213

Or Context 2: Industrial Refrigeration Mechanic

642702000-WM-01 Positioning processes for the installation of complete refrigeration

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 218

Or Context 3: Carbon Dioxide Industrial Refrigeration Mechanic

642702000-WM-01 Positioning processes for the installation of complete refrigeration

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 218

NQF Level 1 with Mathematics

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES AND ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Exit Level Outcome 1

Install commercial and industrial refrigeration systems

Associated Assessment Criteria

 Health and safety aspects are adhered to

Exit Level Outcome 2

Commission commercial and industrial refrigeration systems

Associated Assessment Criteria

 System parameters are determined

Exit Level Outcome 3

Maintain commercial and industrial refrigeration systems

Associated Assessment Criteria

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

 Assemble and fabricate commercial refrigeration and/or air conditioning system

 Calculate heat loads,

Differences have been found to be in relation to:

Integrated formative assessment

Integrated summative assessment:

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

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