| 1. Title of Qualification |
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Date |
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0713E&E12- National Vocational Certificate Level 4 in Micro Hydro Power Plant Technology |
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2015-09-03 |
| 4. Purpose of the Qualification
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To train qualified and skilled MHP experts who are competent to carry out maintenance and to supervise the operations of a MHP plant. This qualification is part of a MHP career path |
| 5. Details of Qualification |
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Code |
Competency Standards |
Level |
Credit |
| 071300321 | Plan and design MHP plant | 4 | 20 | | 071300320 | Analyze faults in MHP plant operation | 4 | 3 | | 071300319 | Control MHP plant shutdown for emergency standby electrical systems | 4 | 3 | | 071300318 | Manage work and personnel in a MHP plant | 4 | 9 | | 071300317 | Apply entrepreneurial skills | 4 | 10 |
| 6. Credit Range |
Compulsory |
Elective |
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45.0 |
0.0 |
| 7. Equivalencies, cross credits, pre requisites
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Individuals who wish to enter this training course of study have to comply against the following criteria:NVQF level 3 qualification in MHP operations, or equivalentexperience in mechanical or electrical trades |
| 8. Requirements for accumulation of credits
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No requirements for accumulation of credit |
| 9. Requirement for the award of the Qualification
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No prior requirements for the award of the qualification |
| 10. Transition arrangements for current courses, awards etc
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The MHP qualifications (4 levels) must be newly introduced as a formal qualification. |
| 11. Standard Setting Body
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NAVTTC |
| 12. Remarks
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Prepare and train students through skill training and enable them to earn their living either through employment in industry or to be self-employed. |
| 13. ISCED Classfication
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Electricity and energy | 0713 |
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