Boilermaker Trade Test

Boilermaking Trade Test Preparation

This course is for the person with boilermaker experience that would like to write his trade test. This will ensure you are prepared before writing the test by practically testing all aspects of the trade and identifying the gaps.

Course Content:

The Boilermakers are skilled in reading and interpreting drawings in the manufacturing process of various metal-based components. The artisan must have good welding skills and understand the way metal respond when heat is applied by the type of welding being applied; the understanding of malleability of steel is of the highest importance. The artisan must have good working knowledge of roller bending machines, welders and grinders as well as measuring equipment and methods.

  • Introduction to the boilermaker trade; tools, equipment, machines and materials
  • Fabrication & pipework theory; cutting & welding principles
  • Assembling & joining techniques; interpreting boilermaker’s drawings
  • Weld & gas-cut plate work and pipework; inspect welds to legal codes
  • Cold-bend and heat-form profiles; accurately erect and assemble metal structures
  • Mark-off, develop templates and fabricate components to tolerances
  • Maintain and safely operate tools, machinery and welding equipment

Intensive and specialised training in both theory and practical of the above modules will be conducted according to the specifications and requirements of the NAMB curriculum.

Course duration:

(This preparation could be shorter depending on the candidate’s experience)

20 working days (4 Weeks)

Monday – Friday Time: 09:00 – 16:00

Admission requirements:
  • Occupational Certificate: Boilermaking
  • N 1-3 TVET College qualification
  • N4-6 TVET College qualification
  • NQF 3 or NQF 4 Relevant Seta Qualification
  • Grade 11 with math’s and science

With minimum of 3-4 years’ workplace experience

ARPL:

ARPL formally credits skills learned on the job. It gives an experienced boilermaker an alternative route to a trade certificate by recognising informal learning and work experience, rather than requiring a full traditional apprenticeship

Completion (Trade Test):

A two-day practical exam under exam conditions, completing tasks aligned to Red Seal competencies.

In South Africa, the Red Seal qualification is the national artisan trade certificate (a Section 26D certificate) issued by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) once you’ve passed an external trade test moderated by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). It formally recognises your competence in a specific trade (e.g., electrician) at the appropriate NQF level, is valid nationwide, and replaced the old Section 13/28 certificates under the Manpower Training Act.

For costing of the course with the trade test

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For additional information please contact training@aitf.co.za