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Occupational Certificate:
Automotive Motor Mechanic

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ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME

The purpose of this qualification is to equip students with skills and knowledge to operate as an Automotive Motor Mechanic.

Upon completion of this qualification, candidates will be able to:

Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on petrol and diesel road vehicles
Dismantle, inspect, assess, repair and assemble petrol and diesel road vehicle engine and vehicle system components
Diagnose and repair faults in petrol and diesel engines and vehicle systems and their components

Minimum Admission requirements

The minimum entry requirements for the Occupational Certificate in Automotive Motor Mechanic qualification is at NQF Level 1 with a pass in Mathematics.

The minimum entry requirements for the Occupational Certificate in Automotive Motor Mechanic qualification is
at NQF Level 1 with a pass in Mathematics.

CAREER opportunities

This programme is designed to provide students with skills needed in the automotive industry, such as the maintenance and repair of vehicles to enable customers to use their vehicles productively, cost-effectively and safely.

Candidates who complete this qualification can find employment as Automotive Mechanics.

Duration

This is a 3-year programme. Students rotate between spending time at College and in the industry.

Course content

Knowledge Modules

Workplace fundamentals,
at NQF Level 2
Foundational concepts for mechanics, at NQF Level 2
Vehicle and equipment fundamentals, at NQF Level 2
Basic engine systems,
at NQF Level 2
Vehicle, equipment and propulsion systems, at NQF Level 3
Electrical systems and basic electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic principles,
at NQF Level 3
Advanced vehicle and equipment systems, at NQF Level 4
Problem-solving and engine optimisation, at NQF Level 4

Practical Skill Modules

Work safely and respond to emergencies, at NQF Level 2
Use tools and equipment,
at NQF Level 2
Cut and join metals,
at NQF Level 2
Remove and install mechanical components (gaskets, seals, bearings and locking devices), at NQF Level 2
Work with auto-electric and auto-electronic components,
at NQF Level 2
Work with fluid power components, at NQF Level 2
Maintain and service vehicles and vehicle components,
at NQF Level 2
Dismantle, assess and reassemble engines and engine sub-assemblies, at NQF Level 3
Dismantle, assess and reassemble vehicle sub-assemblies,
at NQF Level 3
Remove, test, repair and refit engines and vehicle components, at NQF Level 3
Diagnose and repair vehicle systems, at NQF Level 4
Diagnose and repair electrical systems, at NQF Level 4
Diagnose and repair electronically controlled vehicle systems,
at NQF Level 4

Work Experience Modules

Routine scheduled services, at NQF Level 2
Removal and replacement of engine sub-systems (including batteries), at NQF Level 3
Removal and replacement of vehicle sub-systems,
at NQF Level 3
Engine removal and installation processes, at NQF Level 3
Repair processes (gearboxes, differentials and engines),
at NQF Level 3
Diagnosis and repair of electrical systems (charging, starting, lighting and auxiliary),
at NQF Level 4
Diagnosis and repair of engines and engine sub-systems,
at NQF Level 4
Diagnosis and repair of brake systems, at NQF Level 4
Diagnosis and repair of drive train systems, at NQF Level 4
Diagnosis and repair of steering and suspension systems, at
NQF Level 4