PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMME
Automotive Repair and Maintenance is aimed at preparing the learner with skills and a range of learning required to work effectively in the automotive repair and maintenance industry. They learnt to meet the challenges of this industry and related environments.
The primary skill that is recognised is the ability to apply the theory behind repair and maintenance. To do general servicing of vehicles. It is also the learners first step towards becoming a qualified automotive technician.
TITLE : | National Certificate : Automotive Repair & Maintenance 64810 NQF 2 |
SAQA ID : | 78523:-17Q170146391252 (RV) |
ACCREDITING AUTHORITY : | MERSETA |
PROGRAMME DURATION : | 1 270 hours of training (30% theory 70% work based practical learning) |
CREDITS | 127 |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES :
On completion of this qualification learners are able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of how an engine and components operate.
- Use and maintain automotive workshop tools and equipment.
- Conduct a general automotive service.
- Remove and install automotive components.
- Components include any contraption, consisting of more than one part working together.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS :
- Candidates must be between 18 – 29 years of age
- Candidates must be a South African citizen
- Minimum passed Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics and Physical Science with minimum 40 % pass mark
- Advantageous is N2-N6 Engineering
UNIT STANDARDS: |
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TYPE | SAQA ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Core | 12211 | Build basic auto electrical circuits | NQF Level 02 | 16 |
Core | 260719 | Carry out an automotive service | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
Core | 244686 | Demonstrate understanding of the principles of fluid power |
NQF Level 02 | 6 |
Core | 13220 | Keep the work area safe and productive | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
Core | 260717 | Remove and fit automobile components | NQF Level 02 | 12 |
Core | 119744 | Select, use and care for engineering hand tools | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
Core | 12476 | Select, use and care for engineering measuring equipment |
NQF Level 02 | 4 |
Core | 12219 | Select, use and care for engineering power tools | NQF Level 02 | 6 |
Core | 260638 | Service automobile batteries | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
Core | 244056 | Understand the fundamentals of engine technology | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
Fundamental | 119463 | Access and use information from texts | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Fundamental | 9009 | Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability to influence the use of data and procedures in order to investigate life related problems |
NQF Level 02 | 3 |
Fundamental | 7480 | Demonstrate understanding of rational and irrational numbers and numbber systems |
NQF Level 02 | 3 |
Fundamental | 9008 | Identify, describe, compare, classify, explore shape and motion in 2-and 3- dimensional shapes in different contexts |
NQF Level 02 | 3 |
Fundamental | 119454 | Maintain and adapt oral/signed communication | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Fundamental | 119460 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes |
NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Fundamental | 7469 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal and community life |
NQF Level 02 | 2 |
Fundamental | 9007 | Work with a range of patterns and functions and solve problems |
NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Fundamental | 119456 | Write/present for a defined context | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Elective | 260720 | Balance a wheel (Compulsory) | NQF Level 02 | 2 |
Elective | 119750 | Inspect and lubricate an automotive system | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
Elective | 253425 | Repair internal combustion engines | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
Elective | 15123 | Select and use vehicle lifting equipment (Compulsory) |
NQF Level 02 | 3 |