PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION
The purpose of this qualification is to equip learner with skills and knowledge to operate as an Automotive Motor Mechanic. The Occupational Certificate in Automotive Motor Mechanic qualification is designed to provide learners 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, and to obtain the maximum benefit from their investment as well as complying with legal obligations relating to the condition and use of their vehicles.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on petrol and diesel road vehicles.
- 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
- Dismantle, inspect, assess, repair and assemble petrol and diesel road vehicle engine and vehicle system components.
- Test and inspect electrical equipment, control systems and installations.
- Diagnose and repair faults in petrol and diesel engines and vehicle systems and their components
| TITLE : | Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic NQF Level 04 |
| SAQA ID : | 97990 |
| ACCREDITING AUTHORITY : | QCTO |
| PROGRAMME DURATION : | 5400 hours of training (30% Theory 70% Work based practical learning) |
| CREDITS | 540 |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES:
On completion of this qualification learners are able to:
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- Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on petrol and diesel road vehicles.
- Dismantle, inspect, assess, repair and assemble engine and vehicle system components.
- Diagnose and repair faults in petrol and diesel engines and vehicle systems and their components.
TRAINING MODULES |
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| CURRICULUM CODE | MODULE TITTLE | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
| KNOWLEDGE COMPONENT | |||
| 653101000-KM-01 | Module 1: Workplace fundamentals | NQF LEVEL 2 | 9 |
| 653101000-KM-02 | Module 2: Foundational concepts for mechanics | NQF LEVEL 2 | 14 |
| 653101000-KM-03 | Module 3: Vehicle and equipment fundamentals | NQF LEVEL 2 | 8 |
| 653101000-KM-04 | Module 4: Basic engine systems | NQF LEVEL 2 | 8 |
| 653101000-KM-05 | Module 5: Vehicle, equipment and propulsion systems | NQF LEVEL 2 | 13 |
| 653101000-KM-06 | Module 6: Electrical systems and basic electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic principles | NQF LEVEL 2 | 16 |
| 653101000-KM-07 | Module 7: Advanced vehicle and equipment systems | NQF LEVEL 2 | 30 |
| 653101000-KM-08 | Module 8: Problem solving and engine optimisation | NQF LEVEL 2 | 10 |
| PRACTICAL COMPONENT | |||
| 653101000-PM-01 | Module 1: Work safely and respond to emergencies | NQF LEVEL 2 | 6 |
| 653101000-PM-02 | Module 2: Use tools and equipment | NQF LEVEL 2 | 26 |
| 653101000-PM-03 | Module 3: Cut and join metals | NQF LEVEL 2 | 5 |
| 653101000-PM-04 | Module 4: Remove and install mechanical components (gaskets, seals, bearings and locking devices) | NQF LEVEL 2 | 6 |
| 653101000-PM-05 | Module 5: Work with auto-electric and auto-electronic components | NQF LEVEL 2 | 2 |
| 653101000-PM-06 | Module 6: Work with fluid power components | NQF LEVEL 2 | 2 |
| 653101000-PM-07 | Module 7: Maintain and service vehicles and vehicle components | NQF LEVEL 2 | 6 |
| 653101000-PM-08 | Module 8: Dismantle, assess and reassemble engines and engine sub-assemblies | NQF LEVEL 3 | 15 |
| 653101000-PM-09 | Module 9: Dismantle, assess and reassemble vehicle sub-assemblies | NQF LEVEL 3 | 8 |
| 653101000-PM-10 | Module 10: Remove, test, repair and refit engines and vehicle components | NQF LEVEL 3 | 7 |
| 653101000-PM-11 | Module 11: Diagnose and repair vehicle systems | NQF LEVEL 4 | 46 |
| 653101000-PM-12 | Module 12: Diagnose and repair electrical systems | NQF LEVEL 4 | 14 |
| 653101000-PM-13 | Module 13: Diagnose and repair electronically controlled vehicle systems, | NQF LEVEL 4 | 19 |
| WORKPLACE COMPONENT | |||
| 653101000-PM-01 | Module 1: Routine scheduled services | NQF LEVEL 2 | 18 |
| 653101000-PM-02 | Module 2: Removal and replacement of engine sub-systems (including batteries) | NQF LEVEL 3 | 12 |
| 653101000-PM-03 | Module 3: Removal and replacement of vehicle sub-systems | NQF LEVEL 3 | 16 |
| 653101000-PM-04 | Module 4: Engine removal and installation processes | NQF LEVEL 3 | 20 |
| 653101000-PM-05 | Module 5: Repair processes (gearboxes, differentials and engines) | NQF LEVEL 3 | 28 |
| 653101000-PM-06 | Module 6: Diagnosis and repair of electrical systems (charging, starting, lighting and auxiliary) | NQF LEVEL 4 | 36 |
| 653101000-PM-07 | Module 7: Diagnosis and repair of engines and engine sub-systems | NQF LEVEL 4 | 36 |
| 653101000-PM-08 | Module 8: Diagnosis and repair of brake systems | NQF LEVEL 4 | 40 |
| 653101000-PM-09 | Module 9: Diagnosis and repair of drive train systems | NQF LEVEL 4 | 28 |
| 653101000-PM-10 | Module 10: Diagnosis and repair of steering and suspension systems | NQF LEVEL 4 | 36 |
