Qualification Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to equip a learner with knowledge and skill to operate as a professional Diesel Mechanic. A qualified learner will be able to:
- Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on diesel vehicles.
- Dismantle, inspect, assess, repair, and assemble diesel engine and vehicle system components.
- Diagnose and repair faults in diesel engine and vehicle systems and their components.
Entry Level Requirements:
NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics
Skills Obtained:
- Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on diesel vehicles.
- Dismantle, inspect, assess, repair, and assemble diesel engine and vehicle system components.
- Diagnose and repair faults in diesel engine and vehicle systems and their components.
Types of Jobs Pertaining to the Trade:
- Entrepreneur / Contractor
- As a Diesel Mechanic in any of the industries listed
Industry work opportunities:
- Mining
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Civil
- Anywhere where diesel machines are used.
Approximate Trade Duration:
Off the job practical training
Phase 1 : Duration – 12 Weeks
Phase 2 – Duration – 12 Weeks
Phase 3 – Duration – 8 Weeks
Phase 4 – Duration – 4 Weeks (Revision and Trade Test)
Workplace (on the job) experience
12 to 18 months
