Petrol / Motor Mechanic Trade

Qualification Purpose:

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

Entry Level Requirements:

NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics and Science

Skills Obtained:

  • 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 engine and vehicle systems and their components.
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Types of Jobs Pertaining to the Trade:

  • Entrepreneur / Contractor
  • As a Petrol / Motor Mechanic in any of the industries listed

Industry work opportunities:

  • Mining
  • Manufacturing
  • Agriculture
  • Civil
  • anywhere where light petrol and diesel vehicles 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