Qualification Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Tractor Mechanic. A Tractor Mechanic maintains, diagnoses and repairs tractors, agricultural machinery, and components such as engines, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic systems according to specifications.
Entry Level Requirements:
NQF Level 1 (Grade 9) qualification with Mathematics and Physical Science
Skills Obtained:
- Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on a tractor, engine components, mechanical parts and hydraulically or electrically powered systems in accordance with specifications.
- Disassemble, assess, repair, and reassemble tractor and agricultural machinery systems and components in accordance with specifications.
- Diagnose and repair faults on tractor and agricultural machinery systems and components in accordance with specifications of diesel engines and power transmission systems.
Types of Jobs Pertaining to the Trade:
- Entrepreneur / Contractor
- As a Tractor Mechanic in any of the industries listed
Industry work opportunities:
- Mining
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Civil
- anywhere tractors 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
