Automotive Battery Fitter and Tester

The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Battery Fitter and Tester. A Battery Fitter and Tester tests, removes and replaces automotive batteries and battery-related components on all automotive vehicles. He also services batteries and related components.

This is a part-qualification that emerged during the revision of the Automotive Electrician qualification. This part-qualification is designed for learners who will test, remove and replace automotive batteries and battery-related components in auto-electrical environments like retail battery outlets, dealerships, independent workshops or fully-fledged auto-electrical workshops. The qualification will fulfil the need of many people employed at retail battery outlets who have no formal qualification in battery operations. The part-qualification is aimed at both new entrants to the automotive sector as well as those who have been working in the automotive industry in the environments described above. The process of RPL will be used to recognise knowledge and skills acquired by learners at their respective workplaces. This part-qualification will also provide learners with a foundation to pursue the following part- qualifications: • Original/Aftermarket Auto-electrical System. • Component Fitter. • Automotive Electrician trade qualification. Upon completion of this part-qualification, learners will gain official recognition for their competencies and position themselves for higher-level responsibilities within their respective organisations. Learners who successfully complete this part-qualification will be able to participate effectively in the automotive industry, whether in small, medium or large enterprises. This part-qualification will open employment opportunities to qualified workers that will contribute to growth in an essential sector of the economy.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or by certifying a work experience record. RPL for Access to the Qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics and Science.

1. Test, diagnose, replace and service automotive batteries and related components.