Automotive Engine Fitter

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Automotive Engine Fitter. An Automotive Engine Fitter Automotive Engine fitter dismantles, inspects, measures, assesses, assembles, tests, diagnoses and rectifies faults on internal combustion engines. A qualified learner will be able to: • Dismantle, clean, and prepare internal combustion engines for inspection. • Inspect, assess, and assemble internal combustion engines. • Diagnose, test, and verify performance of internal combustion engines.

Globalisation, advanced technology, and green economy have brought with them new demands on the design and technical construction of internal combustion engines within industry. To meet these demands, engine manufacturers and service providers across the globe, require skilled workers who can repair and service internal combustion engines to meet customers' expectations and ensure their safety. Within the South African context, there are various qualifications for learners who aspire to pursue careers within the automotive industry. In most cases, entry requirements for qualifications within this entry are such that learners have a minimum of NQF Level 1 qualification with a few years of experience within the automotive industry. To qualify as a mechanic or technician within this field, learners are required to be on an apprenticeship programme in which they are attached to an organisation that provides them with an opportunity to gain experience by putting their learning into practice at the same time, learning the theory on concepts and principles related to engine refurbishing within the re-manufacturing industry. The Automotive Engine Fitter is one of the qualifications within the engine remanufacturing industry. The qualification is aimed at school leavers who aspire to pursue a career as Automotive Engine Fitters and those who are currently working in the industry wanting to formalise their learning. Learners who have gained experience within the industry can undergo assessment through Recognition of Prior Learners (RPL) to have their skills and knowledge acquired through experience recognised. Upon completion of the qualification, qualified learners will be equipped with knowledge and skills that will enable them to dismantle, inspect, measure, assess, assemble, test, diagnose and rectify faults on internal combustion engines. Once qualified, learners are likely to work for organisations within the engine remanufacturing industry. Some of these organisations include but are not limited to: • Motor vehicle assembly plants. • Automotive engineering establishments. • Independent workshops. • Aftermarket engine repair establishments. • Organisations that maintain and repair their own vehicles. • Local Authorities. • Government departments. Qualified learners may also become self- employed. The qualification allows for career progression through further studies, qualified learners can be promoted to supervisory positions in which they can lead and manage a team within an organisation.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): • Learners will gain access to the qualification through RPL for Access as provided for in the QCTO RPL Policy. RPL for access is conducted by accredited education institution, skills development provider or workplace accredited to offer that specific qualification/part qualification. • Learners who have acquired competencies of the modules of a qualification or part qualification will be credited for modules through 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 result. Entry Requirements: An NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics and Science.

• Apply applicable knowledge to dismantle, clean, and prepare internal combustion engines for inspection.
• Demonstrate ways to inspect, assess, and assemble internal combustion engines.
• Perform applicable methods to diagnose, test, and verify performance of internal combustion engines.