Automotive Motor Mechanic

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.

The Occupational Certificate in Automotive Motor Mechanic qualification is designed to provide learners with skills needed in the automotive industry, such as the maintenance and repair of vehicles to enable customers to use their vehicles productively, cost-effectively and safely, and to obtain the maximum benefit from their investment as well as complying with legal obligations relating to the condition and use of their vehicles. Learners may also be involved in activities such as routine scheduled services, the repair or replacement of components and parts, and the diagnosing and repair of system faults in a variety of types and models of automotive vehicles, including the assembling, testing and commissioning of new or reconditioned parts for automotive vehicles. The automotive maintenance and repair industry provides essential services to users of automotive motor vehicles. The main users in South Africa are the general public, public entities and commercial organisations owning vehicle fleets used for a variety of purposes. The construction of automotive vehicles has become very complex and the engineering has become a sophisticated integration of mechanical, electric, electronic, networking and electronic management systems (computers). In response, the work of the mechanic has shifted from primarily performing mechanical and electrical repairs to diagnosing faults using electronic management systems, and pinpointing and then replacing defective components. Owing to warranty and safety considerations, Original Equipment Manufacturers set stringent standards for the servicing, maintenance and repair of the vehicles. This qualification is designed to equip qualifying learners to meet these standards. The primary employers of Automotive Motor Mechanics are the retail motor sector and organisational service departments, including those of government departments and essential public services such as emergency vehicles and ambulances. Qualified mechanics may also become self-employed and open their own maintenance or repair facilities.

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 certifying a Work Experience Record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant entry requirements. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirements for the Occupational Certificate in Automotive Motor Mechanic qualification is NQF Level 1 qualification with a pass in Mathematics.

• 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 engines and vehicle systems and their components.