Discretionary Grant Available · MERSETAOpen▾
Manufacturing, Engineering & Related Services SETA · MERSETA
One of the largest artisan grant funders in SA.
- Window:
- Applications close 30 April
- Priority focus:
- Artisan Development · Trade Test · Section 13/28
SAQA Qualification · 117475
Automotive Workshop Assistant
R49 100
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Automotive Workshop Assistant Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Automotive Workshop Assistant.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 2 yielding 182 credits upon successful PoE verification.
Strategic Institutional Purpose
- Audit Objective
- Formulated to systematically bridge operational skills deficits under the governing MERSETA quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Equips your workforce with measurable, legally compliant skills to optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock maximum B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Who is this for
Who should enrol? Entry-level workers, school leavers, or career changers who want to gain foundational skills. The Automotive Workshop Assistant welcomes learners from diverse backgrounds, including those with limited formal education but relevant practical experience. The flexible learning approach ensures that everyone can progress at their own pace while achieving the same high standard of competence.
Qualification Rules · Module Matrix
Official SAQA module breakdown parsed from the qualification's registered rules.
Knowledge Modules (KM)
39 crTheory · 4 modules
- 653101-000-01-00-KM-019 cr
Workplace Fundamentals
NQF Level 2
- 653101-000-01-00-KM-0214 cr
Foundational Concepts for Mechanics
NQF Level 2
- 653101-000-01-00-KM-038 cr
Vehicle and Equipment Fundamentals
NQF Level 2
- 653101-000-01-00-KM-048 cr
Basic Engine Systems
NQF Level 2
Practical Skill Modules (PM)
57 crApplied · 7 modules
- 653101-000-01-00-PM-012 cr
Work Safely and Respond to Emergencies
NQF Level 2
- 653101-000-01-00-PM-0226 cr
Use Tools and Equipment
NQF Level 2
- 653101-000-01-00-PM-035 cr
Cut and Join Metals
NQF Level 2
- 653101-000-01-00-PM-046 cr
Remove and Install Mechanical Components (Gaskets, Seals, Bearings and Locking Devices)
NQF Level 2
- 653101-000-01-00-PM-076 cr
Maintain and Service Vehicles and Vehicle Components
NQF Level 2
- 653101-000-01-00-PM-106 cr
Dismantle, Assess and Reassemble Vehicle Sub-assemblies
NQF Level 3
- 653101-000-01-00-PM-116 cr
Remove and Refit Engines, Drive Trains, Sub-systems and Vehicle components
NQF Level 3
Work Experience Modules (WM)
76 crSite · 5 modules
- 653101-000-01-00-WM-0118 cr
Routine Scheduled Services
NQF Level 2
- 653101-000-01-00-WM-0412 cr
Removal and Replacement of Engine Sub-systems (including batteries)
NQF Level 3
- 653101-000-01-00-WM-0516 cr
Removal and Replacement of Vehicle Sub-systems
NQF Level 3
- 653101-000-01-00-WM-0610 cr
Engines, Drive Trains and Sub-systems Removal and Installation Processes
NQF Level 3
- 653101-000-01-00-WM-0720 cr
Commissioning and Testing Processes of Engines, Drive trains and Sub-systems
NQF Level 4
Official SAQA Curriculum
Source of truth · SAQA ID 117475 · Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology › Manufacturing and Assembly
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Automotive Workshop Assistant. An Automotive Workshop Assistant removes, installs and performs services on transmission, engines, drive trains, sub-systems and related components.
Rationale▾
This qualification is designed for learners who work as Automotive Workshop Assistants. The qualification is aimed at both new entrant as well as learners who have been working within the Automotive industry. This qualification will also provide learners with a foundation to pursue other qualifications, these being: • Automotive Drive Train Repairer. • Automotive Suspension Repairer. • Automotive Clutch and Brake Repairer. Upon completion of this qualification, learners can advance their careers by taking higher-level responsibilities within their respective organisations. Learners who complete this qualification can participate effectively in the Automotive industry, whether in small, medium or large enterprises.
Learning Assumed to be in Place & RPL▾
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 result or 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.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- 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.
Qualification 117475 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Workshop Assistant · NQF Level 2 (182 Credits)
Three Curriculum Pillars
Knowledge Modules
Classroom & E-Learning
- Facilitated lectures & self-study
- Written question banks
- Formative comprehension checks
Practical Skill Modules
Simulated Line Tasks
- Simulated line tasks
- Observation rubrics
- Structured task sheets
Work Experience Modules
On-the-Job Production
- On-the-job rotation
- Mentor logbooks
- Workplace sign-offs
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
Learner Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)Owner · Candidate▾
Admin & Registration
ID, learner contract, induction pack, POPIA consent.
Knowledge Evidence
Written assessments & question banks — KM-01 to KM-07.
Practical Evidence
Task sheets, observation rubrics, assessor photos.
Workplace Evidence
Logbooks, mentor sign-offs, supervisor letters.
Assessor Master FileOwner · Registered Assessor▾
Assessment Reports
Judgements, learner feedback, remediation agreements, appeals log.
Internal Moderation & Quality FileOwner · Moderator / SDP▾
Moderation Evidence
10% sampling matrix, HACCP/LOTO compliance sheets, SDP sign-off.
Final Accreditation Gateway
Issued by the accredited Skills Development Provider once internal moderation is signed off.
Provider submits declaration + PoE to the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP).
QCTO awards the SAQA-registered certificate on successful EISA outcome.
Learning Material Stack
Start-to-Exit Moderation Timeline
- 1
Pre-Delivery Setup
Facilitator induction, learner enrolment forms, baseline assessment, PoE folder issue. Alignment matrix stamped.
- 2
Delivery & Formative Moderation
Modular rollout with formative assessments per KM/PM. Internal moderator reviews evidence weekly; feedback loop before summatives.
- 3
Summative & External Moderation
Summative assessments captured, PoE finalised, submitted for external moderation. Certification uploaded to the SETA/QCTO.
Bespoke QMS Build
We author your Quality Management System — policies, procedures, records, matrices — mapped to your accreditation scope. From R18,500.
Talk QMS on WhatsAppModeration Consultation
External moderation dry-run on your PoE + delivery pack. Written report with fixes before your real audit. From R4,900.
Book Moderation SessionClassroom Transformation Blueprint
Broken Standard
- 📄Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
- ❔Missing formative/summative assessments
- ⚠️No SETA alignment matrix — audit fails
- 🎲Facilitators improvise Automotive Workshop Assistant delivery
- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
i2Graduates Transformation
- ✓4 KM + 7 PM + 5 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 2
- ✓Pre-validated assessment bank per module
- ✓MERSETA alignment matrix included
- ✓Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
- ✓PoE templates that survive external moderation
The i2Graduates Quality Guarantee
Every page of this bundle is meticulously checked for sequence and structural perfection — no missing pages, no stolen content, no shortcuts. You get pre-validated assessment instruments ready to survive rigorous compliance moderation, wrapped in an engaging curriculum your facilitators will love teaching.