Diesel Electrical Fitter

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Diesel Electrical Fitter. A Diesel Electrical Fitter maintains, inspects, qualifies, overhauls, repairs, assembles and fits diesel engines and electrical and mechanical parts. A qualified learner will be able to: • Plan and prepare work site, equipment, tools, consumables, and materials for diesel electrical fitting and maintenance activities and operations. • Install, connect and commission electrical and electronic equipment and control systems. • Diagnose and repair faults on electrical and electronic installations and equipment. • Assemble, qualify, install, maintain and repair mechanical components and auxiliary equipment. • Diagnose, maintain and repair faults on diesel engines and related diesel engine system components.

The availability of energy and therefore the need to generate energy and the ability to work on stand-alone diesel electrical engines, worldwide and specifically in South Africa, has become a priority. Current trades in this field focus on maintenance with no emphasis on assembling. The trade Diesel Electrical Fitter is unique in the sense that it is not limited to a specific trade area but incorporates a combination of skills from both mechanical and electrical skills. The occupation Diesel Mechanic is listed as one of the occupations in high demand. The Diesel Electrical Fitter is a specialisation under Diesel Mechanic in the Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) where it is also recorded as a Trade and Green Occupation. Typical learners likely to be attracted to this qualification are school leavers from the technical vocational stream (including electrical and mechanical), interested in the field of diesel energy generation. Already qualified artisans in the electrical or mechanical fields might also consider this as an opportunity to expand their scope of work and career opportunities. The competencies contained through this qualification are essential for social and economic transformation, empowerment and upliftment within the diesel energy generation environment, by not only focusing on maintenance but also on assembly while simultaneously improving the skills base of the country. On completion of the qualification job opportunities would also be available in all economic sectors using diesel power generators both locally and internationally.

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. Entry Requirements: • Level 2 with Mathematics. Or • National Technical Certificate N2 with Mathematics.

• Prepare working area and tools for safe working practices.
• Install and connect electrical and electronic equipment and control systems.
• Test and commission electrical and electronic equipment and control systems.
• Identify and repair faults on electrical and electronic installations and equipment.
• Repair, qualify and install mechanical components.
• Dismantle, qualify and reassemble diesel engines components and sub-systems components.
• Identify faults and repair diesel engines components and sub-systems.