Metal Machinist (Automotive Machinist)

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare an Automotive Machinist to identify faults and refurbish engines and engine components. An Automotive Machinist will be able to: • Apply hand and machining skills to perform mechanical engineering tasks by using engineering tools and machining equipment. • Identify faults and refurbish a cylinder head. • Identify faults and refurbish a cylinder block. • Identify faults and refurbish a crank case and connecting rod. • Identify faults and refurbish a crankshaft and camshaft.

This qualification is a response to the automotive machining industry requirements and aims to establish the Automotive Machinist as a recognised trade in its own right. The Engine Remanufacturers Association, a division within the Retail Motor Industry Organisation developed specific training schedules used for training of persons employed in the automotive machining industry during the eighties. These standards has been used by the industry and delivered through in-house training programmes, quality assured by the MERSETA. The opportunity presented by the Occupational Qualifications Framework to develop and register trade specific qualifications was accepted by industry. Thus this qualification recognises past practices that have worked well for the industry over many years and also address areas of change or improvement required to meet the current labour market needs. The Engine Remanufacturers Association, a division of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation supported the Development Quality Partner with the nomination of industry experts and with the distribution of documents developed to their members. The qualification provides an opportunity for persons seeking a career in the automotive engineering industry and recognises these persons as artisans. This opportunity is available to young persons leaving formal education or persons seeking recognition for their experience within the automotive industry. A National Certificate for persons employed in the automotive machining industry aligned with a recognised trade for the Automotive Machinist will greatly benefit the employees and the industry at large. Persons who were trained in accordance with the current industry programme will be able to achieve a recognised trade through an RPL process. This supports key principles of the NQF.

Recognition of Prior Learning: RPL for access to the integrated assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and conform prior learning. Prior learning must be acknowledged by a statement of results. RPL for entry requirements to access the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: NQF Level 1 with Mathematics and Science.

• Apply hand and machining skills to perform mechanical engineering tasks by using engineering tools and machining equipment.
• Identify faults and refurbish a cylinder head.
• Identify faults and refurbish a cylinder block.
• Identify faults and refurbish a crank case and connecting rod.
• Identify faults and refurbish a crankshaft and camshaft.