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Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
NQF Level: NQF Level 04
Minimum Credits: 540
Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirements for the Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic qualification is a NQF Level 1 qualification with a pass in Mathematics
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to equip a learner with knowledge and skill to operate as a professional Diesel Mechanic. A qualified learner will be able to:
- Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on diesel vehicles.
- Dismantle, inspect, assess, repair and assemble diesel engine and vehicle system components.
- Diagnose and repair faults in diesel engine and vehicle systems and their components.
Rationale:
The Occupational Certificate in Diesel Mechanic is designed to equip learners with skills and knowledge to operate vehicles in a productive, cost-effective and in an efficient way. These vehicles includes, trucks, buses, fire engines and other related specialised vehicles such as drill rigs, battle field equipment used by small, medium and large private and public enterprises to transport goods and passengers. Such vehicles need to function effectively and be well maintained in order to meet road safety and environmental standards. Learners will be trained to perform a variety of skilled tasks as Diesel Mechanics who contribute to the success of related business if their employers in organisations running fleet services, in maintenance and repair services, and also in dealerships and independent workshops.
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES
- Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on diesel vehicles.
- Dismantle, inspect, assess, repair and assemble engine and vehicle system components.
- Diagnose and repair faults in diesel engine and vehicle systems and their components.
ARTICULATION OPTIONS
This qualification presents potential progress horizontally and vertically into related qualifications.
- Horizontal:
Further Education Training Certificate: Diesel Electric and Electric Fitting, at NQF Level 4. - Vertical:
National Certificate: N4 Engineering Studies, at NQF Level 5