Diesel
Fitter
Our qualification is designed to equip you with the expertise to allow progression opportunities.
Diesel
NQF Level
NQF 4
Credits
540
SAQA Nr
98822
Delivery Mode
Full time
Duration
3 YEARS
- 3 months knowledge
- 9 months work placement
- Repeats every year.
Cost Amount
R40 000 p.a.
Entry Requirements
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NQF Level 1 (Grade 9)
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Mathematics
Qualified learners will also find employment in independent workshops providing maintenance and repair services to users of diesel – powered systems, and will be recognised as skilled artisans. Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on diesel powered systems. Will be able to dismantle, inspect, assess, repair and reassemble diesel powered systems and related system components. Diagnose and repair faults in diesel powered systems and related system components.
What will be included in our costs?
PPE • Standard Toolbox • Trade Test • Workplace Monitoring
What this qualification consists of
Knowledge
modules
- Workplace fundamentals.
- Foundational concepts for mechanics.
- Vehicle and equipment fundamentals.
- Basic engine systems.
- Vehicle, equipment and propulsion systems.
- Electrical systems and basic electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic principles.
- Advanced vehicle and equipment systems.
- Problem solving and engine optimisation.
Practical skills
modules
- Work safely and respond to emergencies.
- Use tools and equipment.
- Cut and join metals.
- Remove and install mechanical components (gaskets, seals, bearings and locking devices).
- Work with auto – electric and auto – electronic components.
- Work with fluid power components.
- Maintain and service diesel powered systems and related system components.
- Dismantle, assess and reassemble diesel engines and engine sub – assemblies.
- Remove, test, repair and refit diesel engines and engine sub – system components.
- Diagnose and repair diesel engine sub – systems.
- Diagnose and repair electrical systems.
- Diagnose and repair electronically controlled systems.
Workplace experiences
modules
- Routine Scheduled Services.
- Removal and Replacement of Engine Sub – systems and Components.
- Engine Removal and Installation Processes.
- Engine Repair and Commission Processes.
- Diagnosis and Repair of Electrical Systems (charging and starting).
- Diagnosis and Repair of Electronic Engine Management Systems.
- Diagnosis and Repair of Engines and Engine Sub – systems.
- Diagnosis and Repair of Fuel Systems.
The future is Artisan
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