Mechatronics
Technician
Our qualification is designed to equip you with the expertise to allow progression opportunities.
Mechatronics
NQF Level
NQF 5
Credits
923
SAQA Nr
102004
Delivery Mode
Full time
Duration
3 YEARS
- 3 months Knowledge and Practical
- 9 months Workplace
- Repeats Every Year
Cost Amount
R45 000 p.a.
Entry Requirements
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NQF Level 1 (Grade 9)
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Mathematics
A Mechatronics Technician maintains integrated industrial systems, blending mechanical, electrical, electronic, and IT components. Their curriculum covers fitter, electrician, and millwright trades, crucial for understanding, installing, and repairing industrial machinery. With Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT) demand rising, they diagnose, repair, and upgrade mechatronic systems. Their role ensures minimal stoppages and meets production quality. By continuously upgrading systems, they boost productivity and competitiveness. This benefits consumers and the economy by delivering high – quality products at competitive prices.
What will be included in our costs?
PPE • Standard Toolbox • Trade Test • Workplace Monitoring
What this qualification consists of
Knowledge
modules
- Workplace fundamentals.
- The mechatronic technician’s world of work.
- Basic engineering theory.
- Fitting theory.
- Tools and equipment for electrical work.
- Electricity and electronics.
- Wireways and wiring.
- Rotating electrical machinery.
- Electrical supply systems and components.
- Low Voltage protection.
- Fault-finding on electrical circuits.
- Mechatronic fundamentals.
- Mechatronic systems.
- Application of mechatronic systems.
- Diagnosing and repairing of mechatronic systems.
Practical skills
modules
- Ensure safety and emergency response.
- Fabricate components with hand and power tools.
- Design and build flow circuits.
- Work with electrical and electronic parts, installing and connecting equipment.
- Disassemble, clean, inspect, replace components and assemble mechanical sub – assemblies and machines.
- Perform fault – finding and repairs on mechanical sub – assemblies and machines and electrical and electronic circuits.
- Dismantle, test and reassemble electrical machinery. Install and commission mechanical sub – assemblies and machines.
- Verify electrical systems, modify circuits, and set up electro – pneumatic and electro – hydraulic systems. Maintain advanced systems and integrated industrial setups.
Workplace experiences
modules
- Maintenance processes for industrial machinery.
- Fabrication of mechanical components.
- Fault – finding and repair of industrial machinery.
- Overhauling of electrical and mechanical sub – assemblies and machines.
- Installation and commissioning of industrial machinery.
- Maintenance of integrated industrial systems.
- Installation of modified, upgraded or new integrated industrial system components.
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