Portable Skills: Basic Motor Mechanic

Duration: 20 full days or 40 half days
Summary: Our portable skills are designed to offer the learner the opportunity to gain skills which they do not currently have, to be able to gain entry into an industry/sector they are currently not working in. Basic motor mechanic training covers entry level skills into vehicle servicing fields to be able to work under supervision.
Content: Modules:

  1. Disassemble and clean engines and components

1.1.   Prepare to disassemble engines.

1.2.   Disassemble engines.

1.3.   Clean and store engine components.

1.4.   Re-assemble engine.

1.5.   Maintain cleaning equipment.

2    Carry out an automotive service

  1. Plan and prepare for servicing a vehicle.
  2. Perform the service on the vehicle.
  3. Apply quality checks on a completed service.
  4. Apply safety procedures during the service.
  5. Restore work area, complete and process documentation.
Entry requirements: ABET level 4 (Basic reading, writing and arithmetic). Communication, science, literacy and mathematical skills at NQF Level 1.

Medium of instruction and training materials are in English.

Minimum course duration 20 days theoretical and practical training.
Min/max number of learners Minimum: 12 learners per course

Maximum: 18 learners per course
Who Should Attend: Employees wishing to expand their skills base and knowledge outside of their current industry or scope of work.