APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING: DIESEL MECHANIC Skills Priority is an Accredited Training

Provider with NAMB (National Artisan Moderating Body) as quality assurance body for all SETA’s and trades to offer the practical component of the Diesel Mechanic Training in pursuit of a qualifying trade test.

Training Centre: Duration: Costs: Contents:

Unit 1, Sterling Street, Marais Industry, Vredenburg 10 to 12 Weeks starting weekly as required R 18 066.00 Excl. VAT Full scope of practical training in accordance with the Diesel Mechanic training schedule except for Hydraulics

We also offer accommodation at R4 284.00 and meals at R3 650.00 excl. VAT for the residence for the training period Registered learners shall get the benefit of detailed career guidance, a formal Development Program –tailored for each learner- that covers the full scope of the Diesel Mechanic field and assistance to source a suitable workplace to acquire workplace experience. Call now to avoid disappointment. Schedule an appointment with Johan or Jandra at 0227144125 or drop in to view our training facilities at the workshop.

Skills Priority

Diesel Mechanic

Training

Skills Priority

Diesel Mechanic

Training

Skills Priority

Diesel Mechanic

Training

Skills Priority

Diesel Mechanic

Training

Skills Priority

Diesel Mechanic

Training

Skills Priority

Diesel Mechanic

Training

Skills Priority

Diesel Mechanic

Training

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Diesel Mechanic

EXPLANATORY NOTES

1. Reason for Registering for the Practical Phase Training Candidates interested in registering for the practical phase training at Skills Priority do so to qualify as Diesel Mechanic

(Artisan). The Training Paths map out the possible routes that may be followed to become a qualified Artisan. Ultimately

all learners pursuing an Artisan will have to do a qualifying trade test at an Accredited Decentralized Trade Test Centre

(DCTTC).

The practical training component(s) is compulsory for all learners to qualify for the final trade test.

2. Training Paths Learners may follow a full apprenticeship as Contracted learner which takes at least 2 years and maximum 4 years to

complete depending on individual readiness profile

Learners with extensive relevant Diesel Mechanic experience may qualify for ARPL which must be completed in 12 month

from registration

3. Optional Learners may also do the Phase (1-2-3) or specific components (short programs which is trade aligned) to acquire applied

knowledge as semi-skilled worker

4. Duration of Practical Training Contracted learners must do the Phase 1, 2 and 3 practical training covering the full scope of practical training in

accordance with the Diesel Mechanic training schedule which:

Phase 1 duration: 10 weeks

Phase 2 duration: 10 weeks

Phase 3 duration: 12 weeks

The duration of training for ARPL candidates (experienced workers) is a 12 week power course and all ARPL Candidates

will be subjected to a gap evaluation to establish current skills levels

Employed learners may split each practical training phase up in smaller chunks of at least 1 week at a time to meet

employer work demands

The final trade test (done at a DCTT) to qualify as Diesel Mechanic Artisan is not included; at this point in time Trade

Tests are done at The Automobile Association of South Africa in Parrow and an additional two weeks Trade Test

preparation is proposed: costs for prep and trade test is for the account of the learner.

5. Certification The Red Seal Trade Certificate as qualified Diesel Mechanic Artisan is issued by the Quality Council for Trades and

Occupations (QCTO) upon successful completion of the qualifying Trade test at a DCTTC. The red seal certificate is a

formal qualification marking the final step to becoming qualified artisan.

Skills Priority as accredited Skills Development Provider shall issue learners that successfully accomplished the learning

outcomes specified for each Phase in pursuit of a qualifying trade test with a Statement of results serving evidence of

progress.

6. Training Fees Diesel Mechanic practical training schedule which:

Phase 1 duration: 10 weeks: R 18 066.00 plus VAT

Phase 2 duration: 10 weeks R 18 066.00 plus VAT

Phase 3 duration: 12 weeks R 18 066.00 plus VAT

12 week power course for ARPL candidates R 18 066.00 plus VAT

Payment for training must be made in advance (upon registration - prior to commencement). Learners may however

arrange to pay the fees in two installments; 50% upon registration and the balance when completing 50% of the particular

Practical Training Phase.

Short courses i.e. 1 week training programs: R 1 806.60 plus VAT. Short courses must be paid in full prior to commencement of the practical training.

Trade Test Prep and Trade Test: costs for prep and trade test are for the account of the learner. Final trade test (done at a DCTT) to qualify as Diesel Mechanic Artisan are excluded from phase training and it may take an

additional two weeks.

N1 and N2 studies: cost to register for the relevant N course and exams are for the account of the learner and is excluded from the practical phase training at Skills Priority.

1. Managing the Apprenticeship All registered learners will get a personalized development plan which is tailored to fit the academic and skills profile of

each individual.

It is compulsory in terms of Section 11(3) of the Trade Test Regulations that all contracted learners must adhere to one of

the following academic requirements before being allowed to do a qualifying trade test:

*N2 Certificate including four relevant subjects (Maths, Science, Trade Theory and fourth trade related subject of choice)

Technical Trade Theory Programs quality assured by a SETA deemed to be equivalent to NQF Level 3

Relevant Engineering NCV 3 Certificate with seven subjects at NQF 3 level

Technical grade 11 with Maths, Science, Language and related Trade Theory

Relevant N6 Certificate or National Trade Diploma (T, S or N Stream)

*Skills Priority shall assist candidates to register for distance learning for the Nated (N 1 & 2) and facilitate the learning to

acquire the required N qualification.

2. Proof of Accreditation Skills Priority is an Accredited Training Provider with QCTO under the auspices of the NAMB (National Artisan Moderating

Body) as quality assurance body for all SETA’s and trades to offer the practical component of the Diesel Mechanic Training

in pursuit of a qualifying trade test.

The document following here below is issued by the QCTO and serves evidence that Skills Priority is accredited as Skills

Development Provider.

Phase Training Process Flow The process flow Phase 1, 2 and 3 is mapped out in the 3 diagrams following hereafter.

DIESEL MECHANIC - LEVEL 1 - COURSE MAP

INTRODUCTION TO COMPETENCY BASED TRAINING

FIRST AID AND WOKSHOP SAFETY

LUBRICANTS - MATERIALS AND METALS

CARE AND USE OF HANDTOOLS

LOCKING DEVICES

HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE COMPONENTS

FUNDAMENTALS OF LUBRICATION

BASIC HAND SKILLS

FIT GASKETS AND SEALS

BASIC ELECTRICITY

LIFTING EQUIPMENT

MINOR SERVICES

FUSE METALS

DIESEL MECHANIC - LEVEL 2 - COURSE MAP

FUNDAMENTALS OF HEAVY DUTY TECHNOLOGY

BUSHES AND BEARINGS REMOVE-INSPECT-REPLACE

REMOVE AND FIT ENGINES AND SUB ASSEMBLIES

REMOVE-REPLACE-TRANSMISSIONS &

DRIVES

REMOVE-ASSESS-REPLACE FUEL COMPONENTS

REMOVE-ASSESS-REPLACE EXHAUST COMPONENTS

REMOVE-ASSESS-REPLACE COOLING

COMPONENTS

TEST AND REPAIR ELECTRICAL

COMPONENTS

REMOVE-REPLACE SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS

PERFORM WHEEL BALLANCING AND ALIGNMENT

FUNDAMENTALS OF BRAKE SYSTEMS

DIESEL MECHANIC - LEVEL 3 & 4 - COURSE MAP

REMOVE-ASSESS-RECONDITION-REPLACE

CYLINDER HEADS

DISASSEMBLE-RECONDITION-

ASSEMBLE FUEL INJECTION

ASSESS-REPAIR-ASSEMBLE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS

BASIC ELECTRONICS

ASSESS-SERVICE TURBO

CHARGE SYSTEMS

ASSESS-REPAIR STEERING AND SUSPENSION

SYSTEMS

ASSESS-REPAIR-BRAKE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS

ADVANCED FUEL INJECT DIAGNOSIS AND

CORRECTION

OPERATION-DIAGNOSE-REPAIR TRANSMISSIONS

DIAGNOSE FAULTS ON STEERING AND SUSPENSIONS

REPAIR ENGINE

MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

ASSESS-REPAIR DRIVE LINE

COMPONENTS