This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required to carry out motor vehicle major service, demonstrate knowledge of major electrical and electronic circuits components, maintain batteries and lighting circuits; maintain electronically controlled motor vehicle braking system; use and maintain diagnostic testing tools and equipment, implement dealership workshop organisation, demonstrate basic knowledge of advanced car technologies, and repair vehicle lubrication systems and engine cooling systems. They further have a good understanding of identifying, creating and selecting business opportunities, developing a business plan as part of business start-up activities, applying knowledge of fundamental engineering science, applying knowledge of basic mathematics, and applying fundamental knowledge of engineering drawings in different contexts.
Upon successful completion of this program participants will:
- Identify equipment and understand terminology.
- Understand electrical test procedures.
- Understand layout of electrical / electronic circuits.
- Understand the function of Circuit Diagrams
- Understand automatic systems operations.