PURPOSE
This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required to carry out motor vehicle major service, demonstrate knowledge of basic electrical and electronic circuits components, maintain batteries and lighting circuits; maintain chassis and suspension systems, maintain motor vehicle emission control, repair steering systems and wheels, service hydraulic and 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.
This qualification leads vertically to National Vocational Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Automotive Mechatronics) (Level 4).
This unit standard specifies the competencies required to apply fundamental knowledge of engineering drawing in different contexts. It includes apply knowledge of engineering drawing fundamentals, produce drawings of fastening devices, welding joints and screw threads, apply knowledge of machining and surface texture symbols, produce advanced drawings in first angle orthographic projection, produce detailed isometric drawings, produce drawings in third angle orthographic projection and use curves of interpenetrations in drawings. This unit standard is intended for people requiring fundamental engineering drawing skills as applied in different contexts.
This unit standard specifies the competencies required to identify, create and select business opportunities. This includes demonstrating understanding of the importance of business development; generating business ideas; and selecting business opportunities. This unit standard is recommended for all national Vocational Education and Training programmes and qualifications.