Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanics

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Career Overview: What do I do for a living?

A career as a motor mechanic is exciting and rewarding.

Knowing all about different vehicles and learning how to keep them in good shape provides personal satisfaction, while also helping the environment.

A career in mechanic work offers a good income and job security, particularly in South Africa where there is a growing need for these services.

Motor mechanics are skilled tradespersons that repair and maintain a wide range of vehicles including cars, busses, and trucks among others.

Their responsibilities include inspecting, assessing and repairing the engine components of a motorised vehicle.

Depending on their qualifications, mechanics can also specialize in servicing heavy-duty equipment mechanics, petrol and diesel road vehicles.

Becoming a mechanic requires mandatory mechanic courses, apprenticeship, and hands-on training experience.

Mechanic jobs in South Africa provide a decent income. This craft has promising prospects and allows qualified artisans to choose from a broad variety of sectors of the automotive industry where they can practice their trade.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. A statement of result or certified work experience record must then be issued by the accredited provider or workplace to confirm prior learning.

RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.

What can I become?

Motor Mechanics / Petrol Mechanic / Automotive Technician

Where can I work?

Typical employers include:

• After finishing mechanic courses, one can begin a career as a motor mechanic in sectors like:
• Automotive industry
• The motor body manufacturing industry
• Independent repair shops
• Bus and public transport companies
• Vehicle sellers and distributors
• Service stations
• Heavy engineering