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Motor Mechanic (Petrol & Diesel)
Engineering, Trades & Technology · Beginner–Intermediate · 60 hours
Diagnose, service and repair vehicles — engine systems, brakes, transmission and electronics — for a trade career in South Africa's automotive sector.
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What you'll learn
- Understand how engines and vehicle systems work
- Service and maintain vehicles
- Diagnose common faults systematically
- Work safely with tools and equipment
- Prepare for trade-test pathways
Course modules
- Module 1: Automotive Fundamentals
- Module 2: Tools & Workshop Safety
- Module 3: Engine Systems
- Module 4: Fuel & Air Systems
- Module 5: Cooling & Lubrication
- Module 6: Brakes & Suspension
- Module 7: Transmission & Drivetrain
- Module 8: Electrical & Electronics
- Module 9: Diagnostics & Fault Finding
- Module 10: Servicing, Trade Test & Careers
- Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
- Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
- Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
- Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
- Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
- Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
- Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
- Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
- Module 19: Capstone Project
- Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps
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