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Description

We are looking for motivated, hardworking individuals to join our team as Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic Apprentices. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while developing valuable skills in a supportive and professional environment

97582 – Occupational Certificate: Heavey Equipment Mechanic (Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship)

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains, diagnoses faults in and repairs heavy equipment such as earthmoving or mining equipment. Including engines, Mechanicals parts and hydraulically or electrically powered systems.

A Qualified learner will be able to;

• Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Dismantle, assess, repair and reassemble heavy equipment engine and power train systems components.
• Diagnose and repair faults in heavy equipment diesel engine and power train systems.

Requirements

Skills, Experience and Education

Minimum entry level requirements is a Grade 12 with pass in English Literacy, Mathematics and science, N4 Mathematics, Engineering Drawing/Industrial Electronics, Engineering Science and Motor/Diesel Trade Theory.

• N-4 NCV Certificate for Engineering and Related Design.
• Technical Grade 11 with Math’s Science and English.
• Grade 12 with Math’s Science and English.
• More than 4 years working experience as an artisan aid for RPL (Recognition of prior Learning)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prior to completion of phase 2 (N4 Diesel Trade Theory) N4 Mathematics, Engineering Drawing/Industrial Electronics, Engineering Science must be achieved to progress to Phase 3 (N3Diesel Trade Theory).
• Complete apprenticeship programme in line with MERSETA Learner/Apprenticeship requirements.
• Complete apprenticeship programme in line with organizational Limited Duration Contract Requirements
• Adhere to all agreed bursary requirements and other internal agreements

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