Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Motor Mechanics in South Africa

Institutions Offering Certificate in Motor Mechanics

•  Colliery Training College, Mpumalanga  
  Diesel mechanics
  Course Content:
  1. Basic Training
  -Examine bearings
  -Tension and align V-belts
  -Cut and fit gaskets
  -Lift and move equipment
  -Start a four-stroke petrol/diesel engine
  -Maintain cylinder heads
  -Maintain lubrication systems
  -Maintain fuel systems
  -Maintain cooling systems
  2. Advanced Training
  -Principles of pneumatics
  -Principles of hydraulics
  -Repair a steering system
  -Overhaul a power transmission
  -Maintain auto-electrical systems
  -Grind valves
  -Maintain clutches
  -Assemble a differential and final drive
  -Tune up an engine fitted with a distributor or in-line fuel system
•  Ekurhuleni Tech College, Krugersdorp  
  (i) N1
  
  Course entry requirements
  -Grade 9 or 10 (with Mathematics, Science and Drawing) or relevant experience or an equivalent qualification
  
  (ii) N2
  
  Course entry requirements
  -N1 Engineering Studies or 11 (with Mathematics, Science and Drawing) or an equivalent qualification
  
  (iii) N3
  
  Course entry requirements
  -N2 Engineering Studies or Grade 12 (with Mathematics, Science and Drawing) or an equivalent qualification
  
  Course content
  -Mathematics
  -Engineering Science
  -Motor Trade Theory
  -Engineering Drawings
  
  Course duration: 3-6 months
•  False Bay TVET College, Cape Town  
  Duration: 3 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -At Level 2 on the NQF is a Grade 9 Certificate or NQF Level 1 equivalent.
  
  Subjects:
  • Engineering fundamentals (Level 2)
  • Engineering technology (Level 2)
  • Engineering systems (Level 2)
  • Automotive repair and maintenance (Levels 2,3,4)
  • Engineering practice and maintenance (Level 3)
  • Materials technology (Level 3)
  • Engineering graphics and design (CAD) (Level 3)
  • Engineering processes (Level 4)
  • Professional engineering practice (Levels 4)
  • Applied engineering technology (Level 4)
•  Academic Institute of Excellence, Johannesburg  
  Duration: 3 months Per N-Level
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -N1 Entry Requirement: Grade 9 (Std 7) Certificate with a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science OR no formal qualification for everyone 23 years or older.
  -N3 Entry Requirement: Grade 11 (Std 9) Certificate with a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science or N2.
  
  Tuition fees:
  -Cost Per N-Level: R13 100.00
  -Cost for Optional Practical Module: R3 500.00
•  Mbowa College, Johannesburg  
  Diesel Mechanics N1-N3
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -successful Grade 9 for N1. pass Mathematics
  -For N3 registration you need a grade 12 pass with Mathematics and Physical Science
  -A year-end school report for Grade 9 or higher; or
  -ABET Level 4
  -A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirement for access to NQF Level 2
  
  
  
•  Johannesburg Institute of Engineering and Technology, Johannesburg  
  N1-N3
  Duration: 3 trimesters
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -Senior certificate or an appropriate National Certificate (N3), OR a National Senior Certificate, or an equivalent qualification
  
  Course Overview:
  -Mathematics
  -Engineering science
  -Engineering Drawing
  -Mechanotechnics
  -Electro – Technology
•  The College of Cape Town , Cape Town   
  Level 1-4
  
  Course entry requirements
  -Grade 10
  -Applicants must have passed in Mathematics and English
  
  Course duration: 10 – 11 weeks each level
•  Sedibeng TVET College, Johannesburg  
  Tuition fees: R 1,593.00 per trimester
  
  Course Outline:
  -Motor Trade Theory
  -Engineering Drawing
  -Mathematics
  -Engineering Science
•  The AA Technical College, Johannesburg  
  Entry requirements
  - Minimum 16 years old with a Grade 10 certificate
  -Grade 11 or Matric certificate with maths & science
  
•  Academy of Business and Computer Studies, Pretoria  
  N1-N3
  Course Overview:
  -Mathematics
  -Diesel / Motor Theory
  -Engineering Science
  -Engineering Drawing
•  Lovedale TVET College, King William’s Town  
  N1-N3
  
  Course entry requirements
  -Grade 10 with Maths and Science
  
  Course duration: 1 year
•  SA College of Technology, Johannesburg  
  Course entry requirements
  -Grade 9 with Mathematics and Physical Science
•  Northern Cape Urban TVET College, Kimberley  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -Grade 10 with Maths.
•  Buffalo City Public TVET College, East London  
  Motor Mechanic apprenticeship program
•  Smart Institute Of Mines, Kempton Park  
  Course duration: 4 weeks
•  Polokwane Technology Institute, Polokwane  
  N1-N3
•  Forek Institute of Technology, Mbombela   
  
•  Nkangala TVET College, Witbank  
  
•  Coastal KZN TVET College, Durban   
  
•  King Hintsa TVET College, Butterworth  
  
•  Eastcape Midlands College, Durban  
  
•  Mineral Mining Training Institute, Brits  
  
•  Ikage SD College, Gemiston  
  

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