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.
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