PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION
The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Battery Fitter and Tester. A Battery Fitter and Tester tests, removes and replaces automotive batteries and battery-related components on all automotive vehicles. He also services batteries and related components.
SKILLS RATIONALE:
This is a part-qualification that emerged during the revision of the Automotive Electrician qualification. This part-qualification is designed for learners who will test, remove and replace automotive batteries and battery-related components in auto-electrical environments like retail battery outlets, dealerships, independent workshops or fully-fledged auto-electrical workshops. The qualification will fulfil the need of many people employed at retail battery outlets who have no formal qualification in battery operations.
A QUALIFIED LEARNER WILL BE ABLE TO:
This part-qualification will also provide learners with a foundation to pursue the following part- qualifications:
- Original/Aftermarket Auto-electrical System.
- Component Fitter.
- Automotive Electrician trade qualification.
This part-qualification will open employment opportunities to qualified workers that will contribute to growth in an essential sector of the economy.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics and Science.
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES
- Test, diagnose, replace and service automotive batteries and related components.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 12 months
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
