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Automotive

Auto body repair

Description

Carry out a range of repairs, from hammering out minor dents to windshield replacement to complete rebuilds and paint jobs. When not repairing collision damage, technicians work on body customization or minor repairs, such as buffing out scratches or refurbishing corrosion damage.

Mandatory subjects

None

Auto machinist

Description

Automotive machinists are skilled metalworkers who build, assemble, and renew internal combustion engines and engine components according to manufacturer specifications. They perform a variety of machining operations on engines and engine components of used vehicles.

Mandatory subjects

None

Auto sheet metal worker

Description

Automotive sheet metal workers cut and shape sheet metal components into the correct forms and sizes for the bodywork of vehicles. Automotive sheet metal workers cut and rivet sheet metal, applying heat treatment. They finish off the sheet metal by joining, filing, sanding and smoothing it down.

Mandatory subjects

None

Diesel fitter

Description

A Diesel Fitter is a mechanic who specialises in the repair and maintenance of diesel engines, often in heavy vehicles or industrial machinery.

Mandatory subjects

None

Earth moving equipment mechanic

Description

Earth-moving equipment mechanics specialize in the mechanical work required on heavy machinery used for the construction of highways, dams, airports, pipelines and in mining operations.

Mandatory subjects

None

Fuel Injection pump mechanic

Description

Diagnosing issues and repairing fuel injection pumps and injectors. Complete the calibration of pumps and injectors

Mandatory subjects

None

Auto electrician

Description

An automotive electrician is in charge of repairing, troubleshooting and upgrading the vehicle's electrical system as well as the devices that relies on electrical energy. Although a car is known to be powered by fuel, some of its components require electrical power.

Mandatory subjects

None

Auto mechanic

Description

Inspecting vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately. Inspecting vehicle computer and electronic systems to repair, maintain and upgrade. Conducting routine maintenance work aiming to vehicle functionality and longevity.

Mandatory subjects

English
Mathematics

Automotive trimmer

Description

Vehicle trimmers install, repair and replace the interior trim of vehicles such as seats, linings, floor coverings and door trims. Work is in garages, workshops or manufacturing plants.

Mandatory subjects

None

Diesel mechanic

Description

Diesel mechanics are responsible for the maintenance and repair of diesel-powered vehicles. Their duties include running diagnostic tests on vehicles, test driving vehicles to gauge performance and maintaining detailed records of the vehicles they have serviced.

Mandatory subjects

None

Fleet supervisor

Description

Fleet managers are logistics specialists in the transportation industry. Their primary responsibilities include purchasing and maintaining vehicles for deliveries, registering and licensing vehicles and finding ways to cut costs and maximize profits.

Mandatory subjects

English Home Language, or
English First or Second Additional Language,
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
Business Studies.
Economics.

Garage manager

Description

Garage managers are responsible for the total organization of a garage or service station, including the supervision and control of personnel as well as the retail operations surrounding the business.

Mandatory subjects

None

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