Occupational Certificate: Automotive Engine Dismantler

Purpose

An Engine Dismantler dismantles, cleans, and prepares internal combustion engines for inspection.

Rationale

This is one of the derived Occupational Certificate: Automotive Engine Fitter qualifications. It comprises proficiencies that will allow qualified learners to pursue a career as an Automotive Engine Dismantler within the automotive industry.

The part-qualification is aimed at both new entrants as well as learners who have been working within the automotive industry. Upon completion of the qualification, learners will be able to dismantle, clean and prepare internal combustion engines for inspection.

This part-qualification will also provide learners with a foundation to pursue the other derived qualification, Engine Assembler, which is pegged at a level higher. Upon completion of both these derived qualifications, subject to the summative assessment results, learners will be awarded the Automotive Engine Fitter qualification.

This articulation allows for both horizontal and vertical career mobility within the automotive industry. Learners can advance their careers by enrolling in higher level automotive related qualifications. This will empower them with knowledge and skills that will enable them to take more responsibilities and/ or higher-level occupations.

Learners who successfully complete this part-qualification can participate effectively in the automotive industry, whether in small, medium, and large enterprises.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

• Learners will gain access to the qualification through RPL for Access as provided for in the QCTO RPL Policy. RPL for access is conducted by accredited education institution, skills development provider or workplace accredited to offer that specific qualification/part qualification.
• Learners who have acquired competencies of the modules of a qualification or part qualification will be credited for modules through RPL.

RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment

Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result.

Entry Requirements

An NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics and Science.

This part-qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules

Knowledge Modules

• 653109-000-00-KM-01, Workplace Fundamentals, Level 2, 9 Credits.
• 653109-000-00-KM-02, Foundational Concepts for Mechanics, Level 2, 14 Credits.
• 653109-000-00-KM-03, Vehicle and Equipment Fundamentals, Level 2, 8 Credits.
• 653109-000-00-KM-04, Basic Engine Systems, Level 2, 8 Credits.

Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 39

Practical Skill Modules

• 653109-000-00-PM-01, Work Safely and Respond to Emergencies, Level 2, 6 Credits.
• 653109-000-00-PM-02, Use Tools and Equipment, Level 2, 26 Credits.
• 653109-000-00-PM-03, Cut and Join Metals, Level 2, 5 Credits.
• 653109-000-00-PM-04, Remove and Install Mechanical Components (gaskets, seals, bearings and locking devices), Level 2, 6 Credits.
• 653109-000-00-PM-05, Dismantle, Clean, and Prepare Engine and Components, Level 2, 4 Credits.

Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 47

Work Experience Modules

• 653109-000-00-WM-01, Dismantling and Preparing Internal Combustion Engines and Components, Level 2, 20 Credits.

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 20

1. Dismantle, clean, and prepare internal combustion engines for inspection.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

• Written and oral answers to questions demonstrate an understanding of the general principles and critical issues relating to dismantling, cleaning, and preparing internal combustion engines for inspection according to accepted industry standards.
• Remove, clean, and prepare engine components according to applicable standard processes.
• Source and correctly interpret technical information.
• Plan work systematically and prepare the work area according to task requirements.
• Dispose of all waste materials and restore the work area according to health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Perform all activities with confidence.
• Workmanship meets industry standards.
• Perform all activities according to safety and environmental requirements.

Integrated Assessment Formative Assessment

The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment together with work experience leads to entrance in the integrated external summative assessment.

Integrated Assessment Summative Assessment

"An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment for the qualification will be conducted by means of a written exam in decentralised assessment centres and the evaluation of on-the-job performance in the workplace within 1 day".