PROGRAMME PURPOSE

The purpose of the programme is to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and appropriate attitudes in Automotive Engineering to competently operate in both the formal and informal sector of the economy. They will be able to diagnose, repair, and maintain motor vehicles and equipment to acceptable international standards.

PROGRAMME ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Direct Entry

Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of credits in English Language, Mathematics, Science and any other two (2) subjects.

Mature Entry

• 1. A minimum of a Craft Certificate in Automotive Engineering or in a related discipline.
• 2. A minimum of Advanced Certificate in Automotive Engineering or in a related discipline.

PROGRAMME DURATION

The programme duration is three (3) years and three months (3600 notional learning hours), inclusive of 480 hours (3 months) of Industrial Attachment.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

FIRST YEAR

• 166‑01‑A WORKSHOP PROCESSES (100 hrs)
• 166‑02‑A ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I (120 hrs)
• 166‑03‑A ENGINEERING SCIENCE (160 hrs)
• 166‑04‑A ENGINEERING DRAWING I (160 hrs)
• 166‑05‑A COMMUNICATION SKILLS (80 hrs)
• 166‑06‑A INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS (80 hrs)
• 166‑07‑A ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS (200 hrs)
• 166‑08‑A AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY (140 hrs)
• 166‑09‑A BRAKING SYSTEMS (160 hrs)
• Sub Total: 1200 hrs

SECOND YEAR

• INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT (480 hrs)
• 166‑10‑B APPLIED MECHANICS (80 hrs)
• 166‑11‑B ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II (90 hrs)
• 166‑12‑B STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM (90 hrs)
• 166‑13‑B AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS (120 hrs)
• 166‑14‑B ENGINEERING DRAWING II (60 hrs)
• 166‑15‑B ENTREPRENEURSHIP (90 hrs)
• 166‑16‑B ENGINEERING MATERIALS (100 hrs)
• 166‑17‑B MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION (80 hrs)
• Sub Total: 1200 hrs

THIRD YEAR

• 166‑18‑C APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS (150 hrs)
• 166‑19‑C FLUID MECHANICS (160 hrs)
• 166‑20‑C MACHINE DESIGN (130 hrs)
• 166‑21‑C STRENGTH OF MATERIALS (180 hrs)
• 166‑22‑C MOTOR INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT (150 hrs)
• 166‑23‑C ADVANCED MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY (200 hrs)
• 166‑24‑C DESIGN PROJECT (230 hrs)
• Sub Total: 1368 hrs

CertificateLevel 4 in Automotive Engineering

The purpose of this programme is to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills, and attitudes in Automotive Engineering to competently operate in both the formal and informal sector of the economy. Graduates will be able to diagnose, repair, and maintain motor vehicles and equipment to acceptable international standards.

Programme Entry Requirements

Direct entry: Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of credits in English Language, Mathematics, Science, and any other two (2) subjects.

Mature entry:

• A minimum of a Craft Certificate in Automotive Engineering or in a related discipline.
• A minimum of Advanced Certificate in Automotive Engineering or in a related discipline.

Duration

The programme duration is three (3) years and three months, totaling 3600 notional learning hours inclusive of 960 hours (6 months) of industrial attachment.

Subjects for Year 1

• Module 166-01-A: Workshop Processes (280 hrs)
• Module 166-02-A: Engineering Mathematics I (120 hrs)
• Module 166-03-A: Engineering Science (160 hrs)
• Module 166-04-A: Engineering Drawing I (160 hrs)
• Module 166-05-A: Communication Skills (80 hrs)
• Module 166-06-A: Introduction to Computers (80 hrs)
• Module 166-07-A: Engine and Transmission Systems (240 hrs)
• Sub Total: 1200 hrs

Subjects for Year 2

• Industrial Attachment (480 hrs)
• Module 166-08-B: Steering and Suspension System (140 hrs)
• Module 166-09-B: Automotive Electricity (170 hrs)
• Module 166-10-B: Braking Systems (100 hrs)
• Module 166-11-B: Entrepreneurship (80 hrs)
• Sub Total: 1200 hrs