{"id":11259,"date":"2024-09-02T15:20:07","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T15:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namcol.edu.na?page_id=11259"},"modified":"2025-06-25T14:43:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T14:43:26","slug":"automotive-engineering-mechatronics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/namcol.edu.na\/index.php\/automotive-engineering-mechatronics\/","title":{"rendered":"Automotive Engineering Mechatronics"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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This trade aims to enable trainees to obtain the competencies required to demonstrate knowledge of basic components of an automobile and apply automotive mechanics services tools and equipment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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UNIT STANDARD TITLES
\u2022 Apply knowledge of basic mathematical and engineering science related to automotive mechanics
\u2022 Apply workplace safety fundamentals in an automotive workshop
\u2022 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
\u2022 Demonstrate basic metal joining techniques used in automotive mechanics
\u2022 Demonstrate knowledge on fuels, lubricants and materials
\u2022 Perform basic metal work in automotive engineering
\u2022 Prepare and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants, adhesives and locking devices
\u2022 Use and maintain measuring equipment and hand tools in an automotive workplace
\u2022 Demonstrate knowledge of motor vehicle care
\u2022 Demonstrate knowledge of motor vehicle fundamentals
\u2022 Service wheels and tyres of a motor vehicle in an automotive workshop
\u2022 Remove and replace electrical and electronic units
\u2022 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of electrical fundamentals<\/p>

GENERIC UNIT STANDARDS
\u2022 First Aid
\u2022 HIV and AIDS Awareness
\u2022 Occupational health and Safety
\u2022 Entrepreneurship
\u2022 Mathematics
\u2022 Engineering Science
\u2022 Engineering Drawing
\u2022 Computer Fundamentals
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\u2022 Carry out motor vehicle major service
\u2022 Demonstrate knowledge of basic electrical and electronic circuits an components
\u2022 Maintain batteries and lighting system
\u2022 Maintain chassis and suspension systems
\u2022 Maintain motor vehicle emission control
\u2022 Repair steering systems and wheels
\u2022 Repair engine cooling systems
\u2022 Repair vehicle lubrication systems
\u2022 Service hydraulic and electronically controlled motor vehicle braking systems
\u2022 Use and maintain diagnostic testing tools and equipment
\u2022 Demonstrate basic knowledge of advanced car technologies
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GENERIC UNIT STANDARDS
\u2022 Entrepreneurship
\u2022 Mathematics
\u2022 Engineering Science
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DURATION<\/h5><\/div>

NTA Level 2
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NTA Level 3
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