Mechatronics Technician (Occupation Code : 671203)
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Description
Repairs and maintains integrated industrial systems based on mechanical, electrical, electronic and information technology and advanced technology components.
Tasks
Connecting electrical systems to power supply.
Studying specifications to determine installation procedures.
Testing faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software.
Performing preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment.
Inspecting components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects.
Maintaining equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
Setting up and testing industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
Alternate Occupation Names
Mechatronics Trades Worker
Learning Pathways
Apprenticeship 1
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- General Education and Training Certificate
A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) or a Grade 9 certificate issued by a school OR an Adult Education and Training (ABET) NQF Level 1 certificate OR a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level 1 are required to enter this learning pathway
Step 2 : Apprenticeships
- Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a learning programme where a learner is first employed by an employer in an apprenticeship position. The apprenticeship consists of theoretical training at a training centre or TVET College as well as workplace training under the supervision of a qualified artisan.
Step 3 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
Learnership 2
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- General Education and Training Certificate
A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) or a Grade 9 certificate issued by a school OR an Adult Education and Training (ABET) NQF Level 1 certificate OR a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level 1 are required to enter this learning pathway
Step 2 : Learnerships
- Learnership – Mechatronics Level 2
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.
Step 3 : Learnerships
- Learnership – Mechatronics Level 3
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.
Step 4 : Learnerships
- Learnership – Mechatronics (Hydraulics / Pneumatics / Automation) NQF Level 04
Step 5 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
National Certificate 3
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- General Education and Training Certificate
A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) or a Grade 9 certificate issued by a school OR an Adult Education and Training (ABET) NQF Level 1 certificate OR a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level 1 are required to enter this learning pathway
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : General Qualification
Step 4 : General Qualification
Step 5 : Workplace experience
- Workplace experience
The workplace experience can be gained during or after completion of the courses.
Step 6 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 4
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Recognition of Prior Learning
You can accumulate knowledge and experience over a minimum period of time while doing the work of an artisan that allows you to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL is a formal process whereby a person's previous learning (through training and experiences) is assessed in order to determine training gaps
Step 2 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.