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Portable Skills Training

Course NameDurationCourse Content
Portable Skills Training / Construction Skills / Skills Programmes
Bricklaying (Non-Credit Bearing)45 daysView more
Carpentry (Non-Credit Bearing)45 daysView more
Further Education & Training Certificate: Plumbing12 monthsView more
National Certificate: Building & Civil Construction12 monthsView more
National Certificate: Community House Building12 monthsView more
Painting and Decorating (Non-Credit Bearing)45 daysView more
Plumbing (Non-Credit Bearing)45 daysView more
Tiling and Plastering (Non-Credit Bearing)45 daysView more
Portable Skills Training / Motor Mechanics / Short Courses
Basic Auto Electrical (Non-Credit Bearing)10 daysView more
Care & Use Of Hand Tools20 daysView more
Cylinder Head (Non-Credit Bearing)10 daysView more
Drive Train (Non-Credit Bearing)5 daysView more
Engine Tuning (Non-Credit Bearing)10 daysView more
Exhaust Systems (Non-Credit Bearing)5 daysView more
Fuel Systems (Non-Credit Bearing)5 daysView more
Hydraulic Brake Systems (Non-Credit Bearing)5 daysView more
Introduction to Mechanics (Non-Credit Bearing)10 daysView more
Pneumatic brake Systems (Non-Credit Bearing)5 daysView more
Steering and Wheel Alignment (Non-Credit Bearing)5 daysView more
Suspension (Non-Credit Bearing)5 daysView more
Transmission Systems (Non-Credit Bearing)15 daysView more
Full learnerships, skills programmes and short courses are offered in the following two portable skill areas:

  • Motor Mechanics
  • Construction Skills

Both learnerships towards a full motor mechanics trade qualification as well as short courses are offered. All material is fully accredited.

Learnerships

Learnerships for both diesel as well as petrol motor mechanics are offered at NQF levels 2 & 3.

Short Courses

  • Ratios of not more than 1:12 will be adhered to
  • Learners must have safety clothes i.e. overalls, boots etc. Safety clothing can be purchased from the Academy prior to the commencement of the programme. Should this be necessary please contact our reception or registration desk or send us an e-mail as per the “Contact Us” tab on the home page
  • Kindly phone for confirmation of pricing regarding training
  • All courses are offered in association with Qualitas Training, an accredited Service Provider that is also a preferred supplier for the Department of Labour. All courses are accredited as per SAQA requirements

The following courses are available:

MODULE 1: CARE & USE OF HAND TOOLS
COURSE DURATION: 20 DAYS

  • Care and use of tools applicable to the trade
  • Fit locking devices

MODULE 2: INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICS
COURSE DURATION: 10 DAYS

  • Study the fundamentals of technology
  • Remove inspect and replace cooling system components
  • Perform lubrication service

MODULE 3: ENGINE TUNING
COURSE DURATION: 10 DAYS

  • Perform engine tune up

MODULE 4: FUEL SYSTEMS
DURATION: 5 DAYS

Remove, test and replace fuel system components

MODULE 5: TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
COURSE DURATION: 15 DAYS

  • Service and repair transmission system
  • Understand basic theory of transmission systems
  • Remove, inspect and replace clutch components
  • Remove, dismantle, inspect, assemble and replace a transmission system

MODULE 6: DRIVE TRAIN
COURSE DURATION: 5 DAYS

  • Remove, inspect and replace drive train components

MODULE 7: SUSPENSION
COURSE DURATION: 5 DAYS

  • Understand basic suspension theory
  • Remove, inspect and replace suspension components

MODULE 8: STEERING
COURSE DURATION: 5 DAYS

  • Understand steering system theory
  • Remove, inspect and replace steering components
  • Remove, inspect and replace tyres and wheels

MODULE 9: EXHAUST SYSTEMS
COURSE DURATION: 5 DAYS

  • Service and repair exhaust systems
  • Remove, inspect and replace exhaust system components

MODULE 10: CYLINDER HEAD
COURSE DURATION 10 DAYS

  • Remove and replace cylinder head
  • Dismantle service and repair cylinder head
  • Overhaul cylinder head

MODULE 11: ENGINE TUNE UP
COURSE DURATION 10 DAYS

  • Timing, Cam & Ignition Compression tests,
  • Idling,
  • Using timing light etc.

MODULE 12: HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS
COURSE DURATION: 5 DAYS

  • Service and repair hydraulic brake system

MODULE 13: PNEUMATIC BRAKE SYSTEMS
COURSE DURATION: 5 DAYS

  • Service and repair pneumatic brake system components
  • Understand operation of basic airbrake systems

MODULE 14: BASIC AUTO ELECTRICAL
COURSE DURATION: 10 DAYS

  • Service and repair engine electrics
  • Perform electrical service
  • Remove, test and replace electrical components

Consisting of:

  • Bricklaying
  • Plastering
  • Roofing & Glazing
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical wiring
  • Carpentry
  • Tiling

This training is fully accredited and is offered in association with an outsourced service provider.

Please contact EBDA to enquire about course schedules.