CBMT Motor Mechanic Level 1 – 4
Grouping: Apprenticeship
CMBT Motor mechanic consistes of 4 levels
CAREER PATH CBMT 1: A CBMT motor apprentice will start his/her training at this level and will be expected to acquire the essential skills in the workshop environment.
Overview: This is the first in the series of 4 Levels for apprentices who are working with heavy duty
CAREER PATH CBMT 2: A CBMT motor apprentice will continue his/her training at this level and will be expected to acquire the essential skills in the workshop environment.
Overview: Competency Based Modular training focuses on practical and theoretical knowledge. You acquire essential skills in the workshop environment which means you have started work in your field. Before the learner can progress to the next level he/she must achieve 80% plus on this level.
CAREER PATH CBMT 3: A CBMT motor apprentice is now more confident at this level and will be expected to contribute significantly in the workshop environment.
Overview: By now the learner will have a host of newly developed and honed skills, which will be furthermore increased in this course which covers cylinder head removal and assembly procedures, advanced engine overhaul and measuring, battery servicing and basic auto electrical testing of charging systems and ignition systems and Vehicle braking systems inspection and repair.
CAREER PATH CBMT 4: After successfully completing the CBMT motor mechanic Level 4 he/she will become a qualified Motor Mechanic.
Overview: This is the final level in this series. This course covers advanced mechanical areas needed to ensure the student will be fully capable of working without restriction when completed.
- Pre- Requisites: Grade 12 with Maths and Science. There are 2 types of contracts that are applicable to CBMT Diesel apprenticeships. Your employer will inform you which contract is applicable to you. The one contract covers 85 weeks of training and the other a 104 weeks.
- Duration of Course: 40 Days (10 Days per level)
Training Week 1 & 2 | Training Week 3 & 4 | Training Week 5 & 6 | Training Week 7 & 8 |
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Level 1 (10 Days) | Level 2 (10 Days) | Level 3 (10 Days) | Level 4 (10 Days) |
Level 1 Test to be conducted after training has been completed. | Before you can start these two weeks you must have completed Week 1 & 2. A level test will be conducted upon completion of week 1 & 2. Training for Level 3 can commence straight after the Level 1 Test has been passed. A 6 month interval is applicable before the next Level test may be conducted. | Before you can start these two weeks you must have completed Week 3 & 4. A level test will be conducted upon completion of week 3 & 4. Training for Level 4 can commence straight after the Level 2 Test has been passed. A 6 month interval is applicable before the next Level test may be conducted. | Before you can start these two weeks you must have completed Week 5 & 6. A level test will be conducted upon completion of week 5 & 6. Training for Level 4 can commence straight after the Level 3 Test has been passed. A 6 month interval is applicable before the next Level test may be conducted. When Level 4 training has been completed, the test has been conducted and the learner has passed, the learner will be declared competent as a Motor Mechanic and will receive a MerSETA Accredited Certificate. |
LIGHT VEHICLE (Competency Based Module Training) Motor Mechanic Level 1-4 | |
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LEVEL 1 Chapter 1-13 | LEVEL 2 Chapters 1-11 |
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Automotive Technology and Competency-Based Learning
(Introduction, How to undertake knowledge and performance tests, performance tests, body designs, vehicle chassis, classifying engines and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 1 – Studying the Fundamentals of Technology
(Introduction, engine and construction, said Cylinder heads (petrol engines), valves and valve trains, gaskets, engine bottom and construction, engine block, pistons, crank shaft assembly and related parts, in late and exhaust and manifold construction, the intake system, the exhaust system, engine condition diagnosis, engine mechanical testing, fluid leaks, cranking sound diagnosis, vacuum testing, Cylinder power balance testing, cranking and running, compression testing, cylinder leak testing, diagnosing engine noise and vibrations, diagnosing oil consumption, coolant consumption and exhaust colour.) |
Chapter 2 – Safety and First Aid in the workshop
(Introduction, safety overview, work environment, standard safety measures, first aid, fire: background and introduction and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 2 – Identifying Bushes and Bearings, and Removing, Inspecting and Replacing Bearings.
(Introduction, bushes, engine bearings, antifriction bearings, wheel bearings, wheel bearing types, maintenance and repaying, wheel bearing procedures, Vocabulary Builder and review questions) |
Chapter 3 – Identifying Lubricants- Metals and Materials
(Introduction, identify fluids and lubricants, identify metals, identify materials and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 3 – Servicing Motor Vehicle Components
(Introduction, removing and replacing engines and subsystems, engine removal tools, preparation and safety, topside disconnection, front accessories disconnection, underside disconnection, engine removal, engine installation, engine start-up, procedures for removing and replacing engine and subsystems, removing and replacing hydraulic brake components, principles of hydraulics, hydraulic components brake lines and hoses, hydraulic braking system control, brake warning light and stop lights, power brakes, hydraulic brake booster, electrohydraulic braking, testing hydraulic brakes, maintenance and repair of hydraulic brakes, diagnosing hydraulic system faults, ABS brakes, removing and replacing drive chain components – propeller shaft, rear wheel drive layout, front wheel drive layout, four-wheel drive layout, all-wheel drive layout, driveline sub-assemblies and components, axles and half shafts, joint and couplings, final drives/differentials, transfer cases, electrical components – four-wheel drive/all-wheel drive, noise/vibration/harshness and other issues, diagnoses and maintenance of drive chain components, the exhaust system, vocabulary builder and review questions.) |
Chapter 4 – Care and Use of Tools Applicable to the Trade
(Introduction, basic tool preparation and safety tools and equipment fundamentals, tool location precision measuring tools, power tools, air tools, common workshop tools, additional tools, diagnostic equipment, servicing equipment, oxyacetylene, cleaning equipment, electric equipment, lifting equipment and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 4 – Identifying, Removing, Diagnosing and Replacing Fuel System Components (Carburettor System)
(Introduction, fuel pumps, fuel tank, introduction to carburettors, electronic fuel inspection principles, Vocabulary Builder and review questions |
Chapter 5 – Identifying Locking Devices
(Introduction, locking devices and tools, fasteners and torque, locking device measuring tools, helical inserts, locking pins and keys and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 5 – Emissions Control
(Introduction, composition of air, source of emissions, regulated emissions, types of emotions, controlling emotions, emission control systems, crankcase emissions control, exhaust gas recirculation system, evaporative emissions control, secondary air injection, diagnosis, maintenance and repair, Vocabulary Builder and review questions |
Chapter 6 – Identifying and Fitting Gaskets Seals
(Introduction, head gaskets, lip-type seals, bearing seals, crankshaft seals, mechanical seals, adhesives and sealants and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 6 – Removing, Inspecting and Replacing Cooling System Components
(Introduction, cooling fundamentals, cooling system components, including system procedures, maintenance and repair and Vocabulary Builder and review questions) |
Chapter 7 – Applying Basic Hand Skills
(Introduction, basic marking and measuring tools, workshop procedures, making a puller and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 7 – Engine Lubrication
(Introduction, oil, lubrication systems, types of lubrication methods, maintenance and repair, diagnosis and Vocabulary Builder and review questions) |
Chapter 8 – Names and Functions of Motor Vehicle Components
(Introduction, principles of the thermodynamic internal combustion engines, principles of engine operation, four – stroke spark – ignition engines, components of the spark ignition-engine, valves, compression – ignition engine fundamentals, compression – ignition engine components, the flywheel, intake manifold, exhaust manifold, two-stroke spark- ignition engine Rotary combustion spark – ignition engine, distributors, petrol fuel system principles, principles of engine cooling, starter motors, alternator principles, drivetrain layout, transmission and axle configurations, manual transmissions, preventative maintenance, principles of braking, types of brakes, hybrid vehicles, steering system, steering boxes, the exhaust system, vehicle air conditioning systems, the battery and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 8 – Removing and Replacing Suspension Components
(Introduction, suspension system principles, types of body construction, suspension system components, types of suspension systems, suspension systems diagnosis, suspension systems service, suspension systems maintenance and repair, removing and replacing steering system components, wheel bearings and Vocabulary Builder and review questions) |
Chapter 9 – Understanding the Fundamentals of Lubrication Systems
(Introduction, oil, grease types of lubrication systems, corrosion and noise suppression and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 9 – Understanding the Fundamentals of Steering and Wheel Components
(Introduction, steering system overview, steering boxes, four-wheel steering systems, power steering, steering system diagnosis, steering system maintenance and repair, wheel and tyre overview, wheel and tyre principles, wheels and tyres fundamentals, tyre safety features, tyre maintenance and repay, tyre diagnosis, wheel alignment fundamentals, vehicle handling diagnosis, wheel alignment service and repair and Vocabulary Builder and review questions) |
Chapter 10 – Understanding Basic Electricity
(Introduction, electrical fundamentals, sources of electricity, effects of electricity Ohm’s law and circuits, electrical components, wiring and wiring harnesses, wiring diagram fundamentals, wire maintenance and repair, the battery, measuring tools : digital multimeter, voltage measurement, current measurement, resistance measurement, series circuit measurement, parallel circuit measurement, series – parallel circuit measurement, using wiring diagrams and diagnose electrical circuits, electrical circuit testing and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 10 – Fusing Metals
(Introduction, personal protective equipment, hazards in the welding processes, oxyacetylene welding, soldering, shielded metal arc welding and Vocabulary Builder and review questions) |
Chapter 11 – Using Lifting Equipment
(Introduction, lifting, lifting equipment , using lifting equipment and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 11 – Lighting Systems
(Introduction, lighting systems, types and styles of lighting systems, lighting circuits, additional lighting issues and Vocabulary Builder and review questions) |
Chapter 12 – Performing A Service to a Motor Vehicle
(Introduction, owner’s manual, workshop manual, technical service bulletins, service campaigns and recalls, labor guide, parts program, job cards, service history, VIN and production date code, and vehicle information labels, 3 C’S, workshop service procedures and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 13 – Workplace Communication
(Introduction, effective listening, effective speaking, appearance and environment, time and space, customer service, written communication and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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LEVEL 3 Chapters 1-11 | LEVEL 4 Chapters 1-6 |
Chapter 1 – Removing, Reconditioning and Replacing Cylinder Heads
(Introduction to Cylinder head repair, reassembling a cylinder head and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 1 – Diagnosing Removing Inspecting Repairing and Replacing Advanced Transmission Systems
(Introduction, rear-wheel drive layout, front wheel drive layout, four-wheel drive layout, all-wheel drive layout, driveline sub-assemblies and components, axles and half- shafts, joints and couplings, final drives/differentials, transfer cases, electrical components – four-wheel-drive/all-wheel drive noise/vibration/harshness and other issues, diagnoses and maintenance of drivetrain components, automatic transmissions fundamentals, torque converters, gear train – principles of operation, automatic transmission components, bands and clutches, automatic transmission hydraulic systems, Pascal’s law, hydraulic system components, valve types and functions, general transmission maintenance, in – vehicle transmission diagnosis, in – vehicle transmission repay, removal and replacement of transmission and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 2 – Dismantling, Servicing, Repairing and Assembling the Engine Block and its Main Component
(Introduction , disassembly of engine block, components, engine block component inspections, introduction to the engine assembly, engine pre-assembly, temporary test build-up, final assembly of the engine rotating components (short block), Cylinder head installation, oil priming (pre-oiling) the engine, external engine components and accessories, engine machining introduction, engine Cylinder block and Cylinder mating surface composition, crankshaft grinding and polishing, Cylinder head machining, Cylinder head surface, engine balancing and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 2 – Identifying, Testing and Repairing Advanced Mechanical and Electronic Systems
(Introduction, fuel injection systems, petrol fuel system principles, petrol fuel, controlling fuel burn, electronic fuel injection, fuel supply components, electronic fuel injection principles, electronic fuel injection sensors, maintenance and repair of fuel injection systems, on – board diagnostic systems, diagnoses and testing, cruise control systems, supplemental restraint systems, entertainment systems, antitheft systems, instrument systems and warning devices, electronic brake control systems, basic operation of electronic brake control systems, antilock braking system overview, ABS components, traction control system (TCS) overview, electronic stability control (ESC) overview, diagnosis of EBC, TCS and ESC systems, maintenance and repair all of EBC systems, power steering systems, diagnoses of power steering systems, maintenance and repair of power steering systems and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 3 – Removing, Diagnosing and Replacing Fuel System Components
(Introduction, petrol fuel system principles, the carburettor, electronic fuel injection fuel supply components, electronic fuel injection principles, electronic fuel injection senses, fuel system maintenance, air cleaners and Vocabulary Builder and review questions) |
Chapter 3 – Understanding Advanced Electronic Ignition Systems
(Introduction, types of ignition systems, diagnosis of ignition systems, engine maintenance and emissions, composition of air, sources of emissions, regulated emissions, types of emissions, controlling emissions, emissions – control systems, crankcase emissions control, exhaust gas recirculation system, evaporative to emission control, secondary air injection, heated air intake systems, diagnoses of emission – control systems, maintenance and repair of emissions – control system and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 4 – Understanding Basic Electricity
(Introduction, sources of electricity, effects of electricity, ignition coils and transformers, resistors, capacitators, electronic components, wiring diagram fundamentals and Vocabulary Builder and review questions) |
Chapter 4 – Understanding, Diagnosing Removing, Replacing and Commissioning Air-Conditioning Systems
(Introduction, history of automotive heating and cooling, HVAC legislation, HVAC principles, air – conditioning components and operation, types of automotive air – conditioning systems, heating system components and operation, HVAC developments, servicing the HVAC system, the air – conditioning service process, air-conditioner capacity, diagnoses of air – systems, maintenance and repair of air – conditioning systems, electronic climate control systems, climate control overview, climate control components, hybrid aid – conditioning system principles, diagnoses of electronic HVAC systems and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 5 – Testing Ignition System Components
(Introduction, testing batteries, ignition system, ignition principles, standard components on an ignition system, types of ignition systems, testing, removing and replacing an ignition switch, spark testing, inspecting the ignition primary and secondary circuits, testing the ignition coil, replacing and digesting break Points, testing and ignition capacitor, testing the spark plug wire, inspecting the distributor Cap rotor, removing and replacing secondary ignition components and Vocabulary Builder and review questions) |
Chapter 5 – Identifying and Understanding Advanced High-Speed Diesel Engines
(Introduction, admissions advantage, compression – ignition engine fundamentals, the three phases of combustion compression – ignition engine components, the flywheel, types of diesel fuel systems, diesel fuel system operation, biodiesel fuel, diesel fuel system components, diesel electronic control and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 6 – Studying Fundamentals of Engine Efficiency and Forced Charging
(Introduction, volumetric efficiency, mechanical efficiency, thermal efficiency, supercharges systems, turbocharger systems, turbocharger components, intercoolers, variable – flow exhaust and Vocabulary Builder and review questions) |
Chapter 6 – Removing and Replacing Diesel Fuel Injectors and Pumps, Servicing Filters and Diagnosing
(Introduction, tools and equipment, diesel fuel injectors, injection fuel pump replacement, servicing the diesel, fuel filter system, diagnosing engine performance and Vocabulary Builder and review questions)
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Chapter 7 – Removing Testing Repairing and Replacing Electrical Components
(Introduction , digital multimeter, electrical circuit testing, engine starting (cranking) systems, charging systems, electric accessory motors, hooter system, power door locks, wiper/washer system, heated gloss, mirrors and seats, lighting, lighting systems, types and styles of lighting systems, lighting circuits and Vocabulary Builder and review questions) |
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Chapter 8 – Removing and Replacing clutch and Transmission Components
(Introduction, clutch principles, clutch components, clutch operation, types of clutches, diagnosis of a clutch, maintenance and repair of a clutch, introduction to manual transmissions, manual transmission layout and operation, gear selection, bearing and thrust washer, oil seals and gaskets, gearbox layouts, transaxle designs, gearbox operation, baulk – ring Synchromesh unit, dual – clutch manual transmissions, maintenance and repair of manual transmissions, introduction to transmission overhauls, rebuild the transmission, transmission disassembly and Vocabulary Builder and review questions) |
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Chapter 9 – Diagnosing Faults and Repairing Brake Systems and Components
(Introduction to disc brakes, disc brake systems, disc brake calipers, disc brake pads and friction materials, wear indicators, disc brake rotors, parking brakes, diagnosis of disc brakes, maintenance and repair of disc brakes, introduction to drum brakes, drum brake systems, brake drums, backing plate, wheel cylinders, brake shoes and linings, spring and hardware, self – adjusters, parking brake systems, diagnosis of drum brakes, maintenance and repair of drum brake systems and Vocabulary Builder and review questions) |
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Chapter 10 – Alternative Fuel Systems
(Introduction, alternative fuels, vehicle emissions and standards, types of alternative fuels, diesel to compressed natural gas conversions, gaseous fuel storage systems, biofuels, alternative fuel developments, hybrid vehicle service and Vocabulary Builder and review questions) |
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