Section 26 D Petrol Pre-Trade Training
Grouping: Individual Petrol Course
Career path: On successful completion of the trade test, the candidate will receive a national trade test certificate and is regarded as a qualified artisan.
Overview: The Section 26D trade test (named after the relevant section in the Manpower Training Act) is a way of recognising the prior learning and experience of a person who has been working for some years in a particular trade but has not passed a trade test and is therefore not recognised as a qualified artisan. After the applicant’s suitability for a trade test is determined, the applicant will then undergo a trade test.
- Pre-Requisites: A minimum of 3 years proven work experience with an N2 in the relevant Trade Theory subjects/ 4 years proven work experience with a Grade 9. Certain companies prefer its potential candidates to have a Pre-Trade Assessment as required by merSETA.
- Duration: 12 days
| Training Week 1 | Training Week 2 | Trade Test week |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Days – (Pre-requisite : Pre- Trade Assessment 2 hours) | 5 Days | 2 Days – (Will include an online knowledge assessment) |
| Topics Covered |
|---|
| BATTERY: |
| Personal and environmental Safety Precautions. |
| Visual inspection and report. |
| Battery Preparation. |
| Hydrometer Description. |
| Hydrometer specific gravity test procedure and summary. |
| Charging procedure understanding. |
| Sulphation test procedure. |
| Fast charge procedure. |
| Slow charge procedure. |
| High discharge procedure. |
| Cable resistance test procedure and diagnosis. |
| Starter current draw test procedure and diagnosis. |
| Alternator maximum output amperage test procedure and diagnosis. |
| Voltage drop across the starter solenoid test procedure and diagnosis. |
| Alternator charging voltage test procedure and diagnosis. |
| BRAKES: |
| Complete system Inspection, Pre-checks and Measurements. |
| Disk & calliper, drum and master cylinder assembly component listing and Condition Report. |
| Master cylinder operation. |
| Brake drum system operation. |
| Component listing and functions. |
| Assembly Specifications and procedure. |
| Complete system Troubleshooting and understanding. |
| DIFFERENTIAL: |
| Complete system pre-checks and measurements. |
| Measuring and understanding preload. |
| Measuring and understanding back-lash. |
| Measuring and understanding crown wheel and carrier run-out. |
| Crown wheel and carrier assembly component listing and condition report. |
| Pinion shaft and differential housing component listing and condition report. |
| Differential system operation and function. |
| Assembly specifications and procedures. |
| Tooth contact pattern testing and remedy. |
| ENGINE FITTING: |
| Engine removal, disassembly and reassembly procedure. |
| Engine component part listing and functions. |
| Dial gauge description and understanding. |
| Dial gauge measuring and maintenance. |
| Feeler gauge description and understanding. |
| Feeler gauge measuring and maintenance. |
| Micrometer description and understanding. |
| Micrometer measuring and maintenance. |
| Crankshaft removal and assembly procedure. |
| Measuring and understanding crankshaft end float. |
| Measuring and understanding taper and ovality wear on the crankshaft. |
| Measuring and understanding the crankshaft fillet radius. |
| Cylinder head removal and assembly procedure. |
| Cylinder head warpage measuring and understanding. |
| Cylinder head depth/height measuring and understanding. |
| Measuring and understanding taper and ovality wear on the cylinder bore. |
| Piston disassembly and assembly procedure. |
| Measuring and understanding piston size and wear. |
| Measuring and understanding piston ring gap. |
| Measuring and understanding piston ring groove clearance wear. |
| Measuring and understanding piston to bore clearance. |
| Measuring and understanding piston height. |
| Oil pump function and understanding. |
| Measuring and understanding bearing oil clearance. |
| Oil pump wear measurements. |
| Measuring and understanding bearing draw/crush. |
| STEERING BOX: |
| Complete system Inspection, Pre-checks and Measurements. |
| Measuring and understanding preload. |
| Recirculating ball & worm nut steering system component listing and Condition Report. |
| Worm nut/gearbox operation. |
| Component listing and functions. |
| Assembly Specifications and procedure. |
| Complete system Troubleshooting and understanding. |
| TRANSMISSION/GEARBOX: |
| Complete system pre-checks and disassembly measurements. |
| Complete gearbox component listing and condition report. |
| Clutch system function and operation. |
| Gearbox function and operation. |
| Gear selector mechanism operation and understanding. |
| Synchromesh unit operation and understanding. |
| Gear powerflow. |
| Measuring and understanding synchro ring wear. |
| Measuring and understanding gear oil clearance. |
| Measuring and understanding output shaft run-out. |
| Measuring and understanding sleeve to selector fork clearance. |
| Measuring and understanding wear on shims. |
| Measuring and understanding cluster shaft preload. |
| Understanding shim size selection. |
| Understanding gearbox assembly procedures. |
| Calculating and understanding gear ratios. |
| Fault diagnosis and understanding. |
| ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING: |
| Visual inspection and analysis. |
| Understanding and correct diagnosis of faults. |
| Air filter, intake and breathing understanding and diagnosis. |
| Understanding, diagnosing and adjusting valve clearance and timing. |
| Understanding, testing and diagnosis of cylinder compression. |
| Understanding, testing and diagnosis of fuel injectors/ carburettor. |
| Understanding, testing and diagnosis of fuel system. |
| Understanding, testing and diagnosis of the ignition system, points and condenser. |
| Cooling system testing and diagnosis. |
| Correct diagnosis and repair of faults. |
| WHEEL ALIGNMENT: |
| Wheel alignment principles and summary. |
| Wheel alignment pre-checks. |
| Suspension system component identification and understanding. |
| Suspension system wear checks. |
| Steering system wear checks. |
| Inspection and diagnosis of tread wear pattern. |
| Measuring and understanding tyre and rim runout. |
| Tyre & rim fault diagnosis and understanding. |
| Understanding wheel and tyre balancing. |
| Measuring, understanding and adjusting camber. |
| Measuring, understanding and adjusting toe. |
| Measuring, understanding and adjusting toe out on turns. |
| Measuring, understanding and adjusting castor. |
| Measuring, understanding and adjusting steering axis/king pin inclination. |
| Measuring, understanding and adjusting the included angle. |
| Understanding thrust angles and centre lines. |