Diesel Fitter
OFO No: 653304
What is a Diesel Fitter?
Diesel Fitters work on large diesel engines. They are responsible for the service, maintenance and repair of these engines.
Examples of diesel engines:
- Buses
- Trucks
- Tractors
- Earth-moving equipment
- Generators
- Pumps
- Drill rigs
- Marine/ship engines
What does a Diesel Fitter do?
- troubleshoots
- readsmanuals
- measures the damage /wear and tear
- repairs problems
- uses specialised equipment: micrometers, dynamometers etc
- welds
Are you … ?
- good with your hands?
- a problem solver?
- mechanically minded?
- physically strong and fit?
- accurate?
- observant?
- reliable?
How do I become a Diesel Fitter?
PATH 1
- Apprenticeship
- Trade Test
PATH 2
- Learnership – Mechanical Engineering (Fitting & Machining) (Fitter and Turner) NQF Level 3, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 3
- Learnership – Welding Pratice (All Positions: Mechanical Engineering) NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 4
- National Certificate in Diesel Electric and Electric Fitting – NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
- Workplace experience
- Trade Test
PATH 5
- National Certificate in Diesel Electric and Electric Fitting: Diesel Electric and Electric Fitting – NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
- Workplace experience
- Trade Test
PATH 6
- National Certificate in Diesel Electric and Electric Fitting: Diesel Electric and Electric Fitting – NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
- Workplace experience
- Trade Test
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education.
- CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Heavy Equipment Mechanic … or … Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic
Is becoming a Diesel Fitter the right career choice for me?
