Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic
OFO No: 653307
Other name for Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic:
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic
What is an Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic?
Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic can also be known as a heavy Equipment Mechanic.
Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic’s job is to maintain and repair all aspect of earthmoving machines from the hydraulic systems and power shift transmissions to electronic and electrical systems.
What does an Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic do?
- checks and services equipment regularly
- detects possible faults and flaws
- repairs, adjusts and maintains equipment
- replaces and fits new sections or new parts
- designs specific parts where necessary and has them made
- travels from one site to another – usually in remote areas
- works with specialised equipment: micro-meters, tachometers and engine dynamometers
Are you …?
- a person who enjoys working outdoors?
- a person who doesn’t mind getting dirty?
- mechanical?
- good with your hands?
- analytical and practical?
- responsible?
- able to work alone?
- physically fit and strong?
- innovative?
How do I become a Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic?
PATH 1
- Apprenticeship
- Trade Test
PATH 2
- Learnership – Repair and Maintenance (Earthmoving Equipment) – NQF Level 2, 3 or 4
- Trade Test
PATH 3
- Learnership – Repair and Maintenance (Earthmoving Equipment) – NQF Level 2, 3 or 4
- Trade Test
Here is a private school:
- COLLIERY TRAINING COLLEGE (CTC): (Witbank)
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.
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OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Automotive Mechanic … or … Pipe Fitter
Is becoming an Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic the right career choice for me?
