Objectives

The primary objective is to engage a suitably accredited service provider to deliver a structured training and assessment programme for one designated employee. The programme aims to upskill a Diesel Mechanic Assistant through accredited coursework, practical preparation, and a formal trade test, ultimately resulting in official competency certification.

Scope

The contract covers a nine-day intensive training and assessment cycle, divided into two days of foundational modules, five days of trade test preparation, and two days for the final examination. The curriculum encompasses comprehensive diesel mechanic competencies, including:

• Workplace safety and use of hand and workshop tools
• Brazing, soldering, welding, and technical drawing interpretation
• Power unit, electrical, and electronic systems
• Various bearing types, clutches, gearboxes, drive shafts, and final drives
• Wheels, tyres, suspension, steering systems, and steering geometry reset
• Braking systems, lubrication, cooling, and engine tuning
• Component replacement, major servicing, and vehicle towing/recovery
• Advanced practical training: engine overhauling, parts fitting, wear assessment, and independent troubleshooting

All sessions must be conducted in English using practical, competency-based methodologies and role-playing exercises.

Technical Requirements

• Submission of a valid, certified copy of the bidder’s SETA accreditation certificate is mandatory; bids lacking this documentation will be rejected.
• The supplier must provide formal competency certification to the trainee upon successful completion of the course.
• Pricing must be submitted as a single unit rate per trainee, fully inclusive of training materials, stationery, catering, and VAT.
• An original tax-compliant invoice must be issued upon service delivery.
• The successful bidder must execute a Service Level Agreement with the municipality.

Note on Terminology: ARPL stands for Accredited Recognition of Prior Learning, a nationally recognised framework used to formally assess, validate, and certify existing workplace experience against established occupational standards before formal training begins.

Skills Requirements

• Expert-level knowledge of diesel engine mechanics, including complete overhaul, component fitting, and diagnostic procedures
• Proficiency in electrical principles, mechanical drivetrains, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• Strong practical skills in welding, brazing, soldering, and interpreting technical schematics
• Ability to conduct hands-on assessments, evaluate mechanical wear, and perform major system overhauls
• Training facilitation expertise focused on adult learning, practical competency development, and safety compliance
• Specialised knowledge in steering geometry alignment, brake diagnostics, lubrication protocols, cooling systems, and vehicle recovery techniques