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MAURITIUS QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY NATIONAL CERTIFICATE LEVEL 3 IN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS AND ELECTRONICS National Certificate Level 3 in Automotive Mechanics and Electronics 1.

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Level of qualification: 3 Total Credits: 116 Review date: October 2025 Access to qualification 4.1 Entry information National Certificate of Education (NCE)/Grade 9 of the Nine Year Continuous Basic Education (NYCBE) An alternative qualification at Level 2 of the NQF or 4.2 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Potential candidates holding at least 3 years of working experience in the relevant field may access this qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
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Unit Standard Title Level Credit Basic workshop skills Demonstrate good work habits and perform safe work practices in the motor and related industries Select and use hand tools and workshop equipment for an automotive application Measure linear and angular dimension.
Carry out general engineering tasks in the motor industry Perform soldering operation Use a multimeter to measure electrical quantities Engine systems Explain the operation of two and four stroke petrol and diesel engines Perform an engine compression test Remove an engine from the framework 10 Dismantle and reassemble a four-stroke engine petrol engine Engine sub systems Service Lubrication system Service cooling systems Service Fuel System of Spark Ignition Engine (petrol engine) Service Fuel System of Compression Ignition Engine (diesel engine) Service Intake and Exhaust system Battery and ignition systems 16 Maintain batteries 17 Service ignition systems of a spark ignition engine 26 Starting and charging systems Apply principles of electromagnetism to auto electricity Service charging system Service starting system Lighting, horn and wiper systems Service vehicle lighting system Service horn system Service wiper system Clutch and gearbox Service a clutch release mechanism Check, rectify and overhaul vehicle clutch assemblies Check, rectify and overhaul automotive transmissions system Drive line systems 27 Service constant velocity joints 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 Service a propeller shaft, sliding joint and universal joint Service a semi floating rear axle Service a final drive unit Braking systems Service a mechanical parking brake Diagnose and repair master cylinder faults Service a drum brake Service a disc brake assembly Remove and replace a power-assisted brake unit Suspension systems Service a Wish-bone type suspension Service a Macpherson strut suspension Service a leaf spring suspension Remove and refit a telescopic damper Steering system Service a rack and pinion steering system Service a recirculating ball steering system Service steering linkages Tyres and steering geometry Service
 tyres of cars and light commercial vehicles Check and adjust steering geometry Associated Studies Demonstrate effective communications skills Demonstrate mathematical skills and knowledge Demonstrate technical drafting skills Demonstrate good work ethics Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safety and health measures Demonstrate knowledge of entrepreneurship development Demonstrate knowledge of sustainable development 52 53 Demonstrate understanding and use of information technology Demonstrate knowledge and basic performance skills in two physical activities 3 3 4 4 Total Credits 116 5.
Purpose This qualification is intended for people wishing to pursue a career in the field of Automotive Mechanics and Electronics.

People awarded with this qualification would have acquired the skills and knowledge required to function effectively and efficiently within the industry.

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