our N3 Certificate will allow you the opportunity to become an apprentice. After four years you will qualify as a motor mechanic, once you have completed your apprenticeship and passed your trade test.
Motor and Diesiel NC (N1-N3)
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Duration
- 1 year full-time (each level is 12 weeks)
- Grade 12 or equivalent, or
- NC(V) Level 3
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Drawings/Industrial Electronics
- Motor Trade Theory N1, N2 & N3
- OR Diesel Trade Theory N2 & N3 as Motor Trade Theory is common to Diesel and Motor
Career Pathways for
this course?
- Motor Mechanic
- Work in the motor trade in Parts Sales, Motor Sales, etc.