WELCOME, TO THE HEAVY EQUIPMENTS DIESEL MECHANIC PROGRAMMES AT
SHOVEL MULTI SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE.

This course will teach shop safety, work habits, and the technical skills necessary to successfully pass the Michigan State Mechanics Certification tests in Diesel Engine Repair, Electrical, and Braking Systems. Second-year students can also take the student ASE tests for diesel engine repair, electrical, and brakes. Instruction and training will focus on diesel engine repair, braking systems (air and hydraulic), electrical and electronic systems, and preventive maintenance. Exposure to suspension and steering, drive train, air conditioning, and hydraulics will also be included. The Heavy Equipment Mechanics program is certified by the South Africa Qualification Authority (SAQA). This demands a very exhaustive curriculum in specific areas of certification.

The Heavy Equipment Mechanics Field:
Increased use of heavy equipment in the agricultural, trucking, construction, and power industries has created a widespread demand for qualified heavy equipment technicians. Additionally, as the current workforce ages, technicians are retiring four times faster than new technicians are replacing them. This means there are many good paying jobs available in this field well into the foreseeable future. Since the demand is universal, the opportunities are not limited to large cities but include rural as well as urban areas. Businesses spend millions of dollars on diesel-powered equipment each year and rely on quality, well-trained technicians to keep their investment running properly.