Tools Identification for Mechanics, Brake systems and Transport Regulations Training

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and classify tools used for brake system inspection, repair, and replacement.
• Apply correct tool selection procedures for different brake types (disc, drum, hydraulic, pneumatic).
• Demonstrate adherence to SANS and NRTA regulations when performing brake system tasks.
• Evaluate tool condition and suitability for safe and compliant brake system work.
• Implement proper tool storage and handling practices to maintain compliance with transport regulations.

Target Audience

Automotive mechanics, fleet maintenance technicians, and transport compliance officers who need to align tool selection with regulatory standards for brake systems in South Africa.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

The practicals provide hands-on experience with tool identification, brake system inspection, and repair procedures. Learners will apply theoretical knowledge in a workshop setting, ensuring competence in tool use, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Practical Activities

• Tool Identification and Safety — Learners identify and demonstrate proper use of hand and power tools, with emphasis on safety and maintenance. (3h)
• Brake System Inspection and Diagnostics — Learners perform a complete brake inspection on a training vehicle, measuring components and identifying faults. (4h)
• Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement — Learners replace brake pads and rotors, bleed the brake system, and verify proper operation. (5h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	40% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.