Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly

Understand The Body Construction And Safety Features Of A Vehicle Training

SAQA US 119736 | NQF 2 | Credits 4 | Duration 1 Day
From $691 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of vehicle body construction and safety features. It is designed to enhance knowledge of structural integrity, passive and active safety systems, and the role of materials and design in occupant protection. The training aims to promote safety awareness and compliance with industry standards in automotive environments.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and describe the main components of vehicle body construction, including materials and structural elements.
  • Explain the function and operation of passive safety features such as airbags, seatbelts, and crumple zones.
  • Analyze the role of active safety systems, including braking and stability control, in accident prevention.
  • Evaluate the impact of vehicle design and materials on occupant protection during collisions.
  • Apply knowledge of safety features to conduct basic vehicle safety inspections and identify potential hazards.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of regulatory standards and best practices related to vehicle safety.

Target Audience

This course is intended for automotive technicians, workshop supervisors, fleet managers, and individuals involved in vehicle maintenance, repair, or safety inspections who need to understand vehicle body construction and safety features.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Understanding Vehicle Body Construction and Safety Features

Objectives:
• Identify the main components of a vehicle body and their functions.
• Explain the principles of vehicle body construction, including materials and structural integrity.
• Describe the purpose and operation of key safety features, such as crumple zones and airbags.
• Recognize the importance of safety features in accident prevention and occupant protection.

Topics:
• Overview of vehicle body types (sedan, SUV, hatchback) and their structural differences.
• Body construction materials: steel, aluminium, composites, and their impact on safety.
• Chassis and monocoque construction: load-bearing structures and crashworthiness.
• Crumple zones: design principles and energy absorption during collisions.
• Restraint systems: seatbelts, pretensioners, and airbags (front, side, curtain).
• Safety glass, door reinforcements, and roll-over protection.
• Active vs passive safety features: ABS, ESC, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
• Regulatory standards and SAQA requirements for vehicle safety components.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

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 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

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 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

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

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

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 35% off
100 40% off

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

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20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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