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Diesel Engine and Generator Set Overhaul

With grid supply unreliable across much of Africa, diesel generator sets have become critical rather than standby, and their engines need proper overhaul skills. This programme takes technicians through diesel engine servicing, top and bottom end overhaul, and the alignment and testing of the generator set. Delegates learn to return an engine to dependable service and to plan overhauls around running hours.

What you will be able to do

  • Describe diesel engine construction and common wear and failure modes.
  • Carry out major service tasks on fuel, cooling and lubrication systems.
  • Perform top and bottom end overhaul to correct clearances.
  • Align the engine and alternator and check the generator set.
  • Commission and load test an overhauled generating set.
  • Plan engine overhauls from running hours and condition data.

Course outline

  1. 01Diesel engine construction and wear
  2. 02Fuel, cooling and lubrication service
  3. 03Top end overhaul
  4. 04Bottom end overhaul and clearances
  5. 05Engine and alternator alignment
  6. 06Commissioning and load testing
  7. 07Overhaul planning from running hours

Who should attend

Diesel mechanics, fitters, generator technicians and maintenance staff who service and overhaul diesel engines and generator sets.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
24 to 28 Aug 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Dubai5US$1,800
7 to 11 Sep 2026Lagos5US$1,800
14 to 18 Sep 2026Harare5US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026Kampala5US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Pretoria5R18,000
12 to 16 Oct 2026Cape Town5R18,000
26 to 30 Oct 2026Online5US$900
2 to 6 Nov 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
9 to 13 Nov 2026Cairo5US$1,800
16 to 20 Nov 2026Accra5US$1,800
23 to 27 Nov 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Kigali5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Durban5R18,000
21 to 25 Dec 2026Johannesburg5R18,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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