Curriculum

1. Understanding of routine maintenance and cleaning of the automotive environment and using resources economically

2. Understanding of health and safety legislation and duties of everyone in the motor vehicle environment. It will provide an appreci8ation of significant risks in the automotive environment and how to identify and deal with them. Once completed the learner will be able to identify hazards and evaluate and reduce risk.

1. Develop skills required to carry out day to day work area cleaning, clearing away, dealing with spillages and disposal of waste, used materials and debris.

2. Identify hazards and risks in the automotive environment and complying with relevant legislation and good practice.

3. Work safely at all times within the automotive environment, both as an individual and with others.

1. The correct selection, care and use of key hand tools and measuring devices for modification, fabrication and repair in the automotive environment.

2. The correct preparation and use of common work environment equipment.

3. The correct selection and fabrication of materials used when modifying and repairing.

4. The correct application of automotive engineering fabrication and fitting principles.

1. The correct selection, care and use of key hand tools and measuring devices for modification, fabrication and repair in the automotive environment.

2. The correct preparation and use of common work environment equipment.

3. The correct selection and fabrication of materials used when modifying and repairing.

4. The correct application of automotive engineering fabrication and fitting principles.

English Technical Terminology

Develop skills required for the use of computers, technical catalogues, technical information sources and internet. Being familiarized to English technical terms which are applied to systems, components, functions and diagnostic procedures in modern cars.

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Develop an understanding of how to keep good working relationships with all colleagues in the automotive work environment by using effective communication and support skills.

Develop skills required to keep good working relationships with all colleagues and customers in the automotive work environment by using effective communication and support.

Develop and understanding of conducting routine maintenance, adjustment and replacement activities as part of the periodic servicing of light vehicles.

Develop an understanding of the construction and operation of common fuel, ignition, air and exhaust systems. It also covers the procedures involved in the removal and replacement of system components and the evaluation of their performance.

Demonstrate the removal and replacement of light vehicle engine system components. It also covers the evaluation of performance of the replaced units and systems.

Develop an understanding of conducting routine maintenance, adjustment and replacement activities as part of the periodic servicing of light vehicles.

Develop skills they can carry out light vehicle routine maintenance, adjustments and replacement activities as part of the periodic servicing of vehicles.

Develop an understanding of the principles, construction and operation and testing methods of common electrical and electronic systems and components. It also covers the procedures involved in the removal and replacement of system components and the evaluation of their performance.

Develop skills to remove and replace light vehicle electrical units and components. It also covers the evaluation of performance of the replaced units and systems.

Develop an understanding of the construction and operation of common steering, suspension and braking systems (including wheels and tyres). It also covers the procedures involved in the removal and replacement of system components and the evaluation of their performance.

Develop skills to remove and replace light vehicle steering, suspension and braking units (including wheels and tyres). It also covers the evaluation of performance of the replaced units and systems.

Develop an understanding of the construction and operation of common transmission and driveline systems. It also covers the procedures involved in the removal and replacement of system components and the evaluation of their performance.

Develop an understanding for conducting electronic diagnostic faults and problems, through the use of diagnostic devices.

Develop an understanding of carrying out a range of inspections on light vehicles using a variey of prescribed testing and inspection methods.

Develop skills to carry out a range of light vehicle inspections on vehicles using a variety of prescribed testing and inspection methods.

Develop an understanding of diagnosis and rectification of vehicle auxiliary electrical systems and their units. It also covers the evaluation of performance of the systems. This includes SI, CI, hybrid and Alternative fuel vehicles.

Develop the skills required to demonstrate they can diagnose and rectify automotive vehicle auxiliary electrical system faults. It also covers the evaluation of performance of the replaced or repaired units and systems. This includes SI, CI, Hybrid and Alternative fuel vehicles.

Opportunity for learning and practicing more advanced diagnostic procedures.

Develop an understanding on theory and practice regarding the diagnosis, maintenance and repair on the cars air conditioning systems. Students also obtain the necessary authorization, needed.

Develop an understanding of diagnosis and rectification of engine mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fluid systems. It also covers light vehicle engine systems and the evaluation of their performance.

Demonstrate the diagnosis and rectify light vehicle engine mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fluid systems faults. It also covers the evaluation of performance of the replaced or repaired units and systems. This includes SI, CI, Hybrid and Alternative fuel vehicles.

Develop an understanding of diagnosis and rectification of light vehicle gearboxes, hubs and bearings, driveline shafts, clutches, differentials and final drive units. It also covers the evaluation of performance of the systems.

CAN-BUS Multiplexing.

Develop theoretical and learning practical skills of hybrid and electric automobiles maintenance.

Demonstrate electronic function control units on different car systems.

Diagnose and rectify light vehicle gearboxes, hubs and bearings, driveline shafts, clutches, differentials and final drive unit faults. It also covers the evaluation of performance of the replaced or repaired units and systems. This includes SI, CI, Hybrid and Alternative fuel vehicles.

Develop an understanding of diagnosis and rectification of braking steering and suspension systems. It also covers light vehicle chassis systems and the evaluation of their performance.

Demonstrate they can diagnose and rectify light vehicle braking steering and suspension systems faults. It also covers the evaluation of performance of the replaced or repaired units and systems. This includes SI, CI, Hybrid and Alternative fuel vehicles.

1. Knowledge of safe procedures for the maintenance and repair of internal combustion engines, and identification of basic components and systems.

2. Application of diagnostic tests to assess engine performance and fuel consumption. Evaluation of results using specialized tests and procedures.

1. Practical application in engine disassembly.

2. Implementation of factory procedures.

3. Application of specialized measurements and inspections.

4. Engine repair and general process cost estimation.