Diploma in Automotive Mechanics
Description
The Diploma in Automotive course provides students with essential skills and knowledge for a career in the automotive industry. Covering topics such as health and safety, effective communication, and the use of diagnostic tools, the program emphasizes hands-on training.
Students will learn to diagnose and repair faults in engines, electrical systems, chassis, and transmissions, alongside practical experience in engine overhauling and vehicle inspection. Optional modules include customer service, denting and painting, and advanced diagnostics, with electives focused on electric vehicles and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
Graduates will be well-equipped for various roles in automotive repair and maintenance, making this course ideal for those passionate about automobiles seeking a rewarding career
What Will I Learn?
- Health and Safety: Implement health and safety practices in the automotive environment.
- Communication Skills: Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
- Tool Proficiency: Use tools and diagnostic equipment in automotive workshops.
- Engine Diagnosis: Diagnose faults in engines and auxiliary systems.
- Electrical Faults: Identify and rectify automotive electrical issues.
- Chassis Diagnosis: Diagnose faults in chassis systems.
- Transmission Diagnosis: Troubleshoot transmission system faults.
- Component Importance: Understand the significance of vehicle components.
- Customer Service: Identify and record customer service needs.
- Vehicle Inspection: Conduct standard inspections of light vehicles.
- Steering and Suspension: Diagnose and overhaul steering and suspension systems.
- Denting and Painting: Learn denting and painting techniques.
- Engine Overhauling: Overhaul automotive engines.
- Transmission Overhauling: Overhaul automotive transmissions.
- Driveline Diagnosis: Diagnose light vehicle transmission and driveline faults.
- Electric Vehicle Skills: Work with electric vehicle components.
- ADAS Knowledge: Understand Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).