Program Title:
AUTOMOTIVE MECHATRONICS
This Automobile Diagnosis and Repair Training program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to become qualified as an Automotive Service Technician. It comprises the Mechanical, Electrical and the Computer aspects of the trade.
TRAINING CURRICULUM
MECH 102: Auto maintenance and care
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General overview of automotive technology
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Automobile parts, assemblies and systems
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Automotive tools and equipment
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Key safety issues in the workshop
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Use of repair manuals
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Development and use of service plans/schedule
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Use of manufacturers’ technical documents
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Data management, order processing & documentation
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Use of wiring diagrams
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Implementing the rules, norms, procedures of service and Customer relations
MECH 104: Automotive engines rudiments
Section 1: Basic Engine Operation
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Engine Types and Engine configurations
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Engine placement and mounting
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Special engine designs
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The lower-end assembly and the upper-end assembly
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Engine performance ratings
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Factors that affect engines’ performance
Section 2: Automotive engine lubrication systems
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Lubrication system components
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Oil types and classifications
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Engine lubrication system maintenance
Section 3: Automotive engine cooling systems
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Engine cooling-system components & flow of coolant.
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Inspecting and testing an engine cooling system.
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Cooling-system maintenance
Section 4: Automotive engine overhauling
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Engine disassembling
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Engine parts, their functions, inspection and replacement (The lower-end assembly and the upper-end assembly)
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Engine reassembling
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Engine service and maintenance
MECH 112: Automotive electrical system 1
- Electrical conductors and insulators
- Vehicle electrical circuits.
- Voltage, Current and Resistance
- Basic units of measurement
Ohms law - Use of Electrical Testing Equipment
- Common Problems in Automotive Electrical Circuits.
- Some Specific Examples of Automotive Electrical Circuit Problems.
- Automotive wiring diagrams
- Vehicle power center
- Automobile storage batteries
- Principles of magnetism and DC electric motors
- Starting systems
- Charging system
- Troubleshoot Car Electrical Problem
- Automotive wiring
MECH 110: Automobile suspension and steering system
Section 1: Suspension systems
(a) Rigid Axle Suspension System
- Coil spring Rigid axle suspension system
- Leef spring Rigid axle suspension
(b) Independent Suspension System
- McPherson Strut suspension system
- Double Wishbone Independent suspension system
- Torsion Bar suspension system
- Trailing Link suspension system
- Air suspension system
(c) Anti-Roll or Stabilizer Bar
Section 2: Steering System
(a) Types of Steering System
Standard mechanical (reciprocating ball) steering system
- Rack and pinion steering system
- Variable-Assist Power Steering (hydro-electrical) system
- Electric Power steering system
- Steer-by-wire steering system
- b) Steering System Configurations And Applications
- Rear wheel steering system
- Front wheel steering system
- Four wheel steering(4WS) system
(c) Maintenance of Steering & Suspension Systems
(d) Wheels & Tires
- Wheel Hub, Bearings, and Steering Knuckle
- Tires
- Wheel balancing & Alignment
MECH 114: Introduction to Auto Computer Controls Systems
Section 1: Auto Computer Systems
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Computer system basics
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Input sensors and output actuators
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Overall computer system
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Troubleshooting computer systems.
Section 2: Scan tools, diagnostics trouble-codes and diagnosis
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Types of trouble codes
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How trouble codes are set
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Reading trouble codes
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How to Clear trouble codes
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Scan tools, types & functions
MECH 206: Automobile drive-line and transmission system
Section 1: Drive-line
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Power transmissions General Overview
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Front-wheel drive layout
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Rear-wheel drive layout
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Four-wheel drive layout
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All-wheel drive layout
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4WD vs. AWD
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All-wheel drive transfer case,
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Transfer case differential action
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Differentials/ Axles
Section 2: Manual transmissions and trans-axles
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Basic manual transmission operation
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Manual transmission linkages and selectors
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Manual transmission configurations
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Manual transmission vs manual trans-axle
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Clutch system types, parts, their functions, inspection and replacement
Section 3: Automatic transmissions and trans-axle
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Basic automatic transmission Operation
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Automatic transmission Types
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Automatic transmission configurations
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Automatic transmission vs automatic trans-axle
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Automatic transmission service and maintenance
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Automatic transmission disassembling
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Automatic transmission parts, their functions, inspection and replacement
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Automatic transmission reassembling
MECH 108: Automobile braking system
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Typical Automobile braking system types
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Braking system configuration
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Disk brake system
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Drum brake system
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Braking system servicing (Parts, their functions, inspection and replacement)
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Braking system bleeding
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Parking brakes
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Anti-lock braking system
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ABS system devices & ABS systems troubleshooting
(b) Diesel fuel injection system
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Diesel Electronic Control Systems
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Diesel Direct Injection systems
Section 3: Air Induction System
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Introduction
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Intake system components
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Types of Induction Systems;
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Naturally Aspirated Induction Systems
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Forced Induction Systems
Section 4: Exhaust System
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Introduction
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Exhaust system components and functions
MECH 116: Auto engine control and performance 1
Section 1: Power train Control Modules(PCM)
Section 2: Fuel Injection System
Introduction
(a) Electronic Fuel Injection (Gasoline)
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Gasoline fuel Injection system components and functions
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EFI Sensors Inputs
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Computer (pcm) controled output (fuel injector pulses)
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Types Of Injection Systems
MECH 116: Engine control and performance 2
Section 1: Ignition System
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Introduction
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Distributor type ignition system
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Point-type Distributor ignition system
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Electronic Distributor ignition systems
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Distributor-less ignition systems
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Coil Pac and Waste Spark distributor-less ignition system.
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Coil on Plug Distributor-less Ignition System
Troubleshooting the Ignition Systems
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Engine Won’t Start due to weak sparks no spark
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Engine Misfires
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Ignition system components testing and diagnosis
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Ignition System Maintenance
Section 2: Fuel & Induction system 2 and Emission system
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Diagnosing and Testing the Sensors and Actuators in the Fuel System & Induction System
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Emission
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Sources of emission
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Emission Control System
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Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
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Evaporation Emission Control System (EVAP)
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Secondary Air Injection System (SAI)
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Variable Valve Timing System
MECH 118: Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioner system
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Introduction
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Air conditioner system components and functions
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High pressure side and Low pressure side
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Air Conditioning Service Equipment
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Air conditioning system problem symptoms, troubleshooting and repair procedures
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Climate control systems
MECH 218: Accessories and optional equipment
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Immobilizer anti-theft and alarm system
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SRS and Air bag system
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Cellular phone
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Collision avoidance and parking assistance system
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Entertainment system
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Garage door opener system
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Memory storage system
Resources
- Training Brochure 3.43 MB
- Trainin Brochure 2 2.86 MB
