Automotive Service and Maintenance

Mode:

Theory (30%) and Practical Workshop (70%)

Module 1: Workshop Safety and Introduction (2 Weeks)

• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• Workshop housekeeping
• Hand tools and power tools
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Environmental protection and waste disposal

Module 2: Vehicle Lubrication and Preventive Maintenance (4 Weeks)

• Types of engine oils and lubricants
• Oil grades and specifications
• Engine oil change procedures
• Oil filter replacement
• Greasing suspension and steering components
• Differential, transmission, and gearbox oils
• Coolant and brake fluid inspection
• Service schedules

Module 3: Engine Fundamentals (5 Weeks)

• Four-stroke engine operation
• Petrol and diesel engines
• Engine components
• Compression testing
• Timing systems
• Cooling system
• Fuel system basics

Module 4: Braking Systems (3 Weeks)

• Disc and drum brakes
• Brake pad and shoe replacement
• Brake bleeding
• Brake fluid maintenance
• Parking brake adjustment

Module 5: Steering and Suspension (3 Weeks)

• Steering systems
• Power steering service
• Wheel bearings
• Shock absorbers
• Ball joints and tie rods
• Wheel alignment basics

Module 6: Electrical Systems (3 Weeks)

• Battery testing and charging
• Starting system
• Charging system
• Lighting circuits
• Fuses and relays
• Basic electrical diagnosis

Module 7: Tyres and Wheels (2 Weeks)

• Tyre inspection
• Tyre rotation
• Wheel balancing
• Wheel alignment principles
• Tyre pressure monitoring

Module 8: Customer Service and Entrepreneurship (1 Week)

• Customer relations
• Job card preparation
• Estimating repair costs
• Starting a small garage business
• Professional ethics

Industrial Attachment (1 Week)

Practical attachment in an automotive workshop or garage.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

1. Perform routine vehicle servicing and oil changes.
2. Replace filters and lubricate vehicle components.
3. Inspect and maintain braking systems.
4. Service steering and suspension systems.
5. Diagnose basic electrical faults.
6. Carry out preventive vehicle maintenance safely.
7. Apply workplace safety standards.
8. Provide professional customer service.

Assessment

• Practical assessments – 70%
• Theory examinations – 20%
• Continuous assessment and attendance – 10%