Course: Fundamentals of Auto Mechanics Certificate

Whether you seek basic competency in car servicing and repair for your own personal use, or aspire to a career as an automotive mechanic, this Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education) course will provide you with a range of useful skills.

You will learn about the key components of motor vehicles and how to troubleshoot problems, use service manuals and apply basic maths in an automotive context. You will be trained in engine lubrication and cooling, fuel and ignition systems, clutches and transmission, suspension and steering, front and rear drives, automotive electrics and wheels, tyres and brakes. Diesel engine operation is also covered.

Included materials

Fundamentals of Auto Mechanics textbook

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Course Number	88200
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Delivery mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 18 months
Assessments:	9 written assessments, 7 multiple choice assessments
Qualification:	Open Colleges Certificate
Nationally Recognised	No
Government Funding	No

Career One jobs for:

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	The motor car The motor car Body and chassis systems Exhaust and emission control systems Drive systems Accessory systems Engine systems
	Automotive publications and definitions Automobile publications Service manuals Vehicle identification plate Troubleshooting Dictionary of automotive terms Non-service publications
	Practical automotive maths Percentage, ratio and proportion Numbers and symbols Equations and formulas Geometry
	The metric system The international system of units (SI) Liquid volume Other SI units Metric fasteners Conversion table
	Fasteners, wrenches, precision tools and others Fasteners and wrenches Precision measuring tools Tool identification and use
	Power tools, equipment and workshop safety Power tools and equipment Workshop safety
	Using callipers, micrometers and feeler gauges Using calipers Using a micrometer Types, uses and care of feeler gauges
	Automotive measuring instruments Types of measuring instruments
	Modern test equipment Small test equipment Large test equipment System testers and diagnostic equipment
	Gaskets, antifriction, bearings and lubrication systems Gaskets, sealants, seals, adhesives Antifriction bearings Lubrication system fundamentals
	Building an engine and engine classifications Building an engine Engine classifications
	Engine performance and fundamentals Engine capacity and performance Engine fundamentals
	Principals of lubrication Functions of a lubricant Lubricating oil characteristics Lubricating oil additives Lubricating oil grades Other lubricants
	High performance automotive engines Modern high-performance engines Early high-performance engines
	The cooling system Cooling system fundamentals Cooling system testing, maintenance and repair
	Future automotive systems Future electronic systems Future vehicle bodies Future internal-combustion variations Future engine materials Future power plant concepts Future drivetrains The future of automotive service
	Fuels, fuel supply systems and carburettors Fuel supply systems Carburettor fundamentals Automotive fuels, petrol and diesel combustion
	Ignition and wiring Ignition system fundamentals Wire and wiring
	Fuel injection and exhaust systems Exhaust systems and turbocharging Fuel-injection systems Diesel-injection fundamentals
	Alternate fuels and dual fuel conversions Alternative fuels Engine modifications Effects of ignition timing on CO levels Dual fuel Tuning
	Diesel engine operation Diesel engine basics Diesel fuel and lubricating oils Diesel engine service
	Clutches and transmission Manual transmission fundamentals Clutch fundamentals Automatic transmission fundamentals
	Front and rear drives Differential, rear axle fundamentals Drive shafts and transfer cases Front-wheel drive fundamentals
	Suspension, steering and wheel alignment Suspension system fundamentals Steering system fundamentals Wheel alignment
	Tyres, wheels and brakes Tyres and wheels Brake system fundamentals
	Electrical accessories Basic electricity and electronics Automotive batteries Battery testing and service
	Automotive electricity Fundamentals of electricity Ohm's law Types of electric circuits Circuit testing
	Electronic sensors and computer systems Diagnosing electronic ignition systems Diagnosing spark control computer systems Diagnosing fuel control computer systems Diagnosing spark and fuel control computer systems Diagnosing non-engine computer systems Diagnostic charts
	Customer relations Specifics of dealing with customers Customer psychology

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
Microsoft Windows 98, or
Mac OS X, and
CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence	Example
IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

Additional requirements

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

Peter Crabbe

Peter has been sharing his knowledge with other for over 30 years. He has taught Fitting and Machining for the Department of Technical Education in Papua New Guinea, worked as a High School Industrial Arts teacher and more recently has taught a range of metal work and mechanics courses.

One of his hobbies is the restoration and preservation of classic cars, such as his 1956 FJ Holden and a Replica Lotus 7.

He is a member of the NSW Board of Studies Industry Curriculum Committee and holds a Master of Education, a Diploma of Teaching and a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training.

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