MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC WORKS

Description

This programme is intended to produce competent vehicle mechanics with sound theoretical knowledge who should be able to diagnose and carry out repairs and/or maintenance on all types of diesel and petrol engines/vehicles.

OBJECTIVES

At the completion of the course, students are able to:

·         Handle, use and maintain all hand tools effectively.

·         Dismantle and re-assemble any part of the standard vehicle such as the engine, clutch, gearbox, propeller shaft, rear axle, fuel system, suspension, brakes, wheels, steering and electrical system.

·         Diagnose faults and recommend means of rectifying these faults.

·         Test and analyse the performance of the vehicle after repairing.

·         Differentiate the similarities between spark Ignition (S.I) and compression Ignition (C.) engines and effect repair on each one.