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Automotive Mechanic and Auto Electrical Systems

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This course encompasses a wide spectrum of automotive skills and knowledge. Participants will engage in hands-on learning and gain proficiency in the following areas:

  1. Proper Tool Selection, Care, and Maintenance
  2. Interpretation of Technical Diagrams and Documentation
  3. Surface Repair Techniques, including Plaster and Solder Work
  4. Working with Various Sheet Metals Used in Vehicle Construction
  5. Soldering Skills for Brass, Tin, Galvanized Iron, Zinc, and More
  6. Operation of Gas Welding Equipment and Blowlamps
  7. Welding Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals
  8. Shaping and Forming Simple Curved Panels, with Filling and Finishing
  9. Precision Shaping of Vehicle Bodywork Components
  10. Stretching and Shrinking Sheet Metal for Vehicle Body Repairs
  11. Cutting Mild Steel Plate with Welding Equipment
  12. Fabrication from Technical Drawings
  13. Safe Handling and Efficient Use of Gas Welding Equipment
  14. Utilization of Jacks, Saddles, and Pads in Body Repairs
  15. Repairing Both Major and Minor Dents
  16. Application of LPG Gas Torches and Cartridge Disposal
  17. Paraffin Blowlamp Techniques
  18. Dent Repair with Specific Tools
  19. Arc Gas Welding and Its Impact on Bodywork
  20. Understanding Stopper, Filler, Coating, Body Files, Plates, Sanding Rules, and Abrasives
  21. Job Planning with Sequenced Operations before Panel Beating
  22. Handling, Measuring, and Cutting Windshield Glass
  23. Application of Glazing Rubber and Compound
  24. Vehicle Spray Painting Methods
  25. Battery Types and Their Maintenance
  26. Thermal Devices and Capacitors in Auto Electronics
  27. Electronic Ignition Systems
  28. Varieties of Starter Motors
  29. Parking Systems and Adjustment of Auxiliary Lights
  30. Wipers and Windshield Washer Systems
  31. Central Door Locking Mechanisms
  32. Managing Radio Interference
  33. Electronic Control Systems
  34. Horn Systems and Troubleshooting
  35. Understanding Starting Circuits
  36. Insights into Magnetos and Their Application

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in motor vehicle mechanics and auto electrical systems, equipping participants with essential skills for a successful career in the automotive industry.