Automotive Maintenance and Repair Fundamentals
Course Description:
This comprehensive online course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills required to excel in the automotive maintenance and repair industry. From workplace safety practices to advanced diagnostic procedures, this course covers all the key competencies needed for a successful career in this field.
Course Competencies:
Workplace Safety and Personal Safety:
- Identify and demonstrate workplace safety
- Identify and use proper placement of tools and equipment
- Understand safety procedures for working within the lab/shop area
- Demonstrate awareness of various safety systems
Proper Tool Usage and Maintenance:
- Identify tools and their usage in automotive applications
- Demonstrate safe handling and use of tools
- Proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of tools and equipment
- Utilize precision measuring tools effectively
Employability and Leadership Skills:
- Demonstrate a good work ethic and teamwork
- Develop job-seeking techniques and leadership skills
- Understand legal issues in the workplace
- Identify employment eligibility requirements
Suspension and Steering System Repair:
- Research vehicle service information and technical bulletins
- Inspect and repair steering components
- Diagnose and repair front and rear suspension systems
Tire and Wheel Assembly Maintenance:
- Inspect tire condition and tread wear patterns
- Perform tire rotations and wheel balancing
- Repair tires and test pressure monitoring systems
Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Repair:
- Research service information and check fluid levels
- Inspect and replace transmission components
- Understand operational characteristics of CVT and hybrid drive trains
Vehicle Service Preparation:
- Identify service requirements and prepare repair orders
- Demonstrate proper vehicle preparation for service and customer delivery
By the end of this course, you will be equipped with a solid foundation in automotive maintenance and repair, along with essential employability skills to succeed in the industry.