Automotive Technical Training Course

Lesson 1 • Service Documentation and Work Orders

Explains how to read, complete, and file repair orders and service records. Accurate documentation supports quality control and customer communication.

Lesson 2 • Shop Safety and Hazard Awareness

Covers personal protective equipment, chemical handling, and fire prevention in automotive shops. Establishes the safety baseline required for all hands-on lab work.

Lesson 3 • Vehicle Classification and Architecture

Introduces body styles, drivetrain layouts, and chassis types across passenger and commercial vehicles. Provides the vocabulary needed for all subsequent diagnostic discussions.

Lesson 4 • Major Systems Overview

Surveys engine, gearbox, braking, steering, and electrical systems at a conceptual level. Connects each system's function to overall vehicle performance.

Lesson 1 • Engine Performance Measurement

Introduces compression testing, leak-down testing, and oil pressure measurement as diagnostic tools. Data interpretation links measured values to specific mechanical conditions.

Lesson 2 • Four-Stroke Combustion Cycle

Details intake, compression, power, and exhaust strokes with valve timing relationships. Understanding the cycle is prerequisite to all engine diagnosis tasks.

Lesson 3 • Lubrication and Cooling Systems

Explains oil circulation paths, pump types, and coolant flow through the engine. Proper thermal management prevents premature wear and catastrophic failure.

Lesson 4 • Engine Block and Rotating Assembly

Examines cylinder block, crankshaft, connecting rods, and pistons as an integrated assembly. Component relationships determine displacement, balance, and durability.

Lesson 1 • Air Induction and Throttle Control

Examines air filter, mass airflow sensor, throttle body, and intake manifold design. Airflow accuracy is critical for proper air-fuel ratio calculation by the ECM.

Lesson 2 • Ignition Timing and Advance

Explains base timing, electronic advance strategies, and knock sensor feedback. Correct timing maximises power whilst preventing detonation damage.

Lesson 3 • Fuel and Ignition System Diagnostics

Applies fuel pressure testing, injector balance tests, and ignition scope analysis to real faults. Systematic diagnosis reduces misdiagnosis and unnecessary parts replacement.

Lesson 4 • Ignition System Components

Details spark plugs, ignition coils, crankshaft position sensors, and ignition modules. Each component's condition affects spark energy, timing, and combustion efficiency.

Lesson 1 • Electrical Fault Diagnosis and Repair

Applies multimeter, test light, and oscilloscope techniques to open, short, and high-resistance faults. Repair methods include splicing, terminal replacement, and harness repair.

Lesson 2 • Starting System Diagnosis

Details starter motor operation, solenoid function, and cranking circuit voltage drops. Voltage drop testing pinpoints resistance faults without component replacement.

Lesson 3 • Electrical Fundamentals and Circuit Theory

Covers voltage, current, resistance, and Ohm's Law as applied to automotive circuits. These principles underpin every electrical diagnosis performed in subsequent sections.

Lesson 4 • Battery and Charging System

Examines battery construction, state of charge, and alternator output regulation. A healthy charging system is prerequisite to reliable operation of all vehicle electronics.

Lesson 1 • OBD Protocols and Scan Tool Use

Introduces OBD communication protocols, PID data streams, and freeze frame data interpretation. Scan tool proficiency accelerates diagnosis and reduces diagnostic time.

Lesson 2 • Engine Control Module Operation

Explains ECM architecture, sensor inputs, actuator outputs, and closed-loop control strategies. The ECM integrates all powertrain data to optimise combustion and emissions.

Lesson 3 • Oxygen and Exhaust Gas Sensors

Covers narrowband and wideband oxygen sensors, catalyst monitors, and exhaust gas recirculation feedback. Sensor accuracy directly controls fuel trim and emissions compliance.

Lesson 4 • Fuel Trim Analysis and Diagnosis

Teaches short-term and long-term fuel trim interpretation to identify lean and rich conditions. Fuel trim data narrows fault location before component testing begins.

Lesson 1 • Steering System Components and Service

Covers rack-and-pinion and recirculating-ball steering, power assist types, and tie rod service. Steering component wear directly affects vehicle handling and tyre wear.

Lesson 2 • Disc and Drum Brake Service

Details brake disc and drum inspection, pad and shoe replacement, and brake caliper service procedures. Correct friction material selection and hardware installation ensure even braking.

Lesson 3 • Anti-Lock Braking and Stability Systems

Explains wheel speed sensors, ABS modulator operation, and traction and stability control integration. ABS diagnosis requires scan tool data and sensor signal verification.

Lesson 4 • Suspension Geometry and Wheel Alignment

Teaches camber, caster, toe, and thrust angle concepts and their effect on tyre wear and handling. Alignment measurement and adjustment complete the chassis service process.

Lesson 1 • Manual Transmission and Clutch

Covers gear ratios, synchroniser operation, and clutch hydraulic or mechanical linkage systems. Clutch diagnosis distinguishes slipping, dragging, and chatter conditions accurately.

Lesson 2 • Transfer Cases and Four-Wheel Drive

Explains part-time and full-time four-wheel drive systems, transfer case operation, and engagement mechanisms. Proper mode selection and fluid maintenance prevent premature wear.

Lesson 3 • Continuously Variable and Dual-Clutch Transmissions

Introduces CVT belt-and-pulley systems and dual-clutch gearbox architecture and control. These designs require unique fluid specifications and electronic calibration procedures.

Lesson 4 • Driveshaft, Axle, and Differential

Covers U-joint and CV joint operation, axle shaft types, and open and limited-slip differentials. Drivetrain vibration diagnosis requires understanding of joint angles and balance.

Lesson 1 • Oscilloscope Diagnostics for Sensors and Actuators

Uses oscilloscope waveform analysis to evaluate sensor signal quality and actuator response times. Waveform comparison to known-good patterns isolates intermittent and degraded faults.

Lesson 2 • High-Voltage Safety and Service Procedures

Covers high-voltage PPE, isolation procedures, interlock systems, and safe manual service disconnect. Compliance with high-voltage safety protocols is mandatory before any HV work.

Lesson 3 • Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Architecture

Introduces series, parallel, and series-parallel hybrid configurations and battery management systems. Understanding architecture is required before any high-voltage service is attempted.

Lesson 4 • Hybrid System Diagnostics and Fault Codes

Applies scan tool data, high-voltage circuit testing, and battery state-of-health analysis to hybrid faults. Accurate diagnosis prevents unnecessary high-voltage component replacement.