Mechanical Components
Identify the main components of the air conditioning system
Heating and Ventilating System
Describe the functions and operation of heating and ventilating systems
State the function of an air conditioner
Charging System
Sketch and label simple charging system
Explain basic operation of a charging system
Identify the main components and their functions
Perform simple tests on battery
Remove and replace the battery
Auxillary Circuit
Identify main components of each auxiliary circuit.
State their functions
Read and interprete various auxiliary circuits.
Ignition System
Identify the main compounds of a fully computerized ignition system
State the functions of the components
Detect common problem associated with computerized ianition_.?vstem.
Lighting System
Identify main components of lighting system.
State their functions
Read and interpret simple auto lighting circuit diagram
Sketch simple auto liahtina circuits
Brake System
Sketch the line diagram of brake system and label the main parts
Describe brake operation and state reasons for adjustment and bleeding
Adjust and bleed brakes
Calculate braking force, power and torque and state the major factors that affect braking efficiency
Road Wheels and Tyres
Identify different types and sizes of wheels and tyres
State causes of tyre wear and explain the effects of car pressure on tyre behaviour
Sketch and differentiate between radial and cross-ply tyres
Check and adjust tyre pressure to the manufacturer’s specification
Gear Box
Sketch and describe the operation of different kinds of gear box
Carry out simple calculation involving engine speed, gear ratio, and road speed
Sketch and describe the operation of different gear linkages
Clutch Asembly
List different types clutches
Describe their operating principles
Calculate the torque transmitted by the clutch
Firing Order(Ignition Timing)
Explain how an ignition system operates
What factors influence correct ignition timing
Use instrument to detect running problems.
State firing order of 4, 6 and 8 cylinders.
Remove, clean, adjustand replace spark oluq
Exhaust System
Identify and describe modern exhaust system parts and functions.
Explain the operation of an exhaust system.
Remove and replace the exhaust gasket
Fuel
Describe the characteristic of gasoline and diesel fuels
Crank Arrangement(Crankshaft Configuration)
Sketch the line diagram of the 4 and 6 cylinder in line engine
Sketch the line diagram of the crank arrangement v-6 and v- 8 cylinder horizontally opposed engine
Identify the main parts of the crankshaft
Air and Water Cooling System
List the components of air and water cooling
Describe the function the components
State advantages and disadvantages of air and water cooling system.
Remove and replace the components.
Cooling System and Its Requirements
Describe how heat is transferred away from the combustion chamber
Explain the effect of low, normal and high temperature on engine performance.
Fuel System
Sketch the layout of the system and label the components
List and explain the functions of the main components
Locate and examine faults in the fuel system
Starting System
Locate and rectify simple starting faults
Lighting System
Locate faults in the lighting system
Replace bulbs and fuses
Align head lamps
Fault Diagnosis
Diagnose faults using appropriate equipment