Factors Affecting Engine Performance
List the factor affecting engine performance
Carry out simple preventive maintenance e.g. valve clearance adjustment and engine timing
Fault Diagnosis
Diagnose faults using appropriate equipment
Safety Devices and Measures of Safe Driving
Identify the various safety mechanisms built into cars
Explain how they contribute to the safety of the occupants
identify, sketch and interpret various road signs and state their importance
Causes of Accidents
State main causes of accidents
List the components which can cause accidents and identify the various faults in each components
Explain how each can cause an accident
Electrical Components
Identify the main of electrical components an air conditioner
State their functions
Choose battery with adeauate ratina
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.