Fundamentals
The vocabulary and architecture of the modern car: engine, drivetrain and the systems every other level builds on.
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Introduction to the Automobile
What a car is made of, how energy flows through it and how to talk about it like a technician.
General Vehicle Architecture
How the body, subframes and comfort systems are organised around the drivetrain.
Petrol and Diesel Engines
Combustion, the four-stroke cycle and the essential differences between SI and CI engines.
Engine Mechanical Systems
Lubrication, cooling, timing and the mechanical checks every technician must master.
Transmission, Clutch & Gearbox
How torque is matched to speed, and how clutch and gearbox faults present.
Braking System
Hydraulics, discs and pads, and how a braking complaint is diagnosed.
Ignition System
From coil to spark: how the mixture is lit and how ignition faults present.
Lubrication & Fluids
Oil, coolant, brake fluid and the fluids that keep the car alive.
Workshop Practice
How a professional workshop runs a job from reception to handover.
Customer Communication
Explaining faults and repairs clearly, honestly and without jargon.
Regulations & Vehicle Inspection
Roadworthiness testing, emissions rules and the technician’s legal duties.
Level exam
Pass mark: 70%