Course - Car Maintenance (Introduction)

Institution UK Open Learning
Method Distance
Type Courses
Course fee By request

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Course - Car Maintenance (Introduction)

Entry requirements There are no entry requirements for this course, just a interest in the subject.
Course description
Support

As a UK Open Learning home student you will have full tutor support for a full 12 months from the day you receive the course, you can contact your tutor by e-mail and post.

Exam Details

Students are assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments based on their application of the course content. The assignments take the form of a series of structured questions. There is no word count for these assignments however you do have to prove to your tutor that you have fully understood the question asked, and one sentence answers will be rejected, and you will be asked to re-submit it again for marking.

Key Jobs

The course is ideal for anyone considering a job as a motor mechanic and does not have any experience.

Course Outline

This is a list of some of the modules you will be covering in this course.

Unit 1: Breakdown and Emergencies
- First aid for your car
- Safety rules
- Emergency stops
- Starting problems
- Blowing exhaust
- Moving problems
- Changing a wheel
Unit 2: The Vehicle Body, Fixtures and Fittings
- The body
- Chassis
- Subframe
- Floor plan
- Rollover bars
- Bonnet
- Nuts and bolts
- Radiator
- Seat belts
Unit 3: The Engine and its Operation
- Head gasket
- Camshaft
- Timing
- Valve System Operation
- Horse power
- Oil
Unit 4: Suspension and Steering
- Suspension springs
- Shock absorbers
- Steering
Unit 5: The Braking System
- Hydraulic brakes
- Disc brakes
- Callipers (break, fixed and floating)
- Drum brakes
- Cylinders
- Hand brakes
- Anti-lock brake system
- Brake warning system
Unit 6: The Electrical and Ignition System
- Electrical system overview
- The battery
- Alternator
- Lighting Circuit
- Bulbs
- Auxiliary Electrical system
- Car electrics
- Ignition systems
Unit 7: The Cooling System
- Water cooled system
- Radiator
- Cooling fans
- The thermostat
- Temperature sensor unit
Unit 8: The Air-Conditioning and Heating System
- Air conditioning
- The compressor
- The condenser
- Air conditioning
- Low pressure line
Unit 9: Transmission- Manual and Automatic
- Drive train
- The differential
- Manual transmission
- Gears
- Speedometer drive
Unit 10: Fuel Systems
- Engine fuel
- Wrong fuel
- Octane rating
- Fuel tank
- Intake manifold
- Carburettor
Unit 11: Emissions and Exhausts
- The emission control system
- The catalytic converter
- Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
- Fuel evaporative control system (EVAP)
- Exhaust systems
- The silencer
Unit 12: MOT Pre-Check
- Mirrors
- Body and doors
- Seats and belts
- Bonnet
- Number plates
- Steering, suspension and drive shaft
- Tyres
- Lights
- Brakes
- Windscreen