Automotive

The course will involve theory and practical sessions which will be carried out on college vehicles or systems.

• Health & Safety; PPE (Personal Protective Equipment); general layout of the vehicle, carry out basic checks and safe use of car jack and axle stands. 
• Engines, basic layout, construction and operation of a basic 4-stroke cycle and general terminology. 
• Ignition and Fuelling systems: identify the general layout of systems and components. Remove, check and refit components. 
• Cooling systems: function of system and description of components. Remove, check and refit components.
• Wheels and Tyres: wheel removal and replacement with spare. Identify tyre markings and possible faults. Carry out basic maintenance (checking pressure and tyre tread depth). 
• Brakes: identify the layout and operation of disc and drum brake systems; remove and refit brake pads; identify basic faults. 
• Transmission: identify different transmission layouts (4-wheel drive, 2-wheel drive (front/rear wheel drive)); identify components and carry out basic checks. 
• Electrical systems: lights; starting system and charging system basics - remove & refit bulbs and battery.

No formal qualifications are needed.

Informal Assessment.

You can enrol directly online for this course.

If you have any questions please email information@bcot.ac.uk with your contact details or telephone 01256 306484.