Automotive Technology – Higher Certificate in Engineering

To develop an understanding of the basic laws of physics and their application to engineering.

Introduce the learner to the fundamentals of electricity and automotive electrical and electronic systems.

Introduce the learner to the basics of motor vehicle systems and the principles involved in their operation.

This module introduces the learner to the Microsoft Office suite of applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and demonstrates their use in everyday engineering. Beginning with the assumption that learners have no prior experience with computing, basic computing literacy is established before progressing to more advanced material. The learner will acquire general computing skills and competencies, in addition to a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office. The learner will develop the ability to apply the software to useful engineering applications such as formal report writing, generating engineering data, producing equations, data analysis, and data presentation.

Develop a recognition of the basics of engineering mathematics and use them to solve practical engineering problems.

This module is designed to provide an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of managing in a motor vehicle retailer. The module material covers, for example, Managing People, Business Communication, Marketing, Accounting and Finance and this material is related back to the franchised dealership. Assessment will include a group presentation.

Develop the learner’s knowledge of automotive electrical and electronic components and systems.

Advance the learners knowledge of motor vehicle systems, construction and design.

This module covers mathematical topics relevant to automobile technicians and road transport technology learners. It follows on from the basic principles that they have covered in Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Maths (Yr 1). Topics covered include areas, volumes, irregular shapes, trigonometry, waveform sketching, differentiation and graphical analysis. Practical problems in relation to automotive engineering are given throughout the module.

The aim of this module is have students demonstrate an understanding of some practical applications of computers in the Automotive, Transport and Agricultural Industries.

MVRM2 emphasises the management/business/administrative aspect of the Service Manager’s job. The module covers service department work-related areas such as Workshop Loading and Control, Workshop Efficiency and Productivity, Workshop Layout, Warranty Administration, Customer Service Process, etc. The module also covers the work of the Dealer Principal, the Parts Sales and Vehicle Sales departments. There is also coverage of legal issues of particular relevance to the retail motor dealer.

To expand the learners knowledge of engineering statics, dynamics, forces, hydraulics and materials testing allowing him/her to apply this knowledge to motor vehicle problems.