Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems
Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
Diagnose and repair mechanical connections of heavy vehicles and trailers over 4.5 tonnes
Inspect and service hydraulic systems
Carry out diagnostic procedures
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings
Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems
Select heavy vehicle tyres, wheels and rims for specific applications
Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes
Diagnose and repair heavy commercial trailer electronically controlled roll stability systems
Carry out servicing operations
Install hydraulic systems to specified applications
Assemble and fit braking system components
Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems
Inspect and service suspension systems
Balance wheels and tyres
Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
Install vehicle components