Engineering

Motor Vehicle Engine Systems Level 2

Duration:eight (8) months

Location:Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute (Cornwall)

Overview

This programme is designed to produce persons to efficiently work in areas relating to automotive engine systems of cars and other light vehicles.

Objectives

  • Principles of automotive engines
  • Major components and functions of automotive engines
  • Engine size measurement
  • Calculating force and power
  • Understanding compression ratio
  • Cylinder head & engine block design and construction
  • Valve train arrangements
  • Remove, dismantle and replace cylinder heads and blocks
  • Evaluate components in cylinder head and block
  • Overhaul cylinder head
  • Inspecting , testing , and repairing cooling system
  • Automotive fuel-system components
  • Introduction to fuel-distribution system
  • Troubleshooting fuel-injection systems
  • Troubleshooting Anti-locking Brake systems
  • Tuning electronic ignition systems
  • Cooling-system components
  • Technical drawing
  • Business communication and interpersonal relationship
  • Computation and calculations

Entry Requirement

Any NVQ-J Level 1 certification or successful completion of the HEART NSTA Trust Diagnostic Test or at least one (1) CSEC or GCE subject

Qualification Gained

  • NVQ-J Level 2 Certificate in Motor vehicle Engine Systems. The NVQ-J Certification is recognized in all CARICOM and Commonwealth countries.