Motor Vehicle Repairs Level 2
Duration: ten (10) months
Location: Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute (Cornwall)
Overview
This competency-based course prepares students in the core skills for entry-level positions in
the Automotive Technology Industry as a vehicle repair technician.
Objectives
- Orientation to the occupation
- Applying health and safety practices in the workplace
- Performing bench work operations
- Welding
- Service and repair cooling system
- Repair and maintain electrical system
- Service and repairing brake system
- Disassemble/ assembling cylinder head
- Disassemble/ assembling engine bottom blocks and subassemblies
- Service and repair motor vehicle engines
- Service and repairing fuel system
- Troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures
- Service and repairing automatic transmission
- Service and repairing manual transmission
- Service and repair air brake system
- Service and repairing steering and suspension system components
- Repair ignition systems
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 subjectAny 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.
Motor Vehicle Repairs Level 3
Duration: twelve (12) months (Part Time)
Location: Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute (Cornwall)
Overview
This competency-based course prepares students in the core skills required for supervisor positions in the Automotive Technology Industry
as an advanced vehicle repair technician and/or supervisor.
Objectives
- Install, test and repair electrical circuit/lighting and systems
- Service and repair starting and charging systems
- Diesel fuel systems service, maintenance and repairs
- Repair automatic transmission
- Inspect vehicle systems/components and determine preferred repair action
- Diagnose and overhaul electrical systems and components
- Diagnose and overhaul hydraulic braking system and components
- Diagnose and overhaul steering system components
- Diagnose and overhaul manual/automatic transmission
- Diagnose and overhaul engines and associated engine components
- Air conditioning diagnosis, service and repairs
- Carry out basic mechanical cutting operations
- Perform technical computations (Advanced)
- Write technical reports (Advanced)
- Leadership skills
- Carry out data entry and retrieval procedures
Entry Requirement
NVQ-J Level 2 in Motor Vehicle Repairs
Qualification Gained
