BSc in Automotive Engineering / Бакалавр в Області Автомобільної Техніки

Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleTRAINING IN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATION
Course Unit CodeAUTO105
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated2
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Reading Service Manuals, Electrical and Mechanical Tools function, Safety Rules that must be obeyed, Service Programs, Inspection Points, Oil Grading and Types of Oils
  2. Getting familiarise with diagnosing procedures and how to solve technical problems based on vehicle integrated diagnosis and/or customer complaints.
  3. Assisting a service/spare part manager or a service advisor in the running of the post and developing certain professional skills.
  4. 4. Be able to evaluate sources of error and be able to attack mechanical problems and plan for preventing maintenance.
  5. Communicating with colleagues and customers so to familiarise with the environment of the workplace.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesNONECo-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course Contents Check list for serving a Car
-  Points for inspection and parts to be replaced
-  Intervals for next service/inspection
-  Connecting a diagnostic unit on the vehicle
Communication with other engineers
-  Inspection for probable faults and warranty recalls
Specification of parts to be used
-  Oil grade and quality, spark plug gap, Coolant additives
Record keeping
-  Filling in vehicle record history
Updating customer records

Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • M.J. Nunney , Automotive Technology, SAE International, 3rd Edition, 1998
References
  • Julian Happian Smith, Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design, SAE International, 2002
  • Paul Nieuwenhuis, Peter Wells, Motor Vehicles in the Environment: Principles and Practice, John Wiley & Sons, 1994
Planned learning activities and teaching methods The course is based on the participation of the student to workshop throughout the semester where he/she will be supervised by an academic and workshop foreman. The student must keep a detailed logbook of the learning outcomes that where gained during the semester. An oral examination/evaluation will be carried out at the end of the semester

Assessment methods and criteria
Log-book submission70%
Oral presentation and evaluation30%
Language of instructionEnglish
Work placement(s)NO

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