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Car Operation and Maintenance |
| Summary: |
With our Car Operation and Maintenance course, endorsed
by the IMI as a Quality Assured Award, you can gain an
understanding of what really goes on under the bonnet. You
will learn about the main components and systems fitted
to your vehicle and the steps you can take to ensure that your vehicle is maintained in a roadworthy condition.
This is the perfect starting point for those contemplating a
career in car maintenance - if you need to learn the basics,
this is the course for you! |
| Description: |
Do your garage bills make you feel like you’re burning money when you’d rather be burning rubber? Here’s one formula that can help you regain pole position on your finances. Enrol for the ICS Diploma in Car maintenance and get a good grounding in everything you need to know to cut your repair costs. Who knows, you may even be overtaken by the desire to shift your career prospects into the fast lane.
Whether you are looking to make a fresh start in the field of auto mechanics, or simply want to consolidate your existing skills, ICS Car Maintenance will let you learn-to-earn, without the burden of attending classes or quitting your job.
From day one of the course, you will be taking a hands-on approach to your new career by acquiring the essential theoretical knowledge required for fault detection and auto maintenance. |
| Key Benefits: |
All our courses offer students maximum flexibility to make learning both convenient and enjoyable. Some specific benefits of the ICS Diploma in Car maintenance are:
· Start whenever you want and study whenever it suits you. We won’t lock you into inflexible term times
· You learn-by-doing, with professionally developed skills
· Professionally developed materials guide you through key subject areas
· Flexible access to your tutor, who can help you along the way |
| Topics: |
When you have successfully completed the course, you will have acquired the knowledge you need to succeed in your new professional capacity, including an understanding of the following:
Car maintenanceCore Skill Areas:
1. The Main Parts of a Motor Vehicle2. The Need for the MOT Test3. Body Repair and Maintenance4. Wheels, Tyres, and Braking Systems5. The Four-Stroke Engine6. Steering Systems and Suspension 7. The Engine Cooling System8. The Electrical and Ignition Systems9. Fuel Supply and Carburation10. The Operation of the Clutch11. Functions and Components of a Gearbox
The ICS Car maintenance course has been designed with one goal in mind. To set you on the right track to a more rewarding career. If you are thinking about starting your own business, the courses in our ICS Business Skills Series could prove equally invaluable. |
| Requirements: |
n/a |
| Careers in the Field: |
Although the ICS Car Maintenance course is not primarily intended as a vocational training, the essential skills you will develop would be of tremendous asset for anyone intending to pursue an automotive or mechanical apprenticeship.
Salaries in this field can vary enormously depending on the nature of the employer and level of experience. However, on average, Apprentice Garage Mechanics outside the London area can expect to start out on the national minimum wage and this will obviously increase in line with experience and expertise. Frequently these jobs offer access to a car if call-outs are required.
The ICS Car Maintenance course is a flexible and cost-effective way of gaining the qualifications you need to increase your range of employment opportunities. |
| Qualification: |
ICS Diploma |
| Hours of Study: |
60 |
| External Exam Information: |
n/a |
| Additional Exam Fees: |
To gain an IMI endorsed award, students must pay an additional £15 registration fee within 8 weeks of enrolment. |
| Recommended Reading: |
Please see the details in Kit Supplied. We recommend that students purchase the Haynes Manual relating to their make and model in order to get the most out of their course and car. |
