Automotive Fundamentals

🚘 Automotive Fundamentals – Introductory Training Course

Target Audience: Newly graduated automotive engineers working at service centers
Course Duration: [e.g., 3 days / 15 hours]
Delivery Method: [e.g., Classroom / Online / Blended]

Course Summary:

This foundational course is designed to equip newly graduated automotive engineers with the essential knowledge needed to understand the basics of automotive systems and maintenance. It provides a comprehensive overview of vehicle components, their names, functions, and how they interact within a car.

The course focuses on real-world applications in service center environments, ensuring that engineers are familiar with key mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, and are prepared to perform accurate assessments, maintenance procedures, and customer explanations.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Identify the main components of modern vehicles and understand their functions

• Understand how different automotive systems interact (engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, etc.)

• Gain familiarity with routine maintenance tasks and service intervals

• Learn standard terminology used in service centers

• Build a strong foundation for diagnosing and explaining issues to customers

Course Modules:

1. Introduction to Automotive Engineering in Service Centers

2. Vehicle Layouts and Component Identification

3. Engine Types and Functions

4. Transmission Systems (Manual & Automatic)

5. Steering, Suspension, and Braking Systems

6. Basic Electrical and Electronic Systems

7. Fluids, Filters, and Routine Maintenance

8. Common Tools and Equipment Used in Workshops

9. Customer Communication Basics Related to Maintenance

Outcome:

By the end of this course, participants will have a solid understanding of vehicle systems and maintenance essentials. This knowledge will enable them to perform basic inspections and maintenance with confidence, and to communicate technical information effectively to both technicians and customers.