About this Course

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to troubleshoot, service, repair and maintain light vehicles such as passenger cars, vans, Sport Utility Vehicles and Multi-Purpose Vehicles.

Course Structure

Module

Automotive Principles and Systems

• On completion of the module, students should be able to observe workplace health and safety, extract technical information, select and use lifting equipment and hand tools to disassemble and reassemble automotive components as well as the proper disposal of automotive wastes.
  

Basic Chassis and Drivetrain Technology

• On completion of the module, students should be able to service and replace automotive drivetrain and chassis components like manual transmission clutch and brakes.
  

Basic Engine Technology

• On completion of the module, students should be able to service engine system components of spark ignition and compression ignition engines.
  

Autotronics

• On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret measure, diagnose and rectify faults in vehicle electrical systems, electronic circuits and air-conditioning systems.
  

Chassis & Drivetrain Technology (Light Vehicles) 

• On completion of the module, students should be able to diagnose and rectify faults in steering, suspension, braking systems as well as driveline system components.
  

Engine Technology and Powertrain Management (Light Vehicles) 

• On completion of the module, students should be able to diagnose and rectify faults in engine and powertrain management systems.
  

Credit for Certification

Total of 40 credits from successful completion of 6 modules.

Entry Requirements

• Completed GCE 'O' Level; or
  
• Completed GCE 'N' Level; or
  
• Passed BEST Module 4 Mathematics (for those with work experience); or
  
• Passed ISC in Mechanical Servicing; or
  
• Accumulated at least 60 hours of structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) under the  Certified On-the-Job Training Centre (COJTC) system. The OJT must be relevant to the course applied for; or
  
• WDA's Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking and Listening and Level 4 in Reading and Numeracy.
  

Note:

1) The training schedule of lessons is subject to change.

2) Depending on the demand, not all the modules in the CET Nitec in Technology courses will be offered in each intake. Where the modules are offered and there is insufficient enrolment, the classes will be cancelled and a full refund will be given to the affected students.

Training Schedule

Evening classes – Lessons are held two evenings a week, from 1845 hours to 2145 hours.

Weekend classes – Lessons are held once a week, from 0900 hours to 1600 hours.

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