Mechanic Motor Vehicle

Introduction

An intensive industrial survey was conducted to identify skill gaps in the automobile sector. A scientifically designed labour-market and web survey helped collect data, based on which essential skills were identified, and the syllabus was drafted. A trade expert committee subsequently reviewed the findings.

Terminal Competencies/Deliverables

After successfully completing the course, trainees will be able to perform the following skills in proper sequence:

Mechanic, Automobile

An Automobile Mechanic is responsible for repairing, overhauling, and servicing motor vehicles to maintain their optimal performance. Key responsibilities include:

• Examining vehicles to determine the nature and location of defects by running the engine or test-driving.
• Dismantling partially or completely defective units such as the engine, gearbox, rear axle, front axle, steering assembly, and radiator using hoists, jacks, pullers, and hand tools.
• Measuring essential components like cylinder bores, piston sizes, and crank pins using gauges, micrometers, and precision tools.
• Performing necessary repairs such as cylinder re-boring, liner fitting, valve seat refacing, and bearing replacements.
• Overhauling and assembling engines, including replacing defective parts, scraping bearings, setting timing, cleaning injectors, and tuning carburetors as per the manufacturer's specifications.
• Repairing or replacing defective gearbox parts, rear axle, and steering mechanisms, ensuring correct alignment, clearance, and gear meshing.
• Rebuilding and aligning brakes, adjusting steering, clutch, and hand brakes, and installing new or repaired accessories and body parts.
• Lubricating joints, tightening loose parts, and testing the vehicle's performance by driving it on the road.
• Making necessary adjustments to attain the desired performance standard.