Certified Ekasi Vehicle Mechanic

Certified Ekasi Vehicle Mechanic
Automotive Beginner

Certified Ekasi Vehicle Mechanic

This comprehensive program provides hands-on training in vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Participants will learn to service engines, transmissions, electrical systems, and other critical vehicle components, preparing them for careers in automotive repair shops or their own businesses.

Course Description

This comprehensive program provides hands-on training in vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Participants will learn to service engines, transmissions, electrical systems, and other critical vehicle components, preparing them for careers in automotive repair shops or their own businesses.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
✔ Perform routine vehicle maintenance and inspections.
✔ Diagnose and repair common engine problems.
✔ Service transmissions and drivetrain components.
✔ Troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems.
✔ Use diagnostic tools and equipment effectively.
✔ Apply safety procedures in automotive repair.

Target Audience

Aspiring mechanics seeking professional certification.
Current mechanics wanting to formalize their skills.
Entrepreneurs looking to start automotive repair businesses.
Vehicle enthusiasts wanting professional-level knowledge.
Technical school students supplementing their education.

12 Modules
60 Lessons
39h 40m

Overview of vehicle systems, workshop safety protocols, and proper use of hand and power tools. Introduces students to industry standards and professional conduct in an automotive repair environment.
  • Lesson 1: Overview of Vehicle Systems and Vehicle Anatomy (45 min)
  • Lesson 2: Workshop Safety Protocols and Personal Protective Equipment (50 min)
  • Lesson 3: Hand Tools and Their Proper Use (55 min)
  • Lesson 4: Power Tools and Equipment Operation (50 min)
  • Lesson 5: Professional Conduct and Industry Standards (45 min)

In-depth study of internal combustion engine types, four-stroke cycle operation, cooling systems, lubrication systems, and fuel delivery. Learners examine engine components and understand how they interact.
  • Lesson 1: Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals (60 min)
  • Lesson 2: Engine Components and Their Functions (65 min)
  • Lesson 3: Engine Lubrication Systems (60 min)
  • Lesson 4: Engine Cooling Systems (65 min)
  • Lesson 5: Engine Fuel Systems - Carburetion and Fuel Injection (60 min)

Practical skills for identifying engine faults using visual inspection and diagnostic tools. Covers compression testing, leak-down testing, and step-by-step engine repair procedures.
  • Lesson 1: Systematic Engine Diagnosis - The Diagnostic Process (50 min)
  • Lesson 2: Visual Inspection and Basic Engine Checks (50 min)
  • Lesson 3: Compression Testing and Cylinder Leak-Down Testing (55 min)
  • Lesson 4: Vacuum Testing and Engine Performance Diagnosis (50 min)
  • Lesson 5: Step-by-Step Engine Repair Procedures (60 min)

Covers manual and automatic transmission operation, clutch systems, differential, driveshafts, and CV joints. Learners perform removal, inspection, and reinstallation procedures.
  • Lesson 1: Transmission Fundamentals and Power Flow (55 min)
  • Lesson 2: Clutch Systems - Operation, Components, and Diagnosis (60 min)
  • Lesson 3: Manual Transmission - Construction, Operation, and Service (65 min)
  • Lesson 4: Automatic Transmission - Principles, Components, and Hydraulics (70 min)
  • Lesson 5: Drivetrain Components - Driveshaft, Differential, and Axles (65 min)

Fundamentals of vehicle electrical systems including batteries, alternators, starters, wiring harnesses, and circuit testing. Introduction to reading wiring diagrams.
  • Lesson 1: Electrical Fundamentals - Voltage, Current, and Resistance (60 min)
  • Lesson 2: Automotive Batteries - Types, Testing, and Service (65 min)
  • Lesson 3: Starting Systems - Components, Operation, and Diagnosis (60 min)
  • Lesson 4: Charging Systems - Alternators, Regulators, and Testing (65 min)
  • Lesson 5: Wiring Diagrams, Circuit Testing, and Electrical Repairs (60 min)

Covers carburettor and fuel injection systems, fuel pumps, filters, exhaust components, and catalytic converters. Includes safe fuel handling procedures.
  • Lesson 1: Fuel System Components and Fuel Delivery (60 min)
  • Lesson 2: Electronic Fuel Injection Systems - Operation and Components (65 min)
  • Lesson 3: Fuel System Diagnosis and Testing Procedures (65 min)
  • Lesson 4: Exhaust System Components and Emissions Control (60 min)
  • Lesson 5: Exhaust System Repair, Replacement, and Performance Upgrades (60 min)

Theory and practice of engine cooling systems, heater cores, and vehicle air conditioning. Covers refrigerant handling certification requirements.
  • Lesson 1: Engine Cooling Systems - Components and Operation (60 min)
  • Lesson 1: Engine Cooling Systems - Components and Operation (60 min)
  • Lesson 2: Cooling System Diagnosis and Repair Procedures (65 min)
  • Lesson 2: Cooling System Diagnosis and Repair Procedures (65 min)
  • Lesson 3: Heating Systems - Heater Core and Climate Control (60 min)
  • Lesson 3: Heating Systems - Heater Core and Climate Control (60 min)
  • Lesson 4: Air Conditioning Fundamentals and Refrigerant Handling (65 min)
  • Lesson 4: Air Conditioning Fundamentals and Refrigerant Handling (65 min)
  • Lesson 5: AC System Diagnosis, Service, and Repair (70 min)
  • Lesson 5: AC System Diagnosis, Service, and Repair (70 min)

Comprehensive training on disc and drum brakes, ABS systems, suspension components, steering geometry, and wheel alignment fundamentals.
  • Lesson 1: Brake System Fundamentals and Hydraulics (55 min)
  • Lesson 2: Disc Brake Systems - Components, Operation, and Service (60 min)
  • Lesson 3: Drum Brake Systems - Components, Operation, and Service (60 min)
  • Lesson 4: Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS) and Electronic Brake Control (65 min)
  • Lesson 5: Brake System Bleeding and Hydraulic Service (55 min)

Covers professional workshop management, customer communication, job card writing, and basics of running a small automotive repair business.
  • Lesson 1: Workshop Management and Daily Operations (55 min)
  • Lesson 2: Customer Service and Professional Ethics (50 min)
  • Lesson 3: Financial Management for Automotive Repair Shops (55 min)
  • Lesson 4: Legal Requirements, Licensing, and Environmental Compliance (50 min)
  • Lesson 5: Marketing and Growing Your Automotive Repair Business (50 min)

This advanced module covers the principles, components, operation, diagnosis, and service of regenerative braking systems found in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Students will learn how regenerative braking captures kinetic energy during deceleration to recharge the high-voltage battery, improving overall vehicle efficiency.
  • Lesson 1: Principles of Regenerative Braking (55 min)
  • Lesson 2: Regenerative Braking System Components (60 min)
  • Lesson 3: Regenerative Braking Operation and Control Strategies (60 min)
  • Lesson 4: Regenerative Braking Diagnosis and Troubleshooting (55 min)
  • Lesson 5: Regenerative Braking Service and Maintenance (55 min)

This module equips learners with essential research skills including research design, data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative), data analysis techniques, survey development, interviewing skills, ethical considerations in research, and how to apply research findings to improve workplace practices and decision-making.
No lessons available in this module yet.

This module develops critical soft skills essential for workplace success: integrated thinking (connecting ideas across disciplines), logical reasoning and problem-solving, effective verbal and written communication, active listening, emotional intelligence, negotiation techniques, mediation skills, conflict resolution strategies, de-escalation techniques, building consensus, handling difficult conversations, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
  • Foundations of Integrated Thinking (60 min)
  • Logical Reasoning and Problem-Solving (75 min)
  • Effective Workplace Communication (65 min)
  • Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution (70 min)
  • Building Consensus and Collaborative Culture (60 min)

Certification Exam

Final examination for Certified Ekasi Vehicle Mechanic certification

Passing Score: 70%
Time Limit: 60 minutes
Attempts Allowed: 3
Camera Required: Yes

To earn your certificate, you must complete all course materials and pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher.

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180 hours content
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Duration 180 hours
Skill Level Beginner
Learning Method Self Study
Category Automotive
Modules 12
Total Lessons 60
Last Updated July 2025
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