Basic Car Maintenance Course
By Aestheticar Pte Ltd UEN: 201400645K
Basic Car Maintenance for Everyone
(with hands-on experience)
TGS-2022014683
Minimum Entry Requirements
• At least 16 years old
• Have minimum primary school education
• Have a basic knowledge of the Singapore Workplace Safety and Health requirements
• Able to speak, listen, write, and read English with Numeracy skills at a minimum proficiency level of the Employability Skills Workforce Skills Qualification i.e., Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 3
• No prior maintenance/technical work experience required
This Basic Car Maintenance Course course is conducted at real life Ubi car workshop, with actual hands-on experience on an actual car.
Lunch and 2 tea breaks are provided.
Course Objectives
If you’re a driver who’s trying to save money, good luck. Each time something goes wrong with your car, you drive to the workshop with that sinking feeling that the mechanic is once again going to fleece you of hundreds or thousands of dollars. And there’s nothing you can do because you have no idea what’s going on. Take a course in car maintenance and at the very least, you’ll be able to save a bit of money on routine oil changes and the like. This Basic Car Maintenance Course course is conducted at real life Ubi car workshop, with actual hands-on experience on an actual car. Lunch and 2 tea breaks are provided.
Course Description
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
• LO1: Describe the functions and operations of internal and peripheral systems found in Class 3 vehicles
• LO2: Interpret fault codes and different warning indicators
• LO3: Conduct checks and inspections to verify the working conditions of various parts of the Class 3 vehicle and its peripheral equipment
• LO4: Perform preventive maintenance and tests to ensure operational readiness
• LO5: Apply appropriate techniques to determine the causes of faults
• LO6: Rectify faults using correct techniques, procedures, tools and equipment
• LO7: Verify the performance of the car part/s or equipment after maintenance
Course details
- Course duration: 1 day
- Languages Available: English
- Course provider: Aestheticar Pte Ltd (201400645K)
Course pricing (SKIlls future eligible)
Full course fee: $283.40
S'poreans 21-39 yrs old /
PRs 21 yrs & above : $153.40
S'poreans 40 yrs old & above: $101.40
Valid Funding Period: 20 Jun 2022 - 19 Jul 2024
What you will learn...
Course Content
content9am to 1pm : Class Theory
- Tire pressures
- Hoses
- Belt(s)
- Interior and exterior cleanliness
- Oil and Filter Change
- Tire rotation
- Lights
- Fuel filter
- Battery
- Cabin and Engine Air Filters
- How to change a cabin air filter
- How to change an engine air filter
- Wiper Blades
- Synthetic Oil and Filter Change
- Alignment
- Brakes
- Fuel Economy — Car Tips
- Fuel Economy — Driving Tips
- Car Tips Basics – What to Have in Case Your Car Breaks Down
- What to Keep in a Roadside Emergency
- The Best Car Advice
- Don’t Skip Scheduled Car Maintenance Services
- Read Your Owner’s Manual
- The Importance of Oil Changes
- Use the Correct Octane Rating
- Check Your Tire Pressure
- Get Your Tires Rotated
- Check Out Your Car
- Learn Your Vehicle’s Warning Lights
- Get Your Car’s Fluids Checked
- Ask About Serpentine and Timing Belts
- Check Your Car Battery
- Don’t Wait to Replace Wipers
- Replace the Engine Air Filter
- Check Your Spark Plugs
- Check Your Brake Pads
- Wash Your Car
- Be Nice To Your Car
- Know What You Need From Your Car
- Consider Engine Size
- Consider a Hybrid
- Compare Models Online
- Fuel Economy and EPA Ratings
- Buy a New Hybrid
2pm to 6pm: Hands-On Practical
- What are monthly checks and why are they important
- Monthly Fluid Checks- Don’t just check the gas gauge.
- Tips on selecting radiator coolant
- Serpentine belt inspection
- Checking and replacing headlights, turn signals, brake lights
- Battery Maintenance-Get the most out of your cars battery.
- Air Filter Inspection and replacement
- Checking tire pressure and inspecting the treads for wear
- Proper placement of Jack Stands
- Selecting an Oil filter and the oil
- How to do an oil change
- How to change the spark plugs
- How to change a flat tire
- Fix your own flat tire
- The proper way to Jump Start a car
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