NATIONAL VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE

TESTING DIVISION

TRADE TESTING REGULATIONS AND SYLLABUS

TRADE: MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC

LEVEL: CERTIFICATE ONE

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A. INTRODUCTION

i. The review of this syllabus has been generally influenced by the demands of industries due to its
continuous change as a result of technological advancement and the changing needs of society.
It was also influenced by the TVET reforms under the directions of the new educational
reform with the view to opening up further education and training opportunities to TVET
graduates.

The certificate ONE syllabus is designed to respond to the following level

descriptors:

QUALIFICATION KNOWLEDGE LEVEL SKILLS AND ATTITUDE:

Certificate 1 1. To demonstrate a broad knowledge 1. Require a wide range of

base incorporating some technical technical skills
concepts.
2. Are applied in a variety of
2. To demonstrate knowledge of the familiar and complex contexts
theoretical basis of practical skills. with minimum supervision.

3. To demonstrate knowledge in 3. Require collaboration with others

numeracy, literally, IT and in a team
Entrepreneurial skills

ii. The rational of this syllabus is to establish the level of knowledge and skills required by
mechanics over a wide range of applications, including the development of an ability to diagnose
faults, recommend by means of rectifying these faults and to test and analyze the performance of
the vehicle after repairs or modification has been completed.

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B. THE GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this course are to give the apprentices a systematic training both theoretically and
practically. It is expected that much emphasis will be laid on the practical aspect of the training during
in-school and on-the-job training. About 60% could be allocated to practical training centres and other
institutions approved by the National Vocational Training Institute.

This training syllabus is prepared to serve as a guide for employers, instructors and other parties concerned
with training in the preparation of their individual programmes. It is necessary that training become
effectively planned and controlled as effectively as possible so that apprentices derive much benefit from
their training.

C. THE COURSE COMPONENTS

Trade Theory
Science and Calculation
Trade Drawing
General Paper
Trade Practical

EXAMINATION: The candidates would be examined in the FIVE components listed in ‘C’ above.

Practical work must be carefully planned to illustrate application of the theory and to provide
maximum opportunity for shop practice, laboratory work and demonstration.

D. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENT

The prime objective of the programme is to provide knowledge and skills of the trade in a manner
that will best meet the needs of the trade as well as industries using professional equipments.

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E. ENTRY TO THE COURSE

Minimum education: Must have passed JHS or SHS examination/Foundation certificate. However, the
selection of the students for the course is within the discretion of the head of the institution.

F. ELIGIBILITY FOR ENTRY TO EXAMINATION

Candidates may enter for examination only as internal candidate; that is those who at the time of entry
to the examination are undertaking (or) have already completed the course at an approved establishment.

G. EXTERNAL EXAMINERS

The practical work of candidates will be assessed by an external examiner appointed by the Trade Testing
Commissioner.

H. EXAMINATION RESULTS AND CERTIFICATES

Each candidate will receive record of performance given the grade of performance for the components
Taken. These are:
i) Distinction
ii) Credit
iii) Pass
iv) Referred/Fail

Certificates would be issued to candidates who pass in all the components.

NOTE:

All Technical and Vocational trainees who aspire to take advantage of the opportunities opened to them
in the educational reforms should NOTE that, for a trainee to progress to certificate Two (2) a pass in
Certificate One (1) is compulsory.

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I. APPROVAL OF COURSE

Institutions or other establishments intending to prepare trainees for the Examination must apply to
THE COMMISSIONER
TESTING DIVISION
NVTI, HEAD OFFICE
P.O. BOX MB 21, ACCRA

J. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

NVTI wishes to acknowledge the preparatory material done by the team of Experts, which have been
incorporated into this syllabus.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR MVM

1. The Repair of Vehicle Bodies

(Allan Robinson)

2. Principles of Auto Body Repairing and repainting

(A. G. Deroche)

3. Auto Body Repair and Refinishing

(John W. Hogg)

4. Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology by: V.A.W. Hillier and E. Pittuck (4th Edition)
5. Motor Vehicle Technology and Practical Work by: J.A. Dolan (Combined Volume Part 1&2)
6. i. Technology for Motor Mechanic Part 1 (Book 1) Tools and Materials 3rd Edition by S.C.
Mudd
ii. Part 2 (Book 2) Vehicle & Electrical Technology by S.C. Mudd (3rd Edition)

iii. Part 3. Technology for Motor Mechanics Vehicle and Electrical Technology by
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 S.C. Mudd (3rd Edition)

7. Part 4 (Book 4) Vehicle Technology Diesel (C.I. Engines) By S.C. Mudd (3rd Edition)

SCIENCE AND CALCULATIONS

8. i) Motor Vehicle Science and Calculations Book 1 & 2 By R.C. Champion and
E.C. Arnold (New Edition)

ii) Motor Vehicle Science and Calculations Book 1 & 2 By Zammit, Saviour J.
(3rd Edition).

9. TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING DRAWING

i) Engineering Drawing with CAD Applications by Ostrowsky and Edward Arnold

10. MOTOR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS (M.V.E.)

i. Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronics by V.A.W. Hillier and E. Pittuck 3rd or 4th
Edition

TOOLS

1. Set of flat spanners

2. set of ring spanners
3. set of socket wrenches
4. set of Allen keys
5. set of flat screw drivers
6. set of Philip (star) screw drivers
7. Pliers
8. Adjustable spanners 9small, medium and large sizes)
9. Feeler gauge
10. Torque wrench
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 11. Valve lapping (grinding) stick and paste
12. Ball pein hammer
13. Rawhide/mallet hammer
14. Hacksaw frame and blades
15. Chisels
16. Files (single cut, double and rasp cut)
17. Tin shears
18. Scrapers
19. Reamers and punches
20. Piston clamp
21. Oil can
22. Grease gun

EQUIPMENT

1. Vice
2. 5 tonnes hydraulic jack
3. Drilling machine
4. Surface plate
5. Vee blocks
6. Angle plate
7. Try square/steel rule
8. micrometer - 0 – 25mm range
25 – 50mm range
50 – 75mm range
9. Venier caliper
10. Internal micrometer
11. Dial gauge
12. Alignment gauge
13. Timing light (stroboscope )
14. Hydrometer

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INSTRUCTIONAL
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1.0. Identify various parts in the Familiarization visit through
INTRODUCTION TO Use service manual to find vocation rotational training in the
AUTOMOTIVE torque specification to correctly shops within the training
CAREERS tighten engine/vehicle centre and automotive dealer
components shops.

a. Torque wrench
2.0. TOOLS AND Select the correct tool or b. File
EQUIPMENT equipment for a given c. Chisel
operation. d. Hammer
e. Valve spring compressor.
f. Spanner (assorted) etc. Using hand tools, help
students to learn the safe use
ii) Special purpose of the tools.
equipment
a. Calipers Discuss how the measuring
b. Steel rule instruments and other
c. Feeler gauges, etc. equipment listed are used in
the auto industry paying
iii) Other Workshop attention to safety
Equipments precautions.
a. Drilling machine
b. Air Compressor
c. Axle stand
d. Bench vice
e. Grinding machine
f. Mobile crave, etc.

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3.0 SAFETY PRECAUTION 3.1 Differentiate between the 3.2 Note types of safety in the 3.3 Discuss with the
various types of safety in a workshop: students the
workshop A) Personal Safety in the following:
Workshop.
i. Good ventilation. a) Importance of
ii. Cleanliness of shop. safety in a workshop.
iii. Proper use of protective
clothing.
iv. Provision of guard around
rotating parts.
v. Proper storage of inflammable
material
vi. use of rigid support for raised

4.0. TESTING AND 4.1 Identify types of 4.2 Select and use feeler gauges
MEASURING measuring devices and gauges to measure valve clearance to
INSTRUMENTS AND such as Rule, Micrometer, specification. 4.3 Guide students
GAUGES (inside, outside and depth to use the various
digital micrometer). Use a rule, micrometer to measure instruments and
Viewer caliper length, diameter of a rod and gauges to measure
depth of a hole. the various
4.1.2 Gauges: Dial gauge, Use a vernier caliper to measure specifications
small hole gauges, go-no-go diameter of a cylinder bore. mentioned in the sub-
gauges, compression gauge, skills.
tyre pressure gauge and Use a dial gauge to determine fly
vacuum gauges. wheel concentricity and the use of
compression gauge.
4.1.3 Meters: Dwell meter,
Tacometer and Multimeter. Use multimeter to measure
voltage, current and resistance,
etc.

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5.0 5.0 Materials Appearance, properties, uses 5.2 The trainees should 5.3 Guide students
and identification of materials, construct, chisel, drill, drift, to identify and select
e.g. Steels, cast iron, copper, spanner with a selected suitable suitable materials for
aluminum, lead, tin, brass, material. the parts
bronze, plastics construction.
6.0 Securing devices 6.1 Thread types and sizes; 6.2 The trainee should be able to
(BSF, BA, UNF, UNC). Nut, know the difference between
Bolts, Philip Screw, Wing and various threads, bolts, nuts, Guide trainees to
thumb nut and pins, etc. locking and sealing devices, etc. identify suitable taps
6.1.2 Locking devices: Locking and dies to perform
plates and self lock nuts, pitch 6.2.1 Trainee should be able to rethreading
bolts and locking wire. identify thread pitch class, series operations.
6.1.3 Sealing devices: Gasket and designation.
joints, plugs, sealing
compounds, oil seals, etc. 6.2.2 Trainees should be able to
rethread fasteners and extract
6.1.4 Pipe unions and joints: broken stud or bolt
Copper, flexible, plastic pipes,
straight coupling, elbow union,
swaged and pipe fixing, lose
clip, etc.

7.0 Basic Metal Works 7.1 The trainee should be able 7.2 Effective use of the following 7.3 Demonstrate how
(Bench Fitting) to carry out the following: tools; e.g. Files, Hacksaw, Drill bit, to carry out the
i. Filling. Marking out tools, etc. following operations:
ii. Sawing Filling, Sawing,
iii. Drilling Drilling, Marking out
iv. Marking out, etc. to construct an object
such as ‘Light ‘G’
Clamp, or Try Square

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8.0 Introduction to the 8.1 The student will be able 8.2 Body, chassis and drive 8.3 Guide students to
motor vehicle to: arrangements of vehicles inspect and discuss the
Components and position in differences in the body,
8.1.1 Identify the types of motor vehicles: Cars and chassis and drive
body chassis construction and - trucks arrangement of i) Cars ii)
drive arrangements of the - clutch trucks.
motor vehicle. - Gear box
- Propeller shaft Guide students to
8.1.2 Describe the main - Rear observe, describe and
components and their discuss why the main
positions in the motor vehicle. 8.2.1 Main Components and components are
their functions: positioned in their
8.1.3 Explain the functions if i) Engine various places in cars
the main components of the ii) Transmission and trucks.
motor vehicle iii) Body
iv) Steering Discuss the functions of
v) Suspension the main components of
vi) Wheels/tyres cars and trucks.
vii) Brakes
viii) Clutch Guide students to
ix) Gear box observe the methods of
securing and locking the
components to the
chassis.
9.01 ENGINE Purpose of an engine - 9.3 Guide students to
discuss the purpose of
the engine
Use sketches, chart or
9.02 TYPES OF ENGINE Identify the two types of engine i) Petrol/LPG real engines to guide
ii) Diesel /Biodiesel students differentiate
between petrol engine
and diesel engine.

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9.03 ENGINE Classify engines by:
CLASSIFICATION i) Values
ii) Number and Arrangements
of Cylinders
iii) Methods of cooling.
iv) Method of ignition
v) Number of strokes.
vi) Firing order

9.04 ENGINE COMPONENTS Describe the main component Main parts of the engine: Using a dismantled
AND FUNCTIONS parts of the engine i) Engine block. engine, discuss the
ii) Cylinder head various components
iii) Crash shaft listed in the sub-skills
iv) Fly wheel and their positions in
v) Connecting rod the engine and also
vi) Piston and rings carry out
vii) Camshaft measurement and
viii) Valves alignment of the
ix) Tappets, etc. piston con – rod,
camshaft, etc.

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10.0 PRINCIPLES AND 10.1 The student will be able 10.3 Use sketches or
OPERATION OF to : 10.2 Principles and operation of chart to explain the
ENGINES Describe the operation of the the 2-stroke, 4-stroke internal construction and
of-stroke and 4-stroke petrol combination engine. operation of 2 and 4-
engines. stroke Petrol and Diesel
10.2.1 Advantages and engines.
10.1.1 State the advantages disadvantages of Petrol and
and disadvantages Diesel engines. 10.3.1 Discuss the
of petrol and diesel engines. advantages of petrol and
10.2.2 Comparison of main diesel engines.
10.1.2 Differentiate between parts of single and multi 10.3.2 Guide students to
the main parts of single and cylinder engines dismantle 2 and 4
multi cylinder engines. stroke petrol and diesel
engines.

10.3.3 Examine the

cylinder bore, crank shaft,
valve seat and face, etc.
for wear and cracks.
11.0 Valve operating 11.1 The students will be able 11.2 Crankshaft positions and 11.3 Use sketches or
mechanism to: valve operating mechanism for charts to explain the
- Explain the function of valve - Side valve. operating mechanism.
operating mechanism on an - Overhead valve - Assist students to
engine. - Overhead camshaft. discuss the meaning of
- Explain the meaning of valve the valve terms listed in
timing terms. Valve timing the sub-skills.
- Perform valve timing on an i) Lead - Guide students to
engine. ii) Lag perform valve timing on
iii) Overlap an engine and determine
the overlap period.
- Students to perform
valve adjustment on

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overhead and side valve
engine.
- Assist students to
study methods of
connecting camshaft
and identify timing
marks provided on the
engine.
12.0 CYLINDER HEAD 12.1 Dismantling cleaning
OVERHAULING and examination of
(DECARBONISING) cylinder head. 12.2 Use appropriate cleaning 12.3 Guide students in
- Dismantle valves, clean and agents and valve seat and face the use of cleaning
decarbonizes. grinding paste to lap in valve. agents and appropriate
- examine cylinder head for tools
crack, bend and seat wear.

13.0 CRANK ARRANGEMENT 13.1 Identify crank 13.2 Crankshaft arrangement 13.3 Guide students to
AND FIRING ORDERS arrangements and firing and firing orders: examine the crank
orders. - 2, 4 and 6 cylinder in-line arrangement of a 4 and
- State the reasons for giving engines 6 cylinder in – line
valve clearance differences e.g. engines noting their
Exhaust and inlet valves. - 2, 4, and 6 cylinder vice cylinder firing orders.
engines.
- 4 cylinder opposed.
14.0 FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEMS 14.1 The students will be able 14.2 Fuel supply system that is 14.3 Use sketches or
to: Petrol and Diesel chart to explain the
Explain the purpose of the fuel purpose of the fuel
supply system. supply systems (Petrol
and Diesel)

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15.0 PETROL SUPPLY 15.1 Sketch the layout of 15.2 Layout and main 15.3 Guide students to
petrol supply system Explain components: discuss the main
the function of the main i) tank components of a fuel
components. ii) pipeline supply system
iii. filter
Describe the operation of iv. pump
petrol supply system. v carburetor/ injector
16.0 FUELS
16.1 State the properties of 16.2 Properties of fuels. 16.3 Assist students to
petrol and diesel fuels discuss the composition
of petrol and diesel fuels.

17.0 FUEL PUMP 17.1 Describe the 17.3 Use sketches or

construction and operation of charts to
mechanical and electrical fuel - explain the
pumps, sketch and label the construction and
main parts. operation of mechanical
17.2 Mechanical and and electrical fuel
State the advantages and Electrical fuel pumps. pumps.
disadvantages of mechanical - Students to sketch and
and electrical fuel pumps. Dismantling and reassembling label the main parts of
a mechanical fuel pump. the mechanical and
Dismantle and reassemble a electrical fuel pumps.
mechanical fuel pump and test
for satisfactory operation Guide students to
Sketch and label the multi-jet- dismantle a mechanical
carburetor and describe its fuel pump, examine the
operations. parts, reassemble and
test for satisfactory
operation.

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18.0 EXAMINATION OF A
CARBURETOR 18.1. Dismantling, examining 18.2.1 Examine the 18.3.1 Assist trainees to
and assembling of carburetor. carburetor jet for blockage and dismantle and assemble a
leakage. carburetor
19.0 ELECTRONIC FUEL 19.1 The students will be able 19.2 Electronic injection 19.3 Guide students to
INJECTION to: system. discuss the purpose of the
- Explain the purpose of the electronic fuel system
electronic fuel injection
system.
20.0 ELECTRONIC FUEL 20.1 Identify and name the 20.2 Types of systems: 20.3 Use sketches, charts
INJECTION two petrol injection systems. i) Single point injection or real object to guide
ii) Multi point injection students to examine the
layout of the petrol
injection system on a
vehicle and identify the
Name the various components Name the role of components types. I) Single point ii)
of the electronic fuel injection of the electronic fuel injection Multi point
system and describe their role. system.
Identify and name the
various components of the
electronic fuel injection
system i) Electronic
Control Unit (ECU).
ii) Sensors
iii) Actuators

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21.0 COMPRESSION 21.1 Basic operation and
IGNITION ENGINE (CI) purpose of the main 21.3 Guide students to
FUEL SYSTEM components. i) remove and replace fuel
filters, bleed air from the
- Comparison of its system.
advantages and disadvantages 21.2 Consider safety
over the carburetor system. precaution required in carrying ii) Explain and
out procedure. demonstrate the procedure
- Phasing and calibration. of phasing and calibration
of injection pump.
- Setting of maximum and
minimum fuel delivery of the iii) Explain the purpose of
in-live injection pump. heater plugs and state their
location on the engine.
- Pressure setting and spray
pattern. iv) Explain the importance
of fuel filtration.
- Timing of injection pump
fitted to an engine.

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22.0 FUNDAMENTALS OF 22.1 Explain the term 22.2 Auto electronics 22.3 Guide students to
ELECTRONICS electronics. brainstorm the meaning
of the term electronics
Identify and list the electronic Electronic Components: and use sketches, charts
components on a vehicle. i) diodes or real objects to show
ii) transistors the various electronic
iii) resistors components used on the
iv) capacitors motor vehicle.
v) LED
vi) transducer
vii) coil
viii) motor

Describe the functions of each Functions of the components.

components.
Guide students to
Identify the electronic symbols Symbols in a circuit. discuss the functions of
in a circuit. the electronic
components used on
motor vehicles and use
chart or sketches to
discuss the symbols used
in electrical and
electronic circuits.

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22.0 IGNITION SYSTEM 22.1 The students will be able 22.2 Coil ignition system 22.3 Guide students to
to: include the following: i) Inspect and study the
- explain the purpose of the - Battery coil ignition circuit noting
coil ignition system. - Ignition switch their functions of
- Coil components in the system.
- Distributor
- Condenser Ii) Dismantle, service and
- Spark plug reassemble the distributor.
- Balart resistor
- Dwell angle iii) Check and trace
Advance and retard malfunctioning simple coil
mechanisms ignition and rectify faults.

iv) Study relationship

between piston, valve
opening and distributor
operation. Identify any
timing marks provided.

v) Fixing of distributor to
the engine
23.0 INTRODUCTION TO 23.1 Identify types of 23.2 Advantages of 23.3 Use sketches or charts
ELECTRONIC IGNITION electronic ignition system: Electronic Ignition System to:
SYSTEM. i) Inductive i) Explain the operation of
ii) Hall effect electronic ignition using the
system of a) inductive ii) hall
effect.
Explain the advantages of
electronic ignition system as Guide students to discuss
compared to the conventional the advantages of the
type. electronic ignition system as
compared to the
conventional ignition
system.
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24.0 LUBRICATION SYSTEM 24.1 The purpose of the 24.2 Purpose of lubrication 24.3 Use sketches or chart
lubrication system. system and types: to show the layout and
i) wet sump ii) dry sump path of oil flow of the wet
and dry lubrication
Describe how oil is distributed Modes of distribution systems.
in the engine. i) Splash
ii) Mist Discuss the mode of oil
COMPONENTS OF THE State the functions of iii) Pressure. distribution in the engine.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM. components in lubrication
system. Identify the following Guide students to service
components: the components listed in
i) oil pump the sub-skills.
ii) oil switch
iii) oil gallery
iv) oil filters

25.1 The purpose of the 25.2 Identify their positions 25.3 Guide students to
25.0 ENGINE CRANKCASE crankcase ventilation system. on the engine. i) Identify the type of
VENTILATION ventilation system on an
Describe the operation of the engine explain the
positive type ventilation operation of the crankcase
system. ventilation system using
sketches or chart.
Explain the purpose of safety
warning devices: Guide students to identify
i) oil pressure relive valve the devices on a vehicle and
ii) oil pressure warning lamp explain their purposes.
iii) oil gauge
iv) dip stick

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26.0 LUBRICANTS 26.1 State the purpose of 26.2 Lubricants: 26.3 Discuss the need
lubricants. i) oil for lubricants in vehicles.
ii) grease Students should use the
dipstick to check the oil
level in the bump.
Identify the type of lubricants i) engine
used in vehicles. ii) gear box Guide students to
iii) final drives differentiate between the
iv) hub, steering, etc. following lubricants
i) engine oil
ii) Gear oil
iii) Grease
27.0 OIL RATINGS 27.1 The terms used for oil 27.2 Oil terms: 27.3 Assist students to
ratings. i) Viscosity explain the following
ii) SAE numbers lubricating terms:
iii) Viscosity index i) Viscosity
iv) API ii) SAE numbers
iii) Viscosity index
iv) API
28.0 COOLING SYSTEM 28.1 Purpose of cooling 28.2 The function of the 28.3 Guide students to
system and the function of the following components: dismantle, examine and
main components. a) radiator reassemble the following
b) thermostat components in the
c) water pump cooling system:
d) fan a) radiator
b) water pump
Types of cooling system: Identify the construction of the c) fan
a) Liquid cooling a) Water cooling
b) Air cooling b) Air cooling

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29.0 TYPES OF LIQUID 29.1 Describe the operation of 29.2 Operation of water 29.3 Guide students to
COOLING SYSTEM water cooling system. cooling system: explain the operation of:
i. thermosyphon i. Thermosyphon
ii. Pump assisted cooling system
ii. Pump assisted
(pressurized)
iii. Explain the
advantages and
disadvantages of the two
systems.
30.0 AIR COOLING SYSTEM 30.1 Describe the operation of 30.3 Guide students to
the air cooling system. examine the air cooling
system noting the
construction of the fins
Compare the advantages and Water and air cooling: and blower.
disadvantages of water and air Advantages and disadvantages
cooling systems.

State the causes of overheating Causes of overheating: Dismantle, examine and

in the cooling system. i) air cooling system reassembled:
ii) water cooling system a) air cooling system
b) Pressurized cooling
system

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31.0 TRANSMISSION 31.1 The students will be able
SYSTEM to:
- Explain the purpose of the
transmission system 31.3 Use charts or
31.2 Types of transmission sketches to explain the
- Identify the types of i) manual basic principle of manual
transmission. ii) automatic and automatic
transmission.
Transmission system main
The main components of the components: Use sketched or real
transmission system and state i) Clutch object to show the layout
their functions. ii) Propeller shaft of the conventional
iii) Gear box transmission system of a
iv) Final drive vehicle.
v) Differential
32.0 CLUTCH 32.1 Describe functions of the 32.3 Discuss the
clutch. functions of a clutch in
32.2 Types of clutches: vehicles.
Identify the types of clutch i) Single plate:
a) multi – spring Use sketches, charts or
b) diaphragm spring real objects to explain the
ii) Multi - plate construction and
operation of single and
multi-plate.
33.0 FAULT DIAGNOSIS 33.1 Diagnose and rectify 33.2 Fault diagnosis: 33.3 Guide students to
(CLUTCH) minor faults. a) Excessive Pedal free play. i) examine the various
b) Slip clutch units noting any
c) Drag fault found.
d) Judder
Bleed the hydraulic clutch Bleeding Hydraulic Clutch
system. System. ii) Bleed the hydraulic
clutch system
iii) Adjust clutch pedal
free play.
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34.0 GEAR BOX 34.1 The purpose of the gear 34.2 Types and operation of 34.3 Guide students to
box and describe operation of gearboxes: remove and dismantle
various types of gearbox i) Sliding mesh sliding mesh, constant
ii) Constant mesh mesh and synchromesh
iii) Synchromesh gear boxes.

ii) Check component for

wear.
iii) Check gear
engagement mechanism.
vi) Remove and refit
bearings, bushing and
beams.
35.0 PROPELLER SHAFT 35.1 Identify the various types 35.2 Propeller shafts: 35.3 Guide students in
UNIVERSAL JOINT. of: i) open type removal and installation
i) propeller shaft ii) torque tube of the propeller shaft and
ii) universal joint universal joints etc.

Universal joints:
i) Constant velocity joint.
ii) Hookes joint Guide students to use
iii) Layrub joint correct equipment to
check a propeller shaft
Carry out checks on propeller for
shaft for bow and twist i) Bow
ii) twist
36.0 REAR AXLE 36.1 The purpose, the 36.2 Main components: Guide students to
construction and operation of i) Differential unit observe the method of
the rear axle. ii) Crown wheel and pinion actuating the clutch on a
iii) Half shaft vehicle.
Sketch and label the main iv) Oil seal
components of the rear axle. v) Hub bearing

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Types of rear axle gears and Main types of rear axle gears Guide students to
explain where it is used i) Plain bevel dismantle, examine and
ii) Spiral bevel identify the function of
iii) Hypoid bevel each part of the clutch.
Worm gear types Reassemble and adjust
clutch.

Check clutch pedal free

play.
37.0 The differential unit 37.1 i) Detail information 37.2 Operational principles of 37.3 Dismantle
about differential. the differential unit. differential unit and
ii) Function of the study various
differential unit components.
iii) Types of hub construction
Dismantle, identify parts
in each type and re-
assemble.
38.0 Braking System 38.1 The purpose of the 38.2 Hydraulic brake 38.3 Use sketches or
breaking system. arrangement. charts to explain the i)
purpose
ii) types of the braking
Sketch the layout of the Layout, types and operation of system.
hydraulic braking system, hydraulic braking system: iii) discuss the operation
label its parts and describe the i) drum type of drum brakes using
operation of the system. ii) disc type leading and trailing
shoes and also the
Compare the drum brake and operation of the disc
disc brakes and state its comparison of drum and disc brake.
advantages and disadvantages. brakes.
• Guide students to
inspect various of
types of hydraulic
braking system.

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i. Drum brakes
ii Disc brakes
iii. Dismantle and
reassemble
39.0 BRAKE LINING 39.1 Analyse the composition 39.2 Brake lining material. 39.3 Discuss with
MATERIALS of brake lining material and students the composition
methods of attachment. of brake lining material
and method of
attachment to show pad
support plate.

Outline the requirements for Brake fluid requirements. a) Explain the need for
brake fluid. the use of brake fluid in
the hydraulic braking
system.
b) Safety requirement
for handling brake fluid.

40.0 FAULT DIAGNOSIS 40.1 Rectify simple brake 40.2 Brake faults; 40.3 Guide students to
faults i) Lack of stopping power. diagnose brake faults of
ii) Grabbing brakes vehicle and rectify.
iii) Brake pulling to one side
iv) Spongy pedal.

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41.0 SUSPENSION SYSTEM 41.1 The purpose and identify 41.2 Types of suspension 41.3 Guide students to
the types of suspension systems examine different types of
systems. i) Rigid suspension system, taking
ii) Independent note of arrangement and
attachment to the vehicle
frame, also examine the
front and the rear hub
Sketch the layout of the rigid bearings wear.
and independent suspension Layout of Rigid and
systems and state its working independent suspension - Assist students to
principle. system and working principle examine an independent
of; wheel suspension system to
i) Wish bone determine the points of
ii) Macpherson types wear and its effects on the
steering geometry and
components.
ii) Dismantle wheel hub
assembly noting special
feature relating to methods
of grease retention,
assembly and adjustment
to correct tolerances.
iii) Check wheel alignment,
castor, camber and kingpin
inclination on independent
and solid – beam
suspension.

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42.0 SHOCK ABSORBERS 42.1 The purpose of shock 42.2 Dampers 42.3
absorber. i) Use sketches, chart or real
object to explain the
construction and operation of
the telescopic and piston types
The different types of shock Types of shock absorbers: of shock absorbers.
absorber and state their i) Telescopic
operations. ii) Piston ii) Guide student to remove and
test telescopic shock absorber
for serviceability.
iii) Remove and refit shock
absorbers to the vehicle and
observe necessary.
43.0 STEERING SYSTEM 43.1 The purpose of the 43.2 Front axle and steering 43.3 Use sketches chart or real
steering system. arrangement. object to explain the purpose of
the steering system.

Sketch and identify the Components and operation of Guide students to identify the
various parts of the steering the steering system. parts of the steering system on
system and explain its a vehicle and discuss how the
operation. steering system operates.
44.0 STEERING GEAR 44.1 The various types of 44.2 Types of steering gear 44.3 Guide students to
BOXES steering gear boxes and boxes and their construction: dismantle, examine and re-
state its constructional and i) Rack and pinion. assemble and adjusting of the
operational principle. ii) Recirculation ball. various types of steering gear
iii) Cam and peg. boxes, also observe the
necessary safety precautions.

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45.0 WHEELS AND TYRES 45.1 The purposes of wheels 45.2 Types of wheel rim 45.3 Use sketches or real
and tyres and identify the i) pressed steel objects (rims) to help students
various types of wheel rims. ii) wire spoke. to :
i) discuss the need for wheels
and tyres on vehicles.
ii) differentiate between
different types of wheel rims
Describe the effect of faulty listed in the sub-skills.
wheels on vehicle running. Faulty wheels and
vehicle running. Guide students to inspect
various types wheels and tyres
and determine any
abnormalities.
46.0 ELECTRICAL 46.1 The basic electrical 46.2 Basic electricity 46.3 Use sketches or charts to:
FUNDAMENTALS terms. i) AC i) explain basic electrical
ii) DC terms.
ii) discuss the difference
Electrical circuits between series and parallel
i) Series circuits.
ii) Parallel iii) explain Ohm’s Law.

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47.0 BASIC ELECTRICAL 47.1 The functions of 47.2 Electrical Components: 47.3 Guide students to
COMPONENTS electrical components. i) relay i) clean electrical
contacts
ii) resistor ii) test and replace fuses
and bulbs
iii) lamp iii) test electrical circuits,
cables and terminals.
iv) fuse

v) switch
48.0 ELECTRICAL WIRING 48.1 The two wiring systems 48.2 Wiring Systems: 48.3 Use sketches or
and state suitable cable for a i) Earth return system. chart or suitable
circuit. materials to explain earth
ii) Insulated earth return. and insulator return
system, sizes and colour
Reasons for making wires in iii) Sizes of cables/wiring in coding and reason of
stands. strands. using different colour
and sizes of wire.

The reason for column coding Colour coding of wires.

of wires.
49.0 BATTERY 49.1 The purpose of battery 49.2 Battery construction 49.3 Use charts,
and the construction of lead i) Battery case sketches or real objects
acid battery. ii) Battery plates to describe the
constructional details of
Checking the strength of lead acid battery.
battery using basic equipment Battery testing
and preparing electrolyte. i) Hydrometer Guide students to
ii) Voltmeter perform simple test on
iii) High rate discharge batteries using the
tester equipment listed in the
sub-skills.

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1.0 HEAT AND 1.1 Conduction, Convection 1.2 Method of measuring 1.3 Guide students to
TEMPERATURE and radiation. temperature, freezing and boil solve simple problems
Thermal expansion, linear, point of water and expansion related to the motor
superficial and cubical and contraction of solids, vehicle.
expansion, heat capacity liquids and gasses.
and coefficient of linear
expansion.
2.0 HEAT TREATMENT OF 2.1 Annealing, normalizing, 2.2 Classification of various 2.3 Demonstrate with
METALS hardening, tempering. metals the students the various
Properties of materials: heat treatment in the
elasticity, ductility, toughness, workshop.
hardness and brittle.
3.0 STRESS AND STRAIN 3.1 Definition of Stress and 3.2 Solve problem involving 3.3 Guide students to
Strain. Tensile, compressive direct stress and strain. Make solve simple problems
and shear stress. Hooks law, a load extension graph for mild involving stress and
young modules and relating to steel. strain.
the stiffness of material.
4.0 ENERGY 4.0 Definition of energy, types, 4.2 Simple calculations 4.3 Guide students to
examples potential, kinetic and relating to motor vehicle. E.g. calculate simple
chemical. Kinetic and potential energy. problems on energy
relating to motor vehicle.
5.0 WORK 5.1 Definition of work (as a 5.2 Simple calculations 5.3 Assist student to
form of energy). Work done in relating to motor vehicle. calculate simple
linear motion and work done problems on work done
in angular motion. relating to motor vehicle.
6.0 COMBUSTION AND 6.1 Definition and explanation 6.2 Definition of forms such 6.3 Guide students to
FUELS of combustion in petrol and as calorific value, volatility, know about combustion
diesel engine composition of flash point, octane rating, fuel.
petrol. Composition of diesel cetane rating, ignition quality.
air/fuel ratio. Properties of
fuel.

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7.0 POWER 7.1 Definition of Power as a 7.2 Simple calculation relating Assist students to know
rate of doing work to engine power at the end of about engine power.
the physical
8.0 MOMENTS 8.1 Definition of moments. 8.2 Classes of levers. 8.3 Guide students to
Principle of moment Simple calculations on solve calculations on
Centre of gravity moment, centre of gravity and moment and torque
Torque torque. relating to motor vehicle.
9.0 COMPRESSION RATIO 9.1 Definition of swept 9.2 Definitions, causes and 9.3 Assist students to
volume, clearance volume, effects of deterioration, pre- solve symptoms on
stroke, bore, TDC, BDC and ignition, running-on and diesel compression ratio.
Compression ratio. Knock.
10.0 DENSITY 10.1 Definition of density and 10.2 Simple calculations on 10.3 Guide students to
relative density density and relative density. calculate simple
problems on density and
relative density.
11.0 THERMOMETERS 11.1 Four types of 11.2 Explain the working 11.3 Assist students to
thermometers such as liquid principles of four types of know about
in-glass, bimetallic gas thermometers thermometers.
thermometer and pyrometers.
12.0 PRINCIPLES OF 12.1 Differentiate between DC Simple calculations in series Assist students to know
ELECTRICITY (DRY AND and AC current Ohm’s law and parallel circuits principles of Electricity
WET CELL) and solve simple
problems in series and
parallel circuits.
13.0 MACHINES 13.1 Describe machine as a 13.2 Explain force ration, 13.3 Guide students
device for changing the movement ratio and efficiency know about simple
magnitude and line of action of of a simple machine system. machine and solve
a force. problems relating to
motor vehicle.
Determination of overall gear
ratio of simple machine.

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14.0 FRICTION 14.1 State the condition 14.2 Kinetic and static 14.3 Assist students to
under which friction takes friction. Advantages and know friction in relation
place. E.g Boundary and Dry Disadvantages of friction with to motor vehicle.
friction special reference to motor
vehicle.
Explanation of co-efficient of
friction.
15.0 INTRODUCTION TO 15.1 Types of lines, 15.2 Firm lines, broken lines, 15.3 Assist students to
DRAWING construction and lettering centre lines, etc. construct lines
16.0 INTERPRETATION OF 16.1 The purpose and the 16.2 Uses of line diagram to 16.3 Guide students to
SIMPLE SKETCHES OF uses of dimensions in sketches illustrate various components use lines and simple
SOLIDS and drawing. sketches of solids
17.0 GEOMETRICAL 17.1 Triangles, Squares, 17.2 Use compass, protractor, 17.3 Assist students to
CONSTRUCTION Rectangles, Ellipse, Circles ruler, divider to construct construct Geometrical
and its parts, prisms and triangles, squares, rectangles, drawings.
frustum of cones ellipse, circles and its parts,
prisms and frustum of cones
18.0 ORTHOGRAPHIC 18.1 Sketching and drawing of 18.2 Drawing of the three 18.3 Assist students to
PROJECTION simple component in views e.g. Front, end and plan. draw the orthographic
orthographic projection (first projection.
and third angle with
dimensions).
19.0 DRAWING OF 19.1 Pentagon, hexagon, 19.2 Drawing of bolts with a 19.3 Help student to
POLYGONS heptagon, octagon, etc. using given specification. construct the various
of division of lines and the polygons by using the
general method. division of lines or
general method.
20.0 TOLERANCE 20.1 Introduction to limits 20.2 Draw, indicating the 20.3 Assist students to
and tolerance and their upper limit and the lower limit draw tolerance.
inclusion in the dimensioning
of sketches and drawing.

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21.0 EXPLODED AND 21.1 Reading of exploded and 21.2 Basic ideas in 21.3 Assist students in
SECTIONAL VIEWS sectional view of components assembling various assembling various
and assemblies. components automotive components.
22.0 DRAWING OF 22.1 Conventional 22.2 Draw symbols of various 22.3 Guide students to
ELECTRICAL representation of battery, earth electrical components draw various electrical
COMPONENTS. connection, contact breaker components.
points, fuse, resistor,
capacitor, winding, lamp
switch.
23.0 FREE HAND SKETCH 23.1 Sketch of coil ignition 23.2 Sketch simple 23.3 Assist students to
system, valve timing diagram, components in first and third sketch simple
mechanical fuel pump, water angle projections. components in first and
pump, petrol injection third angle projections.
systems, line diagram of
lubrication system oil pump,
oil filter (By-pass and full flow)
spark plugs, rear construction,
hub construction, straight
tooth gear, helical gear, line
diagram of propeller shaft,
universal joint, crown wheel
and pinion assembly, drum
and disc brake assembly,
master cylinder, engine, gear
box rear axle, braking steering
and suspension, types of
steering gear boxes, types of
tyre design.

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