SHORT COURSES

An increasing number of electronically controlled systems now influence the area of vehicle dynamics, including systems that actively respond to control the braking, steering and suspension of a vehicle. Technologies such as Electronic Stability Control and Adaptive Cruise Control often work together to enhance the safety and control of a vehicle, alongside other systems such as Servotronic Steering and Electronic Damper Control. This course provides an in-depth view of the functional operation of these systems and will equip technicians with the diagnostic skills required for efficient fault diagnosis.

Vehicle technicians with a sound knowledge of braking, ABS and ESP systems.

You will be able to:

• Carry out advanced diagnostic testing on typical ESP Plus systems and the individual system components.
• Identify component faults that require replacement or repair where appropriate.
• Complete diagnostic tests on active vehicle systems to locate faults and identify items that need to be repaired or replaced.
• Carry out initialisation procedures to return ESP and active system components to correct vehicle adaptation settings.

This course is for technicians who require training on the more advanced technological aspects of diesel engine management, the developments in component technology, emissions control and the associated sub-systems that are currently found on diesel systems. Highly advanced system components and controls are becoming increasingly common, to carry out efficient diagnosis, technicians require a thorough understanding of the operational concept of these components and controls. Practical test procedures and demonstrations will provide trainees with an in-depth working knowledge.

Vehicle technicians who are proficient in the use of a typical oscilloscope and diagnostic tester and can carry out diagnostic test procedures on diesel engine management systems.

You will be able to:

• Identify and state the detailed operation of the sensors, components and actuators of advanced diesel engine management systems.
• Carry out advanced diagnostic test routines on diesel systems and individual components.
• Utilise all available data for the evaluation of vehicle faults.
• Identify any components requiring replacement or repair.
• Carry out comprehensive system tests to ensure functional serviceability.

This course is must for technicians involved in fault diagnosis, inspection and repairs to a vehicle Airbag or Supplementary Restraint System. The objective of the course is to provide learners with a working knowledge of Airbag and SRS control systems and enable them to carry out accurate diagnosis on these safety critical systems. Technicians must also be aware of the safety implications when working with pyrotechnic devices of this type, therefore technicians who book on this course must provide evidence that they have the essential electrical knowledge and skills required to safely work on these systems.

Vehicle technicians who have gained the essential knowledge and skills to use a digital multimeter.

You will be able to:

• Carry out safe diagnostic test routines on airbag and SRS control systems, components and wiring.
• Identify and understand airbag and SRS fault codes.
• Carry out safe system and component test procedures.
• Identify where appropriate repair or replacement should be carried out.

The design and development of Battery, Starting and Charging systems has evolved significantly in the last few years. We now regularly encounter sophisticated electronic monitoring and self-diagnostic options in the system control units. This course will build confidence by covering the system layout, the main components and the test techniques employed in both classroom and the practical workshop sessions. This course is not suitable for learners completely new to vehicle electrical systems.

Vehicle technicians who work on vehicle electrical systems wishing to upgrade their knowledge and skills in order to complete diagnostics work on the latest power management systems. Learners need to be familiar and competent in the use of a vehicle system diagnostics tester and the application of correct electrical test methods.

You will be able to:

• Understand how to carry out diagnostic test procedures to identify faults in conventional and smart charge systems.
• Understand how to test typical Start Stop systems to locate faults in the system components and wiring.
• Understand how to test a typical battery management system and be able to complete a system battery adaption process.

Technicians actively engaged in advanced diagnostic procedures and electronic repair work on motor vehicles will benefit from attending this course. The diagnosis of complex vehicle system faults requires an experienced technician to have a high level of competence with electronic components and systems. The aim of this laboratory-based electronics course is to extend the learner’s knowledge of electronic principles, computer based controls and advanced electronic circuitry. Emphasis on the course is given to the construction of specialised electronic circuits and practical testing, using laboratory oscilloscopes and instruments.

Vehicle technicians with a sound knowledge of essential electronic principles at diagnostic technician level and are familiar with oscilloscope waveform manipulation and advanced electrical fault-finding. A good understanding of mathematical principles will also be an advantage.

You will be able to:

• Carry out advanced electronic analysis of vehicle circuitry and control electronics for the high-level diagnosis of vehicle electronic faults.
• Identify hardware faults.
• Identify software faults.
• Identify correct ECU control function.

This course provides knowledge essential to the servicing of vehicle air conditioning systems, and also covers the required underpinning knowledge and practical skills for technicians intending to undertake the assessment for refrigerant handling certification. EU legislation requires all technicians involved in the servicing, recharging and repairs to vehicle air conditioning in passenger cars and light vans to be certified to carry out this work.

Vehicle technicians who ideally have some prior knowledge of the operation of automotive air conditioning systems and the typical service equipment used.

You will be able to:

• Identify all the main components of an automotive air conditioning system and state their function.
• Complete a typical automotive air conditioning service.
• Demonstrate safe working practices.
• Understand air conditioning service health and safety procedures.

Technicians involved in diagnosis and repair need to work on a variety of electronically controlled vehicle systems. The aim of this laboratory based electronics course is to provide a sound knowledge of the essential electronic principles, to assist in understanding the internal function of the sensors and components found on today’s vehicles. Course emphasis is focused on the practical construction of electronic circuits using discrete components, the study of various sensor technologies and the bench testing of vehicle components. The relationships between the fundamental workings of electronics and actual vehicle applications are established.

Vehicle technicians with skills at diagnostic technician level and are familiar with common electrical principles including essential mathematical formulae used in electrical calculations.

You will be able to:

• Carry out advanced analysis of vehicle electronic faults at an accomplished level.
• Utilise specific component test procedures to provide extra data in the evaluation of vehicle system and component faults.
• Identify the correct or incorrect function of electronic devices.
• Identify that a component requires replacement or repair.

Garage technicians involved in the diagnosis of vehicle network faults and involved in repair work on the various vehicle body electronics systems will gain valuable skills and knowledge by attending this course. Theoretical instruction on the various network mediums and body peripherals, combined with practical testing, will enable technicians to carry out efficient diagnosis on such systems. The testing of drive train networks is also included.

Vehicle technicians who are experienced in the use of a typical oscilloscope and diagnostic tester and can carry out diagnostic test procedures.

You will be able to:

• Identify the various vehicle network types, typical transmission signal profiles and transport mediums.
• Carry out diagnostic test routines on vehicle network bus systems and analysis of related faults.
• Test body electrical systems and components to identify items requiring replacement or repair where appro priate.

This course provides technicians the skills and knowledge to test and diagnose engine management systems with confidence. It gives learners a sound working knowledge of all of the components within a typical engine management system and how to test them. This is done via a mix of classroom theoretical sessions and workshop practical tests to build the skills in a step by step manner. This course also provides the foundation knowledge for progression onto engine management training courses - both diesel and petrol.

Vehicle technicians competent in the use of an automotive system diagnostic tester, a digital multimeter and an oscilloscope.

You will be able to:

• Complete tests to prove the integrity of fuel supply sub-systems.
• Carry out diagnostic tests to display diagnostic data and fault codes.
• Interpret diagnostic data and utilise additional settings and functions.
• Perform oscilloscope testing to identify faults in components or wiring.

This course is relevant to all technicians involved in the diagnosis and repair of petrol engine management systems. While some operating conditions and faults can be indicated by the use of a diagnostic tester, an ignition oscilloscope is a vital diagnostic tool, and an understanding of ignition waveforms can aid in diagnosing combustion faults and the ignition system performance. The course covers all spark ignition technologies and will provide learners with an in-depth understanding of the ignition process and analysis of ignition related faults.

Vehicle technicians who have some prior experience in using an oscilloscope.

You will be able to:

• Understand the working principles of ignition system components.
• Connect and use an oscilloscope to display ignition waveforms.
• Interpret Primary and Secondary ignition oscilloscope displays and data.
• Carry out ignition diagnostic tests to indicate ignition system and engine management system faults.

This course is for technicians who carry out gasoline emissions testing or utilise gas readings in the analysis of engine running faults. The aim is to provide delegates with the skills and knowledge required to identify emissions related problems and make effective use of emissions test data for engine management system diagnosis. Identification of faults using tail-pipe gas indications requires a thorough understanding of the gasses involved and the related ECU controls. Techniques covered include testing of the system via analysis of the exhaust gasses using emissions test equipment, alongside oscilloscope testing of the oxygen sensors and interrogation of the onboard self-diagnosis system.

Vehicle technicians with a sound knowledge of spark ignition engine management diagnostics, are familiar with the use of a typical -4gas analyser and proficient in the operation of an oscilloscope and a diagnostic tester.

You will be able to:

• Identify and state the function of a typical gasoline direct injection system including the operating modes, sensors and actuators.
• Utilise serial diagnostic data and an oscilloscope for the testing of system component input and output signals.
• Understand effective test procedures to diagnose typical system faults.
• Understand test outcomes to determine system or component repairs.

All technicians require electrical system know-how and fault finding skills to work on modern vehicle systems. The content of this course is essential knowledge for the development of a technician’s diagnostic capability. The overall learning goal is to provide learners with a working knowledge of standard electrical test procedures and how they are applied correctly.

These tests allow delegates to perform electrical confirmation checks with confidence when carrying out diagnostic routines. Attendance is not necessary for technicians who are already proficient in electrical circuit testing theory and practice.

Vehicle technicians who are familiar with the operation of a typical digital multimeter and can use it correctly on automotive applications.

You will be able to:

• Understand a typical system wiring diagram to identify electrical components.
• Identify the current paths connecting components to control unit(s) of a system.
• Understand how to use electrical test equipment correctly on vehicle system circuits.
• Carry out test procedures using voltage, resistance and current measurement.
• Understand how to carry out test procedures using voltage drop method to indicate circuit faults.
• Understand how to use equipment designed to test battery and circuit condition.

Lambda sensor is faulty, or if it is being effected by other engine faults. The learner will receive workshop instruction on various diagnostic tests, including use of fault codes, actual values and oscilloscopes to provide visual interpretation and analysis of various signals and values. This course will provide the knowledge and skills required to diagnose both two step and broadband Lambda sensor signals with confidence.

Vehicle technicians who wish to effectively diagnose faults on Lambda Sensors.

You will be able to:

• Understand the function of the Lambda sensor and Catalytic Convertor.
• Understand the operation of a Lambda sensor and the importance of the Lambda window.
• Retrieve and understand the signals from two step and broadband Lambda sensors.
• Diagnose a faulty Lambda sensor.

The oscilloscope is now a standard piece of diagnostics equipment for the modern automotive technician in the workshop. The ability to test and read the signals passing between electronic systems and the respective actuators or sensors is now a ‘must have’ skill set for the job.

This course will enable the technician to competently operate an oscilloscope and use all its functions to aid in the diagnosis of vehicle systems. This course is essential for all technicians other than those who already use an oscilloscope regularly during vehicle system diagnosis work.

Vehicle technicians who are fully conversant with the electrical values of voltage, current and resistance and the use of a digital multimeter.

You will be able to:

• Connect a typical automotive oscilloscope to a vehicle system component or wiring to display a signal wave form.
• Adjust common oscilloscope controls and settings to manipulate the signal displayed so that it can be analysed.
• Monitor, analyse and compare signal wave forms to determine indications of component or wiring faults.

Technicians with a good understanding of manifold fuel injection systems can advance their skills by attending this in-depth, practical training on typical Gasoline Direct Injection applications. The system variants, components used, operating modes and system diagnostics are all covered in this course. The theoretical knowledge gained will supplement the practical exercises completed during training, where system diagnostics using serial port data and testing of the system components using an oscilloscope will form an integral part of the course.

Vehicle technicians who are familiar with manifold type gasoline injection systems.

You will be able to:

• Identify and state the function of a typical gasoline direct injection system including the operating modes, sensors and actuators.
• Utilise serial diagnostic data and an oscilloscope for the testing of system component input and output signals.
• Understand effective test procedures to diagnose typical system faults.
• Understand test outcomes to determine system or component repairs.