Auto Electrician

Auto ElectricianIFPELAC Training Center, Maputo

Become a fully qualified Automotive Electrical Artisan according to international

standards. Learn how to manage and interpret front end technology and be

prepared for electrical and electronic challenges in the Automotive environment.

5 phase course composed by 3 Training Periods and 2 on-the-job periods.

Start date: August 1st - Phase 3

Closing date for applications: July 15th

This is a modular and complementary course and we can accommodate the

learner in any specific period of training given that they perform a Training Needs

Analysis prior to enrolling.

Phase 1: Students can enroll for Basic Electrical Skills Training –3 months

duration;

After completing 3 months on-the job training for Phase 3 – Assistant Auto

Electrician Artisan – 3 months duration;

After completing 3 more months on-the-job period starts training for Phase 5 –

Fully Trained Auto Electrician Artisan – 2,5 months duration.

Course Content (in Course Map Sequence)

Basic Electronic Training

Module Book Nº Content

CCD

ST

UP - T

MA - T

EU - T

PS - T - 1

EM - T - 1

TI - 1

PW - 1

CC - T

CT - 1

CA - 1

CA - 2

CA - 3

CA - 4

TT - 1

SD - T

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1

1

1

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Course Control Document

Perform safe work practices (Acts & Regulations)

Convert units and prefixes

Explain electromagnetism

Analyse electrical units

Explain single phase power supplies

Explain the use of electrical measuring

Use electrical testing instruments

Measure resistance

Select conductors and cables

Test a low tension cable

Fit a 16 ampere plug top

Fit a compression gland

Fit a gland

Join a low tension cable

Explain single phase transformers

Explain star & delta connections

Module Book Nº Content

CW - T

FF – 1 – E

LR – 1

CHT

CO - T

BIF

BRR - 1

BRR - 2

BRR - 3

MMI - E

OPE – 1

OPE – 2

HM - 1

OAW-E

DC - T

DC - 1

DC - 2

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Wire a panel

Fault find basic electrical circuits

Light switching and relays

Common hand tools

Identify contactors and overloads for various

Examine bearings

Mount a bearing manually

Remove a bearing mechanically

Remove and mount bearings

Measure and mark off material

Use and maintain a portable drilling machine

Operate a portable angle grinder

Use hand tools

Use oxy-acetylene and arc welding equipment

Explain the theory of direct current machines

Connect a load to a DC generator

Connect a DC motor and starter

Module Book Nº Content

AUT – 1

AUT – 2

AUT – 3

AUT – 4

AUT – 5

RA-E-1

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4

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Starter motors

Alternators

Ignition system and lights

Monitoring circuits

Auxiliary circuits

Maintain a storage battery

Module Book Nº Content

AUT – 6

AUT – 7

AUT – 8

AUT – 9

AUT – 10

AUT – 11

AUT – 12

BE - 1

5

5

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6

Advanced Training Modules

Electronic ignition and fuel injection

Wiring harness and connectors

General maintenance

Diagnosis and testing of electrical systems

Combined tasks

Headlight adjustment

Ignition timing adjustment

Identify and use resistors

Module Book Nº Content

BE - 2

BE - 3

BE - 4

TI - 2 6

BE - 5

BE - 6

BE - 7

BE - 8

BE - 9

BE - 10

BE - 11

BE - 12

BE - 13

HM - 3

FF - 1

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Identify and use capacitors

Identify and use inductors

Identify diodes

Use an oscilloscope

Construct rectification circuits

Identify and use Zener diodes

Construct a voltage doubler

Identify transistor action

Identify transistor configurations

Test regulated power supplies

Test thyristors

Test thyristor phase control

Explain and apply PLC operating principles

Solder components

Fault find circuits 1