Mechanical and Automotive A30
(theory with work placement)

This course focuses on vehicle electrical, charging, starting, ignition and fuel systems.

Sask DLC coordinates the work placement at a local dealership.

Prerequisite

None
Recommend completing Mechanical and Automotive A20

Delivered

Online Asynchronous

Credits

PAA 30 or Elective 30

What Will I Learn?

You will learn about vehicle electronic systems, including circuit types and Ohmes Law, as well as how to diagnose and repair ignition issues including starting and charging systems and alternators. You will gain understanding of fuel system and injection components of both gasoline and diesel engines.

This is an advanced level course that requires you to demonstrate practical skills in combination with automotive repair theory.

The course consists of:

  • 50 hours of online theory

  • 40 to 50 hours of practical, hands-on work placement coordinated by Sask DLC at a local dealership

  • optional one-day learning camp at Saskatchewan Polytechnic which will count towards your 50 hours of work placement. If you choose not to attend the learning camp, all 50 hours can be completed at the work placement.

Work placements provide you the opportunity to experience the newest technology, tools and expertise being used in the industry while exploring if this trade career might be right for you. This is only possible with the support of our partner, the Saskatchewan Automotive Dealer's Association.

All students, parents and mentors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with our work placement information.

We will do our best to find a local work placement; however, we may not be able to accommodate placements in all situations, and/or some travel may be required. 
Travel is at the student’s expense. If you have questions about work placements or Sask DLC courses, email helpdesk@saskDLC.ca or call our main office at 306-252-1000.

Units of Study

Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics

Charging Systems

Starting Systems

Ignition Systems

Fuel Delivery Systems

Work Placement

Exams

This course requires a midterm and a final exam to be supervised by a proctor

What is a proctor?

Course Materials

You Will Need

Reliable internet connection and device to submit course work, including speakers or headphones.

Students are responsible for any necessary workplace attire/materials (i.e. steel-toed work boots, coveralls, etc.)

Travel to and from work placement

Supplied by Sask DLC

Online course material and course timetable

Coordinate work placement at a local dealership

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