Apprentice Training
Highlights
Many companies like to send their apprentices on external training courses to develop their skills and involve them with the latest technologies, such as Hybrid’s. The course is designed to give students a more in-depth look into the world of design and manufacturing and to push them a little further, particularly with regard to the electronic systems used on modern buses.
We have been running apprentice courses for a number of years and receive great feedback from the students. The course is designed to be hands-on, and aimed at developing their (often reluctant) approach to electrical and electronic trouble shooting skills and simple use of a digital multimeter.
Mechanical components still form the backbone “running gear” on a bus, however most mechanical components are now controlled using CAN lines, ECU’s and Multiplex systems. Our approach is to under pin the importance of becoming a good technician, rather than just a mechanic.
Course duration and content can be tailored to suit, but typically, a full week course provides a great learning experience for the students. Written assessments are used for each part of the course and results provided for the employer.
Course content
- Classroom presentations using components for demonstration, identification and testing.
- Workshop training sessions.
- Simple explanation of Ohms Law and how to apply to work related problems.
- Investigating Multiplex and CAN lines how they work, fault finding & testing.
- Use of digital multimeter to improve fault finding techniques.
- Live trouble shooting and practical demonstration on training chassis
- Practical assessment including finding pre-set faults on training chassis.
- Written assessment.
- All students will receive full course material on CD.
Additional Information
- Students must provide their own clean safety shoes for workshop areas.
- Joining instructions and site information will be sent to you.
- Results of individual assessments are provided.
- Certificates issued to successful delegates. Valid for three years unless stated otherwise.
- IMI certificate awarded to successful delegates. 80% pass rate required on assessment.