Do You Have An Interest In Mechanics or Cars?

This Basic Mechanics course is suitable for Senior Phase High School Students S3 to S6

The course covers the very basics in mechanics

You will learn:

• Health & Safety
• How A Garage Business Is Structured
• Names Of Tools & Their Functions
• Names Of Car Components & Their Functions
• How To Change A Wheel
• How To Carry Out A Vehicle Inspection
• How To Carry Out A Diagnostic Check
• How To Modify A Car - You will carry out a modification project, where you come up with ideas to modify a car - maybe underglow, bigger alloys etc... then we help you pick a suitable modification, you create a plan and then carry out the modification yourself, with our guidance.

In addition to the above, we cover:

• How An Engine Works
• How A Clutch Works
• How A Gearbox / Differential Works
• Driveshafts
• Wheels And Tyres
• Tuning

Practical:

This course is designed to incorporate lots of practical work, using tools, working on cars, repairing faults and removing / replacing parts. We also incorporate fabrication, welding, tuning, and building in a safe supervised environment 

Skills:

This course will include a range of employability skills, helping you become a better version of yourself. 

Requirements:

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. All we ask is you have an interest in mechanics / engineering. 

Please note: Even if you do not have the desire to be a mechanic when you leave school, this course provides a foundation of knowledge that can be used in everyday life and will help you look after your own car in the future

Course Length - 1 Academic Year - August To May

Course Hours - 4 Hours Per Week (1 day)

Location - Forres, Moray

Additional Information - All Tools And Equipment Are Supplied. All Personal Protective Equipment Is Supplied For Use On The Required Day

Interested In This Course?

Ask Your Guidance Teacher For An Application Form