PAMOJA ZANZIBAR VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE 
                              
                                      
                              
                  DEPARTMENT OF AUTO-MECHANICS 
                CURRICULUM FOR TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE 
                        (LEVEL I AND II) 
                              
                              
                  CURRICULUM INFORMATION REPORT 
                         P. O. Box 467 
                        Tel: +255 24 2230222 
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                                Contents: 
          
           PAMOJA ZANZIBAR VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE .................................................... 1 
           DEPARTMENT OF AUTO-MECHANICS ..................................................................................... 1 
         1.0 OVERALL OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE ...................................................................................... 3 
         1.1 COMPETENCIES GAINED AFTER COMPLETION OF COURSE ................................................... 3 
         1.2 JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY AND IN THE FUTURE ............................. 3 
         1.3 OVERVIEW ABOUT THE PROGRAM – CURRICULUM FOR AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC ...... 4 
         1.4 AUTO MECHANIC CURRICULUM CONTENTS (TEACHING AND LEARNING GUIDE) ......... 5 
         5.1 Special Note: ......................................................................................................................................... 16 
         5.2 Learning Materials: ............................................................................................................................... 16 
         5.3 References: ............................................................................................................................................ 17 
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
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                     1.0 OVERALL OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE 
                               (i)       The learner will be able to work as a semi skilled worker.  
                               (ii)      Fulfill the job requirements for an employer.  
                               (iii)     Facilitate new entrants to learn and enter the labor market.  
                               (iv)      Improve the workmanship of existing workers.  
                     1.1 COMPETENCIES GAINED AFTER COMPLETION OF COURSE  
                          1.  To apply safety precautions.  
                          2.  Select use and handle auto motive, hand tools, workshop tools, safely and efficiently.  
                          3.  Identify and use automotive fasteners.  
                          4.  Tune up the car.  
                          5.  Diagnose and service the engine.  
                          6.  Diagnose and service of fuel (Petrol, Diesel, E.F.I., and C.N.G.), lubricating, cooling, 
                               ignition, emission and exhaust systems.  
                          7.  Diagnose and service the power train components as clutch, transmission, drive shaft, 
                               differential and axles.  
                          8.  Diagnose and service the suspension, steering and brake systems.  
                          9.  Replace battery, self starter and alternator.  
                          10. Do minor repair work of car wiring such as replacing fuses, bulbs and horns etc.  
                          11. Recheck the work done.  
                      
                     1.2 JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY AND IN THE FUTURE  
                          ·    Pass out may be employed in following sectors.  
                          ·    Car Workshops  
                          ·    Car Dealerships  
                          ·    Heavy Duty Workshops  
                          ·    Private fleets and garages  
                          ·    Government departments  
                          ·    Assembly plants  
                          ·    Generator workshops  
                          ·    Spare parts stores.  
                          ·    Self Business.  
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                    1.3 OVERVIEW ABOUT THE PROGRAM – CURRICULUM FOR AUTOMOBILE 
                                                              MECHANIC 
                 Module Title and Aim           Learning Units                                             Theory   Workp
                                                                                                           hours      lace  
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                 Module 1: Automotive           Apply:                                                     22         72 
                 Workshop Basics                1.1 Safety Precautions                                                 
                 Aim:                           1.2 Measuring tools                                                    
                 Behave as a good               1.3 Fasteners, sealants and cleaning liquids.                          
                 automotive technician; use  1.4 Automotive hand tools                                                 
                 the tools, fasteners safely    1.5 Workshop tools                                                     
                 and efficiently.               1.6 Behave safely in workshop                                          
                                                                                                                       
                 Module 2: Diagnosing and  Service the:                                                                
                 Servicing the Engine           2.1 Engine                                                             
                 Aim:                           2.2 Fuel Systems (Gasoline and Diesel injection)                       
                 Perform maintenance,           2.3 Lubrication Systems                                                
                 diagnosis and service          2.4 Cooling Systems                                        115        602 
                 work on engine efficiently     2.5 Ignition Systems                                                   
                                                2.6 Exhaust Systems, Turbocharger and                                  
                                                Supercharger                                                           
                 Module 3: Service of                                                                                  
                 Power Trains and Axles         Service the:                                               40         204 
                 Aim:                           3.1 Clutch Systems                                                     
                 Diagnose and service the       3.2 Manual and Automatic Transmission.                                 
                 power train components         3.3 Propeller Shaft and Transfer Cases                                 
                 amicably.                      3.4 Differentials and Rear Drive Axles                                 
                                                3.5 Transaxles and Front axles                                         
                                                                                                                       
                 Module 4: Servicing            Service the:                                                           
                 Chassis Systems                4.1 Suspension Systems                                     69         272 
                 Aim: Diagnose and repair       4.2 Steering Systems                                                   
                 the chassis systems            4.3 Brake Systems                                                      
                 efficiently                    4.4 Tire, Wheel and Wheel Bearing                                      
                                                4.5 Antilock brake System                                  20         70 
                                                4.6 Wheel Alignment                                                    
                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                       
                  
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