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INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

This course is a basic overview of a large majority of the drive-train and mechanics of the basic automobile. It is intended as an aid to those seeking a career in the automotive industry. This course also assumes little to no prior knowledge about automotive repair.

Qualifications : National id

Course duration : 3 month

Fees : ksh 30,000

Next Intake : January 2023

more requirements :-
National id,kra pin ,2 passport photos

*THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED BEFORE SPECIALISATION* .

COURSE CONTENTS

Safety and tools
The engine
The battery ,charging and starting systems
The rear differential,axle and driveshaft
The transmission
The braking system
The cooling system

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AUTO DIAGNOSTICS COURSE

This course contains practical Steps and procedures in performing Electrical Diagnostics and Repairs in Vehicles, it contains only the right and recommended methods for Electrical Testing and Repairs.

It contains steps by steps procedures on the use of Testlights and multimeter for testing all kinds of Fuses, Relays, Connectors, Sensors and Actuators.

It also covers understanding Wiring diagrams and color code.

It helps to avoid wrong and unsafe Testing methods, it helps avoid bypassing and bridging in Automotive Electrical works.

It’s a practical manual with only relevant theories, it avoid mathematics and physics that are not needed for Repair. It can be used by everyone.

Qualifications : National id

Course duration : 3 months

Fees per month : ksh 20,000

Next intakes : January 2023

more requirements :-
2 passport photos

OBD testing kit (provided at the institute)

CONTENT:
1. CHARGING SYSTEM.
2. BATTERY.
3. IGNITION SYSTEM.
4. FUEL SYSTEM.
5. COOLING SYSTEM.
6. MOTOR ELECTRONICS.
7. EXHAUST SYSTEM.
8. ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU).
9. LIGHTINGS.
10. DASHBOARD.
11. FUSES AND RELAY BOXES.
12. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM.
13. HEATER.
14. SOUND SYSTEM.
15. AIRBAG SYSTEM.
16. ELECTRONIC BRAKE
17. WIPER.
18. SENSORS.
19. WINDSHIELD AND 20. GLASS.
21. SEATS.
22. DOORS AND LOCKS.
23. SUSPENSION.
24. ALARMS.
25. ACTUATORS.
26. TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM.
27. COMPUTERIZED SIGNAL ACQUISITION MODULES.
28. CONTROL MODULES.
29. THE MULTIMETER
30. HOW TO TEST FUSES
31. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION ON FUSES
32. TESTING OF FUSES USING TESTLIGHT
33. TESTING FUSES USING MULTIMETER
34. USE OF MULTIMETER FOR TESTING FUSES
35. USE OF MULTIMETER FOR POWER DRAIN TEST
36. TESTING OF RELAYS USING MULTIMETER
37. TYPES OF TEST CARRIED OUT ON RELAY WITH MULTIMETER
38. TESTING OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS, SENSORS AND CIRCUITS
39. SENSORS DIAGNOSTICS
40. TYPES OF SENSORS
41. CATEGORIZING SENSORS
42. HOW TO TEST SENSOR
43. WIRING DIAGRAM
44. COLOR CODES
45. TESTING SENSORS WITH MULTIMETER
46. TYPES OF TEST CARRIED OUT ON SENSORS
47. BACK PROBING OF CONNECTORS
48. HOW TO TEST SENSOR CONNECTORS WITH MULTIMETER
49. ACTUATORS
50. TESTING OF ACTUATORS WITH MULTIMETER

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Spray painting

SPRAY PAINTING COURSE

Upon completion of the academy, participants will be able to:

1.Will know the Safety measures to be taken in any Spray Booth.2.Will know the Tools that you will need to start off.3.Will know how to set your own Compressor up and running.4.Will be able to set up Air Line from Compressor to the tool that you will use.5. Will be able to Mix Primers, Paints and Clear Coats.
6. Will be able to do Settings on your Spray Gun.

7. Will know how to clean and maintain your spray gun(VIP)

8. Will be able to Apply Body filler.

9. Will be able to do Body Preparation.

10. Will be able to Spray Primers, Paints and Clear Coats.

11. Will be able to do Colour Sanding and Buffing.

Qualifications : National id

Course duration : 4 months

Fees per month : ksh 15,000

Next intakes : January 2023

more requirements :-
2 passport photos

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What you’ll learn

Fundamentals of Automotive Starting Systems
Fundamentals of Automotive Security System
The various kinds of Automotive keys
Automotive Immobilizer Systems
Different Automotive key programming tools and software
How to program Automotive keys and remote
Chosing Automotive key Programming tools
How to cut blank keys and duplicate keys.
How to use VIN to PIN and keycut codes generator and calculator Softwares.

Qualifications : National id

Course duration : 3 months

Fees per month : ksh 20,000

Next intakes : January 2023

more requirements :-
2 passport photos

OBD testing kit (provided at the institute)

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HYBRID CARS REPAIR COURSE

Upon completion of the academy, participants will be able to:

Complete Overview of all High Voltage components involved in an electric or hybrid Vehicle.
Cradle-to-grave of an automotive OEM to understand the effect of electric vehicle on the carbon footprint.
Describe the main hybrid and electric vehicle development considerations and performance requirements for various vehicle system
Apply the operation of brushless dc and induction motors to HEV and EV vehicles
Define the torque speed curves for motors and the application to electric and hybrid electric vehicles
Define and analyze battery operation and performance requirements for HEV, PHEV, EREV and full electric vehicle applications
Estimate the size of a cell to meet a specific requirement
Describe the functions performed by a Battery Management System (BMS)
Understand different thermal management methodologies applied for the battery pack systems and their challenges
Explain different approaches to estimating state of charge, state of health, power and energy
Compare and contrast the various industry and regulatory standards for hybrid vehicle components, batteries, and charging systems
Identify how to define key vehicle system requirements and select and size system components that best meet those requirements
Understand various testing and regulatory requirements for electric vehicle and components at both system and subsystem level.
Understand the challenges in meeting the safety regulations at international level.
Understand the drawbacks of current testing procedures applied by the international testing agencies for electric and hybrid vehicles.

Qualifications : National id

Course duration : 6 months

Fees per month : ksh 15,000

intakes : first week of every month

more requirements :-
2 passport photos

OBD testing kit (provided at the institute)

CONTENTS

Safety and tools
Understanding the ev Technologies and architecture
Basic electrical and electronics
Hybrid powertrain technology
Electric motor for EV and HEV application
Battery technology for ev application
Charging systems
Testing od electric vehicle components

Attatchments at partner companies and garages

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