NVC LEVEL I (ADVANCE)
This is the final stage of the National Vocational Certification (NVC) in Automotive Mechatronics Technology. It is designed as a build-up to the competence initially acquired by holders of NVC III (Basic) and NVC II (Intermediate) certificate.Those who successfully complete this stage can, in addition to a relevant certificate/degree and substantive practical experience serve as automotive instructor.
All trainees will be exposed to further automotive courses which will equip them with the knowledge required to fit in to any automobile related industry or start-up a “one stop” automobile service station. Each trainee will in addition to the offered courses, have a privilege of choosing an area of specialty out of the seven (7) areas of specialties available on this programme. Trainee can decide to choose another specialty different from the one chosen at the Basic and Intermediate level, and can continue to add up knowledge on the initial specialty. Trainee will also be exposed to regulations and policies related to automotive practices.
In-depth training on the chosen area of specialty and real live assignment in a workshop will be delivered to the trainee. This will avail the trainee the opportunity of starting up as a specialist in the chosen specialty as soon as he completes thisprogramme.Below is the list of available areas of specialization.
1. Computerized Wheel Balancing; Vulcanizing, and Wheel Alignment.
2. Air-conditioning System and Accessories Servicing.
3. Computerized Auto-Diagnosis.
4. Hybrid Car Maintenance and Servicing.
5. Auto-Electrical Diagnosis and Repair.
6. Drivetrain and Chassis Maintenance and Services.
7. Internal Combustion Engine Maintenance and Services.
Duration: Full-time: Five (5) months
Part-time: Seven (7) months
Entry Requirement: Applicant must have the NVC II (Intermediate) certificate.
Certification: National Vocational Certificate I (Advance) in Automotive Mechatronics Technology.
Course Content:
FIRST SEMESTER
| SN | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WMP 302 | WORKSHOP MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION II |
| 2 | AMT 307 | VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
| 3 | AMT 311 | VEHICLE EXHAUST, EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND REGULATIONS |
| 4 | AMC 311 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN |
SECOND SEMESTER
| SN | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMT 321 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS |
| 2 | AMT 322 | TRANSISTORIZED AND DIGITAL ELECTRONIC IGNITION |
| 3 | AMT 325 | ELECTRONICS DIESEL ENGINE MAINTENANCE |
| 4 | AMT 326 | CHASSIS AND DRIVE TRAIN III |
| 5 | AMT 327 | HYBRID VEHICLE MAINTENANCE |
| 6 | EDA 323 | SPECIALITIES AND PROJECT |
OTHERS (Offered as specialties)
| SN | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMT 302 | VEHICLE AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM |
| 2 | AMT 303 | TYRE, WHEEL AND WHEEL BALANCING |
| 3 | AMT 304 | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (PETROL) |
| 4 | AMT 305 | WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
| 5 | AMT 306 | AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE |
| 6 | AMT 307 | VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |