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CURRICULUMFOR
CURRICULUM FOR

AUTO MECHANIC (PETROL)

(3 – Month Course)
(Revised January 2009)

CURRICULUM SECTION
ACADEMICS DEPARTMENT
96-H, GULBERG-II, LAHORE
Ph # 042-5878367-9, 5874353
gm.acad@tevta.gop.pk, manager.cur@tevta.gop.pk
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TRAINING OBJECTIVES

This curriculum is designed / developed to impart the skills of assemblies / sub

assemblies of a gasoline vehicle enabling the trainees for carrying out minor repairs
and tuning of an engine. In order to continue produce skillful & capable workforce by
more focusing on:
1. Use of cutting tools efficiently and effectively (hacksaw, files, drills etc)
2. Use of measuring / hand tools effectively and accurately.
3. Disassemble and assemble the assemblies/sub assemblies of a gasoline
vehicle.
4. Operations of the systems in the engine.
5. Basic scientific principles applied in the trade.
6. Circuits diagram of ignition system and its principles.
7. Power transmission system.
8. Suspension and steering system.
9. Brake system.
10. Tuning the gasoline vehicle efficiently.

CURRICULUM SALIENTS:

Entry Level Middle

Total duration of course 3-Month
Total Training Hours 400 Hours
40 Hours per Week
6 Days a week
7-Hours a day (Friday 5 Hrs.)
Training Methodology Practical 90%
Theory 10%
Medium of Instruction English / Urdu
 1 Hour per Week for Work Ethics

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SKILL PROFICIENCY DETAILS:

On successful completion of this course, the trainee should be able to:

1. Use measuring instruments/ hand tools accurately / efficiently.

2. Use cutting tools efficiently (hacksaw, files and drills etc.)
3. Disassemble and assemble the engine into sub-assemblies.
4. Disassemble and assemble the cylinder head and take its measurements.
5. Disassemble and assemble the crankshaft, rocker arm and valve mechanism.
6. Disassemble and assemble the connecting rod, piston, piston rings and take
their measurements including cylinder bore.
7. Disassemble and assemble the oil pressure pump and carryout inspection of
system.
8. Disassemble and assemble the cooling system i.e. radiator, water pump
thermostat etc.
9. Disassemble and assemble the fuel system.
10. Draw the circuit diagram of ignition system.
11. Remove and re-fix the clutch plates and make its adjustments.
12. Inspect and maintain the power train (gear box, propeller shaft and
differential).
13. Remove and re-fix the brake system parts i.e. master cylinder, wheel cylinder
brake shoes and brake drum disc.
14. Work on suspension system.
15. Work on steering system (linkages and assemblies).
16. To train students on tuning of a petrol engine with special emphasis on the
following:
 Diagnosing the troubles, and applying remedies.
 Inspection and adjustment of carburetor.
 Periodic maintenance and safety areas.

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KNOWLEDGE PROFICIENCY DETAILS:-

On successful completion of this course, the trainee should be able to:

1. Describe the basic mathematics to take the readings with the help of
measuring tools.
2. Describe the basic technical drawing of vehicle assemblies & sub assemblies.
3. Define the names and identification of measuring and hand tools (vernier
caliper, Micro-meter, dial indicator, torque wrench, open end spanner, ring
spanner, spanner, screw driver, compression gauge, vacuum gauge etc.)
4. Define the vehicle and different systems working in it.
5. Explain the operation of internal combustion engine.
6. Explain the types and construction of the engine.
7. Express the specifications of various parts of an engine.
8. Express the various system of an engine i.e. fuel system lubricating system,
cooling system, exhaust system and ignition system.
9. Describe the suspension system.
10. Describe the principle operation of power train.
11. Explain the steering system.
12. Explain the brake system

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SCHEME OF STUDIES
Auto Mechanic (Petrol)
(3 - Month Course)

Sr. Theory Pract. Total

Detail of Contents
No. Hours Hours Hours
1. Basic Knowledge 6 20 26
2. Bench Work 6 50 56
2.
3. Engine 12 100 112
3.
4. Power Train 8 40 48
4.
5. Suspension, steering & Brakes 8 46 54
2.
6. Fuel System - 44 44
7 7. Engine testing & measurement. - 24 24
8. Servicing & workshop Environment - 24 24
9. Work Ethics - 12 12

Total 40 360 400

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DETAIL OF COURSE CONTENTS

Auto Mechanic (Petrol)
(3 - Month Course)

Sr. Theory
Detail of Contents
No. Hours
1. Basic Knowledge 6
1.1. Basic units / derived units (force, work done, torque,
power, density).
1.2. Introduction to hand tools and their use.
1.3. Measuring instruments and their use.
1.4. Safety precautions/maintenance of workshop &
equipments.
2. Bench Work 6
4.1. Filing & Fitting
4.2. Grinding
4.3. Drilling
4.4. Sawing
5.
3. Engine 12
5.1. Define internal combustion engine.
5.2. Application of internal combustion engine.
5.3. Working principle of 4 & 2 stroke engine.
5.4. Engine construction.
5.5. Cooling system.
5.6. Lubricating system.
5.7. Ignition system
5.7.1. Carburetor systems.
5.7.2. EFI systems.
5.7.3. CNG systems.
5.8. Exhaust system
5.9. Engine tuning / troubleshooting and engine testing.
6.
4. Power Train 8
4.1. Clutch
4.2. Gearbox.

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4.3. Propeller shaft.

4.4. Differential.
4.5. Final drive, wheel and tires.
7.
5. Suspension, steering & Brakes 8
7.1. Shock absorber / coil spring / leaf spring.
7.2. Suspension elements.
7.3. Simple steering system.
7.4. Power assisted steering system.
7.5. Mechanical brake.
7.6. Pascal law.
7.7. Hydraulic brake.
7.8. Master cylinder.
7.9. Power assisted brake.

Total 40

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PRACTICALS
Sr. Practical
Detail of Contents
No. Hours
1. Basic Knowledge 20
1.1. Introduction to hand tools and their use. (Open-end
spanners, ring end spanners, sockets, pullers, plier,
hacksaw etc).
1.2. Introduction to measuring instruments and their use
(Vernier caliper, Micrometer, Dial gauge, Feeler gauge,
Multi-meter, etc).
2. Bench Work 50
2.1. Filing Work
2.2. Grinding Work
2.3. Sawing Work
2.4. Drilling Work
3. Engine 100
3.1. Cylinder blocks inspection, measurement of cylinders out
of roundness & taper ness.
3.2. Cylinder head inspection, measurement of cylinders head
warp-page.
3.3. Replacing a cylinder head gasket.
3.4. Tightening and loosening cylinder head bolts to proper
torque by using service manual.
3.5. Removing, replacing the engine valves.
3.6. Prefacing valves and valve seats.
3.7. Valve tappet adjustments.
3.8. Piston and piston rings inspection & installation of
compression & oil rings.
3.9. Fitting of piston pins.
3.10. Installing main bearing and connecting rod bearing
inserts.
3.11. Replacing a timing belt.
3.12. Setting the ignition timing.

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3.13. Reverse flushing of cooling system.

3.14. Checking serviceability of radiator, thermostat valve and
pressure cap.
3.15. Changing engine oil.
3.16. Change oil pan gasket.
3.17. Engine lubrication points.
3.18. Exhaust system servicing like replacement of silencer.
3.19. Engine disassembling and reassembling practice.
4. Fuel System 44
4.1. Servicing and overhauling and adjustments of a simple
fixed venture, two barrel carburetor.
4.2. Servicing & overhauling of mechanical and electrical fuel
(gasoline) pump.
4.3. Familiarization of different components of electronic fuel
injection system, like sensors, electronic control units
(ECU), injectors, electronic type distributor, etc.
4.4. Practice of manual decoding of stored diagnostic codes.
4.5. Engine tuning and troubleshooting of carburetor
equi9pped engine. The troubles include such as (engine
missing, engine overheating, excessive oil and fuel
consumption, engine dieseling, poor acceleration, hard
starting).
5. Power Train 40
5.1. Removing and replacing and adjustments of clutch.
5.2. Dismantling inspection and servicing of 4-speed manual
gearbox.
5.3. Removing and refitting of universal joints.
5.4. Servicing and adjustment of differential.
6. Suspension, Steering & Brakes 46
6.1. McPherson strut type suspension, removing and refitting.
6.2. Shock absorber disassembling, assembling and
inspection.
6.3. Removing, servicing and refitting of rack and pinion type

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steering.
6.4. Servicing ball joints and linkages.
6.5. Wheel balancing.
6.6. Wheel alignment.
6.7. Adjustment of brake paddle paly.
6.8. Maintenance & repair of master and wheel cylinder.
6.9. Brake bleeding.
6.10. Servicing of power assisted brakes.
6.11. Adjustment of brake shoes.
8 7. Engine testing & measurement. 24
8.1 Engine compression and vacuum testing.
8.2 Engine leakage testing.
8.3 Exhaust emission testing using CO tester.
8.4 Measuring engine RPM, dwell angle, ignition timing,
and using engine analyzer.
8. Servicing & workshop Environment 24
8.1 Car servicing and greasing.
8.2 Acquaintance with workshop records (service manuals,
job cards)
9. Work Ethics 12

Total 360

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LIST OF MACHINERY / EQUIPMENT / TOOLS ETC

(For a Class of 25 Students)

Name of Trade Auto Mechanic (Petrol)

Duration of Course 3 – Month

Sr.
Nomenclature of Equipment / Tools Quantity
No.
1. Open end spanner set (6-32 mm) 05 Nos.
2. Ring end spanner set (6-32 mm) 05 Nos.
3. Allen key set socket set (1.5-10mm) 05 Nos.
4. Socket set (8-32 mm) 05 Nos.
5. Torque Wrench (Wretches type) (10-500N) 02 Nos.
6. Adjustable wrench (1’) 05 Nos.
7. Oil filter wrench 05 Nos.
8. Flat screw driver (blade length) 05 each
9. Philips screw driver blade length (4’,6’,8’,12’) 05 each
10. Lock Plier (8’) 05 Nos.
11. Nose Plier (8’) 05 Nos.
12. Vice grip plier (8’’) 05 Nos.
13. Combination slip plier (8’) 05 Nos.
14. Brake spring plier (8’) 05 Nos.
15. File with handle (flat size) (150 to 300 mm) 25 Nos.
16. File with handle (bastered) (150 to 300 mm) 25 Nos.
17. File with handle (froudn) (150 to 300 mm) 25 Nos.
18. File with handle (squre)(150 to 300 mm) 25 Nos.
19. Scraper 05 Nos.
20. Ball peen hammers (1Kg.) 03 Nos.
21. Rubber Hammer 03 Nos.
22. Hand Hacksaw frame (300mm) 25 Nos.
23. Steel rule (30cm) 05 Nos.
24. Steel tape (50 inch) 05 Nos.
25. Piston ring compressor (3 mm) 05 Nos.

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26. Valve compressor 05 Nos.

27. C-clamp 05 Nos.
28. Bearing puller 05 Nos.
29. Tire puller 03 Nos.
30. V-block 10 Nos.
31. Hydraulic floor jack (2ton) 02 Nos.
32. Adjustable jack stands. 04 Nos.
33. Service creeper 02 Nos.
34. Bench vice (4’) 25 Nos.
35. Work Bench, steel (6’x21/2’x23/4) 05 Nos.
36. S.S.T. Board 05 Nos
37. Tool Box (empty) 05 Nos.
38. Jumper cables 02 set
39. Parts tray (12’x10’) 05 Nos.
40. Vernier caliper (150mm) 25 Nos.
41. Vernier height gauge (24’) 02 Nos.
42. Out side micrometer (0-1,1-3,0-100mm) 05
each25
Nos.
43. Inside micrometer 05 Nos.
44. Dial indicator (with magnetic base stand)(0.001 inch) 05 Nos.
45. Feeler gauge (0.05-1.00mm) 05 Nos.
46. Screw pitch gauge 05 Nos.
47. Tire pressure gauge (dial type) (200 psi) 05 Nos.
48. Digital Multi-meter 05 Nos.
49. Ignition timing light 10 Nos.
50. Bench grinder (8’) 03 Nos.
51. Drill press machine (fixed) 02 Nos.
52. Portable power drill machine wheel balancer 02 Nos.
53. Optical 4 wheel alignment air compressor 01 Nos.
54. Model of 4 stroke petrol engine 01 Nos.
55. Petrol engine Toyota 1300 cc 01 No

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56. Honda 1600 cc EFI system 01 No.

57. Suzuki 800cc 01 No.
58. Honda 125cc (Motorcycle) 01 No.
59. Petrol engine vehicle Toyota Corolla 01 No.

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EMPLOYABILITY OF PASS OUTS

The Pass outs of this course can find jobs / employment opportunities in the
following areas / sectors.
1. Auto parts manufacturing industries, vendors etc.
2. Authorized sales / service dealers.
3. Parts manufacturing Firms
4. Petrol pumps/service stations.
5. Compressor maintenance workshops.
6. Workshops / service stations

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REFERENCE BOOKS

1. TRAININEE MANUAL OF AUTO MECHANIC COURSE

Developed by: Punjab Vocational Training Council, Lahore

2. AUTO SERVICING
Printed by; Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad

3. AUTO MECHANICS
Printed by: Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad

4. AUTO MECHANICS FUNDAMANTELS

By; Stockel, Marrtin W.

5. AUTO MECHANICS
By;W.H.Crouse.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION OF TEACHER / INSTRUCTOR

D.A.E in Auto with 3 year relevant experience.

OR
2 year proficiency certificate with 6 year relevant experience.

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