Open Colleges is the new name for Cengage Education, and is Australia\'s oldest and most respected provider of Online and distance education courses. We deliver over 130 online and distance education courses, including an extensive range of nationally recognised Certificates and Diplomas.  

Take your tinkering to the next level with a course in automotive mechanics that could save you the cost of car servicing and even set you on the path to new career.

For the mechanically-minded, the Open Colleges Fundamentals of Automotive Mechanics course offers the ideal introduction to the workings of your vehicle\'s engine and drivetrain as well as electrical, suspension and braking systems. You\'ll also learn how to use the tools, instruments and testing gear that are commonplace in commercial repair garages, and you\'ll even get a grounding in the basic principles of customer service.

If you\'ve got ambitions for a career as a mechanic -- perhaps working for yourself -- this course will put you firmly in the driver\'s seat.

Subjects

• The motor car
• Automotive publications and definitions
• Practical automotive maths
• The metric system
• Fasteners, wrenches, precision tools and others
• Power tools, equipment and workshop safety
• Using callipers, micrometers and feeler gauges
• Automotive measuring instruments
• Modern test equipment
• Gaskets, antifriction, bearings and lubrication systems
• Building an engine and engine classifications
• Engine performance and fundamentals
• Principals of lubrication
• High performance automotive engines
• The cooling system
• Future automotive systems
• Fuels, fuel supply systems and carburettors
• Ignition and wiring
• Fuel injection and exhaust systems
• Alternate fuels and dual fuel conversions
• Diesel engine operation
• Clutches and transmission
• Front and rear drives
• Suspension, steering and wheel alignment
• Tyres, wheels and brakes
• Electrical accessories
• Automotive electricity
• Electronic sensors and computer systems
• Customer relations

Entry requirements

English language requirements

If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competence before enrolling.

The Open Colleges difference:

• Nationally accredited: This ensures your qualification is recognised by industry around Australia.
• Start today! Open Colleges courses offer you ultimate flexibility. There is no need to attend classes at a campus or wait for an intake or start date. You can start your course whenever it suits you!
• Study from home at your own pace: You can study from home at your own pace. You can a choose to receive your learning materials by mail or online.
• Benefit from 100 years of history: Open Colleges has been delivering distance education to Australians for more than 100 years. Join over 700,000 Australians who have studied with Open Colleges. Unlike many other institutions, we are specialists in distance learning.
• We help you to succeed: Open Colleges provides you with comprehensive support throughout your studies. From access to ‘OpenSpace’ — our online learning portal — to support from experienced tutors, we help you every step of the way.
• Affordable fees: Open Colleges provides you with a range of different payment plan options. You can pay upfront and get a discount on your fees or you can choose to pay by instalment – including weekly, fortnightly and monthly options.
• Articulation opportunities: Once you have completed this course, you may receive credit if you wish to pursue further education.