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How "short" a course were you willing to do...

Only thing I could come across is a Certificate 3 in Automotive Specialist (Engine Reconditioning)

They appear to run this one at Batman TAFE in Richmond.

Ring around or search the net on all tafe courses.

Try this link

http://www.tafe.vic.gov.au

Good luck

How "short" a course were you willing to do...

Only thing I could come across is a Certificate 3 in Automotive Specialist (Engine Reconditioning)

They appear to run this one at Batman TAFE in Richmond.

Ring around or search the net on all tafe courses.

Try this link

http://www.tafe.vic.gov.au

Good luck

I thought u could do a short course.. part time at night about this...

Kangan Batman do a few.

Vehicle body

Basic Panel Beating/Restoration

Code: TPB10

Price $350

Richmond Campus

R22 Mon 20 Feb 6pm-9pm 9 sessions

Car Detailing

Code: TVP03

Price $300

Richmond Campus

R24 Thu 23 Feb 6pm-9pm 10 sessions

Estimating for Automotive Smash

Repairs

Code: TPB11

Price $200

Richmond Campus

R23 Tue 21 Feb 6pm-8pm 9 sessions

Vehicle Restoration and Panel

Fabrication

Code: TAB01

Price $416

Richmond Campus

R15 Mon 20 Feb 5.30pm-8.30pm 12 sessions

R16 Tue 21 Feb 5.30pm-8.30pm 12 sessions

Introduction to Vehicle Painting

Code: TVP05

Price $415

Richmond Campus

R25 Wed 22 Feb 6pm-9pm 12 sessions

Vehicle Trimming Vintage/Veteran

Code: TVT03

Price $415

Coburg Campus

C33 Thu 23 Feb 6pm-9pm 12 sessions

Automotive Body Repair Aluminium

Welding

Code: TAB05

Price $500

Richmond Campus

R17 Wed 22 Feb 6pm-9pm 6 sessions

Are you keen to become proficient at welding? This course

will take you through the skills needed to perform basic

welding procedures.

This course is designed to give participants a basic

introduction to the skills required in the automotive smash

repair and vehicle restoration industry. Participants will be

taught skills on the safe use of tools, repair and forming

techniques, template use, metal identification and basic

welding techniques. Participants who successfully complete

the course may wish to go onto advanced or further training

within the automotive industry.

This course is designed to provide the participant with the skills

and knowledge to satisfactorily carry out the task of car detailing.

Topics include: cleaning the engine bay, cutting and polishing a

painted surface, cleaning and painting vehicle tyres.

Assessing automotive body repair damage and quoting

for smash repairs are valuable skills. After learning the

fundamentals in this course, you might want to improve your

employability by going on to advanced industry training.

This course introduces participants to the process of

fabricating vehicle body panels in both steel and aluminium.

Continuing students can progress to more complex panels,

such as welding of body components and the fitting of new

fabricated panels to existing bodies.

This course is designed to give participants a basic

introduction to painting materials, spray painting skills,

equipment and techniques suitable in the automotive industry.

Topics include: substrate preparation and pressing, paint

removal by emulsion type material and cut and polish.

NOTE: Mandatory respirator and PPE equipment required.

If you are interested in automotive trimming, but want to

specialise from the start, this course is worth considering. You

will learn the essential trimming skills required in the

automotive vehicle restoration industry. It may also lead to

opportunities for further training and qualifications in

automotive.

This course is designed to teach automotive body repair

practitioners traditional and the latest welding techniques

required to repair, anneal and weld aluminium alloys being

used in today's vehicle body construction. Students can also

update current skills in new welding processes. The welding

processes covered: oxy-acetylene, MIG and TIG welding on

light gauge 1mm and 1.6mm alloys.

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www.kangan.edu.au

Motor mechanics

The Motor Mechanical Department is located at both the Richmond and Coburg campuses.

We offer a wide variety of courses ranging from basic maintenance programs for the vehicle owner to

advanced technical programs.

In 2006 the Mechanical Technology Department will offer the following courses on demand -

Basic Car Care and Maintenance

This program has been prepared to assist the car owner who would like to know more about the basic

maintenance of their vehicle. The course will explain the language of vehicle mechanics and allow each

participant to attempt basic maintenance under direct supervision.

Course Code - TMT 32 Course Cost - $230 Campus - Coburg and Richmond

Purchasing a Used Vehicle

This program is specifically prepared for people who wish to purchase a used vehicle, but may be lacking

the knowledge necessary to make the right choice. This course will inform the participant how to sort good

cars from “lemons” and will outline the basic steps to take when inspecting used cars prior to purchase.

Course Code - TMT 42 Course Cost - $95 Campus - Coburg and Richmond

Four Wheel Drive Vehicle – Care and Maintenance

This short course has been developed to assist four wheel drive owners in understanding their vehicles; how

they differ from other cars, how they are constructed, as well as how they should be maintained for

maximum reliability and economy.

Course Code - TMT 35 Course Cost - $195 Campus - Coburg and Richmond

Four Wheel Drive Vehicle - Trip Preparation

A course designed to assist four-wheel drive owners and users how to inspect and prepare this type of

vehicle for long trips or off-road use.

The course will outline basic mechanical principles of four wheel drive construction, layout and operation, as

well as tips for vehicle preparation for use in arduous conditions.

Course Code - TMT 36 Course Cost - $125 Campus - Coburg and Richmond

Holden Gen III Engine Management System

This short course will provide an overview of General Motors’ engine management system used on the LS1

(Gen III) V8 engine. The course will explain the methods automotive technicians and enthusiasts can use to

diagnose engine conditions and improve engine performance.

Course Code - TMT 33 Course Cost - $230 Campus - Richmond

Holden Gen III Performance Course

This short course will cover modifications and enhancements that can be made to improve performance to

the LS1 (Gen III) V8 engine. The course will explain the methods automotive technicians and enthusiasts can

use to measure and improve engine performance.

Course Code - TMT 34 Course Cost - $230 Campus - Richmond

Vehicle Awareness for New Drivers

A course designed for car owners who may be newcomers to vehicle use.

A simple to understand course for people of all ages. The course sets out to explain basic requirements of

vehicle operation to maintain a cars safety and reliability.

Course Code - TMT 43 Course Cost - $150 Campus - Coburg and Richmond

Introduction to Flow Bench Use

This short course will introduce the flow bench to technicians and technically-minded people who wish to

understand how to safely use such equipment to measure airflow to determine potential improvements that

can be made to vehicle performance.

Course Code - TMT 41 Course Cost - $95 Campus - Coburg

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Automotive

For more information contact the short course line on 9279 2551. Enrolment form page 44.

Introduction to the Engine Dynamometer

This short course will introduce the engine dynamometer to technicians and technically-minded people who

wish to understand how to safely use such equipment to measure an engines power output.

The course will explain how an engine dynamometer is used, and includes time using the engine

dynamometer to measure an engines power output.

Course Code - TMT 39 Course Cost - $150 Campus – Coburg & Richmond

Introduction to the Chassis Dynamometer

This short course will introduce the chassis dynamometer to technicians and technically-minded people who

wish to understand how to safely use such equipment to measure vehicle performance.

The course will explain how a dynamometer can be used to measure a vehicle’s power output via the driven

wheels of the vehicle, and includes time using the chassis dynamometer to measure a vehicle’s power

output.

Course Code - TMT 38 Course Cost - $150 Campus – Coburg and Richmond

Engineering Standards for Modified Vehicles

This short course, run by industry experts, informs participants of current rules, regulations and requirements

of law making and enforcement bodies for vehicles that use public roads in Victoria. This course is a must

for people intending to modify vehicles, or technicians who work on modified vehicles, as it explains in plain

language current government requirements for such activities.

Course Code - TMT 40 Course Cost - $80 Campus - Coburg and Richmond

Understanding Automotive Terms and Language

This course is for the novice who wishes to increase their technical vocabulary. The course caters to the

needs of school students undertaking mechanical studies, people of non-English speaking backgrounds,

entry level mechanics or those genuinely interested in increasing their knowledge of mechanical-related

terms.

Course participants are provided with handy reference notes that will provide a thorough breakdown of

automotive technical terms from A - Z.

Course Code - TMT 37 Course Cost - $65 Campus - Coburg and Richmond

Other Short Courses available on demand

• Automatic Transmissions • Wheel Alignment

• Automotive Air Conditioning Systems • Automotive Data Acquisition

• Emission Control Equipment Diagnosis • Introduction to Airbags

• Turbo Charging and Supercharging • Installing Car Audio Systems

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