CP Fitters' Phase 2 Apprenticeship Training: Courses

The engines module consists of 7 learning units. The final one, Electronic Engine Management, is currently under development.

1. Principles of Operation
2. Disassembly and Assembly Procedures
3. Lubrication Systems
4. Cooling Systems
5. Cold Starting Systems
6. Diesel Fuel Systems
7. Electronic Engine Management (This learning unit is a partially developed proposal and is unlikely to be available before the third quarter of 2013 at the earliest).

1. Operating Principles, 7 hours.
2. Clutches, 20 hours.
3. Gearboxes, 21 hours.
4. Drive Shafts, 4 hours.
5. Axles, Hubs, Bearings and Seals, 14 hours.
6. Final Drive and Differential, 14 hours.

Assessments, 9 hours.

1. Basic Electricity, 7 hours.
2. Batteries, 7 hours.
3. Basic Electronics, 14 hours.
4. Magnetism and Electromagnetism, 7 hours.
5. Lighting Circuits, 14 hours.
6. Starting Circuits, 14 hours.
7. Charging Circuits, 14 hours.
8. Magneto Ignition Systems, 4 hours.

Assessments, 9 hours.

1. Suspensions, 7 hours.
2. Wheels and Tyres, 7 hours.
3. Steering, 20 hours.
4. Hydraulic and Air Braking Systems, 31 hours.
5. Tracks, 7 hours.

Assessments, 8 hours.

1. Hydraulic Principles, 15 hours.
2. Hydraulic Cylinder Seals, 7 hours.
3. Hydraulic Hose, 10 hours.
4. Basic Circuits and Relief Valves, 10 hours.
5. Pumps and Motors, 16 hours.
6. Maintenance, 6 hours.
7. Hydraulic Hammers, 7 hours.

Assessments, 8 hours.

1. Concrete Saw - Engine Driven, 5 hours.
2. Vibrating Machines, 10 hours.
3. Mobile Compressors, 6 hours.
4. Water Pumps, 13 hours.
5. Concrete Mixers, 4 hours.
6. Mobile Electric Generator, 4 hours.
7. Petrol and LPG Fuel Systems, 18 hours.
8. Servicing Small Plant, 4 hours.

Assessments, 7 hours.