Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Level I

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Lower secondary school diploma

TRAINING PROGRAMME DURATION: 1200 hours

ACHIEVABLE QUALIFICATION: Professional qualification

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE DESCRIPTION

The professional knows all types of engines, identifies faults, repairs them, replaces worn parts, and carries out periodic inspections on cars.

The professional qualification is essential for obtaining the RIA for registration with the Chamber of Commerce, with at least one year of experience in repair activities as a qualified worker.

TECHNICAL-PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

CORE MODULES:

• Promotion of equal opportunity conditions in the workplace and relevant legislation

• Introduction to ecology and the environment, sustainable development, and any relevant sector-specific legislation

• Computer science and the web: theoretical knowledge and practical use of tools

• Prevention and protection regulations in the workplace (Legislative Decree 626/94 and subsequent amendments and additions)

• Introduction to legislation on workers’ rights and duties, including the characteristics and arrangements of standard and non-standard contracts. Collective bargaining

• Introduction to the current tax system

• Introduction to project financing: incentive laws, structural funds, self-employment

SPECIALIZATION MODULES:

• Engine

• Basics of mechanics

• Ignition, fuel supply, cooling, carburetion, braking and transmission

• Fault diagnosis and repair