Safety & Under‑the‑Hood Inspection Required Beginner
The starter class for new drivers. Learn practical, “don’t‑get‑hurt” habits around a running vehicle—what’s safe to touch, what’s hot, and how to work safely around the vehicle. Then go under the hood to identify belts, hoses, the battery and terminals, air filter, and fuse/fluids locations. Check engine oil, coolant/overflow, brake fluid, and washer fluid (top off washer fluid), spot leaks and wear, and understand common warning lights. We finish with simple decision rules: what’s fine, what’s “watch it,” and what needs professional attention now.
- Safety first: engine heat, moving parts, hair/clothing safety, parking brake & wheel placement
- Under‑hood tour: belts, hoses, battery & corrosion, air filter, fuse box (overview)
- Fluids: locate & check oil, coolant/overflow, brake fluid, washer fluid (top‑off)
- Battery basics: terminals, corrosion, safe jump‑start overview (no live jumping)
- Spotting issues & warning lights 101
Students leave able to: work around a vehicle safely, identify major components, perform basic checks, and know when to get help.
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Engine Fundamentals Beginner
Discover how engines make power and what each major component does. We compare 2‑stroke and 4‑stroke cycles, explore air, fuel, spark, and compression, and handle real parts to see how it all fits together. Students get hands‑on with basic fuel‑system tools and leave with a clear mental model of “how an engine breathes.”
- How engines work: 2‑stroke vs. 4‑stroke
- Identify engine parts and learn their functions
- Fuel systems overview: carburetors and fuel injection
- Compression testing
- Hands‑on fun with real engine components
Students leave able to: explain the 4‑stroke cycle, name key parts, and recognize basic fuel‑system layouts.
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Roadside Safety & Service Confidence Beginner
When something goes wrong on the road—or at the service counter—know exactly what to do.
We’ll practice safe pull-over steps and roadside basics (including a flat-tire demo and what to keep in your kit),
then shift to the “talk like a pro” side: how to read estimates, spot upsells, and approve (or decline) work with confidence.
- Breakdown protocol: hazards, triangles, safe positioning & visibility
- Flat tire basics: jack points, lug-nut sequence, tool overview (demo)
- Your roadside kit: what to carry & how to use it
- At the counter: what to say (and what to avoid)
- Estimate & invoice anatomy: parts, labor, shop fees, warranties
- Common upsells explained; how to decline politely & plan maintenance
- Maintenance intervals, useful records, and asking better questions
Students leave able to: handle a roadside issue safely, build a practical kit, read estimates, avoid unnecessary work, and communicate clearly with a shop.
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Vehicle Electrical Systems — 12V Basics & DVOM Beginner
Demystify 12‑volt systems. We cover power and ground, simple series/parallel circuits, and common lighting systems. Students learn how to use a digital volt/ohm meter (DVOM) safely, read basic wiring diagrams, and track down simple faults like a blown fuse.
- 12V DC fundamentals: power, ground, series/parallel
- Headlights, taillights, fuses & fuse boxes
- Using a digital volt/ohm meter (DVOM)
- Read basic wiring diagrams & symbols
Students leave able to: use a DVOM for simple checks, identify fuse locations, and follow a basic circuit on a diagram.
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Brakes — Inspection, Measurement & ReplacementBeginner
Get confident with one of the most important systems on any vehicle. We cover how to inspect pads and rotors, measure wear precisely, and the correct steps for replacing components with the right torque and sequence. Emphasis on safety, tools, and knowing your limits.
- Inspect pads/rotors and spot wear patterns
- Use micrometers/calipers; measure to 0.0001"
- Replace pads/rotors; torque & sequence
- Special tools & safety
Students leave able to: evaluate brake wear, understand replacement steps, and talk with a shop confidently.
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