Learning Outcomes

General Car Maintenance

Dashboard, Engine and Tyres

Vehicle Systems

Buying a Car

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to the basics of car maintenance. This will include safety rules for working on a car, the look and meaning of warning lights on your dashboard and the history behind the internal combustion engine. You will study the importance of the vehicle owner's manual, found in every vehicle, which includes vehicle component layouts and vehicle maintenance guidelines. You will also learn about the costs and considerations that come with the process of buying a car.

Course assessment

Master the components, systems and general maintenance of motor vehicles with this free online car mechanic course.

Car Mechanic Training

In this free online vehicle mechanic training course, you become familiar with the parts that make up a standard motor vehicle. We explore the systems that make up an automobile and explain when they require maintenance. We analyze the costs and considerations that arise when you buy a car so this course can save you time and money as we help prepare you to successfully maintain your vehicle.

This free online course introduces you to car mechanics and we begin with important safety rules that should be followed when you are working on a car that can help you avoid elements and components that are potentially harmful to the body. We unpack the general maintenance of your vehicle, starting with the contents of the owner's manual, the location of the vehicle identification number and the various liquids and fuses that can be found in a car. We then study the dashboard warning lights, which can vary from car to car, as you learn what they mean and what to do when they illuminate. This can help keep you safe while driving and save you money and parts during repairs.
Do you know how to measure tire tread to gauge when a tire needs to be replaced? We can help you to understand the specifications set on a vehicle, the angle measurements used in tire alignment and how to compare older and modern tyres as you conduct the ‘penny tire test’. We go through the history, repeating stages and main components of the internal combustion engine and discuss the main function and characteristics of engine oil. This brings us to a vehicle’s systems, starting with cooling, as we move on to the car’s main components and how they’ve changed since the 1970s. We examine the spark plug gap and the electrical system and wrap up this section with a close study of the fuel system.
This course explains the drivetrain and outlines the unique liquids that are only used for these specific parts. We then address the brakes and their variations before investigating the anti-lock braking systems found in most modern cars. The course wraps up with a deep dive into the process of buying a car, starting with costs and factors that can drive up your insurance premiums. We cover the legal requirements for caring for a vehicle and finish with a lesson on how to decide what vehicle best suits your needs. This free online car mechanics course offers you a solid understanding of the basics when it comes to maintaining, repairing or simply driving your vehicle. It can also help you enter the lucrative field of motor mechanics so sign up to keep driving safely.

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Impact of Abuse and Trauma

Creating Safe Environments and Policies

Communication, Trust, and Multi-Agency Collaboration

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Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults - Course assessment

Empower yourself to safeguard vulnerable individuals, fostering a secure community with this free online course.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

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Topic 1: Introduction to Child Protection

Topic 2: International, Regional and National Legal Framework

Topic 3: Alternative Care and Child Safeguarding

Topic 4 : Monitoring and Evaluation in Child Protection

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Comprehensive Child Protection Training Course - Course Assessment

Learn the skills to prevent and respond to child abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence in this free online course.

Comprehensive Child Protection Training 

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The Importance of Safe Food Handling - Part 1

The Importance of Safe Food Handling - Part 2

Organized Efforts for Food Safety

The ServSafe Examination

ServSafe Manager Certification - Sample Questions

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Fundamentals of Serving Safe for Food Handlers - Assessment

This course will describe the methods of protecting food from getting contaminated and the basics of the ServSafe exam.

Fundamentals of Serving Safe for Food Handlers

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Topic 1 : WorkSafeBC Regulations

Topic 2 : Responsibilities of Employers and Workers

Topic 3 : Handle Hazardous Materials Safely

Topic 4: Information to Be Disclosed on an SDS

Topic 5: WHMIS Education and Training

Workplace Hazards and WHMIS: A Guide to Safety and Legal Duties - Assessment

This free online course covers the laws and rules that must be complied with to guarantee safe and healthy workplaces.

Workplace Hazards and WHMIS: A Guide to Safety and Legal Duties

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Introduction to Epilepsy

Diagnosing and Classifying Epilepsy with EEG

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Understanding Epilepsy - Course Assessment

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Understanding Epilepsy

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Vehicle Dynamics and Handling

Defensive Observation and Safe Following Distance

Traffic Laws, Regulations and Vehicle Maintenance

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Defensive Driving in Adverse Weather and Nighttime

Managing Space and Visibility

Defensive Driving in Different Environments

Managing Driver Fatigue and Distractions

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Handling Emergency Situations

Crash Avoidance Maneuvers

Post-Crash Procedures and First Aid

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Comprehensive Guide to Defensive Driving - Assessment

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The Components of Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence on Victims

Domestic Violence and Abuse on Children

Risks of Domestic Violence and Abuses on Children

Supporting the Victim and Reporting Incidents

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Course Assessment

In this free online course, learn about identifying and reporting domestic violence and abuse in children and adults.

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