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| TECHNICAL SECTION | - AUTOMOBILE PARTS
TOOL, TEST EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
| SAFETY IN AUTO PARTS MERCHANDISING SHOP:
- Definition of safety.
- Safety clothing ( helmet, goggle, hand glove, nose mask, foot boot, over all dress)
- Fire extinguisher: types of extinguishers
- Causes and prevention of accident
ENGINE PARTS:
- Identification of parts, examples Piston, Piston rings, Connecting rod, Camshaft, Crankshaft, Valves, Cylinder head and Oil pump.
- Sketching of Engine parts as listed above.
- Location and functions of engine parts.
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM(CLUTCH):
- Identification of parts of a clutch.( flywheel, clutch plate, pressure plate assembly and release bearing)
- Functions of the clutch parts.
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (GEAR BOX):
Types of gear box: (manual – 3, 4 & 5 speeds and automatic transmission) - Functions of gear box.
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (PROPELLER SHAFT AND REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY):
- Types of propeller shafts and universal/sliding joints.
- Functions of the transmission system parts.
- Identification of parts of axle assembly.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM:
- Types. (Normal beam and independent suspension system.)
- Parts of suspension system-Damper, spring (coil springs, torsion bar, leaf spring)
- Functions of the parts.
COOLING SYSTEM:
- Types.( water and air cooling system)
- Functions of the cooling system.
- Parts of water and air cooling systems.( Radiators, fan blade, fan belt, water pump, water host and thermostat).
STEERING SYSTEM:
- Types. (Manual and power assisted steering.)
- Parts of a steering (steering gearboxes, steering wheel, steering shaft and tie-rod.
- Functions of the parts.
BRAKING SYSTEM:
- Types. (Disc and drum)
- Parts. ( master cylinder, wheel cylinder, connecting pipe, brake pads, brake shoes/ lining)
- Functions of the parts.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM:
- Parts. ( Oil tank/sump, Oil filter, Oil cooler, Oil seal, Pressure switch and Oil pump & types
- Types of lubricant (Oil and grease)
- Types of Oil (SAE40, SAE60 and SAE 30/20w)
- Quality and uses of oil and grease.
ELECTRICAL PARTS:
- Components ( Battery, fuse, electrical control unit/brain box, alternator, ignition, coil, bulb, and cut-out)
- Identification of the components.
- Functions of the component.
WHEELS AND TYRES:
- Types of wheel ( Spoke wheel, alloyed wheel and pressed steel wheel)
- Types of tyres (tube and tubeless)
- Sizes of wheel and tyre.
- Functions of wheel and tyre.
TYPES OF TOOLS AND THEIR USES: - General tools (Spanner, harmer, mallet, allen key, screw driver, and plier)
- Special tools (Extractor, pullers, Sledge hammer, and lifters)
- Differences between general and special tools
CARE OF TOOLS - Ways/means of caring for tools e.g.(greasing, cleaning and packing,)
- Effects of improper tools care
TEST EQUIPMENT - Types (Spark plug cleaner, engine analyzer, dwell angle tester, Exhaust gas analyzer, and vacuum tester)
- Functions of different types of test equipment.
MAINTENANCE OF TEST EQUIPMENT - Knowledge of starting and stopping of the equipment.
- Importance/Uses of manufacturers’ manuel.
ACCESSORIES - Definition.
- Importance.
- Care of accessories.
- Types ( steering cover, car radio, wheel cover, seat cover and car cover)
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| | - SALES, INVOICING, FORCASTING, RECORD KEEPING,, FUND RAISING, MARKET ANALYSIS, ADVERTISING, VALUE PRICING AND CUSTOMER SERVICES.
| SALES:
- Definition.
- Types ( Cash, Credit/ deferred sales)
- Method of selling (Personal, door-to-door, trade fairs, open market, unit shops.
- Explanation and procedure for sales calls
INVOICING:
- Meaning.
- Contents.
- Uses/Importance.
FORECASTING:
- Definition.
- Need/Reasons for forecasting.
- Advantages of forecasting.
RECORD KEEPING:
- Types of records. (sale journal, purchases journal, sales ledger, purchase ledger, invoice, receipt and cash book.)
- Process of keeping the records
- Uses of the various records.
FUND RAISING(SOURCE OF FINANCE):
- Definition of fund raising.
- Types of fund.
- Source/ways of raising fund.
- The process/procedure of raising fund.
MARKET ANALYSIS:
- Definition of market.
- Definition of market analysis.
- Definition of market segment.
- Explanation of Market segmentation.
- Procedure and basis for Market Segmentation.
VALUE PRICING:
- Definition.
- Types.
- Application.
ADVERTISING:
- Definition.
- Types.
- Media of advertising.
- Advantages.
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
- Meaning
- Types
- Importance/advantages
- Handling of customers’ complaints
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