Courses
Motor Mechanics Apprenticeship
Campus Locations
Phases 4 and 6 of the Motor Mechanics apprenticeship are facilitated at the following ATU campus locations:
Course Overview
A Motor Mechanic is a skilled technician who services, diagnoses and resolves technical concerns with light passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
The work includes:
- Carrying out the routine service procedures as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
- Examining and preparing the vehicle for the National Car Test (NCT) or the Commercial Vehicle Road worthiness Test (CVRT)
- Diagnosing and resolving problems with the operation of the mechanical and electrical systems of vehicles
- Carrying out all work in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended procedures.
Motor Mechanics are required to:
- Observe and adhere to all national and EU Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and precautions relative to their work.
- Read, interpret and adhere to the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions when servicing vehicles.
- Use specialised equipment to check the operation of the lighting, steering, braking and other systems and also to measure exhaust emissions, recording the results and liaising with the customer.
- Use logical thinking and the manufacturer’s recommended diagnostic techniques to identify and resolve problems.
Contact
Engineering School Office
Email: Engineering.galwaymayo@atu.ie
Tel: +353 91 74 2412