Some Automotive Technicians specialize in specific vehicle systems while others perform repairs on all kinds of vehicles. A clear understanding of how automotive engines operate is essential to success as an Automotive Technician. Here are some main items that they do:

• An Automotive Technician repairs and maintains cars and trucks.
• Automotive Technicians conduct diagnostic tests on vehicles and replace worn or damaged components.
• They troubleshoot and repair a variety of engine systems to ensure that the proper repairs may be made to the customer’s satisfaction.
• Automotive Technicians carefully manage their time to ensure that repairs are made on schedule and the shop is as efficient as possible.

Students will be assessed using practical (70%) and theory (30%) based evaluations through the Skills Development Department (JPK) certification. Among modules offered in this course are Vehicle Control Technology, Internal Combustion Engine Technology, Power Distribution Technology and others. Upon completion, students should be able to fully understand motor vehicle operations theoretically and are able to repair the multiple systems in motor vehicles.

Degree/Diploma Leaver

• Malaysian Citizen
• Full Transcript
• Age between 19-35 years old
• Good Health Condition
• Good attitude + pleasant personality

SPM/School Leaver

• Malaysian Citizen
• Surat Pengesahan Tamat Belajar
• Full Transcript
• Age between 19-35 years old
• Good Health Condition
• Good attitude + pleasant personality

Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a program. Objectives for the Automotive Engineering technology program at PHCDC are:

• Communicate effectively in the professional environment in individual and group situations.
• Translate customer requirements and effectively.
• Specify, design, deploy, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain Vehicles systems
• Strategize professional growth in automotive industry.
• Apply safety to all aspects of work.

Automotive Technology Program Learning Outcomes

• Diagnose and repair all major vehicle systems.
• Document repairs of vehicles accurately and descriptive of concern, cause, and correction.
• Effectively locate and utilize technical information required for vehicle repairs.
• Work safely and responsibly within all shop standards and environmental guidelines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employer expectations and ethical work practice.
• Demonstrate accuracy, proficiency and quality in task performance.

• Technologist/ Executive in Automotive Industries
• Executive Service Advisor (in automotive service centres)
• Executive Supervisor (in automotive service centres or factories)

This area of industry involves working on all kinds of vehicles including cars, bikes, buses, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, fast vehicles, small vehicles, etc. The marketability is from car manufacturers, automotive tech companies, machineries industry down to service centers.

Graduates will be employed as:

• Automotive Technologist
• Executive Service Advisor

Working in the:

• Automotive Maintenance or
• Manufacturing Sectors

You will be involved in:

• Designing
• Testing
• Diagnosis and servicing
• Manufacturing

For the

• Private or Public Transportation
• Light or Heavy Vehicles