Learning Outcomes

History & Evolution of Automobiles

Vehicle Categories and Use Cases

Automotive Industry Today

Understanding Automotive Systems

Lesson Summary

This module will introduce you to the automotive industry by exploring how vehicles evolved, how they are categorised, and how modern systems work together. You will gain insight into technological milestones, current industry trends, and core roles, while building a clear foundation for understanding vehicle design, operation, and careers.

Engine Fundamentals

Engine Components

Fuel & Air Systems

Carburettor Introduction

Cooling & Lubrication Systems

This module teaches you how internal combustion engines work by exploring engine cycles, components, and supporting systems. Gain an understanding of how fuel, air, timing, cooling, and lubrication interact to produce power efficiently. You’ll compare petrol and diesel behaviour, and build a strong foundation for further automotive study.

Transmission Fundamentals

Clutch Systems

Torque Converter

Driveline Components & Layouts

Mechanical Principles of 2WD, AWD, and 4WD

In this module, you’ll learn how transmissions and drivelines deliver engine or motor power to the road. You’ll learn how gear types, clutches, torque converters, and driveline layouts influence vehicle performance, efficiency, traction, and everyday driving behaviour.

Automotive Systems and Maintenance Diploma - First Assessment

This module will now enable you to review your learning and determine your knowledge and understanding of modules 1 to 3. 
Remember, if you do not achieve the required standard after the first attempt, you can re-take the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

Braking Systems

Suspension Systems

Steering Systems

This module develops a practical understanding of braking, suspension, and steering systems in modern vehicles. You’ll gain an understanding of hydraulic brake operation, ABS and regenerative braking behaviour, suspension roles, steering assistance methods, and basic geometry principles that influence stability.

Battery & Charging

Starting & Ignition

Lighting & Auxiliary Circuits

Wiring Diagrams and Electrical Protection

Electronic Control & Dash Indicators

This module builds a practical understanding of automotive electrical and electronic systems. You will learn about batteries, charging systems, ignition, lighting, and electronic control units. We’ll teach you how to recognise electrical components, interpret symptoms, and apply safe, structured checks during inspection and basic fault finding.

Tools & Information

Systematic Troubleshooting

Repair Procedures & Safety

This module teaches structured automotive diagnosis, safe repair practices, and correct use of service information. You’ll develop skills in inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and verification. We focus on evidence-based decisions, safe workshop habits, accurate documentation, and confirming repairs under real operating conditions.

Automotive Systems and Maintenance Diploma - Second Assessment

This module will now enable you to review your learning and determine your knowledge and understanding of modules 4 to 6. 
Remember, if you do not achieve the required standard after the first attempt, you can re-take the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

Scheduled Maintenance

Component Inspection & Replacement

Tyre & Wheel Service

Safety, Emissions & Emerging Technologies

Understanding Vehicle Assistance

This module teaches you how to plan and carry out routine vehicle maintenance safely and correctly. It covers service intervals, fluid and filter replacement, wear-item inspection, tyres, and wheels. You will also develop an understanding of safety systems, emissions compliance, environmental responsibilities, and emerging technologies.

Automotive Systems and Maintenance Diploma - Assessment

Build professional skills to diagnose, service, and repair modern vehicles confidently with this free online course.

Automotive Systems and Maintenance Diploma

Want to turn your passion for cars into a real career? This course gives you the hands-on automotive systems certification you need to diagnose, repair, and maintain any vehicle. You'll go from curious beginner to confident technician. This course was reviewed and approved by qualified subject matter expert Huriye Çelik, an automotive systems engineer. Rev up your career and become the mechanic everyone calls first. Sign up now!

Do you want to understand cars but feel lost when something goes wrong? Many people rely on guesswork, expensive repairs, or quick fixes that fail. Modern vehicles mix mechanics and electronics, and without clear basics, even simple faults become confusing, stressful, and costly for everyday drivers and technicians alike.This course breaks vehicle systems into simple, clear ideas you can follow. You learn how engines, gearboxes, brakes, steering, and electrics work together, then how to spot problems safely. It also prepares you for an automotive systems certification without drowning you in theory. Everything is explained in plain language.By the end, you can service vehicles, diagnose faults, replace worn parts, and work safely with tools and electrics. You will understand warning lights, follow maintenance schedules, handle tyres and brakes, and adapt to new technology with confidence in real workshop or everyday settings without second guessing yourself. This course content was created in partnership with Huriye Çelik, an automotive systems engineer. The authors generated this text with the help of ChatGPT. After drafting, the authors and subject matter experts reviewed, edited, and revised the text to ensure it is correct and meets Alison’s high quality standards. Take control of car repairs and maintenance. Enrol today.

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Aims & Objectives of ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Accrediting to ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Main Sections of ISO/IEC 17025:2017

This module presents the fundamental aspects of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 along with its aims and objectives. The module also explains different forms of standardized verbs used throughout the standard. Moreover, you will also learn the benefits of accrediting to ISO/IEC 17025. Lastly, an overview of the section's standard is also given.

General and Structural Guidelines for Laboratories

Resource Requirements for Testing Laboratories

Contracts, Validation, Sampling & Handling

Technical Records, Uncertainty, Results Validity, & Reports

In this module, you will encounter the essential requirements given in clauses 4, 5, 6, and 7 of ISO/IEC 17025;2017. However, the explanation of Clause 7 is provided till sub-clause - 7.8. Through this module, you will learn about the general, structural, resource, and process requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

Information Management, Complaints & Nonconformities (NCs)

Management System Requirements

Taking Corrective Actions

In this module, you will see discussions on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 beginning from sub clause 7.9 that puts forward the complaint requirements put forth by the standard. Furthermore, it presents the standard's requirements regarding management systems. Moreover, it also contains necessary measures to be taken for corrective actions.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Laboratory Management System- Course Assessment

Learn about laboratory management systems laid out by the ISO 17025 international standard in this free online course.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Laboratory Management Systems

This short course is designed for individuals and laboratories looking forward to their standardisation. We explain management standards defined by the ‘ISO/IEC 17025 general requirements for testing and calibration laboratories competence’ devised by ISO. This comprehensive course explains all the basic and essential requirements of the standard. It also provides a simplified clause-by-clause explanation of its four main sections.

Fundamentals of Pest Control

Pest Identification and Assessment

Non-Chemical Pest Control Methods

Chemical Pest Control Methods

This module will teach you the fundamentals of pest control, types of pests and their impact, pest life cycles and behavior, factors influencing pest infestations, pest identification and assessment, non-chemical pest control methods, genetic control and sterile insect, chemical pest control methods, and integrated pest management (IPM) approach.

Monitoring and Prevention

Sustainable Pest Management

Urban and Structural Pest Control

Topics you will learn in this module include but are not limited to pest monitoring techniques, preventive measures and exclusion strategies, ecological impact of pesticides, selective pesticide use and resistance management, organic and biodynamic pest management, pest management in residential areas, and commercial and industrial pest control.

Pest Control and Management - Assessment

This free online course teaches you how to use chemical and non-chemical pest control techniques to manage infestations.

Pest Control and Management

Pests make environments unhygienic and are a major cause of diseases, some of which may be lethal and difficult or expensive to cure. Effective pest management and control are necessary to keep a living and working environment free from health hazards. This course provides the knowledge and skills required to establish and maintain a successful pest control management programme and describes various pests, their life cycles and their behaviour.

Foundations of Construction Safety Management

Safety Management for Hazardous Environments

High-risk Site Activities and Demolition Safety

This module covers risk identification and mitigation in construction work and how to evaluate and manage risk in compliance with CDM regulations. You'll also learn how behaviour affects safety on construction sites, including safety measures for scaffolding, excavation, demolition and more.

Course Assessment - Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Learn how to manage safety on construction sites in accordance with UK legal provisions in this free online course.

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Construction workers are often vulnerable to injuries and hazards so ensuring safety is maintained consistently is crucial for both site managers and workers. This course covers the essential knowledge needed for maintaining safety on construction sites. You'll learn to identify and assess risks while adhering to UK industry regulations. In addition, we'll discuss safety measures to take during erecting scaffolding, excavations and demolitions.

Introduction to Hot Work

Classification of Hot Work Areas

Roles and Responsibilities

Hot Work Permit

Hot Work Risk Assessment

Essential Safety Precautions

This module will familiarize you with hot work processes, including their potential hazards and safety precautions. You'll learn how to assess the risks associated with hot work and determine appropriate control measures. You'll also understand the hot work permit system and the roles & responsibilities of those involved in the permitting process.

Hot Work Safety - Course Assessment

Learn how to manage the hazards associated with hot work processes in this free online health and safety course.

Hot Work Safety

This hot work safety training equips you with the essential knowledge to recognize and mitigate hot work hazards. You'll understand the hot work risk assessment process and hierarchy of controls for effectively reducing risks. The course explains the hot work permit system along with the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the permitting process. You'll also gain a clear understanding of hot work permitted and prohibited areas.

Introduction to Traffic Marshalling

Traffic Management

Temporary Traffic Control

Traffic Risk Assessment

Vehicle Signaling

Reversing Vehicles

Health and Safety

In this module, we will look at the fundamental objectives of traffic marshalling and the general duties of a traffic marshal. A traffic marshal's responsibilities when controlling traffic on a highway or construction areas shall be examined. Assessing risks along with health and safety concerns of traffic near construction areas will be assessed.

Construction Safety: Traffic Marshalling - Course assessment

Train as a traffic marshal or bankman who provides traffic management on construction sites in this free online course.

Construction Safety: Traffic Marshalling

This course takes an in-depth look at the role of traffic marshals on construction sites. Traffic management is important to maintaining health and safety as the presence of heavy machinery and large vehicles creates a need for the efficient direction of traffic. Traffic management in such a busy area faces hazards and safety risks, which we identify in this course. Sign up to train as a traffic marshal or bankman and add a skill to your CV.

Introduction to the AS Standards

Organization's Context and Leadership

QMS Planning and Support

This module introduces students to the AS standards for suppliers of the aviation industry. It explains the importance of regulations in the aerospace industry and navigates them through the journey of different AS standards. It also explains the requirements of Clauses 4, 5, 6, and 7 of this standard.

Organizational Operations

Operations and Evaluation

Organizational Improvement

This module explains the requirements of Clauses 8, 9, and 10 of AS9100D. These requirements are regarding organizational operations, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the organizational operations.

AS9100D Quality Management System (QMS) for Aerospace Industry - Course Assessment

Learn the requirements of AS9100D for the developers and suppliers of components for the aerospace & defense industries.

AS9100D Quality Management System (QMS) for Aerospace Industry

This course explains different clauses and their various requirements for the organizations that develop, design, or supply parts, components, and assemblies concerned with the aerospace and defense industries. After enrolling, the students will be able to navigate the differences between the different versions of the AS standards. Moreover, they will also get a simple and straightforward explanation of this standard's requirements.

Introduction to Hazardous Materials Handling - Learning Outcomes

Understanding Hazardous Materials

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Importance of Hazard Communication

Risk Assessment and Management

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Hazardous Materials Handling

Introduction to Hazardous Materials Handling - Lesson Summary

In this module, participants will have a solid foundation in understanding hazardous materials, legal and regulatory compliance, hazard communication, risk assessment, and the proper use of personal protective equipment. This knowledge is essential for creating a safe and compliant working environment in industries dealing with hazardous materials.

Hazardous Materials Storage and Transportation - Learning Outcomes

Proper Storage Practices for Hazardous Materials

Managing Segregation and Compatibility of Hazardous Materials

Emergency Preparedness for Hazardous Materials Storage

Transportation Regulations

Handling Hazardous Materials in Transit

Emergency Response Planning

Case Studies and Lessons Learned

Hazardous Materials Storage and Transportation - Lessons Summary

This module covers storing hazardous materials, segregation and compatibility, and developing emergency response plans. Learn DOT regulations, proper labelling, packaging, and security measures for transportation, best practices for loading/unloading and case studies.

Advanced Hazardous Materials Handling Techniques - Learning Outcomes

Decontamination Procedures

Confined Space Entry Protocols

Managing Hazardous Waste

Best Practices for Chemical Spill Response

Continuous Improvement in Hazardous Materials Handling

Advanced Hazardous Materials Handling Techniques - Lesson Summary

This module covers decontamination techniques to ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance. Learn to manage decontamination zones, handle confined space hazards, and apply physical, chemical, thermal, and radiological decontamination. Develop skills in PPE selection, emergency response planning, and environmental protection.

Hazardous Materials Handling Mastery - Course Assessment

Gain expertise, ensure safety, and excel in hazardous materials handling with this comprehensive free online course.

Hazardous Materials Safety Specialist

This course covers the classification, legal compliance, and risk assessment of hazardous materials. It delves into communication standards, PPE usage, and storage guidelines. Transportation regulations and emergency response planning are also covered. Advanced techniques include decontamination, confined space entry, hazardous waste management, chemical spill response, and continuous improvement through safety audits and case studies.