Category: Mechanics & Automotive Skills
Affiliation: ICD-NSDC (Industry-Oriented Skill Development Programme)
Mode: Classroom Training + Practical Workshop + Engine Lab Demonstrations
Programme Type: Certificate / Short-Term Vocational Course

Programme Overview

The Diesel & Petrol Engine Mechanics programme is designed to provide participants with hands-on skills in servicing, maintaining, and repairing both diesel and petrol engines used in automobiles, industrial machines, and heavy vehicles.

The course focuses on understanding engine components, fuel systems, troubleshooting techniques, and preventive maintenance to ensure engine efficiency and performance. It is ideal for students, ITI trainees, and professionals seeking a career in automotive and mechanical services.

Programme Objectives

• Understand the structure and working of diesel and petrol engines
• Learn routine maintenance and repair techniques
• Gain practical experience with engine components and systems
• Develop troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for engines

Key Learning Areas

• Engine types, components, and working principles
• Fuel system and combustion processes
• Cooling, lubrication, and exhaust systems
• Ignition and timing mechanisms
• Engine inspection, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance

Topics Covered

• Introduction to Diesel & Petrol Engines
• Engine Components: Cylinder, Piston, Crankshaft, Valves
• Fuel Injection Systems and Carburetors
• Cooling, Lubrication, and Exhaust Mechanisms
• Ignition Systems and Timing Adjustments
• Engine Fault Detection and Troubleshooting
• Workshop Safety and Handling Engine Tools

Practical Training

• Hands-on disassembly and assembly of engines
• Practical diagnostics of common engine problems
• Engine maintenance exercises (oil change, filters, fuel systems)
• Safe use of workshop tools and engine testing equipment

Eligibility

• 10th / 12th Pass, ITI, Diploma, or Graduates
• Students and freshers interested in automotive and mechanical careers
• Working professionals seeking skill enhancement
• No prior engine repair experience required

Career Awareness & Opportunities

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

• Engine Mechanic (Diesel / Petrol)
• Vehicle Maintenance Technician
• Workshop Assistant
• Fleet Maintenance Trainee
• Heavy Vehicle Service Technician

Who Should Attend?

• Students from mechanical, automotive, or ITI backgrounds
• Freshers seeking practical engine repair skills
• Professionals aiming to upgrade technical knowledge
• Entrepreneurs planning small vehicle service units

Why Choose This Course?

• High demand for skilled engine mechanics in automotive and industrial sectors
• Strong practical, hands-on training approach
• Suitable for employment, freelancing, or workshop ownership
• Builds foundational skills for advanced automotive engineering courses