Electrician (Automobile)

Basic Training at CGTTI: Building Foundations for Excellence

Embark on your technical journey with our foundational Basic Training course at Ceylon German Technical Training Institute (CGTTI). This comprehensive program is designed to equip apprentices with essential skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in various technical trades.

Course Highlights:

1. Introduction to Safety and Tools:
   • Safety takes precedence as trainees are introduced to the basics of workshop safety protocols.
   • Learn the fundamentals of measuring, marking, and the proper use of various hand tools.
2. Bench Fitting Work:
   • Engage in hands-on bench fitting work at our basic workshop, honing your skills in precision workmanship.
   • Develop accuracy, punctuality, and cleanliness in your work, setting the foundation for disciplined craftsmanship.
3. Physical Exercises:
   • Start each day with physical exercises, promoting discipline, motivation, and a healthy mindset for the day’s tasks.
4. Tool Familiarity:
   • Gain familiarity with essential hand tools, power tools, and instruments used in various trades.
   • Learn the proper handling and application of files, hand and power hacksaws, chisels, drills, riveting tools, taps, dies, reamers, spanners, hammers, screwdrivers, center punches, and various measuring instruments.
5. Hands-On Project:
   • Undertake a practical project – the production of a vice – serving as a tangible memento of your achievements during the basic training.
   • Apply acquired skills to create a functional and useful tool.

Attitude of Work:

During this foundational stage of training, emphasis is placed on cultivating a mindset of:

• Accuracy: Precision is paramount in all tasks to instill a commitment to quality work.
• Punctuality: Timeliness is crucial for a disciplined and efficient workflow.
• Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and organized workspace, promoting a professional approach to craftsmanship.
• Tool Maintenance: Learn the importance of proper tool, machine, and instrument maintenance to ensure longevity and optimal performance.
• Preventing Accidents: Acquire awareness and practices to prevent work-related accidents, prioritizing safety in all aspects of training.

Proper understanding of,

• Fuel systems
• Ignition system
• Cooling systems and its electrically controlled circuitry
• Engine functions and chassis
• Checking, reassembly and testing of engines with chassis mounted electrical components
• Maintenance procedures and its services.
• Testing of units by using modern test instrumentation

First 6 Months

• In-plant training in outside workshops

Second 6 Months

• Diagnosis of all types of ignition systems
• Utilization of modern automobile scanners and testing, calibrating instrumentation.
• Maintenance of batteries
• Trouble shooting of electrical circuitry with modern test gears
• Modern automobile electronic systems
• Theory and related theory classes