The Automotive Technician - Training

Upcoming Webinars and Face-to-face training sessions

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Essential Mobile AC Principles webinar series

Diagnosing modern AC and Climate Control Systems requires a sound understanding of the principles of heat transfer. Join Brett Meads for this 3-part webinar series where we discuss everything from Change of State to the transition of low GWP refrigerants.

Webinar 1 - Heat Exchange and Change of State

  • The modern AC system - what are we actually trying to do?
  • Heat and heat exchange - making heat transfer work for us
  • Change of State - this is where the magic happens
  • From water to refrigerant - the basic science
  • Real world applications - an AC system overview

Webinar 2 - Sub-cooling and Super-heating in an AC system

  • The evaporator - what is going on inside?
  • The condenser - what is going on inside?
  • The TX-Valve - what is it really doing?
  • Measuring sub-cooling and superheating - why it matters
  • A balanced system - when everything works well

Webinar 3 - A multi-refrigerant fleet

  • ODP and GWP - an overview
  • The drivers of change - how we are influenced by Europe
  • Low GWP refrigerant (R1234yf) - what is the same, what is different?
  • Understanding flammability - things may not be as they seem
  • Refrigerant Identification - we have the technology, so stop guessing

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P0420 – Catalytic Converter Testing

A common fault code seen in all workshops, this session will give you the confidence and test methods to make the right diagnosis. Join Brendan Sorensen in this webinar with live Q&A where he will cover:

  • Current and Future Emissions Standards
  • 2024 Australian Fuel Improvement Legislation
  • Catalytic Converter Efficiency, what causes efficiency loss?
  • Oxygen Storage Catalyst Testing
  • Active Air/Fuel Control Catalyst Testing
  • Integrated Air/Fuel Test Method
  • Replacement Considerations and Future Tech

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Electric and Hybrid vehicle series

EV’s and Hybrids currently only make up a small proportion of our car pack but that is going to rapidly change over the next 10 years.

Join Jeff Smit in his 4-part EV and Hybrid webinar series and start preparing your workshop for the future.

EV and Hybrid principles and components

  • Hybrid (HEV) concepts, architecture, and operation
  • Battery electric (BEV) concepts, architecture, and operation
  • Plug in Hybrid EV (PHEV) concepts, architecture, and operation
  • Extended range (EREV) concepts, architecture, and operation
  • Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) concepts, architecture, and operation

EV and Hybrid batteries and monitoring systems

  • General overview of battery history
  • State of Charge (SOC) and State of health (SOH)
  • Types of batteries
  • Battery thermal management
  • Battery management systems (BMS)

EV and Hybrid motors and control systems

  • General overview of EV motors and EV control systems
  • Trends in EV motor developments
  • EV motors, basic principles
  • Types of EV motors and common faults
  • EV motor control systems, introduction, and operation

EV and Hybrid maintenance, repair and diagnostics

  • Service and maintenance requirements
  • Accident and roadside assistance
  • High voltage battery testing and analysis
  • Insulation faults and testing
  • Three phase motor testing and determining current SOH

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Introduction to EV and Hybrid technology

Join Jeff Smit in the first of his five-part EV and Hybrid webinar series and start preparing your workshop for the future.

  • EV/hybrid concepts and alternative drives
  • History and types of EV/hybrids
  • Safety and qualifications
  • Electro technology review
  • High-voltage battery testing

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VCDS Scan Tool Training

Join Brendan Sorensen in this webinar delving into the functions of VCDS, where he will cover:

  • Hardware required and setup
  • Efficient Service functions
  • Basic Settings and Adaptations
  • Short and Long Coding
  • Battery Management functions
  • Tips, Tricks and Workarounds

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Understanding and Diagnosing Ignition Systems

Join Mark Rabone in this online training session with live Q&A where he will cover:

The Combustion Process

  • Understanding the need for an ignition system

The Ignition System Principles

  • Understanding induction
  • The primary circuit
  • The secondary circuit

Diagnosing Ignition Systems

  • Diagnosing coil failures
  • Testing wiring integrity
  • Sensor testing
  • Analysing waveforms

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Introduction to J2534 PassThru Programming

Join Gary ÒRiain in this online training session where he will cover:

Introduction to J2534 PassThru Programming

  • What is J2534?
  • When would we need it?
  • Tools and equipment required
  • How to get started
  • The costs involved
  • Pros and cons

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Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) series

Join Brendan Sorensen in this three-part webinar series as he analyses the components, control strategies and issues we are seeing on GDI vehicles.

1A GDI Fundamentals and Strategies

  • Direct Injection Components
  • GDI Pros and Cons
  • Fuelling StrategiesFuelling Strategies
  • Non-Fuel related combustion factors
  • GDI Service Considerations
  • GDI Common Problems

1B GDI Advanced Low-Pressure Analysis

  • GDI History and Manufacturers
  • Brushed Fuel Pumps
  • Fuel Pump Control Modules
  • Brushless Fuel Pumps
  • Low-Pressure Fuel System Testing

1C GDI Advanced High-Pressure Analysis

  • GDI System Advancements
  • High Pressure Fuel Pump Analysis
  • Injector Strategies and Analysis
  • GDI Diagnostic Strategies

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DPF Diagnostics

Join Brendan Sorensen in this webinar talking all things DPF Diagnostics, where he will cover:

  • DPF Scantool data analysis
  • How to decipher soot calculations
  • Determining soot vs ash
  • DPF system sensor testing
  • Latest DPF cleaning technologies
  • DPF Case studies and servicing tips

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1A – Electrical & Electronic Fundamentals and Principles

Join Jeff Smit in session one of the 5-part Electrical and Electronic Technology webinar series where he covers:

  • Definition of high voltage
  • Diagnosis and repair, what’s the difference?
  • Electrical basics, Volts, resistance & current
  • Grounds are important, ghost voltage
  • Electrical and electronic principles
  • Electrons and atoms
  • Electron and conventional current flow
  • Effects of current flow
  • Essential electrical calculations, voltage drop testing
  • Using and understanding wiring diagrams

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1B - Electrical & Electronic Systems and Circuits

Join Jeff Smit in session two of the 5-part Electrical and Electronic Technology webinar series where he will cover:

  • Describing electrical circuits
  • Watts Law
  • Using and understanding wiring diagrams
  • Resistors and circuit networks
  • Pull-up and pull-down circuits
  • Open and closed loop systems
  • Pulse width modulation (PWM) - Why and how?
  • Electronic components and circuits

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1C – Diagnostic Process and Techniques

Join Jeff Smit in session three of the 5-part Electrical and Electronic Technology webinar series where he will cover:

  • What is the right Diagnostic Approach?
  • Advanced Diagnostic process flow chart
  • On Board diagnostics
  • Multiplexing
  • Communication networks
  • Pass Through technology

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1D – Using Diagnostic Tools and Equipment

Join Jeff Smit in session four of the 5-part Electrical and Electronic Technology webinar series where he will cover:

  • Old school/basic hand tools
  • Multimeters
  • Scan tools and accessories
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Thermal imaging cameras
  • Mechanical testing via pressure analysis
  • Future developments

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1E – Electrical & Electronic components and circuits

Join Jeff Smit in session five of the 5-part Electrical and Electronic Technology webinar series where he will cover:

  • Circuit expectations
  • Component assumptions
  • Fault definitions
  • Components
  • Different types of shorts
  • Integrated and digital circuits
  • Electronic component testing

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