markbognor
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Oct 11, 2011 20:07:31 GMT
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The school I work in have decided that they would like to run a Vehicle Technology course. From what I can make out the qualifications available assume that the courses are run in the workplace, or an institution with a fully equipped workshop, ramp, gas analysis equipment.
So those already running/working in garages what equipment is normal, and most importantly how much does it cost.
Also do you know of any relevant specific legeslation\training\certification required for, for instance using vehical lifts.
And of course the head wants this sort of information for tomorrow.
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will930
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Oct 11, 2011 20:25:10 GMT
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well for a well equiped garage your looking 10k or more for all the gear... and depending how many student enough tools etc to go around
its a huge task mark but go down to a garage and have a nose about...
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Oct 11, 2011 20:25:59 GMT
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Most garages have a shockingly bad lack of equipment.
For a basic workshop set up you'll need a two post and four post ramp, compressor, welder, oxy acetlene, diagnostic scanner (or 6) Oscilloscope, press, battery charger, jump pack, pressure bleeder, transmission jack, axle stands, trolley jacks, air tools, big tool box full of overpriced curse word, radio, kettle, pornography.
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will930
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Oct 11, 2011 20:27:26 GMT
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my college for examply had 5 ramps, wheeled tool boxes fully kitted, roughly 30 trolly jacks benches general hand tools, brake testing equipment etc.....
but the workshop can hold lots of cars and the few racing cars they have too.... i can get back to you with some contact numbers for some workshop technicions?
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Oct 11, 2011 20:27:43 GMT
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Oil drainers, oil tank, enviromental license, hazardous waste clean up kit,
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Oct 11, 2011 20:32:54 GMT
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Fuel pressure tester, compression tester, high pressure diesel test kit, tyre machine, wheel balencer, tracking gauges, A/C machine.
I could go on all night really because no ones ever got all the equipment they need.
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will930
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Oct 11, 2011 20:47:18 GMT
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oh and a few cars which are unwated and donated.... we have a good few cars at college which were "saved" from the scrappage scheme
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markbognor
South East
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Setting up a garage/work shopmarkbognor
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Oct 11, 2011 21:02:59 GMT
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Cheers Gents. I have only the vaguest idea what some of this stuff is - ok I know what its is sort of but have certainly never used it and couldn't teach it.
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Oct 11, 2011 21:19:32 GMT
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To be honest most level 1+2 stuff is just removing and replacing components. Back when i was at college a lot of the other kids were on placements in breakers yards.
Your biggest headache, as always, is going to be health and saftey and enviroment agency. Not to mention insurance.
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markbognor
South East
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Setting up a garage/work shopmarkbognor
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Oct 11, 2011 21:32:36 GMT
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Indeed, I've no idea where to start with that. I've just downloaded the HSE Motor Vehical Repair and Associated Industries guide. It's emmense!
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