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Health and safety law is designed to protect you. In the UK the health and safety executive (HSE) is the enforcement and legislative body set up by the government. This course is about the subject of health and safety in general but also includes an outline of important regulations and laws.

This course will cover personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety clothing and the importance of protecting yourself. Some things are obvious – such as when holding as hot or sharp exhaust you may get burnt or cut.

This course is about your personal responsibilities and environmental protection in the workplace.

Using hand tools is something you will learn by experience, but an important first step is to understand the purpose of common types. This course is about hand tools and using them safely, as well as measuring and how to do it accurately.

Different materials are used in different places on motor vehicles because of their properties. This course covers the basics of materials, metal cutting and shaping, joining with mechanical fixings and adhesives, the basics of soldering, brazing, welding and more.

In addition to hand tools and test equipment, most workshops will also have a range of equipment for lifting and supporting, as well as electrical or air-operated tools.

Successful completion of these practice assessments does not guarantee a pass grade for the actual online assessments, they are merely just another self-assessment tool which we hope you will find useful.

Successful completion of these practice assessments does not guarantee a pass grade for the actual online assessments, they are merely just another self-assessment tool which we hope you will find useful.

It is important to carry out regular servicing and inspections of vehicles for a number of reasons including safety and regulations, maintaining efficiency, and extending the vehicles life.

This course a general introduction to the car as a whole. Over the years many unusual designs have been tried, some with more success than others!