Automotive Electrics Course: Fundamentals to Fault-Finding (2-Day Course)

Schedule

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Heritage Skills Academy | Bicester, EN

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Learn to Understand, Diagnose, and Repair Vehicle Electrical Systems – The Practical Way
About this Event

Course Overview
Whether you’re restoring a classic car, training as a vehicle technician, or simply want to finally understand what’s going on under the bonnet, this hands-on 2-day automotive electrics course is designed for you.

Starting from the basics of how electricity works, you’ll progress to wiring diagrams, relays, ignition, charging systems, and lighting circuits — learning how to test, diagnose, and repair real-world electrical faults confidently.

🔧 What You’ll Learn

Day 1 – Foundations and Core Circuits

  • Understanding basic electrical theory – volts, amps, ohms, resistance, current flow
  • How to use a multimeter safely and effectively
  • Reading and interpreting automotive wiring diagrams and electrical symbols
  • Understanding electromagnetic principles – motors, coils, and relays
  • Practical work with simple test circuits

Day 2 – Vehicle Systems and Diagnostics

  • How batteries, starter motors, and alternators work (and how to test them)
  • The principles of spark ignition systems, timing, and advance mechanisms
  • Lighting and signalling systems – from bulbs to relays to LED clusters
  • Practical troubleshooting: diagnosing real-world electrical faults
  • Safety, polarity, and avoiding common mistakes

💡 Who Is It For?

  • Classic car enthusiasts
  • DIY restorers and tinkerers
  • Anyone looking to understand automotive electrics from the ground up

No previous electrical knowledge is required – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

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Where is it happening?

Heritage Skills Academy, Buckingham Road, Bicester, United Kingdom

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GBP 300.00

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