As a “technology coach”, your challenge is not your own interest towards vehicle technology, but to find a time and a place to:
- explore various vehicle manufacturers’ systems
- find extensive and reliable sources of information
- get new ideas on how to present your knowledge to your trainees
First, take a look at the following example story from a trainer. You might get some new inspiring ideas.
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I was planning a training course on Common Rail fuel systems, but I had a hard time finding information on the differences between various manufacturers’ systems. The same systems had different product names and the function explanations were poor — I ran into a dead end and I was afraid I’d miss my deadline.
Then I found the Prodiags Training Module on Common Rail Fuel Systems. It was something I didn’t even know existed. I assumed it was about injector calibration and repairing, but it was something more. It was practical technical training made for mechanics, even with troubleshooting methods. I found all I needed, easily in one place.
I was able to develop my own knowledge, there were even things I hadn’t thought about — and I got my training ready on time.
I want to share one specific point that I realised.
In the Module all different Common Rail fuel circuits were presented as traditional hydraulic diagrams. I was now able to identify different structures just by examining the piping in the engine bay. I was now able to teach identification to my students and explain how the system actually operates. I got inspired to use the same method with other car models and we found various systems, like presented in the Training Module.
My students got enthusiastic about common rail systems. They found it incredible to understand how a small blockage in the fuel pump suction line can raise the vacuum pressure significantly. This caused symptoms that were familiar to most of them, like prolonged cold starts.
This was an example of how Prodiags has changed the everyday life of a trainer in his profession.
Start developing your knowledge and your training methods. By purchasing this Start-up product, you get access to all of our training modules, and additionally you get your own training environment for free to explore the trainer tools in Prodiags.
Rudi Steiner – CEO of Prodiags