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MUMMY’S INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY, DESIGN AND COMMERCIAL

STUDIE
THE INDUSTIAL ROPORT SUBMITTED TO UGANDA BUSSINESS AND
TECHINICAL EXAMINATION BOARD (UBTEB).
COURSE: NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS
NAME: NAKIGUDDE MOUREEN
YEAR TWO
REG NO. UBT272/2022/M/C/M/ 213
PERIOD OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING: AUG – SEPT 2023
PLACE OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINIG: MASAKA CITY.
ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR: FIELD SUPERVISOR:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my special thanks to the almighty god has enabled e to finish my internship successfully.

On behalf of mummy’s institute I would like to extend my great thanks to the principle for having given me guidance
and the instructors.

I thank the instructor such as MR. Matovu Tonny the head of department and MR. SSekiwu Joseph the instructor.

In addition I take this chance to thank my field supervisor who never give up on me through the training.

I sincerely thank the almighty GOD who has enabled me to successfully pass through this internship safely no matter
how many challenges I faced.
EXECUTIVE SUMMERY

 Repairing of the alternator which charging the battery was not

 Repairing tubeless tyre
 Changing of the temperature sensor
 Diagnosing a vehicle using a scan tool (OBD II).
 Removing of worn brake pads
 Service the battery (changing battery electrolyte)
 Repairing of injector nozzles
 Changing drier in a vehicle
 Changing blown fuse, relays and the combination switch
 Repairing of the sartor motor which was not meshing
GENERAL CHALLENGES FACED AT THE INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
I faced a challenge of language barrier as I experienced new languages like Swahili

Fatigue due to much tasks I could do a day

I faced a challenge of bad weather as the garage was located in wetlands

Lack of experience in performing different tasks e.g. interpreting OBD11 codes

Poverty that could limit me from getting basic needs like food, water, etc

Teasing from the found trainees since I was new at the workshop

Moving long distances from my place of residence to the workshop

OBJECTIVES OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
I got new skills and knowledge about my modules e.g. repairing tyres, dismantling brakes

I got new friends while am on my intern

I got to know different places around where I carried out my I.T

I earned some money since I was doing good job during my internship

I got know different types of vehicles e.g. v8 Subaru, harriers.

SKILLS GAINED
I got the knowledge of handling customers.
Being creative as an engineer at times of operating a vehicle.
I also gained a skill of using cramp for bonding the lining on the brake pad.
I also gained a skill of using new machines (torque wrench)

CONCLUSION
I conclude by advising other mechanics to learn more languages e.g. Swahili ease communication with different
customers.

I advise other mechanics to learn how to use different machines like OBD11 and all other scan tools to cope up with
the modern world of mechanics.
 LIST OF ACRONYMS

IT Industrial Training.
OBD On Board Diagnosis.
DLC Data Link Connector
DTCs Digital Trouble Codes
REG.NO Registration Number

ORGANISATION STRUCTURE
DIRECTOR

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER CENTER MANAGER OPERATIONS MANAGER

STAFF CUSTOMERS
TASK

REPAIRING OF THE ALTERNATOR WHICH WAS NOT CHARGING THE BATTERY

PROCEDURES
Save the memory on your vehicles present electronics.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Loosen the belt tensioner.
Loosen and remove the serpentine belt.
Remove the wiring harness or connectors.
Loosen and remove the alternator.
CHALLENGES
Some systems lost their learned settings as I was changing the alternator.
As I was removing the alternator mistakenly the belt torn.
CONCLUSION
I conclude by telling all my colleagues to be careful while repairing customer’s
vehicle.

TASK:

REPAIRING TUBELESS TYRE

TOOLS USED
Wheel spanner

Jerk

Rubber plug

Water and detergent e.g. omo

PROCEDURE
Park the vehicle on a level ground.

Unscrew the wheel nuts and jack the vehicle

Apply wedges on the vehicle and remove the wheel from the tyre

Inflate the tyre with pressure using air compressor

Wet the body of the tyre and observe where bubbles come from.

Gas bubbles indicate a puncture on the tyre.

FIGURE 1.2
DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE USING A SCAN TOOL (OBD 11).

TOOLS USED
Screw driver

Procedures

Park the vehicle and apply the stoppers on each road wheels to avoid the movement of the vehicle
to cause accidents

Locate the position of the OBD11 port under the steering wheel

Using the screw driver, remove the cover on the diagnosis port turn the ignition switch to on
position

Plug the DLC into the port and see the OBD results

Get the OBD codes (DTCS) and type in Google for knowing the meaning of the codes or results
of the OBD 11
After interpreting the codes, repair the required ports to be repaired
CHALLENGES FACED DURING THIS TASK
I faced a challenge of interpreting the codes of the OBD11 which made the activity difficult

I also faced a challenge of knowing the position of the operation of the OBD11
COCLUSION
I conclude by advising other mechanics to learn the working principle of the OBD11 because it
simplifies the work of diagnosing the vehicle

CHANGING OF THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR

TOOLS
Pier

Spanner (17, 19)

PROCEDURES

I Parked the vehicle on the leveled ground and apply stoppers on each road wheel

I Opened the bonnet and applied its lock

Locate the position of the temperature sensor which is around the outlet hose pipe near the
thermostat housing

Unplug the socket from the temperature sensor

Untighten and removed the temperature sensor

I got new one and installed it

I Started the engine to see whether the indicator lamp of the temperature in the dash board is off
after the engine has started

CHALLENGES
I faced a challenge of burn from hot water from the engine because I removed the it when the
engine was hot

I also faced a challenge of rude customer who brought the vehicle for repair

I also faced a challenge of language barrier with the customer

FIGURE 1.6

CONCLUSION
I conclude by advising fellow mechanics to avoid working on hot engines especially when the
vehicle has just parked.

TASK
RREMOVING OF WORN BRAKE PADS
PROCEDURES
Remove your wheel.

Remove the brake caliper.

Check the brake disk.

Fit new brake pads.

Test brake pads.

Refit the wheel.

CHALLENGES
I faced a challenge of limited tools to be used in the garage e.g. the jacks.

I also faced the challenge of removing the drum from the back plate.
CONCLUSION
I conclude by advising the manager of the garage to buy more tools.

SERVICE THE BATERY (CHANGING BATTERY ELECTROLYTE)

Tools
Pliers

Spanner (10, 12)

Hydrometer

Electrolyte

Funnel
PROCEDURE
I parked the vehicle on a leveled ground and apply stoppers on each road wheel

I opened the bonnet and locate the position of the battery.

Using spanner 10mm,I removed battery cables from its terminals ie, negative 1 st and positive last
I removed the battery from its seat

I removed battery plugs and used the hydrometer to measure the quality of the electrolyte inside
the battery

I removed the non working electrolyte from the battery using the hydrometer

Using the funnel, I refilled the electrolyte in the battery and threaded the cleaned battery plugs
back

I cleaned the battery terminals to remove the corrosion and applied grease or Vaseline onto the
terminals

I recharged the battery until it is fully charged.

I installed back the battery into the vehicle and connect the cables back

I started the engine and see whether there is no delay in starting the engine
CHALLENGES FACED DURING THIS TASK
I faced a challenge of lack of equipments like gloves that could protect me from direct access to
the electrolyte

I faced a challenge of sparks from battery terminals when connecting back the sockets which
threatened me

CONCLUSION
I conclude by advising fellow mechanics to handle electrolytes with much care to avoid burns
TASK DONE

REPAIRING OF INJECTOR NOZZLES

PROCEDURES
Removing the injector cover.

Remove the high pressure fuel lines.

Disconnect the tube assemblies for the fuel filter base for the fuel inlet and outlet.

Remove the fuel hoses from the injector.

Remove the set of screw and holding cramp.

Remove the injectors from the cylinder head.

CHALLENGES
I faced a challenge of installing back the fuel pipes on the nozzle

I faced challenge of finding the problem that was faulty nozzles which caused the delay in
starting the engine

I faced a challenge of lack of equipments to use e.g. nozzle tester

CONCLUSION
I conclude by encouraging my fellow students to participate in such activities prepared so that we
prevent such challenges.
MASTER CYLINDER SERVICE AND REPAIR
TOOLS USED
Screw driver

Towel

Pliers

Scrip remover
PROCEDURES FOLLOWED
I parked the vehicle on a level ground

I disconnected the brake fluid pipes from the master cylinder

Then I removed the master cylinder from the vehicle.

I dismantled it using the required tools like scrip remover.

I removed the worn-out pistons from the master cylinder

I cleaned the bore of the master cylinder and inspected that there was no cracks within it

Repeat the same procedures to assemble the parts and do road testing to find out whether the
problem is solved
CHALLENGES FACED
I faced a challenge in bleeding the master cylinder which was not easy for me to push the sheets.

I also faced a challenge in removing the rod from the servo.

CONCLUSOIN
I conclude by advising my fellows to be cooperative with mechanics we found on the garage.
TASK

REPAIRING OF THE STARTOR MOTOR WHICH WAS NOT MESHING

PROCEDURES
Safety First:

Always use safety stands and wheel chocks to prevent accidental car movement.

Jack up the vehicle to access the car stator.

Locate the stator.

Remove the stator motor and bolts.

Compare the replacement stator motor to the old one.

Transfer heat shield.

Place the new stator.

Insert the stator mounting bolt.

Connect the wiring.

Reconnect the battery.

CHALLENGES
I faced a challenge of persuading a customer on the price of the material.

I faced a challenge of using new tools I found there.

CONCLUSION
I conclude by advising my fellow students to be careful when removing and installing stator motors for customers.
TASK: CHANGING BLOWN FUSE, RELAYS AND THE COMBINATION SWITCH
TOOLS USED
 Screw driver and star
 Spanners (10,12)

PROCEDURES FOLLOWED
 Park the vehicle on a leveled place
 Disconnect the battery terminals negative first and start working
 Unplug the sockets from the relay and combination switch
 Remove the blown fuse and replace it with a new one for proper functioning
 Replace the faulty combination switch and replace it with a new one
 Reconnect the battery cables on the terminals to see whether the problem is solved
 If the headlamps are giving out light and the combination switch Is working ten the problem is solved.

CHALLENGES FACED DURING THE TASK

 I faced a problem of knowing the operation and polarity of the relay
 I faced a challenge of installing back a relay due to lack of knowledge on relays

CONCLUSION
 I conclude by calling upon other mechanics to join this project because it is profitable

I also recommend by advising the mechanics to be careful when testing the polarity of
TASK

CHANGING DRIER IN A VEHICLE

PROCEDURES
Remove any components that block access to the receiver/drier.

Disconnect refrigerant lines to and from the receiver/drier.

Unbolt the unit from its mounting bracket.

Remove it from the engine compartment.

Insert the new receiver and secure in place.

CHALLENGES
I faced a challenge enough stands and wedges.

Over working without getting time to rest.

CONCLUSION
I conclude by advising to my fellow workmates to be patient in every situation though the task was very tiresome for me I
remained focused on my internship
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER PAGE............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT..............................................................................................................................................................2
EXECUTIVE SUMMERY..............................................................................................................................................................2
GENERAL CHALLENGES FACED AT THE INDUSTRIAL TRAINING................................................................................................3
OBJECTIVES OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING....................................................................................................................................4
SKILLS GAINED.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
CONCLUSION............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
LIST OF ACRONYMS..................................................................................................................................................................5
TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................................................................6
ORGANISATION STRUCTURE....................................................................................................................................................7
TASK......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
REPAIRING OF THE ALTERNATOR WHICH WAS NOT CHARGING THE BATTERY........................................................................8
PROCEDURES........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
CHALLENGES......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
CONCLUSION........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
TASK:........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
REPAIRING TUBELESS TYRE.......................................................................................................................................................9
TOOLS USED......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
PROCEDURE..........................................................................................................................................................................9
DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE USING A SCAN TOOL (OBD 11)........................................................................................................11
TOOLS USED....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
CHALLENGES FACED DURING THIS TASK............................................................................................................................11
COCLUSION.........................................................................................................................................................................11
CHANGING OF THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR...........................................................................................................................12
TOOLS................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
CHALLENGES.......................................................................................................................................................................12
CONCLUSION......................................................................................................................................................................12
TASK RREMOVING OF WORN BRAKE PADS............................................................................................................................13
PROCEDURES......................................................................................................................................................................13
CHALLENGES.......................................................................................................................................................................13
CONCLUSION......................................................................................................................................................................13
SERVICE THE BATERY (CHANGING BATTERY ELECTROLYTE)...................................................................................................14
Tools................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
PROCEDURE........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
CHALLENGES FACED DURING THIS TASK............................................................................................................................14
CONCLUSION......................................................................................................................................................................15
TASK DONE............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
REPAIRING OF INJECTOR NOZZLES.........................................................................................................................................16
PROCEDURES......................................................................................................................................................................16
CHALLENGES.......................................................................................................................................................................16
CONCLUSION......................................................................................................................................................................16
MASTER CYLINDER SERVICE AND REPAIR...............................................................................................................................17
TOOLS USED....................................................................................................................................................................... 17
PROCEDURES FOLLOWED...................................................................................................................................................17
CHALLENGES FACED...........................................................................................................................................................17
CONCLUSOIN......................................................................................................................................................................17
TASK....................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
REPAIRING OF THE STARTOR MOTOR WHICH WAS NOT MESHING.......................................................................................19
PROCEDURES......................................................................................................................................................................19
CHALLENGES.......................................................................................................................................................................19
CONCLUSION......................................................................................................................................................................19
TASK: CHANGING BLOWN FUSE, RELAYS AND THE COMBINATION SWITCH..........................................................................20
TOOLS USED....................................................................................................................................................................... 20
PROCEDURES FOLLOWED...................................................................................................................................................20
CHALLENGES FACED DURING THE TASK.............................................................................................................................20
CONCLUSION......................................................................................................................................................................20
TASK....................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
CHANGING DRIER IN A VEHICLE.............................................................................................................................................21
PROCEDURES......................................................................................................................................................................21
CHALLENGES.......................................................................................................................................................................21
CONCLUSION......................................................................................................................................................................21
APPROVAL
This is to satisfy that the industrial training of Nakigudde Moureen has been
under my supervision and it’s now ready for submission.

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