Get up close with a Ferrari
HAVE the intricacies of a super car like the Ferrari fascinated you? Well, here is your chance to get up close with the latest Ferrari 458 with Despark Auto Academy.
The forward-thinking auto academy is introducing a three-day course, “Innovation & Technologies of a Super Car.” This course gives students an overview of the Rm2mil super car and covers technology, design and specifications. Students will be able to differentiate parts of a regular and a super car and touch and feel the actual car instead of just learning from a slideshow.
Under technologies, students will learn about the Ferrari’s innovative engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics, chassis and aerodynamics. This course is open to students who are undertaking the Advanced Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
Students who take up the Advanced Diploma have a variety of career options that include being a professional technician and a service advisor.
Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair students can look forward to another unique three-day course, the “High Performance Car Reengineering Course” (HPCRC).
This highly practical course enables students to perform technical jobs like: - Basic engine modification - Changing exhaust - Changing spark plug for better fuel mileage
- Adjusting timing belt for different ratio of engine motion
- Exterior modification like adding a boiler, LED running lights, how to install a sports car seat for racing, learning about different seatbelts for high performance, body kit.
- Selecting the right gear box for racing or enjoyment
- Fundamentals of an anti-theft and audio system - Simple knowledge in security Get a degree Despark Auto Academy has a continued partnership with Unitec that gives students the option to pursue their Bachelor of Applied Technology (Automative Engineering). Despark is one of the two academies in Malaysia with a partnership with Unitec. Industrial training provider Despark has also branched into providing industrial training for experienced technicians who want to keep abreast of the latest technologies.
The one-day advanced automotive courses cover diagnostics and electronics and engine management. So far, Despark has carried out eight training programmes with Shell and Exxon Mobil. Shell Eco Marathon Since 2010, Despark staff and students have been involved in the Shell Eco Marathon. This marathon sees teams from all over the world compete to see which eco car lasts the longest. Despark students and staff help with the mechanical or technical problems encountered by the teams.
Automotive Basic Maintenance and Surviving Course
Come April 2012, Despark will introduce a new short course for the general public.
This course is suitable for those with no knowledge of servicing their car. It covers: - Checking oil - Putting fluid into a windshield wiper - Jumpstarting a car - Checking tyre pressure - The easiest way to change tyres “This course enables people to save cost besides helping their car parts last longer,” says Despark Auto Academy senior manager Ken Foo.
“What we teach here are survival skills. If you can do it yourself, there is no need to run to your mechanic at the smallest breakdown. It is also a safety precaution. Imagine if you are in a place with no reception and your car tyre punctures. Knowing how to do it yourself can get you out of a situation.
“We also give tips throughout the course. Most people don’t realise that they can actually save 30% of their fuel at traffic lights when they go on neutral instead of being on drive mode and stepping on the brake pedal.”
At the moment, Despark is the only academy offering these courses. Despark Auto Academy provides state-of-the-art academic facilities, quality education environment and excellence professional training programmes.
Their trainers are exposed to advanced techniques to increase their training ability and pass on new knowledge to produce professional automotive manpower.
The academy has co-organised with their collaboration partner, BOSCH to set up the Engine Management System Course (the first and only automotive academy that offers this course).
Despark Auto Academy is open for their March intake now. Call now to enquire.
For details, call them at 037955 5585 (PJ), 06-335 9023 (Malacca), 04-228 5584 (Penang), 07-335 9023 (JB) or log on to www. desparkauto.edu.my