Course Details

Advanced Diploma in Automotive Mechatronics

Relevance of the Advanced Diploma in Automotive Mechatronics
Automobile Industry in India is rising swiftly and is also growing at faster pace not only in terms of size and model variants available but also in terms of technological innovation in new cars. Across all vehicle sections, the automotive expertise is becoming more and more refined with stringent guidelines and increased customer’s demand. Mercedes-Benz continues its contribution to the ‘Skill India’ initiative of Government, to develop highly skilled resources for the automotive industry by Introducing ADAM course.

Features of Industry-academia collaboration to bring the
best of the both worlds

Placement assistance by Mercedes Benz India Ltd. for placement in renowned MB Retail network and other Automobile OEM’s.
Self-reliant learning with more emphasis on hands-on-practical training on Modern engines, Automatic transmissions of Latest Mercedes Benz cars.
Employment Oriented training and hands-on Experiments on high end Mercedes Benz cars under the supervision of extensively trained & competent faculty by Mercedes Benz India Private Limited.
Consistent exchanges of knowledge with professionals from Mercedes Benz to keep up-to-date about latest improvements in Automotive Industry.
4 to 12 weeks of industrial training / Dealer in house training as an Integral part of the Curriculum along with the Plant Visit to the Mercedes Benz, Chakan Pune.
Soft skill session by well trained Professionals.
State of the art facility provided by Mercedes Benz India Ltd.
Advanced automotive German Technology meets Indian Talent

Course Modules

The Advanced Diploma in Automotive Mechatronics is one year course with 4 modules – Mechanical, Electronics,
Vehicle Systems and Soft Skills.

Mechanical Module

  • Engine - various modern engines and its functions
  • Transmissions, Chassis systems
  • Maintenance & Servicing of Modern Vehicle
  • Introduction to Workshop Information System (WIS)
  • PDI & servicing - Preparation of work plan using maintenance checklist
  • Quality services, etc.

Electronics Module

  • Basic Electrics
  • Wiring Diagram - symbols & designation of electrical components
  • Sockets & pin diagrams
  • Reading of wiring diagram
  • Basic Electronics
  • Principle & applications of sensors
  • Digital Electronics
  • Basics of CAN bus networking of control units using CAN bus
  • Location of CAN voltage distributor
  • Interior & Exterior CAN.

Systems Module

Vehicle Component Study; Different Vehicle Management System: Functions of Engine management & Emission control management - i.e. Advanced CDI, MESFI, Catalytic converter etc., ESP, ABS, BAS, ASR, Parktronic, SRS, Auto transmission electronic control, Telematics (Basic), MOST, D2B, Auto air-conditioning etc. A test based on Advanced automotive systems, Mechanical, Electronics and Workshop will be conducted at the end of this module.

Soft-skill Development Module

  • Communication skills- Verbal Communication
  • Body language
  • Presentation skill using modern aids
  • Written communication - Business letter writing
  • Technical Report writing, etc.

Workshop Module

Two week On Job Training (OJT) at dealer's workshop of Mercedes Benz dealers network to perform a maintenance service activity and practice the various aspects of vehicle maintenance.

The progress of each student will be monitored by the ADAM Trainers. A test will be conducted at the end of each module.

Course Aim:

To develop Multidisciplinary Competency amongst the aspiring Engineers to cater to the contemporary automotive technology.
To provide the well trained and employable technical manpower to fulfill the need of skillful human resources to the Automotive Industries.
To develop the Technical and soft skills of the aspiring Engineers in order to meet the requirement of the Industrial sector.

Course Objectives:

After successful completion of the ADAM course, the students will be able to
Remove, install and Repair the various components of the car.
Measure mechanical, electrical and electronics parameters for systems and components used in a car
Carry out PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) and Maintenance of a car.
Read and interpret the wiring diagrams of a car.
Use modern diagnostic equipments.
Diagnose various faults and rectify the same.
Communicate with customers and others for technical issues on the vehicle.
Advice the customers about the service and other issues related to the cars.

Faculty:

Faculty/Trainer working with have been trained on Automotive Mechatronics at Mercedes Benz Plant in Chakan, Pune and have experience of repairing of Mercedes cars and train the technicians.

Course duration: 1 Year

Course fee:

The ADAM course fee is Rs.1,00,000 Rupees Only INR for Indian nationals and US. $ 1,338.25 for international candidates. It can be paid in two installments.

(Scholarship of Rs.50,000 from MKSSS’s) Students have to pay only 50,000/-, and the remaining 50,000/- will be awarded as scholarship from Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Samstha.

Course intake:

20 Students (Girls) for each academic year

Eligibility:

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering /Mechatronics/ Automobile Engineering /Electrical Engineering /Electronics Engineering /Instrumentation Engineering and Allied branches

Certification:

On successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Certificate in an advanced course in “Automotive Mechatronics” jointly by MKSSS and Mercedes Benz India Ltd. This certificate is a globally recognized certificate where the students will be considered as Certified Maintenance Technicians (CMT) at entry-level.

Admission:

Admission to this course is through ADAM Entrance Test (AET). The test is based on Basic Automotive, Basic Physics, Analytical Reasoning, Engineering Graphics, Numerical Ability, and Skill Test.

AET Examination center:

Due to the Pandemic Examination will be conducted Online.