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We have been the leader in online automotive education, training, and certification for over a decade.
Award-Winning Content
Our interactive content is written according to ASE Education Foundation standards and includes full Maintenance and Light Repair and Automotive Service Technician curriculum.
Unique Learning Management System
Time spent lecturing is time not spent in the lab. Our learning management system keeps track of student progress, grades tests automatically, and provides detailed reports on all activity.
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Courses Offered
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AST/MAST: Automatic Transmissions
Learning Objectives and ASE Education Tasks
- Identify individual components.
- Determine if the unit is working as designed.
- Check and inspect fluid for level and condition.
- Service transmission at proper intervals.
- Identify causes of erratic shifting.
- Perform maintenance and adjustment of transmission.
- Perform electronic transmission control operation.
AST/MAST: Batteries, Starting, and Charging
Learning Objectives and ASE Education Tasks
- Identify the systems and components required to be inspected as part of the DVIR requirements according to FMCSA.
- Identify the systems and components required to be inspected as part of the Level A, B, and C requirements according to FMCSA.
- Test and explain the battery, charging, starting, electrical, and lighting system requirements and determine needed service.
- Use appropriate tools and equipment to analyze for needed repairs on engine systems and related accessories including lubrication, cooling, air/fuel and exhaust systems.
- Inspect cab and hood areas for proper instrumentation and safety equipment. Determine and report if HVAC system is functioning properly.
- Determine needed action in service and repair for frame and chassis systems to include brakes, drivetrain, steering/suspension, tires/wheels, frame, fifth wheel, and trailer.
AST/MAST: Braking Systems
Learning Objectives and ASE Education Tasks
- Describe the principles of physics as they relate to kinetic energy, hydraulics and friction.
- Diagnose customer concerns of noise, brake pull, pedal hardness or softness.
- Explain the advantages and operation of power assist systems.
- Identify brake system components and operation.
- Understand advantages and disadvantages of drum brakes and disc brakes.
- How to use service information and TSBs to repair brake system issues.
AST/MAST Drivetrain: Manual Transmission/Transaxles and Differentials
Learning Objectives and ASE Education Tasks
- Describe components of a basic automotive powertrain.
- Describe different methods of transferring power.
- Describe the operation of a clutch assembly to include both mechanical and hydraulic operation.
- Diagnose problems with clutch assemblies, flywheels and clutch dampeners and spline wear and determine needed action.
- Identify causes of transmission noise, shifting concerns, lockup, jumping out-of-gear, overheating, and vibration problems; determine needed repairs.
- Identify various single reduction differentials, using OEM markings.
- Identify the components of single reduction differentials.
- Inspect, test, repair, and/or replace mechanical shift lever assemblies.
AST/MAST: Electrical Systems
Learning Objectives and ASE Education Tasks
- Understand symbols and schematics.
- Select proper test equipment to diagnose issues.
- Measure voltage, current, and resistance.
- Diagnose electrical system issues.
- Determine proper procedures for checking current flow.
- Use a digital multimeter.
- Understand and determine voltage drop.
- Explain Ohm’s Law.
AST/MAST: Engine Performance
Learning Objectives and ASE Education Tasks
- Explain combustion theory and what affects combustion.
- Identify different Ignition system designs.
- Test ignition systems.
- Understand OBD II systems.
- Select and use a scan tool to pull codes and read data.
- Identify fuel and air delivery components and purpose.
- Identify emission control components and explain their effect on emissions.
AST/MAST: Engine Repair
Learning Objectives and ASE Education Tasks
- Identify engine designs and configurations.
- Identify engine mechanical components and define purpose.
- Evaluate engine noises.
- Perform a mechanical inspection and reveal a diagnosis.
- Trace out the lubrication sys and determine oil flow.
- Pressure and leak test the oil system and cooling system.
AST/MAST: HVAC
Learning Objectives and ASE Education Tasks
- Identify heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) components and configuration.
- Use appropriate EST (electronic service tool) and procedures to diagnose problems; check, record, and clear diagnostic codes; interpret digital multimeter (DMM) readings.
- Check A/C system operation including system pressures; visually inspect A/C components for signs of leaks; check A/C monitoring system (if applicable).
- Determine refrigerant type with identifier and recommend corrective action for wrong refrigerant.
- Set up, connect and disconnect refrigerant recovery, recycling and service equipment.
- Describe an A/C performance check and compare to manufacturers specifications.
AST/MAST: Service and Safety
Learning Objectives and ASE Education Tasks
- Set personal and workplace safety goals.
- Understand medical issues in the workplace, such as bloodborne pathogens.
- Identify EPA hazards and placards.
- Know how to use SDS files and where to find them.
- Identify career opportunities.
- Properly fill out repair orders.
- Proper use of tools, equipment and lifts.
AST/MAST: Steering and Suspension
Learning Objectives and ASE Education Tasks
- Describe the principles and operation of steering systems.
- Identify the components of a steering system and explain its operation.
- Check power steering pump and gear operation, mountings, lines, and hoses; check fluid level and condition; service filter; inspect system for leaks.
- Diagnose causes of power steering system noise, binding, darting/oversteer, reduced wheel cut, steering wheel kick, pulling, non-recovery, turning effort, looseness, hard steering, overheating, fluid leakage, and fluid aeration problems.
- Demonstrate understanding of alignment angles. Diagnose causes of vehicle wandering, pulling, shimmy, hard steering, and off-center steering wheel problems.
MLR: Diesel Engines
Learning Objectives and ASE Education Tasks
- Explain the theory of diesel engine operation.
- Distinguish diesel engine designs as it relates to 2-stroke, 4-stroke wet, and dry sleeve builds.
- Diagnose issues with common rail injection systems.
- Understand the operation and difference between turbochargers and turbochargers.
- Perform specific checks and tests in diagnosis of performance issues.
- Determine function of emission controls and diagnosis of failures.
Preventive Maintenance Inspection/Service (PMI)
Learning Objectives and ASE Education Tasks
- Identify the systems and components required to be inspected as part of the DVIR requirements according to FMCSA.
- Identify the systems and components required to be inspected as part of the Level A, B, and C requirements according to FMCSA.
- Test and explain the battery, charging, starting, electrical, and lighting system requirements and determine needed service.
- Use appropriate tools and equipment to analyze for needed repairs on engine systems and related accessories including lubrication, cooling, air/fuel and exhaust systems.
- Inspect cab and hood areas for proper instrumentation and safety equipment. Determine and report if HVAC system is functioning properly.
- Determine needed action in service and repair for frame and chassis systems to include brakes, drivetrain, steering/suspension, tires/wheels, frame, fifth wheel, and trailer.
Recognized for Excellence
Melior, Inc: Industry Leader
- Member of the National Consortium for Health Science Education's Publishers Coalition
- Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE) accreditation in eLearning
- Recognition of Excellence by the US Department of Labor
- Award of Excellence in eLearning by the Automotive Training Manager Council
- Recognized for Outstanding Support and Service by the North Carolina Trade and Industry Teachers Association
Complex, Not Complicated
- Content that is easy to read and understand
- Relevant, comprehensive curriculum
- Detailed photos, illustrations, and digital animations
- Simple course navigation
- Interactive games and puzzles
- Videos with step-by-step instructions
If you are already a Today's Class customer, full access to Melior Online for personal certification is included. Just sign up through Today's Class and go from there. If you are not a customer, registration is free and gives you access to purchase modules that will count toward your credit hours.
Mission Statement
Melior endeavors to provide high-quality educational materials and training to career-based educational institutions and to appropriate industry-supporting professionals. The Company develops course materials based on factory information and published resources, and provides the courses primarily in a web-based format. The primary goals are to:
- Develop modern, high-quality courseware for online delivery to career-focused educational entities, professionals, instructors, and students
- Provide eLearning Management System to facilitate the learning process
- Work with alliance partners to leverage our strengths
- Facilitate assessment services to encourage a high quality, effective learning process
By meeting these goals, Melior will provide industries and educational institutions with high quality curricula.