Fuel Pump Technician Training

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate safe working practices when handling fuel systems and components.
• Diagnose faults in mechanical and electronic fuel pump systems using appropriate tools.
• Remove, inspect, and replace fuel pumps and associated components according to manufacturer specifications.
• Test fuel pressure, flow, and system integrity to verify proper operation.
• Interpret wiring diagrams and technical data to troubleshoot electronic fuel pump circuits.
• Apply knowledge of fuel system theory to perform effective repairs and adjustments.

Target Audience

Automotive technicians and mechanics seeking to specialize in fuel pump systems. Ideal for those with basic automotive knowledge who want to advance their diagnostic and repair skills.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions are essential to develop the psychomotor skills required for safe and effective fuel pump service. Learners will practice on training rigs and live vehicles under supervision, covering diagnosis, removal, replacement, and system verification.

Practical Activities

• Fuel System Safety and Depressurization — Learners practice safe fuel handling, system depressurization, and use of PPE while draining fuel from a training rig. (2h)
• Fuel Pressure and Volume Testing — Using a fuel pressure gauge and graduated container, learners measure pressure and volume on multiple vehicle types and compare to specifications. (4h)
• Electrical Diagnostics of Fuel Pump Circuit — Learners use multimeters and scan tools to test relays, fuses, wiring, and pump current draw, and diagnose faults in the control circuit. (4h)
• Fuel Pump Removal and Replacement — Under supervision, learners remove and replace an in-tank fuel pump on a training vehicle, including cleaning and inspecting the tank and replacing the filter. (4h)
• Comprehensive Diagnostic Scenario — Learners diagnose and repair a simulated fuel pump failure from start to finish, using all prior skills and documenting the process. (2h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.