The educational and professional program «Operation, testing and service of automobiles and tractors» of the Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University trains qualified engineers for the automotive industry. This sector of the economy plays a leading role in ensuring logistics and mobility, so the demand for such specialists remains stable.
The educational process combines the study of classical automotive engineering with the mastery of modern service technologies. During training, applicants deeply study the structure of vehicles, computer diagnostics of electronic control systems, the specifics of technical maintenance of classic, electric and hybrid cars. An important block is devoted to work in computer-aided design (CAD) systems for creating 3D models of units and developing relevant technical documentation.
An important advantage of the program is modern practical training of students. Specialized laboratories equipped with engine test stands, full-scale samples of units and assemblies, and modern measuring instruments are used for training. Practical training is conducted at official dealerships, service stations, and regional motor transport enterprises with which long-term cooperation has been established. Individual course and diploma projects are carried out at the request of employers, which helps graduates clearly understand the real needs of the car service business.
Bachelor’s graduates have the necessary competencies to work in the following positions:
- engineers for operation, diagnostics and repair of vehicles;
- specialists for warranty and post-warranty service;
- specialists for organizing service maintenance and acceptance of vehicles;
- design technicians in service equipment design departments;
- specialists for expert assessment of the technical condition of vehicles.
By choosing this program, you acquire a reliable engineering profession, which is supported by real production practice and opens up broad prospects for professional development.
