Free Course

Empowering Women in Africa — Female Mechanic Incubator

The flagship EAW course. Follow Florence Iria's journey from unemployment to running her own workshop. Learn practical auto mechanics in partnership with DT Autocafe Ltd, Lagos.

⭐ 4.9 rating 🔧 4 Modules 🎓 Certificate included 🤝 DT Autocafe, Lagos 📱 Mobile-friendly
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Iria Florence — EAW Instructor
EAW graduate turned star instructor. From unemployed to workshop owner · Lagos, Nigeria
Free

No credit card required

This course includes:

🔧 4 comprehensive modules
🚗 Practical auto care skills
🔥 Fire safety & prevention
🤝 DT Autocafe partnership
👩 Florence's real story
🎓 Certificate of completion
📱 Mobile-accessible forever
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Course 1: Female Mechanic Incubator

The complete EAW flagship programme. 4 modules covering Florence's transformation story, practical car maintenance, fire safety, and skills advocacy.

Module 1: The Unemployment Challenge & Florence's Story

Unemployment is one of the greatest challenges facing young women in Nigeria and across Africa. Traditional career paths are often inaccessible due to high costs, geographical barriers, and social pressures.

📊 Overview of youth unemployment in Nigeria
👩 Meet Florence Iria — her story, her struggles
🤝 How EAW and DT Autocafe Ltd partnership was born
🔧 Why auto mechanics is the perfect empowerment skill
🌍 The broader EAW vision for African women
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Module 2: AutoCare 101 with Iria Florence

Florence teaches the practical skills she learned at DT Autocafe — from basic maintenance to safety checks. Every woman should know these fundamentals.

🛢️ Checking and changing engine oil — frequency, type, level
💧 Coolant levels — why it matters, how to check
🔄 Tyre inspection — pressure, wear patterns, rotation
🛑 Brake inspection — pads, fluid, signs of wear
🔦 Lights and signals — replacement basics
🧰 Basic toolkit every driver should carry
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Module 3: 3 Ways to Prevent Car Fires

Car fires cause hundreds of deaths and injuries every year. This module provides essential knowledge on causes, prevention, and emergency response.

🔥 Common causes of car fires — electrical, fuel leaks, engine
✅ Prevention Method 1: Regular electrical system checks
✅ Prevention Method 2: Proper fuel storage and leak checks
✅ Prevention Method 3: Engine maintenance and overheating prevention
🧯 Emergency response — what to do if your car catches fire
🛡️ Essential safety equipment to keep in your car
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Module 4: Skills in Practice, Policy & Final Assessment

The final module puts everything together — from hands-on skills application to advocacy for better funding and policies supporting women in trades.

🔧 Hands-on practical skills recap
📣 Policy and funding advocacy for women in trades
💼 How to start your own auto care business
🌐 Building your network through the EAW community
📝 Final assessment — 10 questions
🎓 Certificate of Completion issued upon passing
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Module 4 Slide Deck
Skills in Practice, Policy & Final Assessment — 8 professionally designed slides covering practical skills recap, policy advocacy, starting your business, building your network, and the assessment overview.
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Score 70% or above to unlock your Certificate of Completion

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Complete any course to earn your certificate

Finish all modules and pass the final quiz to receive your official EAW Certificate of Completion in Auto Mechanics.

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