Referring to the CDIO model,starting from the conception,design,development and implementation ability of the project,as well as strong self-learning ability,organization and communication ability and coordination ability,in order to cultivate students to be down-to-earth,logical thinking and innovative spirit in the practical course,the teaching design of the engine assembly training in the practical course of automobile construction course was carried out under the CDIO mode.Judging from the teaching results,the results are remarkable.