10412145Electrical/Electronics System Diagnostics
Course Information
Description
Students learn to diagnose, service, and repair heavy-duty electrical/electronic systems on modern trucks and off-road equipment.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Demonstrate safe work habits when working on equipment and vehicle electrical systemsAssessment Strategiesby perfoming in a simulated work environmentby completing a written objective examinationCriteriayou describe the importance of safety when working on equipment and vehicle electrical systemsyou follow all personal and environmental safety practicesyou meet industry standards for the repair and service of equipment and vehicle electrical systems
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Demonstrate the ability to use electrical/electronic system troubleshooting flow chartsAssessment Strategiesby troubleshooting an electrical/electronic system fault using a flow chartthrough written objective examination using trouble shooting flow charts for referenceCriteriayou select the appropriate tools and equipmentyou follow all personal and environmental safety practicesyou meet industry standards for equipment and vehicle repair and serviceyou demonstrate the ability to use electrical/electronic system troubling shooting flow charts
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Diagnose, service, and repair starting systemsAssessment Strategieswhen the starting system tests and repairs have been completed and the starting system performs according to the manufacturer specificationsthrough written objective examinationCriteriayou select the appropriate tools and equipmentyou follow all personal and environmental safety practicesyou meet industry standards for vehicle and equipment electrical system repair and serviceyou demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair vehicle and equipment electric starting systems
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Diagnose, service and repair charging systemsAssessment Strategieswhen the charging system tests and repairs have been completed and the charging system performs according to manufacturers specificationsthrough written objective examinationCriteriayou select the appropriate tools and equipmentyou follow all personal and environmental safety practicesyou meet industry standards for equipment and vehicle system repair and serviceyou demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair equipment and vehicle charging systems
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Diagnose, service and repair lighting systemsAssessment Strategieswhen the lighting system tests and repairs have been completed and the lighting system performs according to the manufacturers specificationsthrough written objective examinationCriteriayou select the appropriate tools and equipmentyou follow all personal and environmental safety practicesyou meet industry standards for vehicle and equipment electrical system repair and serviceyou demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair vehicle and equipment lighting systems
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Diagnose, service, and repair gauge and warning systemsAssessment Strategieswhen the gauge, instrument, and warning system tests and repairs have been completed and they perform according to the manufacturers specificationsthrough written objective examinationCriteriayou select the appropriate tools and equipmentyou follow all personal and environmental safety practicesyou meet industry standards for vehicle electrical system service and repairyou demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair vehicle and equipment gauge, instrument, and warning systems
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Diagnose, service, and repair electrical/electronic accessory systemsAssessment Strategieswhen the accessory at fault and its circuits have been tested, repairs have been made, and the accessory performs according to the manufacturers specificationsthrough written objective examinationCriteriayou select the appropriate tools and equipmentyou follow all personal and environmental safety practicesyou meet industry standards for vehicle electrical system service and repairyou demonstrate the ability to diagnose, service, and repair vehicle and equipment accessory systems
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Examine different types of electronically controlled systems and the components used in themAssessment Strategiesthrough the completion of electronic controls component identification worksheets (to include: inputs, outputs, and controls)through the completion of electronic controls component location worksheets (to include: inputs, outputs, and controls)by properly troubleshooting and repairing a faulted electronically controlled circuitthrough the completion of a repair order to accompany the faulted electronically controlled circuitCriteriaComponent identfication worksheet includes correctly identified electronic componentsComponent identfication worksheet includes correctly matched numbers to the componentsComponent identfication worksheet includes a component classification as to an input, output, or controlyou verify the complaint associated with the faultyou perform a visual inspectionyou recall and record DTC's (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)you perform the correct solution searchyou develop a troubleshooting and repair strategyyou identify the type of electrical faultyou isolate the cause of the problemyou repair the cause of the problemyou verify your repairRepair Order includes an identification of the complaintRepair Order includes an identification of the causeRepair Order includes an identification of the correctionRepair Order shows evidence of logical critical thinkingRepair Order follows prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentsRepair Order exhibits correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage
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Perform a tool box inventory.Assessment Strategiesby completing a tool box inventory using the "MATC Diesel Tool Box Inventory" checklist at the beginning of the semesterby completing a "Missing Tool List" at the beginning of the semesterby completing a tool box inventory using the "MATC Diesel Tool Box Inventory" checklist at the end of the semesterby completing a "Missing Tool List" at the end of the semesterCriteriaInventory checklist is used to verify that listed tools are accounted for in the tool boxInventory checklist includes an "X" next to items that are accounted for in the tool boxInventory checklist includes Fluke multimeter serial numberList includes the missing item nameList includes the missing item part numberList includes the missing item description