10412188Electronic Control Systems
Course Information
Description
Provide the learner with the experience needed to diagnose and service modern electronic control systems used on trucks and construction equipment. To include electronic controlled diesel engines, ABS brake systems, electronic controlled transmissions, and other computer controlled electronic vehicle systems.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Review electrical/electronic system principles
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written objective examination
    without reference unless the exam is used to evaluate the use of certain components as they relate to system operation
    through the completion of worksheets
    Criteria
    learner explains basic electrical/electronic system principles
    learner calculates voltage, amperage, and resistance using Ohm's Law
    learner completes Work Sheets #1-3

  2. Identify the different types of electronically controled vehicle systems and the components and parts used in them
    Assessment Strategies
    through the identification of different types of electronically controlled systems on diagrams, schematics, mobile equipment, and trucks
    through the identification of components and parts on demonstration boards, equipment, and trucks
    through the completion of work sheets
    given the appropriate references, schematics, diagrams and manuals
    Criteria
    learner identifies types of electronically controlled vehicle systems
    learner identifies electronic control system parts and components with no errors after 3 tries
    learner completes Work Sheets #4-7

  3. Describe the function and operation of electronic control system components and parts
    Assessment Strategies
    through written objective examination
    without reference unless the exam is to evaluate the use of certain components as they relate to system operation
    Criteria
    learner describes the function and operation of electronic control system components and parts

  4. Demonstrate safe work habits when working on electrical/electronic systems
    Assessment Strategies
    in a simulated work environment
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    through written objective examination
    Criteria
    learner describes the importance of safety when working on vehicle and equipment electric/electronic systems
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet

  5. Diagnose, service, and repair electronic engine management system controls and related devices
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given an engine, a vehicle, or piece of equipment equipped with an electronic engine management system
    when the engine, vehicle, or piece of equipment electronic engine management system tests, repairs, and adjustments have been completed and the engine management system performs according to the manufacturers specifications
    through written objective examination
    through the completion of work sheets
    Criteria
    learner selects the appropriate tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry standards for vehicle and equipment electronic engine control system repair and service
    learner demonstrates the ability to diagnose, service, and repair vehicle and equipment electronic engine control systems
    learner demonstrates the ability to use computers, on-board diagnostic devices, and scan tools
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes electronic engine management Work Sheets #1-5

  6. Diagnose, service, and repair engine braking system electrical controls and related devices
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given an engine, a vehicle, or piece of equipment equipped with an engine braking system
    when the engine braking system tests, repairs, and adjustments have been made and the engine braking system performs according to the manufacturers specifications
    through written objective examination
    through the completion of a work sheet
    Criteria
    learner selects the appropriate tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry standards for vehicle and equipment engine braking system repair and service
    learner demonstrates the ability to diagnose, service, and repair engine braking system electrical controls and related devices
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes engine braking system work sheet

  7. Diagnose, service, and repair ABS/ATC (Automatic Braking/Traction Control Systems) brake system controls and related devices
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given an ABS demonstration board or a vehicle equipped with ABS brakes
    when the vehicles ABS brake system has been tested, repairs and adjustments have been completed, and the system performs according to the manufacturers specifications
    through written objective examination
    through the completion of work sheets
    Criteria
    learner selects the appropriate tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry standards for ABS system repair and service
    learner demonstrates the ability to diagnose, service, and repair vehicle ABS brake systems (hydraulic and air actuated)
    learner demonstrates the ability to use scan tools and ABS diagnostic test equipment
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes ABS Work Sheets #1-2

  8. Diagnose, service, and repair electronic transmission controls and related devices
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given an electronic controlled transmission simulator or a vehicle equipped with an electronically controlled transmission
    when the vehicle or equipment transmission has been tested, repairs and adjustments have been completed, and the transmission performs according to the manufacturers specifications
    through written objective examination
    through the completion of work sheets
    Criteria
    learner selects the appropriate tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry standards for transmission repair and service
    learner demonstrates the ability to diagnose, service, and repair vehicle transmission electronic controls and related devices
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes electronic transmission Work Sheet #1-2

  9. Diagnose, service, and repair operator/driver safety (operator presence) system controls and related devices
    Assessment Strategies
    given personal and environmental safety equipment
    given the appropriate references
    in a simulated work environment
    given the proper tools and equipment
    given the appropriate repair orders and work sheets
    given a vehicle or piece of equipment equipped with an electronically controlled operator presence/safety system
    when the operator presence/safety system has been tested, repairs and adjustments have been completed, and the system performs according to the manufacturers specifications
    through written objective examination
    through the completion of a work sheet
    Criteria
    learner selects the appropriate tools and equipment
    learner follows all personal and environmental safety practices
    learner meets industry standards for vehicle and equipment operator safety device repair and service
    learner demonstrates the ability to diagnose, service, and repair electronically controlled vehicle and equipment operator presence/safety systems and related devices
    learner meets rating scale #3 in the diesel competency profile booklet
    learner completes a Work Sheet