10602125 Electrical & Electronic Systems 1
Course Information
Description
The automotive repair industry demands that technicians have a proficient understanding of the electrical systems which are at the heart of today's vehicles. Students are introduced to basic electricity fundamentals in accordance with industry standards and then apply the concepts to vehicle circuits and components.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Explain ohms law as it applies to series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits
    Assessment Strategies
    in a written exam, oral presentation or classroom discussion
    Criteria
    6.A.2. Demonstrate knowledge of electrical/electronic series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm’s Law).
    you apply ohms law to circuits
    you perform calculations using ohms law
    you explain the inspection process
    you outline diagnosis and repair processes
    you locate correct service manual
    you identify established safety procedures that apply

  2. Demonstrate use of a DMM
    Assessment Strategies
    in a performance demonstration
    using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles
    Criteria
    6.A.3. Demonstrate proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM) when measuring source voltage, voltage drop (including grounds), current flow and resistance.
    you follow appropriate steps
    you follow procedures detailed in the reference service manual
    you follow established safety procedures
    performance meets established quality standards

  3. Repair electrical wiring
    Assessment Strategies
    in a performance demonstration
    using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles
    Criteria
    6.A.11. Replace electrical connectors and terminal ends.
    6.A.12. Repair wiring harness.
    6.A.13. Perform solder repair of electrical wiring.
    6.A.15. Repair wiring harness (including CAN/BUS systems).
    you follow appropriate steps
    you follow procedures detailed in the reference service manual
    you follow established safety procedures
    performance meets established quality standards

  4. Explain parasitic draw testing
    Assessment Strategies
    in a written exam, oral presentation, or classroom discussion
    Criteria
    6.A.8. Diagnose the cause(s) of excessive key-off battery drain (parasitic draw); determine necessary action.
    you explain the inspection process
    you outline diagnosis and repair processes
    you locate correct service manual
    you identify established safety procedures that apply

  5. Explain automatic circuit protection and electromechanical devices
    Assessment Strategies
    in a written exam, oral presentation or classroom discussion
    Criteria
    6.A.9. Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; determine necessary action.
    6.A.10. Inspect and test switches, connectors, relays, solenoid solid state devices, and wires of electrical/electronic circuits; determine necessary action.
    you identify circuit protection and electromechanical device components
    you explain the inspection process
    you outline diagnosis and repair processes
    you locate correct service manual
    you identify established safety procedures that apply

  6. Interpret wiring diagrams
    Assessment Strategies
    in a performance demonstration
    in a written exam, oral presentation or classroom discussion
    Criteria
    6.A.7. Use wiring diagrams during the diagnosis (troubleshooting) of electrical/electronic circuit problems.
    you identify the different parts of wiring diagrams
    you identify electrical components
    you follow established safety procedures
    performance meets established quality standards

  7. Demonstrate proper technique of measuring voltage drop
    Assessment Strategies
    in a performance demonstration
    using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles
    Criteria
    6.A.3. Demonstrate proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM) when measuring source voltage, voltage drop (including grounds), current flow and resistance.
    you follow appropriate steps
    you follow procedures detailed in the reference service manual
    you follow established safety procedures
    performance meets established quality standards

  8. Demonstrate proper techniques of using fused jumper wires
    Assessment Strategies
    in a performance demonstration
    using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles
    Criteria
    6.A.6. Check operation of electrical circuits with fused jumper wires.
    you follow appropriate steps
    you follow procedures detailed in the reference service manual
    you follow established safety procedures
    performance meets established quality standards

  9. Demonstrate proper technique of using a test light
    Assessment Strategies
    in a performance demonstration
    using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles
    Criteria
    6.A.5. Check operation of electrical circuits with a test light.
    you follow appropriate steps
    you follow procedures detailed in the reference service manual
    you follow established safety procedures
    performance meets established quality standards

  10. Explain cause and effect of shorts, grounds, and resistance problems.
    Assessment Strategies
    in a performance demonstration
    using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles
    Criteria
    6.A.4. Demonstrate knowledge of the causes and effects from shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits.
    you explain the inspection process
    you outline diagnosis and repair processes
    you locate correct service manual
    you identify established safety procedures that apply

  11. Explain electrical/electronic waveforms
    Assessment Strategies
    in a written exam, oral presentation, or classroom discussion
    Criteria
    Explain electrical/electronic waveforms
    6.A.14. Check electrical/electronic circuit waveforms; interpret readings and determine needed repairs.
    you explain the inspection process
    you outline diagnosis and repair processes
    you locate correct service manual
    you identify established safety procedures that apply

  12. Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry
    Assessment Strategies
    in all classroom and lab activities
    Criteria
    you comply with all safety precautions
    you follow local, state, and federal environmental laws
    you wear appropriate automotive shop attire
    you produce finished repairs that conform to industry standards
    you demonstrate proper use of tools
    you use service information appropriately
    you demonstrate proper use of vehicle protection equipment
    you maintain a clean and organized work area
    you complete work order
    you locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers.