Department:

Department of Automotive and Mechanical

Programme Name:

Automotive Electrical Electronics

Programme Description

This course is designed to provide basic skills and knowledge of vehicles computerized system. This module covers the operation of inputs and output signals of a vehicle electronic control module, the operation of a car computer and the application of sensors and actuators in a vehicles computerized system. The course has been reviewed and structured to ensure numbers of competencies in the module are achieved at the end of the course. The competencies of this module links to the Level 4 of the National Qualifications for automotive electrical & electronics trade.

Course Learnings

Understand the differences between analogue and digital electronics   
Basic operation logic gates    
Application of integrated circuits   
Purpose and function of integrated circuits
Operation of memory devices used in automotive circuits,   
Knowledge of terminology associated with microprocessors     
Basic operation of a microprocessors
Knowledge on purpose of Vehicle electronic systems   
The conditions sensed by vehicle electronic systems are described     
Understand the method and reasons for, vehicle electronic system in an engine management system
Identification of the cost and implications of replacing damaged electronic control units  
Causes of damage to electronic control units 
Importance of adhering to the vehicle manufacturer\'s specifications when working on vehicles equipped with electronic devices 
Procedure to test defective components 
Procedure to replace defective components 
Procedure to test function of the repaired system

Level

Certificate

Notes

Fees