STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Use wiring diagrams during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems. Check electrical circuits with a test light; determine necessary action

 II.     Check voltage and voltage drop in electrical/electronic circuits using a digital multi-meter (DMM); determine necessary action.

 III.    Check current flow in electrical/electronic circuits and components using an ammeter; determine necessary action

 IV.     Check continuity and resistances in electrical/electronic circuits and components with an ohmmeter; determine necessary action. Check electrical circuits using jumper wires; determine necessary

 V.      Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; determine necessary action.

 VI.     Inspect and test switches, connectors, relays, and wires of electrical/electronic circuits; perform necessary action .

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Electrical flow and theories

 II.     Definitions of Electricity

         A.      Voltage

         B.      Amperage

         C.      Resistance

         D.      Voltage Drop

 III.    Ohm¿s Law

 IV.     Types of Electrical Circuits

         A.      Series

         B.      Parallel

         C.      Series-Parallel

 V.      Multi-meter operation and usage

 VI.     Sport Vehicle Wiring and Basic Circuits

 VII.    Wire and Connector Repair

 VIII.   Wiring Diagrams

 IX.     Testing for Circuit Defects

         A.      Opens

         B.      Shorts

         C.      Voltage Drop

         D.      Amperage

         E.      Resistance