View Unit : Knowledge of Locating and Correcting Simple Electrical Faults in the Automotive Workplace

Unit

Unit Reference Number

K/601/6013

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Knowledge of Locating and Correcting Simple Electrical Faults in the Automotive Workplace

Unit Level

Level 2

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

4.3 Transportation Operations and Maintenance

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

This unit must be assessed in accordance with the IMI Assessment Strategy and adhere to the Knowledge Unit Syllabus, both of which can be downloaded from the IMI website:

http://www.motor.org.uk/standards-and-qualifications/qualification-credit-framework-5.1-qcf.html

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand the use of electrical testing equipment and measurements taken	1.1	Identify commonly used electrical test equipment
		1.2	. Describe how to use and operate electrical test equipment
		1.3	. Describe the safety and operational checks that should be carried out on tools and equipment required to remove and replace electrical components
		1.4	. Describe how to measure voltage, resistance, current, and specific gravity in determining simple circuit faults
		1.5	. Describe when and where to use voltage, ohm, amp and specific gravity measurements in determining simple circuit faults
		1.6	. Describe the fundamental operation of motors, capacitors, resistors, semi-conductors, transistors, actuators and sensors (including active or self-generating and passive or modulating)
2	Understand how to carry out electrical testing techniques	2.1	. Describe common types of testing methods used to check the operation of vehicle electrical/electronic circuits and components
		2.2	. Describe how to determine component condition and suitability based upon calculations using ohms law
		2.3	. Describe how to conduct tests following electrical safety and workplace procedures
		2.4	. Explain how to evaluate and interpret test results found in diagnosing simple electrical circuit faults against vehicle manufacturer specifications and settings
		2.5	. Describe how and the importance of making recommendations for rectification based upon the analysis of the test information gained
		2.6	. Explain how to identify common faults and their causes found in fundamental electrical systems and components
		2.7	. Explain how to evaluate the performance of any replaced electrical components against vehicle specification and the importance of doing so
		2.8	. Describe the procedures for disposing of any removed electrical components

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