Automotive Curriculum Framework - HSC Content overview - MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY (Electrical fundamentals for automotive systems and components)
nature of electricity and electron theory
static
types of electricity
conventional current
current
electron flow
a.c. (alternating) and d.c. (direct)
'live'
'dead'
meaning of
isolated
closed circuit
open circuit
electricity as it relates to automotive applications
vehicle electrical circuits and wiring systems
electric current (amperes)
about
service, maintenance and repair of vehicle electrical systems, components and technologies
International System of units (SI)
service bulletin
vehicle manual
workplace procedures
technical information
electric potential (voltage)
power (watts)
resistance (ohms)
sources
conductor
energy source/power supply
written instructions
components of a simple circuit and their purpose
wiring systems
switch
common faults in light vehicle
symbols used to represent each component in a circuit diagram
components and technologies
open circuit
electrical circuit (basic)
electrical circuits
wiring systems
effects of
use in diagnosing common faults in
components and technologies
potential hazards
safety control measures
load
protection device
electrical circuits
closed circuit
short circuit
testing electrical circuits, wiring systems and components
electrical test equipment
operating principles
relationship between volts, amps and ohms
using electrical instruments
troubleshooting and problem-solving
industry-accepted terminology
terminology used
solutions for common/predictable problems
cars
light commercial
common vehicle configuration
Electrical fundamentals
for automotive systems
and components
electrical fundamentals
electrical wiring systems
starting
voltage, current and resistance
internal
power windows
graphical relationships
voltage and current levels
basic d.c. single path circuit
laws
relationship between voltage and current from measured values
effects of open circuit, closed circuit and short circuit
lighting
Watt's Law
door locking
relationship between
Ohm's Law
engine
engine management
external
relationship of current flow and wire gauge
principle (V=IR)
charging
ignition
commonly used industry jargon
operating principles
principle (P=VI)
relationships of power to current, voltage and resistance
systems and components
body access
Kirchhoff's Laws
security system
principle of conservation of electric charge
voltage and current in electrical circuits
wiper and washer system
series circuit
entertainment system
circuit or schematic diagrams and major components for single-source d.c.
wiring harness and loom assembly
series/parallel circuit
batteries
current path(s)
vehicle electrical systems and components
fuses and circuit breakers
identification
characteristics
location
operating principle(s)
relationship to light vehicle operation
current and emerging technologies
working with electrical systems, components and technologies
load connection(s)
power dissipation
voltage drops
function(s)
series, parallel and series/parallel circuits
relationship between voltage drop and current flow
series circuits
effect of open, closed and short circuit in
parallel circuits
series/parallel circuits
industry applications
working with electricity
setting up and connecting
measuring electrical values on a live circuit
isolating a device
resistance
when
selecting and using test instruments
testing or measuring 'live'
dealing with unexpected situations or unplanned events
risk management
parallel circuit
safe working practices and procedures
measurement and calculation of values
voltage
current