Check for available voltage, voltage drop and current, and resistance in electrical wiring circuits and components with a DMM (digital multimeter).
Repair electrical circuits, wiring, and connectors.
Inspect, test, and replace fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses.
Perform battery state-of-charge test and slow/fast battery charge.
Inspect, clean, repair or replace battery, battery cables, connectors and clamps.
Dispose of batteries and battery acid according to local, state, and federal requirements.
Identify programmable electrical/electronic components and check for malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and fault codes; record data for reprogramming before disconnecting battery.
Inspect alignment, adjust, remove and replace alternator (generator), drive belts, pulleys, and fans.
Check operation and aim headlamp assemblies and fog/driving lamps; determine needed repairs.
Inspect, test, and repair or replace switches, relays, bulbs, sockets, connectors, and ground wires of interior and exterior light circuits.
Remove and replace horn(s); check operation.
Check operation of wiper/washer systems; determine needed repairs.
Check operation of power side and tailgate window; determine needed repairs.
Inspect, remove and replace power seat, motors, linkages, cables, etc.
Inspect, remove and replace components of electric door and hatch/trunk lock.
Inspect, remove and replace components of keyless lock/unlock devices and alarm systems.
Inspect, remove and replace components of electrical sunroof and convertible/retractable hard top.
Check operation of electrically heated mirrors, windshields, back lights, panels, etc.; determine needed repairs.
Demonstrate self-grounding procedures (anti-static) for handling electronic components.
Check for module communication errors using a scan tool.
Use wiring diagrams, component location, and diagnostic flow charts during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems.
Identify safe disabling techniques of high voltage systems on hybrid/electric vehicles.
Identify potential safety and material handling concerns associated with high voltage hybrid/electric vehicle battery systems.
Proficiency Scale
The student can...
1 Beginning
with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing
demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient "The Standard."
demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced
demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
Proficiency Scale