Fundamentals of Automotive Electricity Course - Glasgow and Edinburgh

Course Description

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This course is designed to introduce technicians to fault finding procedures relating to electrical repairs. The course begins with a review of fundamental electrical principles and progresses to the use of multimeters. As the course continues the operating principles of basic electrical components and circuits are explored. During the course, specialist training equipment is used that is designed to enhance the learning experience. It is strongly recommended that this course is completed prior to the more advanced courses.

Prerequisites

Must have a sound knowledge of motor vehicle technology.

Key Benefits

On completion of the course, candidates will have

A SOUND KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRICITY:
• Current
• Voltage
• Resistance
• Ohms & power law
• Parallel & series / combined circuits
• Multimeter use

AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:
• Relays
• Transistors
• Diodes
• Capacitors

AN UNDERSTANDING FAULT DIAGNOSIS INCLUDING:
• Open circuit faults
• High resistance faults
• Short circuit faults
• Wiring diagrams

Duration

Flexible