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Unit standard 15375

Unit standard 15375

Diagnose and repair faults in electronically controlled systems used on heavy vehicles and machines

Version 3; Level 4; 8 credits

This is an elective unit standard for the Automotive Electrical and Mechanical strand of the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Advanced Technical) (Level 5).

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What is this unit standard about?

This unit standard is for people in the automotive heavy engineering industry.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge of electronic components used in automotive heavy engineering applications
  • demonstrate knowledge of sensors and actuators used in automotive electronic control systems
  • demonstrate knowledge of automotive electronic control systems
  • test an electronically controlled system for faults
  • rectify faults in an electronically controlled system.

 

Should I have completed any other unit standards first?

No.

How will this unit standard be assessed?

You will be required to:

  • prove your theory knowledge of electronic components used in automotive heavy engineering applications, their function, common use, and circuit symbol
  • prove your theory knowledge of the different types of sensors and actuators used in automotive electronic control systems, what they sense and how they are tested
  • prove your theory knowledge of automotive electronic control systems, their operations, test procedures, and precautions
  • test for and rectify electronically controlled system faults.

This will involve completing the following types of assessment:

  • case study
  • workplace report.

Special tools and equipment or range of work required

You will need a multi-meter. A scan tool is optional.

The range of systems may include, but is not limited to, control systems fitted to:

  • engines
  • transmissions
  • hydraulic equipment
  • brakes
  • self-levelling devices.

The range of components to be replaced may include, but is not limited to:

  • sensors
  • actuators
  • wiring
  • electronic control module (ECM).

Supporting resources

Supporting resources for this unit standard can be found on your ATech® Resources CD.

 

 

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