Unit standard 21092
Unit standard 21092
Demonstrate knowledge of, and interpret, complex automotive wiring diagrams and circuitry
Version 1; Level 5; 6 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?
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- analyse and review types and features of complex automotive wiring diagrams
- interpret complex automotive wiring diagrams and circuitry.
Should I have completed any other unit standards first?
Yes, you must have completed unit standard 898 (Identify an automotive wiring diagram and translate information to a motor vehicle circuit) or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
How will this unit standard be assessed?
You will be required to:
- prove your theory knowledge of features of complex automotive wiring diagrams, including:
their use as a diagnostic guide
the ways that they are simplified
sources and features
- interpret complex automotive wiring diagrams and circuitry, including:
identifying and tracing the circuit
explaining component operation?
identifying the component location and test procedure.
This will involve completing a case study.
Special tools and equipment or range of work required
You will need access to complex wiring diagrams.
Supporting resources for this unit standard can be found on your ATech® Resources CD. The following links may also be useful:
Automotive training and resource site for automotive electronics
Component wiring diagrams
1. Electronic control modules
a. Computers and logistic circuits
b. ECU Process and Output Functions
2. Sensors
3. Electronic actuators/steeper motors
c. Stepper motor theory of operation
4. Solenoids
5. Transistors
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