Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the electrical technology of vehicles in a versatile way.

Students get to know the basic concepts of automotive electrical engineering and device technology. Can read and design circuit diagrams, dimension basic components and wires, and search for and identify key fault types

Content (course unit)

Traditional automotive electrical technology: Charging system, starting system, ignition system, batteries, relays, electric motors, lighting, actuators, wiring technology.
Sensor technology for vehicles and work machines. Wiring diagrams for automotive electrical engineering. Safety and repairability of electric vehicle technology. Troubleshooting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Can identify and define bus solutions used in vehicles. Knows the basic features of the electronics assembly process. Works in a group. Recognizes his communication skills. Identifies important operating methods for one's field.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Can structure the properties of different bus systems in relation to each other. Can read program diagrams. Knows the stages of the electronics assembly process, and knows the needs behind new electronics assembly and packaging technologies. Can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his interaction skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Broadly understands the operation of bus components used in vehicles. Know how to choose a bus solution suitable for a specific vehicle and create new solutions. Can read and prepare bus applications. Knows the stages of the electronics assembly process, and knows new electronics assembly, manufacturing and packaging technologies and their benefits and opportunities also in applications in the automotive industry. Can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively. Develops both own and group interaction skills.

Assessment scale

0-5