Course Program: Automotive Electrical System 1 in Ho Chi Minh City

Subject Automotive Electrical System 1 provides students of the College of Automotive Engineering Technology with basic knowledge and practical skills on electrical systems on automobiles. Arranged after the subjects of Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems, this subject helps students master the operating principles, methods of inspection, maintenance and repair of basic electrical systems on automobiles.

Thanh Phong Auto Technical Practical Training Center, in cooperation with Vietnam-America College, providing a quality and practical course on Automotive Electrical System 1, opening the door to explore and master the world of automotive electricity, starting with the most basic knowledge and skills.

Overview of the curriculum

The Automotive Electrical Systems 1 course provides students with a solid foundation for diagnosing, maintaining and repairing basic vehicle electrical systems.

Course code: ATE.6.17.00

Duration: 03 credits (90 hours), including:

• Theory: 00 hours (knowledge is transmitted directly during practice)
• Practice: 86 hours
• Test: 4 hours

Position of the subject in the training program: This subject is built on the basic knowledge of the automotive electrical and electronic systems previously learned, helping students to delve into practice and master the necessary skills to work effectively with the automotive electrical system. This is a compulsory vocational subject, creating a solid foundation for more in-depth subjects on automotive electricity in the future.

Course objectives

After completing the course Automotive Electrical System 1, students will be able to:

About knowledge:

• Understand the structure and working principles of components in the car's electrical system such as battery, generator, starting system, lighting system, and signaling system.
• Analyze phenomena, causes of damage and solutions to failures of electrical systems.

About skills:

• Proficiently perform disassembly, inspection, maintenance and repair of parts and details of the car's electrical system.
• Use proper techniques and safety of specialized tools and equipment in diagnosing and repairing electrical systems.
• Apply learned knowledge and skills to handle practical problems with electrical systems on cars.

Autonomy and responsibility:

• Be proactive and positive in learning and practicing.
• Have a high sense of responsibility, be careful and meticulous when performing assigned tasks.
• Strictly comply with regulations on labor safety and environmental protection.

Main content of the curriculum

The subject Automotive Electrical Systems 1 focuses on providing students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in basic automotive electrical systems through the following chapters:

1. Chapter 1: General review of automotive electrical systems (6 hours): Survey and identify general and detailed electrical systems on cars.
2. Chapter 2: Battery use and maintenance instructions (6 hours): Learn the procedures for testing, maintaining, and charging batteries, including series and parallel connection methods.
3. Chapter 3: Alternator Test (6 hours): Practice identifying, disassembling and checking the parts of an AC generator, diagnosing common failures.
4. Chapter 4: Vibration type control test (6 hours): Study the structure, working principle and practice testing of vibration type modulators.
5. Chapter 5: Implementation of charging circuit using vibration type moderation (6 hours): Practice drawing diagram and installing charging circuit using vibration type regulator, check operation.
6. Chapter 6: Semiconductor Moderation Test (6 hours): Study the structure, working principle and practice testing semiconductor regulators.
7. Chapter 7: Implementing a charging circuit using semiconductor moderators (6 hours): Practice drawing diagrams and installing charging circuits using semiconductor regulators, and testing operations.
8. Chapter 8: Microchip Control Test (6 hours): Study the structure, working principle and practice testing of microcircuit regulators.
9. Chapter 9: Implement the charging circuit using microchip moderation (6 hours): Practice drawing diagrams and installing charging circuits using microchip regulators, and testing operation.
10. Chapter 10: Electric starter test (6 hours): Study the structure, disassembly process and practice checking the details of electric starters.
11. Chapter 11: Perform starting system circuit (6 hours): Practice drawing diagrams and installing electrical circuits of starting systems, checking operation.
12. Chapter 12: Check lighting system (6 hours): Study the structure of electrical circuits and practice testing the lighting system on cars.
13. Chapter 13: Implement lighting system circuit (6 hours): Practice identifying output pins, checking separate components, drawing diagrams and installing lighting system circuits, and checking operation.
14. Chapter 14: Signal system check (6 hours): Research on the structure and practice of testing the signal system on cars.
15. Chapter 15: Implementing signal system circuit (6 hours): Practice identifying output pins, checking separate components, drawing diagrams and installing electrical circuits for turn signals, hazard lights, horns and brake lights, and checking the operation of the entire system.

Implementation conditions

To ensure an effective learning process and fully equip students with skills, Thanh Phong Auto has prepared:

Professional facilities: Specialized electrical workshop equipped with starters and automotive electrical models.

Modern equipment and machinery:

• Projectors and computers support teaching.
• Visual model of electrical systems on cars.
• Actual assemblies for inspection and disassembly.
• Professional auto repair hand tool kit.
• Electrical system testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Classrooms and workshops are fully equipped with detachable tables.

Learning materials, tools, raw materials:

• Cleaning solutions and consumables.
• Clean cloth and sandpaper.
• Replacement parts as needed.
• Schematic diagram of automotive electrical components.
• Photos and CD-ROM illustrate the boot system and projector.
• Drawings and pictures of starting system.
• Documentation on structure and working principle.
• Practice assessment test form.

Other conditions: Create internship opportunities at reputable auto repair facilities with full modern equipment.

Evaluation methods

Students' abilities in the subject Automotive Electrical System 1 will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• Knowledge: Assess the ability to present requirements, tasks, structure and working principles of basic components in the car electrical system, explain phenomena, causes of damage and repair methods through written or multiple-choice tests.
• Regarding skills: Assess the ability to disassemble, inspect, maintain and repair parts and components of the car's electrical system according to the correct procedure, using the correct tools and ensuring safety through practical products.
• Autonomy and responsibility: Assess compliance with technical regulations, labor safety and sense of responsibility at work.

What is outstanding about the training program at Thanh Phong Auto?

Choosing to study at Thanh Phong Auto Technical Practical Training Center, you will experience a professional and effective learning environment:

• Modern and fully equipped facilities: Spacious electrical practice workshop with models, models, and specialized teaching equipment to meet students' practice needs.
• Practical training program: Lesson content is designed appropriately, including the knowledge and skills needed to work with automotive electrical systems.
• Experienced teaching staff: The teachers are all people with many years of experience in the field of automotive electricity, have deep technical knowledge and good teaching methods.
• Reasonable tuition fees, good support policies: Competitive tuition fees compared to other institutions, many support policies, tuition reduction for students in difficult circumstances and excellent students.
• Wide job opportunities: Graduates are introduced to work at reputable garages, dealerships, and auto repair shops with attractive salaries.
• Diverse learning opportunities: In addition to the regular college program, the center also offers short-term courses to meet different learning needs.

With the above advantages, Thanh Phong Auto Technical Practical Training Center confidently provides students with a professional and quality learning environment, helping students have a solid foundation to pursue a career in repairing and maintaining automotive electrical systems in the future.

Frequently asked questions

1. What types of vehicles will students practice on during their studies?

The center has a modern workshop with many models and detailed assemblies of popular car lines such as Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Ford... Students will be able to directly disassemble, inspect, and diagnose. power system on these practical details.

2. Does the center's teaching equipment meet students' practical needs well?

The center's auto electrical workshop is fully equipped with specialized equipment such as:

• Model of automotive electrical systems.
• Professional repair tool kit.
• Specialized testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Theory classroom with projector and computer support.

In addition, Thanh Phong Auto has 2 large repair garages, ensuring to best meet the needs of practice and real-life experience of students.

3. In addition to the College program, what short-term courses on auto electricity does Thanh Phong Auto offer?

Education program Automotive engineering at Thanh Phong Auto Center has a variety of related short-term courses such as:

• Automotive Electrical Course.
• General Repair Technician Course.
• Automotive Refrigeration Course.

These short courses are suitable for those who are already working, want to improve their skills or learn more about the field of automotive electricity.

4. What positions will students majoring in automotive electricity be qualified to work in?

Students majoring in automotive electricity can do well in positions such as:

• Automotive electrical system repair and maintenance technician.
• Automotive electrical repair service consultant.
• Technician checks and diagnoses car electrical system errors.
• Technical staff at auto dealerships and service workshops.

With the strong development of the automotive industry, job opportunities in this field are wide open and promising.

Subjects Automotive electrical system 1 in Thanh Phong Auto will be a solid start for your career in the field of automotive electricity. We are committed to providing you with the most practical knowledge and skills, helping you confidently face all challenges at work.

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