Foundation Course (IMI) Techsafe 18 Hours
This is an IMI Accredited course for those who wish to gain the basic knowledge and skills to start in the Auto Electrical Installation Industry and for those who want to refresh their learning then this course is there to remind you of the basics.
Complete this module and our Antenna Module to be FCS1362 Accredited.
This will count as 18 CPD points towards your Techsafe IMI Membership
Chapter 1 : Electrical principles that are related to vehicle electrical circuits:
Current (AC and DC), Ohms law, Voltage, Power, Resistance and Conductivity,Electrical Components in series and Parallel, Electrical units and symbols, Electrical and electronic terminology. Voltage Drop (Kirchoffs Voltage and Current Laws),Trouble shooting: Voltage Drops, Short Circuits, Open Circuits, Causes. Use of Electrical Meters, including acceptable test equipment for current vehicles.
2 Hours.
Chapter 2 : Vehicle Electrical Components
Resistors, Relays, Diodes, Potentiometers, Fuses and Circuit Breakers, Cables, Vehicle batteries including, Primary and Secondary Batteries, low maintenance and maintenance free, lead acid and nickel cadmium types, cells, separators, plates, electrolyte.
1hr.
Chapter 3 : Automotive Electrical Circuits
Wiring Categories: Battery, Ignition, Accessory, Start. Charging Systems: Alternator, Rectifiers, Smart Charging sytems. Multiplexing: Canbus, Linbus, MOST, Flexray. Uses and reason why Multiplexing used Safety Systems: Airbags, SRS, ABS, ESP, Traction Control
2hr. 0min.
Chapter 4 : EPV – Electrically Propelled Vehicles - Level 1
EPV Types & Differences, Hybrid, Electric, PHEV, Alternative Fuels, How to identify Hazards: Recovery, Charging, Transportation, Working around, Work safely on Low Voltage Identify: HV (High Voltage) system parts, HV Cables, HV Range, Make safe Low Voltage.
2hrs 0min.
Chapter 5 : Basic Antenna Theory
1 hour.
Chapter 6 : Basic Installation Practice - Introduction
1hr.
Chapter 7 : Pre-Installation - Preparation
Vehicle Survey, Fixing of Equipment, Legal & Safety Requirements (incl UNECE, CE, E Marking and the New UKCA Mark), Health & Safety at Work, Paperwork & Documentation, Installation Tools, Consumables Required.
1hour.
Chapter 8 : Vehicle Arrival & Preparation
Vehicle Inspection – Body, Trim & Equipment Functionality, Dynamic Risk Assessment, Protect Vehicle, Remove Vehicle Parts, Drilling Practice
30min.
Chapter 9 : Passenger Area Equipment
Considerations, Installation of: Radio, Transceiver, Telematics, Security Equipment, Loudspeaker, PTT Switch, Handsfree Mic, Display, User Interface, Camera, Glass-mount Antennas, Printer, Tablet Computer, GPS
1hr. 0min.
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Chapter 10 : Boot or Locker Area Equipment
Considerations, Installation of: Transceiver, Telematics, Amplifiers, Computers, Lightbar/Siren Controller Unit, DVR (Digital Video Recorder), Inverters/Converters, Power Management Systems
30 min
Chapter 11 : Roof or Body Mounted Equipment
Considerations, Installation of: Antennas, Warning Lights – Beacons, Lightbars etc…, Working Lights, Sensor Systems, Cameras, Towing Equipment, Sirens and Alerters
30min.
Chapter 12 : Cables and Routing
30min.
Chapter 13 : Post Installation
30min.
Chapter 14 : Vehicle Handover
30min.
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Practical Assessment
4 Hour.
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Jason McComb
Instructor
Jason is a time served engineer with over 30 years experience in working on vehicles. He has worked for the past 14 years in learning & development, working with Nokia, Motorola, Telent and FITAS.
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