December

2013

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, MALAYSIA

VOCATIONAL COLLEGE STANDARD CURRICULUM
COURSE INFORMATION

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COURSE NAME

VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CODE NAME

MTA 103

LEVEL

1 SEMESTER 1

CREDIT UNIT

3.0

CONTACT HOUR

FACE TO FACE

: 5.0 HOURS/WEEK

NON FACE TO FACE

COURSE TYPE

VOCATIONAL

PREREQUISITE

CORE REQUISITE

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COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the COURSE, students should be able to:1. Distinguish ignition system components
2. Examine spark plugs condition
3. Examine condition of distributor cap and rotor
4. Examine condition of ignition coil
5. Examine condition of contact point ignition distributor
6. Examine condition of electronic ignition distributor
7. Examine and rectify ignition timing
8. Ensure condition of starting wiring system
9. Ensure function ability of ignition switch
10. Examine function ability of starter motor solenoid
switch
11. Examine condition of starting motor
12. Distinguish charging system components
13. Examine condition of battery
14. Distinguish ignition system components

15. Examine spark plugs condition

16. Examine condition of distributor cap and rotor
17. Examine condition of ignition coil
18. Examine condition of contact point ignition distributor
19. Examine condition of electronic ignition distributor
20. Examine and rectify ignition timing
21. Ensure condition of starting wiring system
22. Ensure function ability of ignition switch
23. Examine function ability of starter motor solenoid switch
24. Examine condition of starting motor
25. Distinguish charging system components
26. Examine condition of battery
27. Examine condition of alternator
28. Distinguish lighting system components

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This COURSE covers the electrical system repair using service manual, hand tools set, special tool, timing light, tachometer, multimeter, hand
vacuum pump, replacement part, PPE, soldering gun, headlamp aligner and tire pressure gauge so that electrical system component location
identified; condition of battery, condition of alternator, spark plug condition, condition of distributor cap and rotor, condition of ignition coil,
condition of contact point ignition distributor, condition of electronic ignition distributor and ignition timing examined; starting system wiring and
ignition switch checked, starter motor solenoid switch and condition of starting motor examined, windshield wiper system checked, condition of
lighting system examined and vehicle headlamp adjustment conducted in accordance with manufacturers specification.

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAM

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME

ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM

CODE NAME

MTA 103

CONTENT STANDARD
1. RECTIFY ENGINE
IGNITION SYSTEM

LEARNING STANDARD
1.1 Distinguish ignition system
components

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
1.1.5
1.1.6

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Describe the types and functions of ignition system

according to the fundamental of ignition system.
Define the operation of ignition system according to the
fundamental of ignition system.
Sketch the layout of ignition system according to types.
Differentiate between contact point and electronic
ignition system by referring to the fundamentals of
ignition system.
Identify the ignition system components according to
the fundamental of ignition system.
Explain fundamentals of electronic ignition system

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1.2 Examine spark plugs condition

1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4

1.3 Examine condition of distributor cap

and rotor

1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
1.3.5

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Identify types, function, construction, heat ranges and

reach of spark plug in accordance with the
fundamentals of ignition system.
Detach spark plug according to the vehicle service
procedures and abide to the job standards and safety
regulations
Fix spark plug according to the vehicle service
procedures and abide to the job standards and safety
regulations
Describe the spark plug condition in accordance with
the fundamentals of ignition system.
Explain the function of distributor cap and rotor
accordance to the ignition system fundamentals
Explain the distributor cap, rotor and high tension cable
operation according to the fundamentals of ignition
system.
Identify types of damage in distributor cap, rotor
damage and high tension cable damage according to
the manufacturer repair specifications.
Demonstrate the procedures of testing high tension
cable according to the manufacturers specifications.
Check distributor cap, rotor and high tension cables for
damage according to the manufacturers specifications

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1.4 Examine condition of ignition coil

1.5 Examine condition of contact point

ignition distributor

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1.4.1 Define types of ignition coil according to the

fundamentals of ignition system.
1.4.2 Explain the function of ignition coil according to the
fundamentals of ignition system.
1.4.3 Describe the constructions of ignition coil according to
the fundamentals of ignition system.
1.4.4 Perform primary and secondary ignition coil resistance
test according to the manufacturers manual.
1.4.5 Replace ignition coil according to the vehicle service
and repair procedures and abide to the job standards
and safety regulations
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
1.5.4
1.5.5
1.5.6
1.5.7

Define layout contact point ignition distributor

components according to the fundamentals of ignition
system.
Explain the function of contact point ignition distributor
components according to the fundamentals of ignition
system.
Dismantle contact point distributor components adhere
to the service manuals.
Assemble contact point distributor components adhere
to the service manuals.
Check the condition of contact point, centrifugal and
advance vacuum unit according to the service manual
Fix contact point to the ignition distributor and adjust
contact point gap according to the service manual
Operate dwell angle meter and Setting dwell angle
according to the service manual

1.7.1

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1.6 Examine condition of electronic

ignition distributor

1.7 Examine and rectify ignition timing

1.6.1 Define layout of electronic ignition distributor

components according to the fundamentals of ignition
system.
1.6.2 Describe the types of electronic ignition distributor
components according to the fundamentals of ignition
system.
1.6.3 Explain the function of electronic ignition distributor
components according to the fundamentals of ignition
system.
1.6.4 Perform the procedures of dismantling and assembling
electronic ignition distributor components and to adhere
to the service manual
1.6.5 Perform the correct techniques of checking electronic
ignition system component according to the service
manual
1.6.6 Perform checking procedures on distributor rotor with
engine overrun prevention mechanism, ignition pickup
coil, vacuum advance unit and pickup coil according to
the service manual.
1.6.7 Perform adjustment on pickup coil air gap according to
the service manual.
1.7.1
1.7.2
1.7.3
1.7.4
1.7.5
1.7.6

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Specify the purpose of ignition timing, engine firing

order and interval according with the service manual
Perform of checking and adjusting ignition timing
procedures according with the service manual
Operate tachometer and timing light according to the
service manual
Check ignition timing and adjust ignition timing in
accordance with the vehicle service manual.
Perform safety procedure adhere to workshop
regulation
Use fender cover and remove battery negative terminal
according to safety regulations.

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAM

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME

ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM

CODE NAME

MTA 103

CONTENT STANDARD
2. RECTIFY ENGINE
STARTING SYSTEM

LEARNING STANDARD
2.1 Ensure condition of starting wiring
system

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3

2.2 Ensure function ability of ignition

switch

2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5

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Define the purpose and operation of starting system in

accordance with the s fundamental of the starting
system.
Interpret symbols used in the starting and electrical
wiring diagram system in accordance with the s
fundamental of the starting system.
Perform the wiring testing system procedures and
adhere to the service manual
Describe types of ignition switch in accordance with the
fundamental of the starting system
Explain the functions of ignition switch in accordance
with the fundamental of the starting system
Detach the ignition switch in accordance with the service
manual
Test the ignition switch in accordance with the service
manual
Fix the ignition switch in accordance with the service
manual

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2.3 Examine function ability of starter 2.3.1 Describe the function of solenoid switch in accordance
motor solenoid switch
with the fundamentals of starting system.
2.3.2 Describe the operation of solenoid switch in accordance
with the fundamentals of starting system.
2.3.3 Perform solenoid switch, solenoid pull-in test, solenoid
hold-in test and solenoid pinion return test in
accordance with the service manual.
2.3.4 Adhere to safety procedure and workshop regulation.
2.4 Examine condition of starting
motor

2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3

2.4.4

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Describe types and function of starting motor in

accordance with the fundamental of the starting system
Describe function, constructions and operations of
starting motor components in with the fundamental of
the starting system
Test starting motor procedures in according to the
service manual :
Detach starting motor
Conduct load test on starting motor
Disassemble starting motor components
Check armature coil
Check commutator for open circuit
Check field coil for open circuit
Check field coil grounding
Check brushes and brush holders
Check condition of bushing and bearing
Check function ability of overrunning clutch
Assemble starting motor components
Fix starter motor
Adhere to safety procedure and workshop regulation.

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAM

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME

VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM

CODE NAME

MTA 103

CONTENT STANDARD
3

RECTIFY VEHICLE
CHARGING SYSTEM

LEARNING STANDARD
3.1 Distinguish charging system
components

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4

Define the purpose and the operation of charging system in

accordance with the fundamentals of the charging system
Interpret symbols in and electrical wiring diagram according
with the fundamentals of the charging system
Perform wiring system testing procedures and adhere to
service manual
Recognise components charging system in according with
the fundamentals charging system

3.2.1
3.2 Examine condition of battery

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Describe the function, types and constructions of battery in

accordance with the service manual
3.2.2 Perform the charging and testing battery procedures
according with the service manual
3.2.3 Detach and install battery to the vehicle in accordance with
the service manual.
3.2.4 Adhere to the safety procedures and workshop regulations.

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3.3 Examine condition of alternator

3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5
3.3.6
3.3.7
3.3.8
3.3.9
3.3.10
3.3.11
3.3.12
3.3.13
3.3.14
3.3.15
3.3.16
3.3.17

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Define types, constructions functions and operations of an

alternator in accordance with the fundamentals of charging
system.
Define the cooling system of alternator in accordance to
fundamentals of charging system.
Describe the alternator components of function in
accordance to charging fundamentals in accordance with the
fundamentals of charging system.
Perform alternator components testing procedures alternator
components in accordance with the service manual
Define types of belting in accordance with the fundamentals
of charging system.
Explain the functions of belting in accordance with the
fundamentals of charging system.
Identify abnormal sound in accordance with the
troubleshooting chart.
Detach the alternator from engine in accordance with the
repair manual
Fix the alternator to engine in accordance with the repair
manual
Perform disassembling alternator components in accordance
with the repair manual.
Test alternator components in accordance with the repair
manual.
Assemble alternator components in accordance with the
repair manual.
Check the condition of belting and belting tension in
accordance with the service manual
Start the engine and check the output of the alternator
Identify charging circuit according to the service manual
Demonstrate safety precaution with alternator polarity in
accordance with the service manual
Perform safety procedures and adhere to the workshop
regulation

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAM

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME

VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM

CODE NAME

MTA 103

CONTENT STANDARD
4

RECTIFY VEHICLE
LIGHTING SYSTEM

LEARNING STANDARD

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

4.1 Distinguish lighting system

components

4.1.1

Interpret lighting system wiring diagram according with

the manufacturers schematic wiring diagram
4.1.2 Identify the lighting symbol and layout system used in
electrical wiring diagram
4.1.3 Identify the locations and functions of lighting
components system accordance with the
manufacturers schematic circuit diagram

4.2 Examine condition of lighting system

4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.3
4.2.4

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Define the basic of electricity in accordance with the

manufacturers schematic circuit system
Describe the types and functions of lighting system in
accordance with the manufacturers schematic circuit
system
Perform the current flow testing procedures in lighting
component system accordance with the service manual
Handle halogen bulb according to manufacturers
recommendations
Adhere to the safety procedure and workshop
regulations.

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAM

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME

VEHICLE HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT

CODE NAME

MTA 103

CONTENT STANDARD
5. RECTIFY VEHICLE
HEADLAMP
ALIGNMENT

LEARNING STANDARD
5.1 Place vehicle in light adjusting area

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3

5.2 Ensure tyre pressure for lighting

adjustment

5.2.1

Inflate tyre pressure to the recommended pressure for

different tyre sizes according to the vehicle electrical
wiring diagram

5.3 Conduct head lamp adjustment and

alignment

5.3.1

Identify the types of head lamp according to the vehicle

electrical wiring diagram
Describe the types of head lamp according to the
vehicle electrical wiring diagram
Identify patterns of head lamp according to the vehicle
electrical wiring diagram
Reform high and low headlamp alignment alignment
according to the vehicle electrical wiring diagram

5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4

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Define the lighting wiring system diagram according to

the vehicle electrical wiring diagram
Perform the basic requirements of headlight alignment
according to the vehicle electrical wiring diagram
Set up the vehicle adjustment to correct distance for
head lamp alignment according to the vehicle electrical
wiring diagram

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAM

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME

WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM

CODE NAME

MTA 103

CONTENT STANDARD
6. RECTIFY WINDSHIELD
WIPER SYSTEM

LEARNING STANDARD
6.1 Distinguish locations of windshield
wiper system components

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3

6.2 Ensure function ability of windshield

wiper motor switch

6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
6.2.5
6.2.6

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Locate the windshield wiper system components

according to the service and repair manual
Interpret the functions and operations of windshield
wiper system components according to the service and
repair manual
Interpret the windshield wiper system wiring diagrams
according to the service and repair manual
Explain functions of windshield wiper switch according
to the service and repair manual
Explain the operations of windshield wiper switch
according to the service and repair manual
Demonstrate the windshield wiper switch testing
procedures according to the service and repair manual
Detach the windshield wiper switch according to the
service and repair manual
Test the windshield wiper switch according to the
service and repair manual
Fix the windshield wiper switch according to the service
and repair manual

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6.3 Ensure condition of windshield wiper 6.3.1

motor
6.3.2
6.3.3
6.3.4
6.3.5
6.3.6
6.4 Ensure condition of windshield
washer motor

6.4.1
6.4.2
6.4.3

6.5 Ensure condition of windshield wiper 6.5.1

blades
6.5.2
6.5.3

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Explain the operation of windshield wiper motor

Describe the construction of windshield wiper motor
Demonstrate the procedures of testing windshield wiper
motor
Detach the windshield wiper motor according to the
service and repair manual
Test the windshield wiper motor according to the
service and repair manual
Fix the windshield wiper motor according to the service
and repair manual
Describe the functions and windshield washer motor
testing procedures according to the service and repair
manual
Test the functions ability of windshield washer motor
according to the service and repair manual
Adjust the windshield washer nozzle spray according to
the service and repair manual
Describe the functions of windshield wiper
blade constructions according to the service and
repair manual.
Describe the types of windshield wiper
blade constructions according to the service and
repair manual.
Check the conditions of and fix windshield wiper blades
according to the service and repair manual

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