Certified Ekasi Auto Electrician

Certified Ekasi Auto Electrician
Automotive Intermediate

Certified Ekasi Auto Electrician

This advanced program focuses on modern vehicle technologies, including computerized diagnostics, electronic systems, and emerging automotive technologies. Participants will gain skills needed to work with today's complex vehicle systems.

Course Description

This advanced program focuses on modern vehicle technologies, including computerized diagnostics, electronic systems, and emerging automotive technologies. Participants will gain skills needed to work with today's complex vehicle systems.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
✔ Use advanced diagnostic equipment and software.
✔ Troubleshoot complex electronic systems.
✔ Service modern fuel and emission control systems.
✔ Perform basic maintenance on hybrid vehicles.
✔ Interpret diagnostic trouble codes effectively.
✔ Apply industry-standard repair procedures.

Target Audience

Mechanics wanting to upgrade their technical skills.
Diagnostic technicians seeking certification.
Automotive service professionals.
Technical school graduates.
Individuals pursuing dealership technician roles.

11 Modules
51 Lessons
33h 40m

Foundation module covering Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuits, electrical measurement, and safe working practices around vehicle electrical systems.
  • Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems (45 min)
  • Understanding Electrical Circuits: Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel (50 min)
  • Electrical Measurements: Voltage, Current, and Resistance (55 min)
  • Wiring Diagrams: Reading and Interpreting Automotive Schematics (45 min)
  • Vehicle Electrical Safety: Personal Protective Equipment and Best Practices (50 min)

Covers battery types, load testing, charging system operation, alternator diagnostics, and battery maintenance procedures for modern vehicles.
  • Automotive Battery Construction and Types (50 min)
  • Battery Testing: Load Testing, Conductance, and Capacity Checks (55 min)
  • Charging System Components: Alternator Construction and Operation (55 min)
  • Charging System Diagnosis: Testing Alternator Output and Voltage Regulation (55 min)
  • Battery Maintenance and Parasitic Draw Testing (50 min)

Detailed study of starter motor circuits, ignition system types (distributor, distributorless, direct), and diagnostic procedures for no-start conditions.
  • Starting System Components: Starter Motor Construction and Types (50 min)
  • Starting System Diagnosis: No-Crank and Slow-Crank Problems (55 min)
  • Ignition System Types: Distributor vs. Distributorless vs. Coil-on-Plug (50 min)
  • Ignition Timing: Static, Dynamic, and Computer-Controlled Timing (50 min)
  • Ignition System Testing: Coil Testing, Spark Analysis, and Misfire Diagnosis (55 min)

Teaches learners to read wiring diagrams, use multimeters and oscilloscopes, trace circuits, and locate faults in complex vehicle wiring networks.
  • Understanding Automotive Wiring and Connector Types (45 min)
  • Using Wiring Diagrams for Circuit Tracing (45 min)
  • Power Distribution: Fuse Boxes, Relays, and Circuit Protection (50 min)
  • Ground Circuits: Finding and Repairing Ground Faults (45 min)
  • Diagnosing Shorts, Opens, and Intermittent Problems (55 min)

Covers Electronic Control Units (ECUs), sensors (MAF, MAP, O2, TPS), actuators, and how to interpret live data from scan tools for engine management diagnostics.
  • Engine Control Unit (ECU/PCM) Functions and Architecture (50 min)
  • Engine Sensors: Types, Operation, and Testing (Part 1) (50 min)
  • Engine Sensors: Types, Operation, and Testing (Part 2) (50 min)
  • Fuel Injection Systems: Types and Operation (50 min)
  • Actuators and Control Systems: IAC, EGR, VVT, and EVAP (50 min)

Training in power windows, central locking, airbag systems, instrument clusters, and infotainment systems. Includes safe airbag handling protocols.
  • Power Windows: Motors, Regulators, and Switch Circuits (55 min)
  • Central Locking Systems: Actuators, Keyless Entry, and Remote Functions (55 min)
  • Power Seats and Memory Systems: Motors, Switches, and Position Sensors (55 min)
  • Heated Seats, Steering Wheels, and Climate Control Electronics (55 min)
  • Infotainment Systems: Audio, Navigation, and Connectivity (Bluetooth/CarPlay) (55 min)

Covers common rail diesel injection, GDI petrol systems, EGR valves, DPF systems, and emissions compliance testing procedures.
  • Common Rail Diesel Injection Systems: Components and Operation (55 min)
  • Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI): Operation and Common Problems (55 min)
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Systems: Operation and Diagnosis (55 min)
  • Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Regeneration Systems (55 min)
  • Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and DEF Systems (55 min)

Introduction to high-voltage safety, hybrid drive systems, regenerative braking, and the distinctions between BEV, HEV, and PHEV architectures.
  • Hybrid Vehicle Types: Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Architectures (55 min)
  • High-Voltage Battery Systems: Types, Construction, and Safety (55 min)
  • Electric Motors and Generators: AC Induction, PMSM, and Synchronous Motors (55 min)
  • Regenerative Braking Systems: Operation and Components (55 min)
  • High-Voltage Safety and PPE for Hybrid/EV Technicians (55 min)

Practical module focused on professional scan tool operation, reading and clearing DTCs, performing adaptations, and generating diagnostic reports.
  • Introduction to On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Systems (55 min)
  • Scan Tool Types and Selection: Code Readers vs. Professional Scanners (55 min)
  • Reading and Interpreting Live Data: PIDs, Fuel Trim, and Sensor Values (55 min)
  • Bi-Directional Controls and Special Functions: Testing Actuators and Systems (55 min)
  • Mode $06, Oxygen Sensor Monitoring, and Drive Cycle Preparation (55 min)
  • Mode $06, Oxygen Sensor Monitoring, and Drive Cycle Preparation (55 min)

This module equips learners with essential research skills including research design, data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative), data analysis techniques, survey development, interviewing skills, ethical considerations in research, and how to apply research findings to improve workplace practices and decision-making.
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This module develops critical soft skills essential for workplace success: integrated thinking (connecting ideas across disciplines), logical reasoning and problem-solving, effective verbal and written communication, active listening, emotional intelligence, negotiation techniques, mediation skills, conflict resolution strategies, de-escalation techniques, building consensus, handling difficult conversations, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
  • Foundations of Integrated Thinking (60 min)
  • Logical Reasoning and Problem-Solving (75 min)
  • Effective Workplace Communication (65 min)
  • Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution (70 min)
  • Building Consensus and Collaborative Culture (60 min)

Certification Exam

Final examination for Certified Ekasi Auto Electrician certification

Passing Score: 70%
Time Limit: 60 minutes
Attempts Allowed: 3
Camera Required: Yes

To earn your certificate, you must complete all course materials and pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher.

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200 hours content
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Duration 200 hours
Skill Level Intermediate
Learning Method Self Study
Category Automotive
Modules 11
Total Lessons 51
Last Updated July 2025
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