Both the electrics and hydraulics courses are based around, and concentrate on, the required skill sets to make those in willing attendance both confident and competent vehicle electricians/diagnosticians.

Synopsis of program content:

• Understanding and familiarisation of basic circuit types
• Recognition and Understanding of basic circuits and basic circuit testing
• Correct selection and use of diagnostic equipment
• How to read and diagnose machine concerns accurately from circuit diagrams
• Electrical component function, operation and testing
• Cable and connector selection and connection
• Troubleshooting procedures and techniques (machine availability required for practical sessions)
• Battery care, types, selection and accurate diagnosis
• Starting and charging systems principles of operation and corrective diagnosis
• Sensors types, recognition, function and correct diagnosis
• Correct interpretation of error codes and electronic circuit based diagnostics
• Vehicle networks (CAN) principles and diagnostics

Note: For advanced/experienced electrical system diagnosticians (who have a proven understanding through the electrical systems training) a higher level programme can be offered. 

Note: Depending on the skill set, experience of attendees and the desired outcomes, the modules including error code based diagnostics and vehicle networks can be either omitted or included at introduction/overview level.