CAN Bus and Integrated

Systems

Vehicle Electrics

Module 3

CAN bus and integrated electrical systems is a one day advanced level course. It is aimed at both light and heavy vehicle technicians who would like to learn about automotive CAN bus networks and the integration of vehicle electrical systems. The course covers the following main subjects:

• Overview of electronic systems development
• Parallel and serial data communication
• Digital signals
• Introduction to CAN bus
• Overview of CAN protocol
• Baud rates and communication interface
• CAN network topology
• CAN diagnosis and repair
• Scan tool communication
• Features of integrated electrical systems
• Technical overview of vehicle CAN networks
• Course assessment and feedback

The aim of this course is to give a generic technical overview of automotive CAN bus and related electrical systems. At the start of the course, delegates each receive a fully illustrated workbook. The course comprises of a variety of classroom and workshop based activities. There is an end of course assessment and the course is accredited by the IMI and IRTEC.

Pre requisites

Those attending this course should have either successfully completed vehicle electrics module 1 and module 2 with AK Training or be accredited by IRTEC at Advanced  Technician level, or alternatively have at least three years experience in the motor industry with an in depth knowledge, background and experience of vehicle electrical systems and diagnostics. Basic PC skills would also be useful.

Assessment

Course assessment comprises of multiple choice questionnaires and a practical task. To successfully complete the course, delegates must achieve 80% in each assessment as well as an overall test result of 80% at the end of the course.

After successfully  completing the course, delegates will receive either a Quality Assured Award certificate from the Institute of the Motor Industry or a Certificate of Professional Competence from the Institute of Road Transport Engineers.

Further information

Course fees: £160.00 + VAT at 17.5% per person (total £188.00) payable in advance. Lunch and refreshments are provided at no extra cost. Download course details Course dates and venues 2008 Test your knowledge On site training This course can also be delivered on site at clients premises anywhere in the UK and British Isles including the Channel Islands and Republic of Ireland where suitable facilities are available. For further information and a quotation, contact: AK Training Telephone: 00 44 (0) 1908 579309 Mobile: 07968 842274 Click here to send e-mail

IRTEC Technician Licensing

For those working towards gaining an IRTEC license, this course is also accredited by IRTEC as a supplementary module at Master Technician level under the IRTEC Technician licensing scheme.

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