Credits:
4
Upon successful completion the apprentice is able to understand the difference between customer and proprietary data programming and outline the procedure required to perform vehicle computer programming; is able to understand the basics of vehicle electronic system multiplexing and describe how digital communications can reduce the complexity of control circuits; is able to understand the principles of operation, diagnose and repair emission control devices and systems on trucks and coaches; is able to understand the operating principles and perform repairs on hybrid drive (diesel/electric) systems and their control mechanisms; and is able to describe the operating principles of typical collision avoidance systems, identify the system hardware and access stored data in the system.