ELT2020 Electrical Servicing

Intermediate · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students demonstrate the fundamental concepts of repairing, servicing and maintaining electrical and electronic equipment.
Prerequisite: ELT1010: Electro-assembly 1
Parameters: Access to basic hand tools, testing equipment and related resources.
Supporting courses: ELT2010: Electro-assembly 2

Outcomes The student will:

1 develop a basic repair and maintenance schedule for an electrical or electronic device
- 1.1 define current, resistance, magnetic field, voltage rating, temperature and wattage
- 1.2 identify the types of data found on a name plate
- 1.3 explain why the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards are applied to appliances
- 1.4 create a service schedule including:
  - 1.4.1 nameplate data
  - 1.4.2 stages of operation
  - 1.4.3 charts and wiring schematics
  - 1.4.4 grounding techniques
  - 1.4.5 protection devices
  - 1.4.6 function of the unit
  - 1.4.7 frequency of use
  - 1.4.8 subjected conditions
  - 1.4.9 age
  - 1.4.10 cost of service
  - 1.4.11 cost of replacement service and cost to maintain and repair electrical or electronic devices by identifying potential problems and correcting
2 identify faults in an electrical or electronic device and propose solutions for repair
- 2.1 identify stages of operation of various types of electrical or electronic systems
- 2.2 interpret a flow connection chart or wiring schematic of the system
- 2.3 troubleshoot an electrical or electronic device
- 2.4 explain and demonstrate how to repair electronic printed circuit boards
- 2.5 measure the voltage, current and wattage of repaired items and compare the values with the nameplate ratings
3 use appropriate testing procedures to assess/repair an electrical or electronic device
- 3.1 describe standard procedures to locate circuit/component faults
- 3.2 identify the problem and propose a solution to affect the repair
- 3.3 use measurement techniques related to voltage, current, resistance, wattage and continuity to appraise the condition of the circuit
4 demonstrate established laboratory procedures and safe work practices
- 4.1 demonstrate a professional attitude of personal safety
- 4.2 use proper grounding techniques, current protection and static protection when testing electronic circuits
5 demonstrate basic competencies
- 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 5.1.1 communicate
  - 5.1.2 manage information
  - 5.1.3 use numbers
  - 5.1.4 think and solve problems
- 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 5.2.2 be responsible
  - 5.2.3 be adaptable
  - 5.2.4 learn continuously
  - 5.2.5 work safely
- 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 5.3.1 work with others
  - 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities