Year
Year 1
Semester
First Semester
Credit
3
Program Description
Utilizes scan tools and oscilloscopes to diagnose complex engine management and fuel systems.
About this course
Engine Performance Diagnostics builds on your knowledge of automotive electrical systems to focus on the complex management and fuel systems that power modern vehicles. You will learn to use professional-grade scan tools and oscilloscopes to pinpoint issues that basic code readers cannot find.
Through hands-on labs, you will analyse live data streams, test ignition and fuel injection waveforms, and develop the logical problem-solving skills needed to repair engine management faults efficiently. This course is designed to prepare you for the technical demands of the trade.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 60
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Operate digital scan tools to retrieve and interpret diagnostic trouble codes.
- Analyze live engine data streams for performance anomalies.
- Use oscilloscopes to test ignition, fuel injection, and sensor waveforms.
- Diagnose and repair faults in engine management systems.
- Document diagnostic procedures and repair outcomes accurately.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Mid-term practical exam | 30 |
| Final practical exam | 40 |
| Diagnostic lab reports | 30 |