Electrics & Electronics
Electrical Principles Electrical fundamentals Basic electricity; Free electrons; Basic electronic principles; Semi-conductors; Semiconductor device; Depletion layer; Dielectric; Resistance; Ground; Ohm's law calculations; Power equation
 
  Sources of electricity Electrostatic energy; Thermo-electric energy; Electrochemical energy; Photo-voltaic energy; Piezo-electric energy; Electromagnetic induction; Electromagnetic components; Solar cells
 
  Effects of electricity Heating effects; Chemical effects; Magnetic effects; Electrical conduction; Electrical resistance; Electromagnetic field
 
  Circuits & measurement
 
Ohm's law; Electrical power; Watt; Electrical measurement; Series circuits; Parallel circuits; Parallel circuit resistance; Series-parallel circuits; Wire sizing; Networking & multiplexing; Fiber optics
 
  Wires & connectors procedures
 
Stripping wire insulation; Installing a solderless terminal; Soldering wires & connectors
 
  Electrical testing procedures
 
Using a non-powered test light; Using a lead light; Using a DVOM to measure continuity; Using a DVOM to measure voltage
 
  Electrical components Capacitors; Conductors & insulators; Wires; Shielding; Wire sizes; Length vs. resistance; Fuses & circuit breakers; Relays; Lamps; Ballast resistor
 
  Electronic components
 
Diodes; Types of diodes; Lamps; Resistors; Resistor ratings; Variable resistors; Thermistors; Transistors; Avalanche diodes; TVS diodes; Zener diodes; P-n junctions; Superconductors; Thyristor
 
  Batteries Lead acid batteries; Batteries & cells; Battery charging
 
  Battery maintenance procedures Inspecting & testing a battery; Cleaning & replacing a battery; Charging a battery

Ignition Systems Ignition systems Basic ignition; Ignition principles; Ignition components; Vacuum & centrifugal units; Plug firing voltage; Faraday's law
 
  Contact breaker ignition Contact breaker system; Primary & secondary windings; The ballast resistor coil; Dwell angle; Spark timing
 
  Contact breaker components Battery power source; Ballast resistor; Ignition coil; Ignition switches; Contact breaker; Capacitor/condenser; Distributors; Distributor types; High-tension leads; Spark plugs; Spark plug components; Advance & retard mechanisms
 
  Electronic systems & components Induction ; Inductive system operation; Induction wiring; Hall effect sensors; Hall effect operation; Optical type sensors
 
  Distributorless systems
 
Distributorless ignition systems; Insulated coils; Distributorless ignition system timing
 
  Ignition procedures Checking ignition timing; Checking & changing a spark plug; Removing & replacing contact points

Charging, Starting & Lighting Charging Charging system; Alternator principles ; Alternating current ; Alternator components ; Rectification ; Phase winding connections ; Rotor circuit ; Voltage regulation ; System operating voltage; High voltage charging systems
 
  Alternator construction Rotor; Stator; Alternator end frames; Slip ring & brush assembly; Rectifier assembly; Alternator cooling fan
 
  Charging procedures
 
Checking a charging system; Removing & replacing an alternator; Inspecting & adjusting an engine drive belt; Replacing an engine drive belt
 
  Starting Starting system; Starter motor principles; Starter motor construction; Starter magnet types; Starter motor engagement; Commutation; Switching
 
  Starting procedures
 
Checking a starting system; Jump-starting a vehicle
 
  Lighting Lighting system; Light bulbs; Bulb information; LED lighting
 
  Types of lights Stop lights; Reverse lights; Indicators; Headlights; High intensity discharge (HID) lights; Driving lights; Fog lights; Cornering lights; Smart lighting
 
  Lighting circuits
 
Park & tail light circuits; Headlight & dip circuits; Circuit diagrams; Networking & multiplexing
 
  Lighting procedures Checking lighting & peripheral systems; Checking & changing an exterior light bulb; Checking & changing a headlight bulb; Aiming headlights