Identify suitability, install and configure complex vehicle enhancements and security systems
Overview
This standard is about identifying electronic enhancements and security systems that are appropriate for different vehicle types, to ensure that the enhancement meets the specification and functionality of the vehicle. It is also about correctly installing and configuring those products to ensure that the vehicle systems function correctly after installation.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 identify which vehicle electronic enhancement products meet the customers requirements and will also integrate fully with the vehicle factory fit electronic systems
P2 support the identification of suitable vehicle enhancement installations by reviewing:
P2.1 vehicle technical data
P2.2 diagnostic test procedures
P2.3 customer requirements
P2.4 electrical component technical data
P3 select and use suitable personal protective equipment and use appropriate vehicle protection at all times
P4 prepare and test all the tools and equipment required, following manufacturers’ instructions, prior to use
P5 fit vehicle enhancement components which are compatible with the vehicle specification and customer requirements
P6 carry out all enhancement activities following:
P6.1 manufacturers’ procedures
P6.2 your workplace procedures
P6.3 health and safety requirements
P6.4 legal requirements
P7 work in a way which minimises the risk of:
P7.1 damage to other vehicle systems, units and components
P7.2 contact with leakages, hazardous substances and high voltage systems
P7.3 damage to your working environment
P7.4 injury to yourself and others
P8 adjust the components fitted and vehicle systems (including any reconfiguration of electronic systems) to ensure that they comply with all relevant specification for effective operation, if appropriate
P9 ensure all vehicle enhancements made to the vehicle function to its specification
P10 ensure that all vehicle systems function correctly prior to handover to the customer
P11 complete all enhancement activities within the agreed timescale
P12 report any anticipated delays in completion to the relevant person(s) promptly
P13 liaise with other relevant person(s) (or with the customer) to agree the next course of action if there are any issues with the vehicle enhancement
P14 ensure your records are complete, accurate, in the format required and signed by the customer, when necessary
P15 explain to customers any action that has been taken regarding their vehicle in non-technical terms to give a clear understanding of the work carried out
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
Legislative and organisational requirements and procedures
K1 the current health and safety legislation and workplace procedures relevant to workshop practices and personal and vehicle protection when enhancing vehicle systems
K2 legal requirements relating to the vehicle (including road safety requirements)
K3 your workplace procedures for:
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K3.1 recording fault location and correction activities
K3.2 reporting the results of tests
K3.3 the referral of problems
K3.4 reporting delays to the completion of work
K4 the importance of working to recognised procedures and processes and obtaining the correct information for enhancement activities to proceed and how to formulate and construct procedures and processes in order for enhancement activities to proceed
K5 the importance of documenting installation and enhancement information
K6 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress
K7 the relationship between time and costs
K8 the importance of reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s) promptly
Electrical and electronic principles
K9 electrical and electronic principles, including Ohms Law, voltage, power, current (AC/DC) resistance, magnetism, electromagnetism, electromagnetic induction, EMC, digital and fibre optics principles
K10 electrical symbols, units and terms
K11 electrical safety procedures
K12 how electrical and electronic units and components operate, including electrical component function, electrical inputs, outputs, voltages/current levels and their associated patterns/waveforms
K13 the interaction between electrical, electronic and mechanical components within the systems defined
K14 how electrical systems interlink and interact, including networking protocols
K15 the functionality of the electrical and electronic systems for electric, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles
K16 how installed electronic enhancements interact with factory fit electronic components, including networking systems
Use of electrical testing equipment
K17 how to prepare and test the accuracy of diagnostic testing equipment
K18 how to use electrical and electronic testing equipment to correctly and safely test electrical and electronic systems
K19 how to find, interpret and use sources of information on electrical operating specification and legal requirements
K20 how to use dedicated and computer based equipment to configure vehicle electronic controlled systems to operate correctly within legal requirements
K21 how to prepare and reconfigure electronically controlled vehicle enhancement systems to allow them to function correctly with factory fit vehicle systems
K22 how to rectify electrical and electronic faults, in standard and enhanced / modified systems
K23 how to make suitable adjustments to components and units
Scope/range
- Enhancements may include:
1.1. audio systems
1.2. visual displays
1.3. CCTV systems
1.4. communication systems
1.5. networking systems
1.6. mobile data terminals
1.7. body electric systems
1.8. data logging
1.9. water heaters
1.10. safety systems
1.11. lighting systems
1.12. tow bar electrical systems
1.13. auxiliary power supplies
1.14. software modification
1.15. navigation systems
1.16. inverters
1.17. high current devices
1.18. additional battery
1.19. battery management systems
1.20. electronic security systems - Electrical and electronic testing equipment covers::
2.1. volt meters
2.2. ammeters
2.3. ohmmeters
2.4. multimeters
2.5. dedicated and computer based diagnostic equipment
2.6. oscilloscopes - Tools and equipment include:
3.1. hand tools
3.2. special purpose tools
3.3. general workshop equipment
3.4. electrical and electronic testing equipment
3.5. ladders
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
This section contains examples and explanations of some of the terms used but does not form part of the standard.
Agreed timescales
Examples include: manufacturer’s recommended work times, job times set by your company or a job time agreed with a specific customer
Electronic security systems
To include alarm systems, immobiliser systems, telematics/vehicle location systems and electronic deadlocking systems
Vehicles
These can be any of the following – light vehicles, heavy goods and public service vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds and scooters, fork lift trucks, motorhomes and emergency services vehicles