Course Provider: Bosch.
Course Title: Airbag & Supplementary Restraint Systems.
Course Category: Vehicle Systems Body.
Course Code: VSB8.
Duration: 1 Day.
Programme: Master Technician Programme.
Course content:
This course is designed for any garage service technicians who carry out diagnostic and repair work on the body electronics systems fitted to modern passenger cars. Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS e.g. Airbag) and Litronic Electronic Lighting systems are covered in this course, and an overview on Body System Networks is also included.
The aim of this course is to provide delegates with a working knowledge of selected vehicle body control systems and enable them to carry out safe, accurate and efficient system diagnosis on such systems.
Modules & subject areas:
The course is separated into linked modules and subject areas to allow the essential underpinning theory and practical skills knowledge to be delivered effectively. The modules and subject areas are based on the following topics:
- History, concept and working theory of airbag systems
- Generic SRS system components and function
- SRS vehicle system overviews, diagrams and diagnostic testing
- Future active safety system trends
- Body networked systems
- Litronic lighting systems overview and components
- Diagnosis and testing of Litronic lighting systems
Attainment:
On successful completion of VSB 8 delegates will be able to:
- Carry out safe diagnostic test routines on SRS and Litronic control systems and where applicable, cable harnesses and individual components.
- Utilise all available data for the evaluation of system and component faults and be able to identify the system and component faults that require replacement or repair where appropriate.
Prerequisites and Recommended Reading
The minimum prerequisites for this vehicle systems
course are the successful completion of courses VSE 1 and VSTD 9. Prior attendance
on courses VSE 7 and VSC 13 will aid understanding and the appropriate equipment
user’s courses are also strongly recommended. Delegates are expected to have experience
with typical oscilloscope and diagnostic tester operation.
Recommended literature for prior reading is the Bosch publication:
Safety, Comfort
and Convenience Systems (Part No. 1987722150)
Automotive Lighting Technology & Window
Cleaning (Part No. 1987722176)
Bosch technical literature ("Yellow Books") can be ordered directly from the publisher Christiani at the following website:
www.christiani.de
Assessment & certification:
The tests and practical tasks will be carried out using Bosch test equipment, System information, training notes and course material.
Delegates will be expected to complete a course examination.
A certificate of competence will be issued to those achieving a pass mark of 70% or over.
To obtain full Master Technician status the delegate is required to complete the Master Technician, one day practical and theory test. Upon successful completion, the delegate will be awarded with Bosch Master Technician status and certificate, awarded by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
Accreditation:
All Bosch Master Technician programme courses are co-certified by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) QAA scheme.
