Title: ASE A6 — Battery Service Task Map
Course: ASE A6 Battery Service > Section: Module 1: Battery Construction & Types

ASE A6 — Battery Service Task Map

Electrical/Electronic Systems — Battery Diagnosis & Service

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This course covers the battery service tasks from the ASE A6 (Electrical/Electronic Systems) certification area. Each task below maps to the modules where it is taught, practiced, and assessed. Module 1 provides the foundational knowledge required to perform all tasks.

Foundation Module

FOUNDATION Battery Construction, Types & Ratings

Covered in Module 1 — Not a standalone ASE task, but required knowledge for all tasks below. Covers component identification, flooded vs AGM vs gel, BCI group size, CCA, CA, RC, Ah ratings.

ASE A6 Battery Service Tasks

TASK 1 Perform battery state-of-charge test; determine necessary action

Covered in: Module 2: Chemistry, Module 3: Testing

TASK 2 Perform battery capacity test; determine necessary action

Covered in: Module 3: Testing

TASK 3 Charge a battery using slow or fast charge method; determine necessary action

Covered in: Module 4: Charging

TASK 4 Inspect, clean, fill, and/or replace battery, battery cables, connectors, clamps, and hold-downs

Covered in: Module 5: Maintenance

TASK 5 Confirm parasitic (key-off) battery drain; determine necessary action

Covered in: Module 6: Failure & Diagnosis

TASK 6 Jump-start a vehicle using jumper cables/auxiliary power supply

Covered in: Module 7: Safety

TASK 7 Identify safety precautions for handling, storing, and disposing of batteries

Covered in: Module 7: Safety

Assessment Summary

Module | Quiz Questions | Activity Points | Total
1 — Construction & Types | 15 | 50 | 65
2 — Chemistry & Electrolyte | 15 | 40 | 55
3 — Battery Testing | 15 | 50 | 65
4 — Battery Charging | 12 | 40 | 52
5 — Maintenance & Replacement | 15 | 50 | 65
6 — Failure & Diagnosis | 15 | 50 | 65
7 — Safety & Environmental | 15 | 50 | 65
Totals | 102 | 330 | 432