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 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.
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
| 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 |