WAEC Auto Electrical Work Syllabus
Every section, topic and candidate objective in the official WAEC Auto Electrical Work outline — 1 sections, 6 topics and 6 objectives.
- Sections
- 1sections
- Topics
- 6topics
- Objectives
- 6objectives
- Category
- Technical & Vocationalcategory
Syllabus sections
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1Detailed Syllabus
6 topics · 6 objectives
1Battery
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
1.1 - 1.5 Concept, uses, types, charging, testing, and maintenance
Objective
Definition and distinction of motor vehicle batteries; lead-acid and nickel-alkaline construction and ratings. Electrolyte preparation, safety rules, charging modes, specific gravity test (hydrometer), cell voltage, polarity, over-charging symptoms, and safe storage.
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2Starting System
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
2.1 - 2.4 Purpose, circuit diagram, motor types, repairs
Objective
Starting system components (battery, flywheel, starter motor, switch, solenoid). Reading/drawing circuit diagrams. Axial vs inertia starter motors and pinion engagements. Dismantling, assembling, brush/bushing replacement, commutator soldering, and troubleshooting.
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3Ignition System
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
3.1 - 3.6 Purpose, circuit diagrams, coil operation, timing, fault repairs
Objective
Components of ignition assembly (switch, coil, distributor, capacitor, HT leads, spark plugs). Construction and operation of ignition coil. Conventional contact breaker vs electronic ignition systems. Retarded/advanced ignition timing faults, hard starting, jerking, and backfiring repair.
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4Charging System
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
4.1 - 4.4 Purpose, alternator, circuit diagram, faults and repairs
Objective
Components (switch, battery, cables, alternator, voltage regulator). Alternator construction, AC to DC rectification, diode testing/replacement, brush/bearing replacement, and fixing charging failure.
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5Lighting System
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
5.1 - 5.4 Purpose, head lamps, circuit diagram, maintenance
Objective
Obligatory vs non-obligatory lights. Headlamp types, setting, alignment, and features. Reading lighting circuit diagrams. Repairing broken lenses, bulb failures, open circuits, and short circuits.
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6Auxiliary System
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
6.1 - 6.3 Concepts, construction, operation, repairs
Objective
Uses and components of auxiliary systems: water temp gauge, oil pressure gauge, fuel gauge, horn relay, wiper switch, screen washer pump, indicator, door switch. Troubleshooting and repair procedures for auxiliary system failures.
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