This document provides information on the Engine Management System course offered at the Ministry of Education, Malaysia Vocational College. The 3-credit, semester 2 course aims to teach students to detect defects in engine management systems and assess problems to assign required repairs. Key topics covered include setting up scan tools, performing fuel pressure tests, using scan tools for fuel system diagnosis, analyzing oscilloscope patterns, and checking engine management system components. The course is comprised of 5 hours per week of face-to-face instruction over various topics, with assessment based on competency in tasks like operating diagnostic tools according to specifications.

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, MALAYSIA
VOCATIONAL COLLEGE STANDARD CURRICULUM
COURSE INFORMATION
PROGRAMME : AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
COURSE NAME : ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CODE NAME : MTA 2023
LEVEL / SEMESTER : 2 SEMESTER 2
CREDIT UNIT : 3.0
CONTACT HOUR : FACE TO FACE : 5.0 HOURS/WEEK
NON FACE TO FACE :
COURSE TYPE : VOCATIONAL
PREREQUISITE : -

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CORE REQUISITE : -
COURSE OUTCOMES
The person who is competent in this CU shall be able to detect defect and problem of the engine management system, ability to
assess problem that arise and assign the required repair job. Upon completion of this competency unit, trainees will be able to:
● Setup Scan Tool
● Perform Fuel Pressure Test
● Operate Scan Tool Fuel System Diagnosis
● Analyze Oscilloscope Pattern
● Check Engine Management System Components Condition
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Engine management system diagnostic outlines work activities to determine condition and test performance of engine management
system parts & components in accordance with service manual. The competency includes setup scan tool, perform fuel pressure
test, operate scan tool fuel system diagnosis, analyse oscilloscope pattern, and check engine management system components
condition in accordance with manufacturer specification. The outcome of this competency is to detect defect and problem of the
engine management system, ability to assess problem that arise and assign the required repair job.

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS
PROGRAM : AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
COURSE NAME : ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CODE NAME : MTA 2023
CONTACT HOURS
(TRAINING
DURATION)
CONTENT
STANDARD
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
LEARNING STANDARD
(RELATED KNOWLEDGE / APPLIED SKILLS /
ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIROMENTAL)
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA /
ASSESSSMENT CRITERIA
5 HOURS 1. SETUP SCAN
TOOL
RELATED KNOWLEDGE
1.1 Knowledge combustion system / firing
order
1.2 Fundamentals of scan tools
● Functions
● Types
● System setup
1.3 Vehicles OEM scan tool service guideline
/ manual
APPLIED SKILLS
1.1 Determine petrol/ gasoline engine
management system
1.2 Prepare procedure of scan tool setup
ASSESSSMENT CRITERIA
1.1 Determine petrol/gasoline engine
management system diagnosis
requirements
1.2 Interpret job order in accordance with
customer requirements.
1.3 Determine related tools, equipment
and parts in accordance with job order
1.4 Determine scan tool/ diagnostic tester
in accordance with job requirements
1.5 Adhere to scan tool procedure setup
in accordance with manufacturer
specification
1.6 Connect scan tool to vehicle and
switched on in accordance with
manufacturer specification.

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1.3 Connect scan tool.
ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIROMENTAL
Attitude:
i. Systematic in organizing work activities.
Safety:
i. Adhere to safety precaution in in setup
scan tool.
ii. Adhere to company safety and policy.
iii. Use relevant Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE).
iv. Occupational safety & health (act 514)
1994
Environmental:
i. Practice Reuse, Recycle and Reduce
(3R).
ii. Environmental Quality (act 127) 1974

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CONTACT HOURS
(TRAINING
DURATION)
CONTENT
STANDARD
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
LEARNING STANDARD
(RELATED KNOWLEDGE / APPLIED SKILLS /
ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIROMENTAL)
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA /
ASSESSSMENT CRITERIA
8 HOURS
2. FUEL
PRESSURE TEST
RELATED KNOWLEDGE
2.1 Fuel pressure gauge kit:
● Types
● Functions
2.2 Fuel pressure readings
2.3 Fuel pressure test procedure
2.4 Fuel system components such as :
● Fuel tank
● Fuel pump
● Fuel filter
● Fuel injectors
2.3 Job order writing :
● Format such as computerised or manual
● Content / information
● Submission procedure
APPLIED SKILLS
2.1 Setup fuel pressure gauge kit
2.2 Carry out fuel pressure test
ASSESSSMENT CRITERIA
2.1 Perform the procedure of fuel
pressure test in accordance with
manufacture specification
2.2 Perform testing of fuel pressure in
accordance with manufacturer
specification
2.3 Perform fuel pressure testing to
determine functionality of fuel system
components

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ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIROMENTAL
Attitude:
i. Systematic in organising work activities.
Safety:
i. Adhere to safety precaution in performing
fuel pressure test.
ii. Adhere to company safety and policy.
iii. Use relevant Personal protective
equipment (PPE).
iv. Occupational safety & health (act 514)
1994
Environmental:
i. Practice Reuse, Recycle and Reduce
(3R).
ii. Environmental Quality act 127 1974.

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CONTACT HOURS
(TRAINING
DURATION)
CONTENT
STANDARD
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
LEARNING STANDARD
(RELATED KNOWLEDGE / APPLIED SKILLS /
ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIROMENTAL)
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA /
ASSESSSMENT CRITERIA
10 HOURS
3. SCAN TOOL
FUEL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSIS
RELATED KNOWLEDGE
3.1 Scan tool operation procedure
3.2 Scan tools:
● Types
● Usage
● Location
● Operation manual
APPLIED SKILLS
3.1 Follow procedure of scan tool
operation
3.2 Determine type of scan tool system
3.3 Analyze system data result
ASSESSSMENT CRITERIA
3.1 Operate Five gases (CO2, COHC,
etc.) measurement equipment in
accordance with manufacturer
specification
3.2 Adhere to procedure of scan tool
operation in accordance with
manufacturer specification
3.3 Determine type of scan tool
system in accordance with job
requirement
3.4 Analyse system data result
in reference to manufacturer
specification

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ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIROMENTAL
Attitude:
i. Systematic in organising work
activities
Safety:
i. Adhere to safety precaution in
operating
scan tool.
ii. Adhere to company safety and policy
iii. Use relevant Personal Protective
Equipment ( PPE )
iv. Occupational safety & health act 514
1994
Environmental:
iii. Practice Reuse, Recycle and Reduce
(3R)
iv. Environmental quality act 127 1974

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CONTACT HOURS
(TRAINING
DURATION)
CONTENT
STANDARD
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
LEARNING STANDARD
(RELATED KNOWLEDGE / APPLIED SKILLS /
ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIROMENTAL)
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA /
ASSESSSMENT CRITERIA
8 HOURS 4. ANALYSE
OSCILLOSCOPE
PATTERN
RELATED KNOWLEDGE
4.1 Type of vehicle fuel system scan tool
mode
4.2 Type of oscilloscope pattern
APPLIED SKILLS
4.1 Determine type of vehicle fuel system
mode in scan tools
4.2 Identify Oscilloscope pattern
4.3 Interpret system graphic / oscilloscope
mode with service manual
ASSESSSMENT CRITERIA
4.1 Determine type of vehicle fuel
system mode in scan tools in
accordance with manufacturer
specification
4.2 Identify oscilloscope pattern
in accordance with manufacturer
specification
4.3 Interpret system graphic /
oscilloscope mode with service
manual in accordance with
manufacturer specification

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ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIROMENTAL
Attitude:
i. Systematic in organising work
activities
Safety:
i. Adhere to safety precaution in
analysing oscilloscope
ii. Adhere to company safety and policy
iii. Use relevant Personal Protective
Equipment ( PPE )
iv. Occupational safety & health act 514
1994
Environmental:
iii. Practice Reuse, Recycle and Reduce
(3R)
iv. Environmental quality act 127 1974

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CONTACT HOURS
(TRAINING
DURATION)
CONTENT
STANDARD
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
LEARNING STANDARD
(RELATED KNOWLEDGE / APPLIED SKILLS /
ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIROMENTAL)
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA /
ASSESSSMENT CRITERIA
8 HOURS 5. ENGINE
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
COMPONENTS
CONDITION
RELATED KNOWLEDGE
5.1 Inspecting engine management
system components condition
procedure
5.2 Fundamentals of engine
managements systems components
● Functions
● Types
● Usability
5.3 Fundamentals of vehicles trouble code
● Functions
● Types
● Usability
5.4 Job order writing :
● Format such as computerised
or manual
● Content / information
● Submission procedure
ASSESSSMENT CRITERIA
5.1 Perform the procedure of
inspecting engine management
system components condition
in accordance with workshop SOP
5.2 Determine engine management
system components serviceability
are in accordance with service
manual
5.3 Determine vehicle trouble code
in accordance with service manual

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APPLIED SKILLS
5.1 Follow procedure of inspecting engine
management system components
condition
5.2 Determine engine management
system components
ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIROMENTAL
Attitude:
i. Systematic in organising work
activities
Safety:
i. Adhere to safety precaution in
checking engine management
system.
ii. Adhere to company safety and policy
iii. Use relevant Personal Protective
Equipment ( PPE )
iv. Occupational safety & health act 514
1994
Environmental:
iii. Practice Reuse, Recycle and Reduce
(3R)
iv. Environmental quality act 127 1974

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Core Abilities Social Skills
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILL (Z-009- 3:2015- CA05)
1. Communication skills.
2. Conceptual skills.
3. Interpersonal skills.
4. Learning skills.
5. Leadership skills.
6. Multitasking and prioritising.
7. Self-discipline.
8. Teamwork
5.1 Demonstrate work asset usage awareness
5.2 Negotiate acceptance and delivery of products and /or service
5.3 Implement work force resources practices
Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM)
ITEMS
1. Vehicle
2. Job order sample
3. Oscilloscope pattern sample.
4. Engine management system sample.
5. Fuel pressure test sample.
6. Tools, equipment and parts.
7. Consumable material/parts guideline and references.
8. Workplace setup requirement.
9. Tools setup and arrangement procedure.
10. Safety and security protecting materials.
11. Manufacturer SOP sample

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