Certificate in Automotive Starting & Charging Systems

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  • Course Duration4 months
  • Learning FormatOnline Learning

Course Overview

The Certificate in Automotive Starting & Charging Systems is designed to provide learners with practical knowledge and technical skills required to understand, inspect, test, diagnose, maintain, and service automotive starting and charging systems. The program covers batteries, starters, alternators, voltage regulation, starting circuits, charging circuits, electrical connections, electronic controls, and common electrical faults.

Learners will develop an understanding of how starting and charging systems work together to provide reliable engine starting and maintain the vehicle's electrical power supply. The program emphasizes practical inspection, electrical testing, fault diagnosis, component maintenance, battery care, charging system testing, and safe automotive electrical service practices.

Skills Covered

  • Fundamentals of automotive starting and charging systems

  • Automotive electrical system principles

  • Vehicle battery construction and operation

  • Battery types and applications

  • Battery capacity and performance ratings

  • Battery inspection and maintenance

  • Battery charging procedures

  • Battery testing and condition assessment

  • Battery terminals and electrical connections

  • Starter motor construction and operation

  • Starter motor components

  • Starter solenoid operation

  • Starter relay and control circuits

  • Starter motor inspection and testing

  • Starter current draw testing

  • Starting circuit diagnosis

  • Ignition and starting switch systems

  • Alternator construction and operation

  • Alternator components and functions

  • Rotor, stator, rectifier, and slip-ring systems

  • Voltage regulator operation

  • Charging circuit inspection

  • Alternator output testing

  • Charging voltage and current testing

  • Drive belt inspection and maintenance

  • Electrical wiring and grounding systems

  • Fuse and relay inspection

  • Starting and charging system sensors and controls

  • Electronic charging system management

  • Diagnostic test equipment and multimeters

  • Voltage drop testing

  • Continuity and resistance testing

  • Common starting system faults

  • Common charging system faults

  • Systematic electrical troubleshooting

  • Preventive maintenance and service documentation

  • Automotive electrical safety practices

Why Join This Program?

  • Develop a strong foundation in automotive starting and charging systems.

  • Understand how batteries, starter motors, and alternators work together.

  • Learn practical battery inspection, testing, and maintenance procedures.

  • Develop skills in starter motor testing and fault diagnosis.

  • Understand alternator operation and charging system performance.

  • Learn how to perform voltage, current, resistance, and voltage-drop tests.

  • Develop systematic approaches to diagnosing starting problems.

  • Identify common causes of slow cranking, no-start, and intermittent starting conditions.

  • Understand common charging problems such as low or excessive charging voltage.

  • Learn how electrical connections, grounds, fuses, relays, and wiring affect system performance.

  • Develop safe working practices for automotive electrical systems.

  • Build practical skills applicable to automotive workshops, dealerships, service centers, and fleet maintenance operations.

Course Objective

The objective of this program is to develop practical knowledge and technical competence in automotive starting and charging systems. Learners will gain an understanding of vehicle batteries, starter motors, solenoids, alternators, voltage regulators, electrical circuits, control systems, and associated components. The program aims to develop the ability to inspect, test, diagnose, maintain, and support the servicing of starting and charging systems using appropriate diagnostic equipment and safe automotive electrical practices.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the basic principles of automotive starting and charging systems.

  • Identify the major components of starting and charging systems.

  • Explain automotive battery construction, operation, and performance characteristics.

  • Identify different types of automotive batteries and their applications.

  • Perform basic battery inspection and condition assessment.

  • Apply appropriate procedures for battery charging and maintenance.

  • Test battery voltage and basic battery performance.

  • Identify common battery-related faults and failure symptoms.

  • Explain the operating principles of starter motors.

  • Identify major starter motor components and their functions.

  • Explain the operation of starter solenoids and relays.

  • Inspect and test basic starting circuits.

  • Perform basic starter motor current-draw testing.

  • Identify common causes of slow cranking, clicking, and no-start conditions.

  • Explain the operating principles of automotive alternators.

  • Identify alternator components including rotor, stator, rectifier, and regulator.

  • Explain the function of voltage regulation within the charging system.

  • Perform basic alternator output and charging voltage tests.

  • Identify common causes of undercharging and overcharging.

  • Inspect charging system wiring, connections, grounds, and drive belts.

  • Perform basic voltage-drop, continuity, resistance, and electrical circuit tests.

  • Use a digital multimeter and appropriate automotive electrical testing equipment.

  • Interpret basic starting and charging system test results.

  • Apply systematic troubleshooting procedures to identify electrical faults.

  • Carry out appropriate preventive maintenance on starting and charging components.

  • Follow safe procedures when handling automotive batteries and electrical systems.

  • Maintain basic inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance records.

  • Apply structured diagnostic procedures to support reliable starting and charging system performance.

Why Choose London Technology College?

  • • Open to All – Whether you're brand new or brushing up your skills, our courses are designed to meet you where you are.
  • • Practical Approach – Learn by doing, with hands-on exercises that reflect real-world office tasks.
  • • Experienced Tutors – Our instructors bring real industry know-how and a passion for teaching.
  • • Certificate of Completion – Add an accredited certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to boost your job prospects.
  • • Flexible Learning Options – Study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Ideal for working professionals and international students seeking flexibility without compromising quality.
  • • Job-Ready Skills – Get trained in tools and techniques that employers actually look for.
  • • Support That Stays With You – Need help? Our team is here from start to finish—no question is too small.
  • • Learn at Your Own Pace – Take your time or move quickly—the course is designed to adapt to your needs.
  • • Hands-On Projects – Put your skills into action with tasks like reports, spreadsheets, resumes, and more.

Certificate of Completion

Earn a professional Certificate of Completion from London Technology College, demonstrating your newly acquired skills. This certificate is ideal for academic CVs, research proposals, and job applications in professional roles.

Earn Your Certificate in Certificate in Automotive Starting & Charging Systems:

  • • Industry-recognised certificate issued by London Technology College.
  • • Demonstrate competence through real-world, practical projects.
  • • Validate your skillset for research, analytics, and professional careers.