Title: Automotive Technology I (MLR 2-Year Program) (20104-I)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Foundational Tasks: Shop and Personal Safety
  Identify general lab/shop safety rules and procedures.
  Utilize safe procedures for handling tools and equipment.
  Identify and use proper placement of floor jacks and jack stands.
  Identify and use procedures for safe lift operation, ensuring the configuration and weight rating of the lift is appropriate for the vehicle being lifted, including xEVs.
  Use ventilation procedures for working within the lab/shop area.
  Identify marked safety areas.
  Identify the location and the types of fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment; demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for using fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment.
  Identify the location and use of eyewash stations.
  Identify posted evacuation routes.
  Comply with the required use of safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, and shoes during lab/shop activities.
  Identify and wear appropriate clothing for lab/shop activities.
  Secure hair and jewelry for lab/shop activities.
  Identify vehicle systems which pose a safety hazard during service, such as supplemental restraint systems (SRS), electronic brake control systems, stop/start systems, and remote start systems.
  Identify vehicle systems which pose a safety hazard during service due to high voltage.
  Locate and demonstrate knowledge of safety data sheets (SDS).
  Demonstrate knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) required for use in high-voltage/electric vehicle circuits.
Foundational Tasks: Tools and Equipment
  Identify tools and their use in automotive applications.
  Identify standard and metric measurement systems.
  Demonstrate safe handling and use of tools.
  Demonstrate cleaning, storage, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
  Demonstrate use of precision measuring tools.
  Perform common fastener and thread repair.
Foundational Tasks: Preparing for Vehicle Service
  Identify information needed and the service requested on a repair order.
  Identify purpose and demonstrate use of vehicle protection components such as fender covers, mats, seat and steering wheel covers.
  Perform a vehicle walk-around inspection to identify and document existing vehicle conditions.
  Perform a vehicle multi-point inspection to complete a vehicle inspection report (written and/or electronic).
  Demonstrate use of the three Cs (concern, cause, and correction).
  Create a plan of action for each specific service or diagnostic situation, including placing vehicle in service mode as required.
  Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.
Foundational Tasks: Preparing Vehicle for Customer
  Ensure vehicle is prepared to return to customer per school/company policy.
Foundational Tasks: xEV Vehicle Safety
  Demonstrate knowledge of hazards related to high-voltage systems/electric vehicles.
  Demonstrate knowledge of high-voltage system and component coloring.
  Identify which components and circuits contain high voltage.
  Demonstrate knowledge to assess possible hazards prior to servicing a high-voltage/electric vehicle, including awareness of automatic systems that may operate while the key switch/ignition is off.
  Identify limitations on which systems, components, and circuits of a high-voltage/electric vehicle a technician is capable of safely servicing based on their level of training and qualification.
  Demonstrate knowledge of high-voltage/electric vehicle intake process, inspection, handling, and in-process monitoring for all vehicles including damaged/compromised vehicles.
ENGINE REPAIR: General
  Research vehicle-service information such as fluid type, internal combustion engine operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, TSBs, and recalls including xEVs and vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
  Retrieve and record on-board diagnostics, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), monitor status, and freeze-frame data; clear codes and data when directed.
  Verify operation of the instrument panel engine warning indicators.
  Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant, and other leaks.
  Install engine covers using gaskets, seals, and sealers as required.
  Inspect engine mounts.
  Identify service precautions related to service of the internal combustion engine of an xEV.
ENGINE REPAIR: Lubrication and Cooling Systems
  Identify lubrication and cooling system components and configurations.
  Perform engine oil and filter change.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and TRANSAXLE: General
  Research vehicle-service information such as fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, TSBs, and recalls including xEVs and/or vehicles equipped with ADAS.
  Identify automatic transmission and transaxle components and configurations, including torque converter automatic, dual-clutch automatic (DCT), continuously variable transmission (CVT), and xEV drive.
  Retrieve and record on-board diagnostics, DTCs, monitor status, and freeze-frame data; clear codes and data when directed.
  Inspect transmission fluid condition; check fluid level; inspect for leaks on transmission or transaxle equipped with a dipstick.
  Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic principles (Pascal’s law) in a transmission/transaxle.
MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES: General
  Research vehicle-service information such as fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, TSBs, and recalls including xEVs and vehicles equipped with ADAS.
  Identify manual drive train and axle components and configurations.
  Retrieve and record on-board diagnostics, DTCs, monitor status, and freeze-frame data; clear codes and data when directed.
  Check fluid.
MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES: Clutch
  Demonstrate knowledge of procedures to check and adjust clutch primary cylinder fluid level.
MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES: Differential and Drive Axles
  Inspect differential housing.
  Check and adjust differential housing fluid level.
  Inspect and replace drive-axle wheel studs.
SUSPENSION AND STEERING: General
  Research vehicle-service information such as fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, TSBs, and recalls including xEVs and vehicles equipped with ADAS.
  Identify suspension and steering system components and configurations.
  Retrieve and record on-board diagnostics, DTCs, monitor status, and freeze-frame data; clear codes and data when directed.
SUSPENSION AND STEERING: Steering Systems
  Inspect rack-and-pinion steering gear, tie rod ends (sockets), and bellows boots.
  Inspect power steering fluid level and condition.
  Inspect for power steering fluid leakage.
  Remove, inspect, replace, and/or adjust power-steering pump drive belt.
SUSPENSION AND STEERING: Suspension Systems
  Inspect upper and/or lower control arms, bushings, and shafts.
  Inspect track bar, strut rods/radius arms, and related mounts and bushings.
  Inspect upper and/or lower ball joints (with or without wear indicators).
SUSPENSION AND STEERING: Related Suspension and Steering Service
  Inspect front and rear wheel bearings.
SUSPENSION AND STEERING: Wheels and Tires
  Inspect tire condition/age.
  Rotate tires according to manufacturer’s recommendations including vehicles equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).
  Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel (with/without TPMS); balance wheel and tire assembly.
  Inspect tire and wheel assembly for air loss; determine needed action.
  Repair tire following tire manufacturer approved procedure.
BRAKES: General
  Research vehicle-service information such as fluid type, system design (hydraulic, electronic, etc.), vehicle service history, service precautions, TSBs, and recalls including xEVs and vehicles equipped with ADAS.
  Identify brake system components and configurations.
  Retrieve and record on-board diagnostics, DTCs, monitor status, and freeze-frame data; clear codes and data when directed.
  Install wheel and torque lug nuts/wheel fasteners.
BRAKES: Hydraulic System
  Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic principles (Pascal's law).
  Inspect brake lines, flexible hoses, and fittings for damage or wear.
  Select, handle, store, and fill brake fluids to the proper level; use fluid type per manufacturer specification.
  Test brake fluid for contamination.
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: General
  Research vehicle-service information such as fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, TSBs, and recalls including xEVs and vehicles equipped with ADAS.
  Identify electrical/electronic system components and configurations.
  Retrieve and record on-board diagnostics, DTCs, monitor status, and freeze-frame data; clear codes and data when directed.
  Demonstrate knowledge of electrical/electronic series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm’s law).
  Demonstrate use of a digital multimeter (DMM) when measuring source voltage, voltage drop (including grounds), current flow, and resistance.
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: Batteries (Low Voltage)
  Perform battery state-of-charge test; determine needed action.
  Confirm battery capacity, size, type, and application for vehicle; perform battery capacity and load test as recommended by manufacturer.
  Maintain or restore electronic memory functions as recommended by manufacturer.
  Inspect and clean battery; check battery cables, connectors, clamps, and hold-downs.
  Jump-start a vehicle.
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: Lighting Systems
  Inspect interior and exterior lamps and sockets, including headlights and auxiliary lights (fog lights/driving lights); replace as needed.
  Aim headlights.
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: Instrument Cluster and Driver Information Systems
  Verify operation of instrument panel gauges and warning/indicator lights; reset maintenance indicators as required.
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: Body Electrical Systems
  Verify windshield wiper and washer operation; replace wiper blades.
ENGINE PERFORMANCE: General
  Research vehicle-service information such as fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, TSBs, and recalls including xEVs and vehicles equipped with ADAS.
  Retrieve and record on-board diagnostics, DTCs, monitor status, and freeze-frame data; clear codes and data when directed.
  Demonstrate knowledge of engine cooling system operation.
ENGINE PERFORMANCE: Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems
  Inspect, service, or replace air filters, filter housings, and intake duct work.
  Inspect condition of exhaust system hangers, brackets, clamps, and heat shields.
  Check and refill diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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