| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 9-12. Students shall be awarded one credit
for successful completion of this course.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical
knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed
in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Career Cluster focuses on planning, management, and movement of people,
materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water and related
professional support services such as transportation infrastructure
planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment, and
facility maintenance.
(3) Automotive Basics includes knowledge of the basic
automotive systems and the theory and principles of the components
that make up each system and how to service these systems. Automotive
Basics includes applicable safety and environmental rules and regulations.
In Automotive Basics, students will gain knowledge and skills in the
repair, maintenance, and servicing of vehicle systems. This study
allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge
and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems,
and settings. The focus of this course is to teach safety, tool identification,
proper tool use, and employability.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability
skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected
to:
(A) demonstrate knowledge of the technical knowledge
and skills related to health and safety in the workplace such as wearing
safety glasses and other personal protective equipment (PPE) and
maintaining safety data sheets (SDS);
(B) identify career and employment opportunities, including
entrepreneurship opportunities, internships, and industry-recognized
certification requirements for the field of automotive technology;
(C) demonstrate the principles of group participation,
team concept, and leadership related to citizenship and career preparation;
(D) apply competencies related to resources, information,
interpersonal skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and systems
of operation in the automotive technology industry;
(E) discuss certification opportunities;
(F) discuss response plans to emergency situations;
(G) identify employers' expectations and appropriate
work habits, ethical conduct, legal responsibilities, and good citizenship
skills; and
(H) develop personal goals, objectives, and strategies
as part of a plan for future career and educational opportunities.
(2) The student demonstrates appropriate personal and
communication skills. The student is expected to:
(A) describe, demonstrate, and apply ethical and legal
responsibilities for appropriate workplace conduct;
(B) demonstrate proper etiquette and behavior;
(C) demonstrate appropriate personal appearance and
hygiene;
(D) demonstrate effective written and oral communication
skills and employ effective listening skills;
(E) demonstrate advanced technical writing and preparation
skills; and
(F) demonstrate effective speaking skills through prepared
and extemporaneous oral presentations.
(3) The student demonstrates academic skills related
to the requirements of automotive technology. The student is expected
to:
(A) demonstrate effective oral communication skills
with individuals from various cultures such as fellow students, coworkers,
and customers;
(B) demonstrate effective written communication skills,
including documenting on a repair order the customer concern/complaint,
root cause of the failure, and corrective action to complete the
repair; and
(C) demonstrate mathematical skills in performing addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurements using decimals
and fractions in the metric and U.S. standard systems as appropriate.
(4) The student understands the technical knowledge
and skills of basic automotive systems. The student is expected to:
(A) describe the eight major vehicle systems;
(B) locate, read, and interpret vehicle maintenance
and service information; and
(C) describe the basic and emerging vehicle power systems.
(5) The student knows the functions and applications
of the tools, equipment, technologies, and materials used in automotive
services. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate the proper way to safely use hand and
power tools and equipment commonly employed in the maintenance and
repair of vehicles;
(B) discuss the proper handling and disposal of environmentally
hazardous materials used in servicing vehicles;
(C) identify diagnostic tools and equipment; and
(D) identify hand and shop tools and describe their
proper usage.
(6) The student applies technical knowledge and skills
in simulated or actual work situations. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate the procedures for ordering and locating
parts;
(B) demonstrate an understanding of the operation theory
of internal combustion engines;
(C) identify brake system components, including drum,
disc, power assist, and anti-lock braking system (ABS);
(D) demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts
related to hydraulic brakes systems, including Pascal's Theory of
Hydraulics;
(E) demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts
related to electrical and electronic systems such as Ohm's law, voltage
drop, resistance, amperage, voltage, and wiring diagram symbols;
(F) identify air-conditioning, heating, and accessory
system components;
(G) inspect and identify chassis and power train components
and systems;
(H) identify cooling and lubrication system components;
(I) identify steering and suspension components, including
power steering;
(J) identify and interpret tire sidewall data information
such as Department of Transportation (DOT) production date information,
tire load capacity, inflation pressures, sizing description, and speed
rating;
(K) compare the preventative maintenance schedules
for a variety of vehicles based on their use;
(L) perform a preventative maintenance inspection;
(M) explain and perform a "jump-start" of a vehicle
using jumper cables and a booster battery or an auxiliary power supply
according to manufacturer recommended procedures; and
(N) perform regular audits and inspections to maintain
compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
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