A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

Project Period:

1 October 1992-30 March 1997

Federal Funding Source:

Department of Education

Federal:

$995,007

Non-Federal:

995,007

Total:

$1,990,014

Occupational Area(s):

Entry level automobile, autobody and medium/heavy truck technicians

Status:

Automobile and autobody training program standards were published in November 1993. Medium/heavy truck technician training program standards were available in May 1994.

Description of standards document:

The three program standards volumes include: tasks, tools and equipment, hours and instructor qualifications. Automobile standards cover the following areas: brakes; electrical/electronic systems; engine performance; suspension and steering; automatic transmission and transaxle; engine repair; heating and air conditioning; and manual drive train and axles. Autobody standards cover: non-structural analysis and damage repair; structural analysis and damage repair; mechanical and electrical components; plastics and adhesives; and painting and refinishing. Medium/heavy truck standards cover the following areas: diesel engines; suspension and steering; brakes; electrical/electronic systems; preventive maintenance inspection; gasoline engines; drive train; and heating and air conditioning.

Description of companion document:

Applied Academics and Workplace Skills Books (one for each of the three areas) includes the Basic/Essential Skills Taxonomy Codes and the application of that skill by an automobile, autobody, or truck technician in language arts, mathematics, and science academic skills. There is a matrix of the academic skills use in the technical area. Also included are narrative statements from each academic area. Workplace skills are identified.

Excerpt(s) of a standard:

Automobile--Brakes:Check operation of parking brake indicator light system.

Autobody--Mechanical and Electrical Components: Remove and replace power rack and pinion steering gear; inspect and replace mounting bushings and brackets; ensure proper mounting location.

Medium/Heavy Truck--Gasoline Engines: Inspect pans, covers, gaskets, and seals; replace as needed.

Partners:

American Automobile Association, American Automobile Manufacturers Association, American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc., Automotive Service Association Inc, Automotive Service Industry Association, Automotive Training Managers Council, Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association, Inc., Better Business Bureau, Chart Industries, Inc., Chrysler Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Freightliner Corporation, General Motors Corporation, Inter-Industry Council of Automotive Repair, Isuzu Truck of America, Inc., National Association of State Directors of Vocational Technical Education Consortium, Navistar International Transportation, Inc., Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Nissan Motor Company, Pittsburgh Paint and Glass, Ryder Commercial Leasing and Services, Snap-On Corporation, Sun Electric, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, Vocation-Technical Education Consortium of States.

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