OCG - Automotive Technology 1

I-A-2

Verify operation of the instrument panel engine warning indicators.

I-C-5

Perform engine oil and filter change.

II-A-2

Check fluid level in a transmission or a transaxle equipped with a dip-stick.

II-A-3

Check fluid level in a transmission or a transaxle not equipped with a dip-stick.

II-A-4

 Check transmission fluid condition; check for leaks.

III-B-1

Check and adjust clutch master cylinder fluid level

IV-A-1

Research applicable vehicle and service information, fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins pertaining to suspension/steering systems.

IV-B-2

Determine proper power steering fluid type; inspect fluid level and condition.

IV-B-22

Identify hybrid vehicle power steering system electrical circuits and safety precautions

IV-D-1

Inspect tire condition; identify tire wear patterns; check for correct size and application (load and speed ratings) and adjust air pressure; determine necessary action.

IV-D-2

Rotate tires according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

IV-D-5

Inspect tire and wheel assembly for air loss; perform necessary action.

ASE-D-12

Identify front suspension system noises, handling, ride height, and ride quality concerns; disable air suspension system.

ASE-D-26

Identify rear suspension system noises, handling, and ride height concerns; disable air suspension system.

ASE-D-18

Inspect front steering knuckle/spindle assemblies and steering arms.

ASE-D-26

Inspect rear knuckle/spindle assembly.

V-A-1 (AST)

Identify and interpret brake system concerns; determine necessary action.

V-A-1

Research applicable vehicle and service information, fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins pertaining to brakes system.

V-A-3

Install wheel and torque lug nuts.

V-B-4

Select, handle, store, and fill brake fluids to proper level.

V-F-4

Check operation of brake stop light system.

VI-A-1

 Research applicable vehicle and service information, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins pertaining to electrical systems.

VI-A-9

Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; determine necessary action.

VI-B-3

Maintain or restore electronic memory functions.

VI-B-4

Inspect and clean battery; fill battery cells; check battery cables, connectors, clamps, and hold-downs.

VI-B-5

Perform slow/fast battery charge according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

VI-B-6

Jump-start vehicle using jumper cables and a booster battery or an auxiliary power supply.

VI-B-7

Identify high-voltage circuits of electric or hybrid electric vehicle and related safety precautions.

VI-E-3

Identify system voltage and safety precautions associated with high-intensity discharge headlights.

VI-F-4

Verify operation of instrument panel gauges and warning/indicator lights; reset maintenance indicators.

VI-F-5

Verify windshield wiper and washer operation; replace wiper blades.

ASE-F-19

Inspect lenses; determine needed repairs.

ASE-A-12

Confirm fan operation (both electrical and mechanical); inspect fan clutch, fan shroud, and air dams.

VIII-C-5

Check and refill diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).

I-C-2

Inspect, replace, and adjust drive belts, tensioners, and pulleys; check pulley and belt alignment

IV-B-1

Inspect rack and pinion steering gear inner tie rod ends (sockets) and bellows boots.

IV-B-3

Flush, fill, and bleed power steering system.

IV-B-4

Inspect for power steering fluid leakage; determine necessary action.

IV-B-5

Remove, inspect, replace, and adjust power steering pump drive belt.

IV-B-7

Inspect pitman arm, relay (centerlink/intermediate) rod, idler arm and mountings, and steering linkage damper.

IV-B-8

Inspect tie rod ends (sockets), tie rod sleeves, and clamps.

IV-B-9

Inspect upper and lower control arms, bushings, and shafts.

IV-B-10

Inspect and replace rebound and jounce bumpers.

IV-B-11

Inspect track bar, strut rods/radius arms, and related mounts and bushings.

IV-B-12

Inspect upper and lower ball joints (with or without wear indicators).

IV-B-13

Inspect suspension system coil springs and spring insulators (silencers).

IV-B-14

Inspect suspension system torsion bars and mounts.

IV-B-15

Inspect and replace front stabilizer bar (sway bar) bushings, brackets, and links.

IV-B-16

Inspect strut cartridge or assembly.

IV-B-17

Inspect front strut bearing and mount.

IV-B-18

Inspect rear suspension system lateral links/arms (track bars), control (trailing) arms.

IV-B-19

Inspect rear suspension system leaf spring(s), spring insulators (silencers), shackles, brackets, bushings, center pins/bolts, and mounts.

ASE-D-4

Identify power steering pump noises, vibration, and fluid leakage.

V-B-3

Inspect brake lines, flexible hoses, and fittings for leaks, dents, kinks, rust, cracks, bulging, wear, loose fittings and supports; determine necessary action.

V-D-10

Check brake pad wear indicator; determine necessary action.

V-F-3

Check parking brake operation and parking brake indicator light system operation; determine necessary action.

VI-B-1

Perform battery state-of-charge test; determine necessary action.

VI-B-2

Confirm proper battery capacity for vehicle application; perform battery capacity test; determine necessary action.

VI-B-9

Identify hybrid vehicle auxiliary (12v) battery service, repair, and test procedures.

VI-C-1

Perform starter current draw test; determine necessary action.

VI-D-1

Perform charging system output test; determine necessary action.

VI-D-2

Inspect, adjust, or replace generator (alternator) drive belts; check pulleys and tensioners for wear; check pulley and belt alignment.

VI-E-1

 Inspect interior and exterior lamps and sockets including headlights and auxiliary lights (fog lights/driving lights); replace as needed.

VI-E-2

Aim headlights.

I-A-6

Perform common fastener and thread repair, to include: remove broken bolt, restore internal and external threads, and repair internal threads with thread insert.

IV-B-6

Inspect and replace power steering hoses and fittings.

IV-B-20

 Inspect, remove, and replace shock absorbers; inspect mounts and bushings.

IV-B-23

Describe the function of the power steering pressure switch.

IV-D-3

Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel; balance wheel and tire assembly (static and dynamic).

IV-D-4

Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel equipped with tire pressure monitoring system sensor.

IV-D-6

Repair tire using internal patch.

IV-D-7

Identify and test tire pressure monitoring systems (indirect and direct) for operation; verify operation of instrument panel lamps.

IV-D-8

Demonstrate knowledge of steps required to remove and replace sensors in a tire pressure monitoring system.

V-A-2

Describe procedure for performing a road test to check brake system operation, including an anti-lock brake system (ABS).

V-B-2

Check master cylinder for external leaks and proper operation.

V-B-6

Bleed and/or flush brake system.

V-C-1

Remove, clean, inspect, and measure brake drum diameter; determine necessary action.

V-C-2

Refinish brake drum and measure final drum diameter; compare with specifications.

V-C-3

Remove, clean, and inspect brake shoes, springs, pins, clips, levers, adjusters/self-adjusters, other related brake hardware, and backing support plates;

lubricate and reassemble.

V-C-4

Inspect wheel cylinders for leaks and proper operation; remove and replace as needed.

V-C-5

Pre-adjust brake shoes and parking brake; install brake drums or drum/hub assemblies and wheel bearings; make final checks and adjustments.

V-D-1

Remove and clean caliper assembly; inspect for leaks and damage/wear to caliper housing; determine necessary action.

V-D-2

Clean and inspect caliper mounting and slides/pins for proper operation, wear, and damage; determine necessary action.

V-D-3

Remove, inspect, and replace pads and retaining hardware; determine necessary action.

V-D-4

Lubricate and reinstall caliper, pads, and related hardware; seat pads and inspect for leaks.

V-D-5

Clean and inspect rotor, measure rotor thickness, thickness variation, and lateral runout; determine necessary action.

V-D-6

Remove and reinstall rotor.

V-D-7

Refinish rotor on vehicle; measure final rotor thickness and compare with specifications.

V-D-8

Refinish rotor off vehicle; measure final rotor thickness and compare with specifications.

V-D-9

Retract and re-adjust caliper piston on an integral parking brake system.

V-D-11

Describe importance of operating vehicle to burnish/break-in replacement brake pads according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

V-F-1

Remove, clean, inspect, repack, and install wheel bearings; replace seals; install hub and adjust bearings.

ASE-E-32

Inspect the vacuum-type power booster unit for operation, and vacuum leaks; inspect the check valve for proper operation.

ASE-E-33

Identify operation of electric-hydraulic assist system; check system for leaks and operation.

ASE-E-34

Identify operation of hydro-boost assist system; check system for leaks and operation.

V-E-5 (MAST)

Measure and adjust master cylinder pushrod length.

VI-A-10

Perform solder repair of electrical wiring.

VI-A-11

Replace electrical connectors and terminal ends.

VI-C-4

Remove and install starter in a vehicle.

VI-C-5

Inspect and test switches, connectors, and wires of starter control circuits; determine necessary action.

VI-F-2

Remove and reinstall door panel.

ASE-F-21

Verify horn operation; determine needed repairs

IV-A-2

Disable and enable supplemental restraint system (SRS).

IV-B-21

Inspect electric power-assisted steering.

IV-C-1

Perform prealignment inspection and measure vehicle ride height; determine necessary action.

ASE-D-11

Inspect and replace steering linkage damper(s).

ASE-D-39

Identify alignment-related symptoms such as vehicle wander, drift, and pull.

ASE-D-17

Inspect non-independent front axle assembly for damage.

ASE-D-33

Inspect non-independent rear axle assembly for damage.

V-B-1

Measure brake pedal height, travel, and free play (as applicable); determine necessary action.

V-E-1

Check brake pedal travel with, and without, engine running to verify proper power booster operation.

V-E-2

Check vacuum supply (manifold or auxiliary pump) to vacuum-type power booster.

V-F-2

Check parking brake cables and components for wear, binding, and corrosion; clean, lubricate, adjust or replace as needed.

V-F-5

Replace wheel bearing and race.

V-F-6

Inspect and replace wheel studs.

V-G-1

Identify traction control/vehicle stability control system components.

V-G-2

Describe the operation of a regenerative braking system.

V-B-1 (MAST)

Diagnose pressure concerns in the brake system using hydraulic principles (Pascal's Law).

V-B-5 (MAST)

Diagnose poor stopping, pulling, or dragging concerns caused by malfunctions in the hydraulic system; determine necessary action.

V-C-1 (MAST)

Diagnose poor stopping, noise, vibration, pulling, grabbing, dragging or pedal pulsation concerns; determine necessary action.

VI-A-2

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical/electronic series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm’s Law).

VI-A-3

Use wiring diagrams to trace electrical/electronic circuits.

VI-A-4

Demonstrate proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM) when measuring source voltage, voltage drop (including grounds), current flow, and resistance.

VI-A-5

Demonstrate knowledge of the causes and effects from shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits.

VI-A-6

Check operation of electrical circuits with a test light.

VI-A-7

Check operation of electrical circuits with fused jumper wires.

VI-A-8

Measure key-off battery drain (parasitic draw).

VI-B-8

Identify electronic modules, security systems, radios, and other accessories that require reinitialization or code entry after reconnecting vehicle battery.

VI-C-2

Perform starter circuit voltage drop tests; determine necessary action.

VI-C-3

Inspect and test starter relays and solenoids; determine necessary action.

VI-D-3

Remove, inspect, and re-install generator (alternator).

VI-D-4

Perform charging circuit voltage drop tests; determine necessary action.

VI-F-1

Disable and enable airbag system for vehicle service; verify indicator lamp operation.

VI-F-3

Describe the operation of keyless entry/remote-start systems.

ST-A-1

Identify general shop safety rules and procedures.

ST-A-2

Utilize safe procedures for handling of tools and equipment.

ST-A-3

Identify and use proper placement of floor jacks and jack stands.

ST-A-4

Identify and use proper procedures for safe lift operation.

ST-A-5

Utilize proper ventilation procedures for working within the lab/shop area.

ST-A-6

Identify marked safety areas.

ST-A-7

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.

ST-A-8

Identify the location and use of eye wash stations.

ST-A-9

Identify the location of the posted evacuation routes.

ST-A-10

Comply with the required use of safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, and shoes during lab/shop activities.

ST-A-11

Identify and wear appropriate clothing for lab/shop activities.

ST-A-12

Secure hair and jewelry for lab/shop activities.

ST-A-13

Demonstrate awareness of the safety aspects of supplemental restraint systems (SRS), electronic brake control systems, and hybrid vehicle high voltage circuits.

ST-A-14

Demonstrate awareness of the safety aspects of high voltage circuits (such as high intensity discharge (HID) lamps, ignition systems, injection systems, etc.).

ST-A-15

Locate and demonstrate knowledge of material safety data sheets (SDS).

ST-A-16

Complete automotive-related HazMat training.

ST-B-1

Identify tools and their usage in automotive applications.

ST-B-2

Identify standard and metric designation.

ST-B-3

Demonstrate safe handling and use of appropriate tools.

ST-B-4

Demonstrate proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of tools and equipment.

ST-B-5

Demonstrate proper use of precision measuring tools (i.e. micrometer, dial-indicator, dial-caliper).

ST-E-1

Reports to work daily on time; able to take directions and motivated to accomplish the task at hand.

ST-G-1

Identify and demonstrate knowledge of careers in Automotive Technology

ST-G-2

demonstrate knowledge of ASE certifications

ST-G-3

demonstrate knowledge of NATEF accreditation

ST-C-1

Identify information needed and the service requested on a repair order.

ST-C-2

Identify purpose and demonstrate proper use of fender covers, mats.

ST-C-3

Demonstrate use of the three C’s (concern, cause, and correction).

ST-C-4

Review vehicle service history.

ST-C-5

Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.

ST-E-1

Reports to work daily on time; able to take directions and motivated to accomplish the task at hand.

ST-E-2

Dresses appropriately and uses language and manners suitable for the workplace.

ST-E-3

Maintains appropriate personal hygiene

ST-E-4

Meets and maintains employment eligibility criteria, such as drug/alcohol-free status, clean driving record, etc.

ST-E-5

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and reliability

ST-F-1

Complies with workplace policies/laws

ST-F-2

Contributes to the success of the team, assists others and requests help when needed.

ST-F-3

Works well with all customers and coworkers.

ST-F-4

Negotiates solutions to interpersonal and workplace conflicts.

ST-F-5

Contributes ideas and initiative

ST-F-6

Follows directions

ST-F-7

Communicates (written and verbal) effectively with customers and coworkers.

ST-F-8

Reads and interprets workplace documents; writes clearly and concisely.

ST-F-9

Analyzes and resolves problems that arise in completing assigned tasks.

ST-F-10

Organizes and implements a productive plan of work.

ST-F-11

Uses scientific, technical, engineering and mathematics principles and reasoning to accomplish assigned tasks

ST-F-12

Identifies and address the needs of all customers, providing helpful, courteous and
knowledgeable service and advice as needed.

ST-F-13

Complete the SkillsUSA Professional Development Program (PDP) Levels 1 and 2.