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1 MPO-0100 SAFETY IN THE SHOP NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician task 1. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify procedures for the maintenance of a safe and clean work environment and proper fire extinguishing procedures. Course material includes: - fire hazards - fire extinguishers - ventilation - safe work habits - explosion hazards Prerequisites: None Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - identify potential fire and explosion hazards - demonstrate an understanding of safe work habits Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Describe potential fire hazards. - fire hazards: classification of fire types; purpose and use of fire extinguishers - explosion hazards: spontaneous combustion; storage and handling of fuels - Ventilation and hazardous gases: carbon monoxide, storage batteries 2. Describe safe work habits. - personal hazards - good housekeeping practices - reporting injuries 6

2 3. Describe explosion hazards - recognize and prevent explosion hazards Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - classroom exercises as determined by the instructor 7

3 MPO-1105 GASKETS, SEALS AND SEALERS NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician task 9. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to use gaskets, seals and sealing compounds. Course material includes: - gaskets, o-rings, seals - purpose - installation - sealing compounds Prerequisites: MPO-0100 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - identify types of seals, sealers and sealants Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Describe types of gaskets, o-rings, seals and sealing compounds and their purposes. - gaskets - type and construction - purpose - installation - o-rings - types - limitations - installations - seals - types - installation - sealing compounds 8

4 - room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) - anaerobic Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - classroom exercises as determined by the instructor 9

5 MPO-1110 GMAW (MIG) WELDING NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician task 8. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the basic MIG (GMAW) welding process use MIG Welding equipment. Course material includes: - equipment used - procedures - advantages - cautions Prerequisites: MPO-0100 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - demonstrate an understanding of basic welding procedures using the GMAW process Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Explain how to operate MIG welding equipment to industrial safety standards. - equipment - shielding gases - filler wire - basic process - advantages - types - proper penetration - electrical system cautions - location of ground cables - possible bearing damage - possible computer and electrical accessory damage 10

6 - procedures to prevent electrical and bearing damage - set-up and shut down procedures Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - set-up and shut down equipment - perform basic welding on sheet metal 11

7 MPO-1115 OXY-FUEL WELDING NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician task 8. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify procedures for the safe and effective set up and operation of oxy-fuel equipment for heating, cutting and braze welding. Course material includes: - equipment - safety - procedures - braze welding - cutting Prerequisites: MPO-0100 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - demonstrate basic welding and cutting procedures using the oxy-fuel process Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Explain how to operate oxy-fuel heating and cutting equipment to industrial safety standards for the removal and/or installation of parts. - safety precautions - safety apparel - storage and handling of welding gases - pre-operational inspection - equipment set-up - cylinders - gauges - regulators - valves-flame arrestor 12

8 - torches and tips - hoses - testing for leaks - torch operation - lighting procedures - types of flame (adjustment) - shutting down procedures 2. Demonstrate braze welding using oxy-acetylene equipment. - braze welding 3. Demonstrate flame cutting with oxy-acetylene equipment. - flame cutting - cutting torch and tips - use of cutting torch Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - perform flame cutting - perform braze welding 13

9 MPO-1125 ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC BASIC PRINCIPLES NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician tasks 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply basic electrical and electronic principles. Course material include: - safety - procedures - circuits - testing - electronic components Prerequisites: MPO-0100 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - understand basic electrical and electronic principles Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Describe basic electrical principles. - safety practices and procedures working with electrical equipment - terminology (abbreviations and glossary of electrical terms) - sources of electricity - generation of electricity - use of chemical, magnetic, heat, light and DC power supply - theory and laws of electricity - theory and laws of magnetism and inductance - Ohms Law (volts, ohms and amperes) - symbols and schematics - common automotive symbols 14

10 - read schematics/wiring diagrams 2. Explain how to apply electrical principles using Ohms law to calculate volts, ohms and amperes. - series circuit - parallel circuit - series and parallel circuit 3. Describe instruments to test components of series, parallel and series parallel circuits to determine cause of malfunctions in an electrical circuit. - circuit testing devices - applications of volt, ohm and ampmeters - meter ranges - correct hookup of meters - test lights, circuit breakers - circuit problems and testing problems - short, open and grounds - diagnostic trouble-shooting procedures - testing procedures and equipment 4. Identify electronic components. - wires and terminals - types and sizes - terminals and connectors - conductors, semi-conductors and insulators - fibre optics - basics - capacitors - construction - purpose - uses - resistors - identification - purpose - uses - transistors - identification - purpose - uses - diodes - identification - purpose - uses - relays and switching devices - identification 15

11 - purpose - uses Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - test components of series, parallel and series parallel circuits to determine the cause of malfunctions in an electrical circuit - repair wiring and connectors 16

12 ODS-0100 OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (Optional) NOA Reference: This material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupation Analysis. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills on the requirements to legally handle ozone depleting substances (refrigerants) used in motor vehicles. Course material includes: - regulation - types of substances - procedures Prerequisites: None Course Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - legally handle ozone depleting substances (refrigerants) Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Curriculum and certification supplied by HRAI to be delivered by instructors certified to teach ODS courses for Motive Power Occupations Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - classroom exercises as determined by the instructor 17

13 MPO-1130 MOTIVE POWER COMPUTERS NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician tasks 15 & 17. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose and repair/re-program motive power computers. Course material includes: - operation - safety precautions - tools and devices - procedures - tests Prerequisites: MPO-1125 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - understand the operation of computers in motive power equipment Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Explain the basic operation of computers. - rationale (reasons for using electronic controls) - more accurate control - less change in emissions and performance with accumulated mileage - basic computer systems - computers - compared to brain - inputs (information to brain) - outputs (commands from brain) - computer operation - basic CPU - types of memory (RAM, ROM, PROM, EEPROM) - input and output interfaces 18

14 - clock speed - feeds (power) and grounds for computers - Input circuits - discreet inputs - analogue inputs - 2-wire sensor systems - 3-wire sensor systems - output circuits - high side and low side control of circuits - pulse width modulation (PWM) - current limiting protection in newer computers versus burn-out of older units with no self-protection - sensing devices - switches - thermistors - potentiometers - pressure sensors - permanent magnet (PM) generators - hall effect switches - LED operated - knock sensors - feedback systems - open loop versus closed loop operation - oxygen sensors - adaptive learning - purpose for adaptive strategies of computer systems - short-term versus long-term memories - ways of describing variation (counts or percentages) - conditions versus commands (what does 115 integrator counts or longterm fuel trim of 110% means) - output systems - solenoids (on-off and PWM) - relays - stepper motors - lights - trouble codes and diagnostic information 2. Explain how and why computers are used to control vehicle systems. - electrical and electronic fundamentals 3. Describe safety precautions associated with computers and electronics components. - construction and programmability of computers - original PROMS and knock sensor calibrators 19

15 - programming of reprogrammable type before use 4. Describe scan tools and their operation. - scan tools - test circuitry for operation and defects - clear codes - road test with scanners and data recorders - understand J 1930 technology - test computer output sensors - solenoids/on off and PWM - relays - stepper motors - lights - trouble codes and diagnostic information - sensing devices - wiring diagrams - power and ground wiring and connectors - proper procedure for testing - logical approach to diagnosis - verify complaint - preliminary checks (visual, operational, and other systems) - diagnostic systems check (check operational of MIL) - check for service bulletins - check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC s) - symptoms diagnostic charts - repair and verify operation - diagnostic tools - shop manuals and other printed or electronic service information - digital VOM - various test lights - 12 volt - noid - pressure gauges - injector testers - test connector sets (for testing weatherproof terminal circuits) - specific tests - precautions with static electricity - diagnostic system check - computer feeds and grounds - voltage drops - scan tools to check inputs - VOM and oscilloscopes to check inputs - snap-shot functions in scan tools - fuel injector balance tests and current tests - fuel pump output tests 20

16 Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - diagnose computerized vehicle control systems 21

17 MPO-0120 HYDRAULIC BASIC PRINCIPLES NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician task 6 & 34. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply basic hydraulic principles by using Pascal s Law to calculate force and fluid pressure as applied to motive powered equipment. Course material includes: - principles - components and systems - symbols and diagrams - safety Prerequisites: None Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - identify basic hydraulic components and systems and their applications - interpret and use hydraulic symbols and diagrams - identify safety practices when working around hydraulic fluid Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Describe basic hydraulic principles in a shop environment. - definition of Pascal s Law - multiplication of force - formulas to calculate area, pressure, force - Bernoulli s principle - advantages of hydraulic systems - hydrodynamics - hydrostatic 22

18 - types of properties of hydraulic fluid - viscosity - friction - flow - volume - velocity - laminar - pressure - imperial - metric - force - energy - work - power - torque - pressure gauge - absolute pressure 2. Identify basic hydraulic components and systems and their applications. - basic hydraulic components - pump - hydraulic actuator - linear - rotary - pressure control valve - directional control valve - volume control valve - reservoir - hoses - types of hydraulic systems - open-center - close-center - advantages and disadvantages of different systems 3. Interpret and use hydraulic symbols and diagrams. - recognize symbols commonly used in hydraulic diagrams - interpretation of schematics and diagrams - pictorial drawing - cutaway drawing - symbol drawing - exploded views 4. Identify safety practices when working around hydraulic fluid. - blocking prior to removal (procedures) - releasing system pressure 23

19 Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - classroom exercises as determined by the instructor 24

20 AST-0285 SERVICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician task 4. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify types of service information systems and the procedures to obtain required data to make repairs and adjustments. Course material includes: - vehicle serial numbers - component identification numbers - service manuals - data retrieval procedures - electronic retrieval systems Prerequisites: None Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - obtain data using various types of service information systems Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Explain how to locate specifications as detailed in vehicle service manual. - service manuals - locate sections - follow repair procedures 2. Explain how to decode motor vehicle serial numbers for vehicle identification purposes with the service manual. - vehicle identification - make 25

21 - model - year 3. Interpret motor vehicle components through manufacturer s identification numbers. - component identification - engine - transmission - drive axle 4. Explain how to use manufacturer s identification systems to interpret vehicle components and equipment. - component identification - engine - transmission - drive axle 5. Identify diagnostic procedures in diagnostic charts and the procedures to locate problem areas in vehicle and equipment in a logical sequence. - diagnostic procedures - J1930 SAE nomenclature for electrical and electronic components 6. Explain how to use electronic service data retrieval systems. Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - locate diagnostic procedures in service information system 26

22 AST-1290 HAND TOOLS NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician tasks 1, 5 & 7. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to properly select, use and maintain common hand held tools for the repair of motorized equipment. Course material includes: - types - proper use and care - safety Prerequisites: MPO-0100 Course Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - identify, use and care for common hand tools used to repair motorized equipment Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Identify hand tools used in the automotive service industry. - hand tools: screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, wrenches, punches - cutting tools: chisels, hack saws, files, drills, taps and dies, reamers, knives - measuring tools: steel rulers and squares, calipers, feeler gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, verniers, telescoping gauges, torque wrenches - other tools: stud extractors Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - classroom exercises as determined by the instructor 27

23 AST-1295 SHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician tasks 1, 5 & 6. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to correctly and safely use shop tools and equipment. Course material includes: - types - proper use and care - safety Prerequisites: AST-1290 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - apply skills to use shop tools and equipment Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Identify shop tools and equipment used in the automotive service industry. - shop equipment: hoists, floor jacks, safety stands, hydraulic press, drill press, bench grinders, bench vices, pullers, high pressure washers-heated, parts cleaners, pneumatic equipment, air line, portable air tank, creepers-shop maintenance plan, mobile crane, extension lights - shop tools: electric drills, power tools, air and electric - vehicle protective equipment: seat and fender covers 2. Describe procedures to raise a vehicle to working height using a hoist. - safety precautions - manufacturer s manual 28

24 3. Explain how to raise a vehicle using mechanical or hydraulic floor jacks and position vehicle floor stands under a raised vehicle in a location recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. - safety precautions - manufacturer s manual 4. Describe procedures to safely use electrical and pneumatic tools and shop equipment. Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - classroom exercises as determined by the instructor 29

25 AST-1300 FASTENERS, TUBING & FITTINGS NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician task 9. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to properly use various hoses, fasteners, tubing and fittings. Course material includes: - fastening devices - tubing and fittings Prerequisites: AST-1295 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - identify types of fastening devices, tubing and fittings Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Describe types of fastening devices, their applications and correct use. - types and functions - bolts - capscrews and studs - nuts - washers - pins - snap rings - locking wire - thread repairs - liquid locking compounds - anti-seize - installation procedures - torquing procedures and methods - torque wrench 30

26 - measure stretch - torque and turn - torque-to-yield fasteners 2. Identify ferrous and non-ferrous tubing. - types and uses - copper - steel - braided steel - rubber - plastic - low - medium - high-pressure hydraulic hoses - cutting, bending and flaring procedures - ISO flare - single - double Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - classroom exercises as determined by the instructor 31

27 AST-1305 LUBRICATION & FLUID SERVICE NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician tasks 13 & 22. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform vehicle lubrication services. Course material includes: - types - equipment - specifications - disposal Prerequisites: MPO-1105, AST-1300 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - follow specifications to perform necessary vehicle lubrication services Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Identify types of lubricants, their ratings and classifications. - engine oils - gear lubricants - chassis grease - SAE classification - API classification 2. Explain how to change engine oil and filter. - lubricating equipment - engine oil filters 32

28 3. Explain how to perform a complete vehicle lubrication. - lubricating charts - lubrication recovery systems - bulk lubrication systems - service internals - maintenance during lubrication service - check fluid levels - lubricate hinges and locks - care for all pressurized systems 4. Identify proper disposal of lubricants. - environment - recycling Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - change engine oil and filter - perform a complete vehicle lubrication 33

29 AST-1330 BATTERIES NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician task 28. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to service and replace batteries. Course material includes: - construction - charging - testing - precautions - servicing Prerequisites: MPO-0100, 1125, AST-0285, 1290 Course Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - understand battery specifications, construction and maintenance Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Identify service ratings of batteries to assure proper application and testing procedures. - uses - battery performance ratings 2. Explain the construction of a battery. - electrolyte - cell construction - types - operation 34

30 3. Explain how to charge batteries. - slow charging - fast charging - low-maintenance batteries - filling batteries 4. Explain how to test battery to determine its service ability according to manufacturer s specification and procedures. - hydrometer - load test - open-circuit voltage 5. Diagnose battery problems and service batteries. - safety precautions - battery problems - undercharges - overcharges - battery condition - battery discharging/parasitic draw - removal and installation - cable removal - battery mounting - cleaning and repairing terminals and cables - proper polarity connections/multiple battery set-up - cleaning battery - special tools Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - charge a battery - diagnose of battery problems 35

31 AST-1385 STARTING SYSTEMS NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician task 30. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to service and repair starting systems and components on motor vehicles. Course material includes: - components - types - problems - repair/replace Prerequisites: AST-1300, 1330 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - demonstrate service and repair procedures on starting system and components Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Identify components of starting system. - components and operation - types - direct drive - gear reduction - permanent magnet - switches - devices 2. Describe process to diagnose starting problems. - safety precautions - test meters - amp meter - volt meter 36

32 - Ohm meter - diagnosis - battery - cables and grounds - ring gear and flywheel - starter damage - neutral and clutch safety switches - theft deterrents - testing - current test - circuit voltage drop - load test - torque test - test (Internal) - armature - commutator - field windings - solenoids - brushes - bushings 3. Explain repair/replacement procedures for starting system on vehicle. - components - testing - bushing replacement - brush replacement Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - diagnose starting problems - test and replace faulty starter components 37

33 AST-1390 CHARGING SYSTEMS NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician task 29. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain a working knowledge of the information needed to diagnose, service and repair charging systems. Course material includes: - components - operation - diagnoses - repair Prerequisites: AST-1300, 1330 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - demonstrate service and repair procedures on charging system Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Describe charging system components. - identification and purpose of alternative parts - stator - rotor - diodes - rectifier bridge - diode trio - brushes - types and functions of regulators - mechanical regulator - transistorized regulator - remote mounted regulator 38

34 - integral type regulator - special types of alternators - brushless alternator - 24 volt alternator - 12/24 volt alternator - oil-cooled alternator 2. Explain operation of charging systems. - safety hazards working with charging systems - principles and operation of alternators - alternator - regulator - battery 3. Explain how to perform charging systems tests using equipment recommended by manufacturer. - alternator output test (bench and on vehicle) - voltage - amperage - special tools - AVR tester - DVOM - oscilloscope 4. Explain types of adjustments and repair procedures for charging system components. - alternator Service - disassembly - stator test - rotor test - diodes test - bearing condition - slip ring condition - re-assembly procedures - cleaning procedures 5. Explain how to diagnose charging system components. - charging systems problems - no charge, discharge or overcharge - erratic rate or charge - excessive noise - regulator malfunction - parasitic draw - output test - regulator bypass test - voltage drop test 39

35 - charge Indicators Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - diagnose charging system components 40

36 AST-1405 IGNITION SYSTEMS NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician task 18. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to repair and service basic ignition systems. Course material includes: - components - operation - diagnoses - repair Prerequisites: AST-1300, 1330 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - understand principles of operation - diagnose problems - service and repair ignition systems Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Identify ignition system components. - ignition system description - types - components - function of each type - distributor ignition - operation - components 41

37 - distributor less Ignition 2. Explain the operating principles of an ignition system. - ignition timing - distributor removal and installation - spark plugs - types - heat ranges - servicing - correct installation - high tension leads - types - testing - ignition switches - testing - ignition coils - operation - circuits - resistors - testing 3. Explain how to diagnose and repair ignition system problems. - diagnose malfunction - no spark at plugs - weak or intermittent spark - engine misfire - coil failure - short plug life - pre-ignition - detonation - backfiring - visual inspection - loose wires - corroded wires - service manuals - trouble trees - electrical diagrams - firing orders - special tools - tach-dwell meter - measuring tools - oscilloscope 42

38 - engine analyzers Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - diagnose problems with ignition system 43

39 AST-1335 LIGHTING SYSTEMS NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician task 31. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to service motor vehicle lighting systems. Course material includes: - types - equipment - diagnoses - repair Prerequisites: AST-1300, 1330 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - diagnose problems - service and repair lighting systems Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Describe types of lighting systems associated with a vehicle. - aim headlights according to manufacturers instructions and highway safety inspection regulations - exterior lighting - bulb identification - headlights and circuits - park lights - brake lights - signal lights 44

40 - emergency flashers - fuses and circuit breakers - fusible links - interior lighting - dome lights - dash lights - glove compartment lights - courtesy lights - illuminated entry - accessory lighting - trailer lights - roof lights - fog lights - daytime running Lights 2. Use test equipment to locate opens, shorts and grounds in lighting systems. - headlight aiming - aiming equipment - aiming procedures - replacement procedures 3. Explain repair procedures that apply to lighting systems, wiring harness, bulb replacement, fuses or circuit breakers using wiring diagrams to locate circuits and components of circuits. - meters and test lights - trim component removal - special tools 4. Explain how to diagnose motor vehicle lighting system malfunction. - wiring diagrams - wire and terminal connection Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - diagnose motor vehicle lighting system problems - aim headlights 45

41 AST-1410 INSTRUMENTS & SAFETY DEVICES NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician tasks 31 & 33. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate a working knowledge of the procedures for diagnosis, repair and replacement of automotive instruments, safety devices and power accessories. Course material includes: - types - service - diagnoses - repair Prerequisites: AST-1300, 1330 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - identify types of safety devices - apply service and repair procedures Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Identify safety devices normally associated with a vehicle. - indicators - oil, temperature and fuel gauges - indicator lights - safety devices - security alarm - seat belt warning - headlight on warning 46

42 - key-in switch warning - keyless entry systems - windshield wipers and washers 2. Explain service and repair procedures for electronic instruments, accessories and safety devices. - difference between electronic and electrical when considering instruments - types of displays and advantages/disadvantages - LED - CRT (cathode ray tube) - Liquid crystal - vacuum tube florescent - analogue (needle) - sources of information for displays - stand-alone computers or modules - PCM or YCM supplied - data buses and computerized clusters - odometers - motorized/mechanical - non-volatile memory - sensors - permanent magnet vehicle speed sensor - buffers, digital ratio adaptors - photo-electric - service reminders - oil change notices - emission system reminders - reset methods Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - service and repair of electronic instruments 47

43 AST-1495 ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS I NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician task 15. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to use on-board diagnostic systems to identify and diagnose problems in vehicle systems. Course material includes: - warning lights - codes - scan tools - service procedures Prerequisites: MPO-1130 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - identify types of on-board diagnostic systems - access and interpret diagnostic codes - apply service procedures Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Explain how on-board diagnostic systems help in identifying and diagnosing problems in vehicle systems. - warning lights, oil pressure, charge indicator, engine overheat, service engine soon, check engine (MIL according to SAE J-1930), air bag (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint - SIR), ABS and TCS, service engine-other than MIL (e.g. throttle system problems with electronic fuel injection pumps) - means of checking systems, bulb check position when turning ignition or 48

44 run key to start, normal operation of light key-on with engine not running and with engine running - circuit operation: means of operating light: pressure switches, temperature switches, voltage differences (charge indicator), solid state switches-modules or computers--driver circuits - diagnosis of light systems, circuit checks-load power source-ground (what completes circuit?) - checking computer circuits/or voltage drop - additional diagnostic help from on-board computers - trouble codes, accessing codes-grounding connectors-key cyclescontrol button combinations-read-out devices-voltmeters, MIL, digital dashes - scan tool data, sensor data, system status, history codes - operating modes commanded by scan tool or diagnostic key - operation of individual components - system tests - tests performed by vehicle computer - service procedures - use of shop manuals, step charts or diagnostic routines, specifications, circuit operating modes - repair verification Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - diagnose problems in vehicle systems using on-board diagnostic systems 49

45 AST-1500 ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS II NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician task 15. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose and repair OBD-Generation II systems. Course material includes: - diagnoses - repair - self-testing - monitoring Prerequisites: AST-1495 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - identify types of on-board diagnostic self-testing - demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic and repair procedures Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Explain diagnostic and repair procedures for OBD II systems. - comparison between OBD I and OBD II - types of diagnostic self-testing: passive, active, intrusive, recording test results - test fail actions (what happens if a test fails) - DTC: identification, types, pass/fail reporting, conditions to set and conditions to clear DTC s - input monitoring - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) and catalyst diagnostics - misfire detection: misfiring causing more than 1½ times acceptable emissions, 50

46 catalyst-damaging misfire, rough road detection (software approach, ABS approach) - output monitoring: idle speed, fuel trim, EGR - EVAP system diagnostics: non-enhanced systems, enhanced systems Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - diagnose problems with on-board diagnostic II systems 51

47 AST-1310 WHEELS AND TIRES NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician task 35. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to service and repair wheels and tires. Course material includes: - construction - wheels - procedures - tire care Prerequisites: MPO-0100, 1105, AST-0285 to 1305 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - apply procedures to change and repair tires/tubes - perform regular maintenance on wheels and tires Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Describe tire construction. - types - rating - size - uni-directional tires 2. Describe wheels. - types - sizes 52

48 - run out - unidirectional wheels - wheel offset - back spacing - wheel nut torquing and tightening sequence - wheel stud replacement 3. Explain how to change and repair tires/tubes. - dismounting and mounting procedures - tire pressure and balance 4. Explain how to balance wheels and tires. - describe static and dynamic balance - balance method on and off the vehicle - wheel weights and safety precautions 5. Explain how to rotate wheels. - purpose - sequence 6. Identify causes and effects of tire wear. Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - balance wheels and tires - rotate wheels 53

49 AST-1445 STEERING COLUMNS NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician tasks 31 & 38. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to inspect and repair steering columns. Course material includes: - components - procedures Prerequisites: AST-1310 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - demonstrate knowledge of components and functions of steering columns - remove, disassemble and reassemble steering columns Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Describe components and functions of steering columns and shafts. - air bag disarming, removal and reinstallation - construction and operation of steering columns and sub components - standard - tilt - telescopic - turn signal - cruise - ignition switch - horn - dimmer 54

50 - lights - radio 2. Explain removal, disassemble and reassemble procedures for steering columns. - steering wheel removal and replacement - shaft and coupling service - energy absorbing steering columns - identify problems - steering locks - types and functions - removal and replacement procedure Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - remove, dissemble and reassemble a steering column 55

51 AST-1345 SUSPENSION NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician task 36. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to service and repair suspension components. Course material includes: - purpose - components - diagnoses - procedures Prerequisites: AST-1310 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - identify suspension components and their purpose - remove, replace and/or adjust suspension components Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Describe principal suspension components and their purpose(s). - design of suspension - types of suspension systems (front and rear) - independent - solid axle - twin beam - McPherson strut - flex axles - frames 56

52 - types - purpose - energy absorbing bumpers - front and rear-suspension components and systems - operations of SLA, strut and wish-bone suspension. - spring terms - sprung - unsprung - spring rate - inspection procedures 2. Explain removal and replacement procedures for shock absorbers. - checking for serviceability - types and purpose - removal and replacement procedures 3. Explain removal and replacement procedures for stabilizer bars. - inspection - types and purpose - removal and replacement procedures 4. Explain removal and replacement procedures for ball joint. - inspection - types and purpose - removal and replacement procedures - service 5. Explain removal and replacement procedures for struts. - inspection - types and purpose - removal and replacement procedures - service 6. Explain removal and replacement procedures for coil springs and control arms. - inspection - types and purpose - removal and replacement procedures - service 7. Explain removal and replacement procedures for leaf spring. - inspection - types and purpose 57

53 - removal and replacement procedures - service 8. Explain removal, replacement and adjustment procedures for torsion bars. - inspection - types and purpose - removal and replacement procedures - service 9. Explain removal, replacement and adjustment procedures for air ride system. - inspection - types and purpose - removal and replacement procedures - service - active suspension - air ride components - height sensor - control module - air control solenoids - computer-controlled active suspension system 10. Explain diagnostic procedures for computer-controlled active suspension systems. - diagnosis - repair procedures Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - service suspension components 58

54 AST-1350 MANUAL STEERING NOA Reference: The material covered satisfies in whole or in part, the requirements of the National Occupational Analysis for the Automotive Service Technician tasks 35 & 37. Description: This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary to service and repair manual steering components. Course material includes: - components - procedures - testing Prerequisites: AST-1345 Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to: - identify types and components of steering gear - apply procedures for maintenance and repair of steering linkage Required Knowledge and Skills: 1. Explain disassembling, assembling, testing and adjustment procedures for steering gear. - types - cam and lever (identification) - worm and roller (identification) - recirculating ball - rack and pinion - operation - ratio - overhaul and adjustment procedures 59

55 - identify problems - testing 2. Explain disassembling, assembling, testing and adjustment procedures for steering linkage. - components - steering geometry - toe setting - steering wheel centering - linkage adjustment procedure - testing Suggested Learning Activities: Suggested learning activities are assigned to enhance the apprentice s ability to meet the objectives of the course. The learning activities outlined in this course are provided as suggestions only and may be substituted by the instructor for other relevant activities. Suggested learning activities include: - diagnose problems with manual steering components - adjust manual steering gear - adjust linkage 60