AASD TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING CURRICULUM Auto Mechanics (#7460) Description This course is transcripted with FVTC Electrical Systems I and Brakes courses and will provide the students with post-secondary credits. The Brakes segment provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to troubleshoot and service brake systems found on automobiles. The Electrical Systems covers the principles of operation, construction, diagnosis and repair of the automobiles' basic accessories, batteries, starting system and charging system. The students will use appropriate test equipment and industry-approved repair techniques for these systems. FVTC Transcripted Credit (pending approval) Credits 2 Prerequisites Auto Service (Exceptions by instructor approval only) Textbooks/Resources Halderman, James D., and Mitchell, Chase D., Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service, Edition: 2 nd, Prentice Hall, 2003, (ISBN# 0131836935) Erjavec, Jack, Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach, Edition: 4 th, Delmar, 2005, (ISBN# 13: 9781401848316) (ISBN# 10: 1401848311) Required Assessments Fox Valley Technical College Transcripted Assessment Board Approved July 2003 Revised June 2008 AASD Technology and Engineering Goals for 7-12 Students Appreciate the evolution of industry and technology Establish values on impact of industry and technology on our environment Develop human potential for responsible work, leisure, and citizenship roles in a technical society Develop desirable attitudes toward work and quality of performance Be able to adapt to technological change through continued learning Develop knowledge and ability to properly use tools, techniques, and resources of industry and technological systems Develop creative solutions to technological problems Develop job entry skills Board Approved June 2008/ Modified June 2015 Page 1
AASD Technology and Engineering Standards for Students in Auto Mechanics (#7460) I. BB/Broad-based A. Students will analyze the core concepts of technology. II. AC/Architecture and Construction A. Students will be able to select and use architecture and construction technologies. III. BT/Biotechnology A. Students will be able to select and use medical technologies. B. Students will be able to select and use biotechnologies related to life s nutritional needs. C. Students will discuss and demonstrate how biotechnology is used in controlling waste. D. Students will be able to select and use bioenergy technologies. IV. EL/Electronics A. Students will develop, use and apply basic electronics and electricity concepts. B. Students will develop the ability to use symbols, measurements and schematics to build, test and troubleshoot electronic circuits and systems. C. Students will analyze and use digital electronics. D. Students will analyze and use combinational logic analysis and design. E. Students will analyze and use sequential logic analysis and design. F. Students will explain the role of microcontrollers in process control and demonstrate use. G. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools, machines and materials in electronics technology. V. ENG/Engineering A. Students will analyze and demonstrate the attributes of design. B. Students will analyze and demonstrate engineering design. C. Students will demonstrate and analyze the role of troubleshooting, research and development, invention and innovation and experimentation in problem solving. D. Students will develop abilities to apply the design process. E. Students will develop the abilities to use and maintain technological products and systems. F. Students will develop the abilities to assess the impact of products and systems. VI. ET/Environmental Technologies A. Students will be able to select and use environmental technologies. VII. ICT/Information and Communication Technologies A. Students will be able to select and use architecture and construction technologies. Board Approved June 2008/ Modified June 2015 Page 2
AASD Technology and Engineering Standards (Continued) VIII. MNF/Manufacturing A. Students will be able to select and use manufacturing technologies. IX. PE/Power and Energy A. Students will be able to select and use energy and power technologies. X. TR/Transportation Standards A. Students will be able to select and use transportation technologies. Board Approved June 2008/ Modified June 2015 Page 3
WI Common Career & Technical Standards I. Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication and Collaboration II. Career Development A. Students will think and work creatively to develop innovative solutions to problems and opportunities. B. Students will formulate and defend judgments and decisions by employing critical thinking skills. C. Students will communicate and collaborate with others to accomplish tasks and develop solutions to problems and opportunities. A. Students will consider, analyze and apply an awareness of self, identify and culture to identify skills and talents. B. Students will identify the connection between educational achievement and work opportunities in order to reach personal and career goals. C. Students will create and manage a flexible and responsive and individualized learning plan to meet their career goals. D. Students will identify and apply employability skills. IIII. Environment, Health and Safety IV. Global and Cultural Awareness V. Information, Media and Technology Skills VI. Leadership A. Students will identify the importance and interrelationships of health, safety and environmental. systems and evaluate the impacts of these systems on organizational performance for continuous improvement. A. Students will propose solutions and initiatives related to global issues. B. Students will assess the benefits and challenges of working in diverse settings and on the diverse teams. A. Students will access, interpret and evaluate information from a variety of sources in order to inform and support and support premises, arguments, decisions, ideas and initiatives. B. Students will apply information literacy skills to access and evaluate media to design and produce media products. C. Students will use available information and communication technology to improve productivity, solve problems and create opportunities. A. Students will apply leadership skills in real-world, family, community and business and industry applications. Board Approved June 2008/ Modified June 2015 Page 4
1. Provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to troubleshoot and service disc brakes. a. explains the components of a disc brake system. b. explains the operation of disc brake systems. c. repairs disc brake malfunctions. d. demonstrates technical abilities in interpreting manuals, computer programs, and procedures provided by manufacturers in the service and repair of the highly technical modern vehicles in use today. e. demonstrates technical abilities and competencies in the eight Electrical/Electronic Systems Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Manual Drive Train and Axles Suspension and Steering Brakes Heating and Air Conditioning Engine Performance Engine Repairs Observation Board Approved June 2008/ Modified June 2015 Page 5
2. Provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to troubleshoot and service drum brakes. a. explains the components of a drum brake system. b. explains the operation of drum brake systems. c. repairs drum brake malfunctions. d. demonstrates technical abilities in interpreting manuals, computer programs, and procedures provided by manufacturers in the service and repair of the highly technical modern vehicles in use today. e. demonstrates technical abilities and competencies in the eight Electrical/Electronic Systems Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Manual Drive Train and Axles Suspension and Steering Brakes Heating and Air Conditioning Engine Performance Engine Repairs Observations Board Approved June 2008/ Modified June 2015 Page 6
3. Provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to troubleshoot and service hydraulic brakes. a. explains the components of a hydraulic brake system. b. explains the operation of hydraulic brake systems. c. repairs hydraulic brake malfunctions. d. demonstrates technical abilities in interpreting manuals, computer programs, and procedures provided by manufacturers in the service and repair of the highly technical modern vehicles in use today. e. demonstrates technical abilities and competencies in the eight Electrical/Electronic Systems Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Manual Drive Train and Axles Suspension and Steering Brakes Heating and Air Conditioning Engine Performance Engine Repairs Observations Board Approved June 2008/ Modified June 2015 Page 7
4. Provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to troubleshoot and service power brakes. a. explains the operation of power brake systems. b. repairs power brake malfunctions. c. demonstrates technical abilities in interpreting manuals, computer programs, and procedures provided by manufacturers in the service and repair of the highly technical modern vehicles in use today. d. demonstrates technical abilities and competencies in the eight Electrical/Electronic Systems Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Manual Drive Train and Axles Suspension and Steering Brakes Heating and Air Conditioning Engine Performance Engine Repairs Observations Board Approved June 2008/ Modified June 2015 Page 8
5. Provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to troubleshoot and service antilock brakes. a. explains the components of an anti-lock brake system. b. explains the operation on an anti-lock brake system. c. repairs anti-lock brake malfunctions. d. demonstrates technical abilities in interpreting manuals, computer programs, and procedures provided by manufacturers in the service and repair of the highly technical modern vehicles in use today. e. demonstrates technical abilities and competencies in the eight Electrical/Electronic Systems Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Manual Drive Train and Axles Suspension and Steering Brakes Heating and Air Conditioning Engine Performance Engine Repairs Observations Board Approved June 2008/ Modified June 2015 Page 9
6. Incorporate the principles of operation, construction, diagnosis and repair of an automobile s basic accessories and electrical systems. a. demonstrates starting system check. b. cleans battery and terminals. c. assesses the condition of a charging system. d. determines the condition of a 12 volt automotive battery. e. performs voltage drops on starter and charging circuits. f. demonstrates electrical component replacement. g. demonstrates and understands requirements needed to achieve Automotive Service Excellence Certification and the knowledge and abilities that must be obtained to achieve these goals. h. tests internal starter and alternator components. i. diagnoses electrical faults in basic automotive circuits. j. explains electrical circuit diagrams for accessory circuits. k. diagnoses faults in accessory circuits. l. develops an insight of safety procedures and practices in all phases of service and repair of machinery, test equipment, chemicals and solvents. m. demonstrates technical abilities in interpreting manuals, computer programs, and procedures provided by manufacturers in the service and repair of the highly technical modern vehicles in use today. n. demonstrates technical abilities and competencies in the eight Electrical/Electronic Systems Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Manual Drive Train and Axles Suspension and Steering Brakes Heating and Air conditioning Engine Performance Engine Repairs Observations Board Approved June 2008/ Modified June 2015 Page 10
7. Compare and contrast the various careers within the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Cluster. a. investigates career opportunities. b. interacts with and appraises various guest speakers. c. develops a program of study within their chosen Career Pathway. d. selects and organizes a job shadow to correlate with the chosen Career Pathway Research paper Oral presentation Wis Careers E-portfolio Job Shadow Resources and learning activities that address course objectives: Board Approved June 2008/ Modified June 2015 Page 11