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Standard 1

Electrical/Electronic Systems

Benchmark 1

General Electric System Diagnosis

Indicator 1

Identify and interpret electrical/electronic system concern; determine necessary action. P-1

Indicator 2

Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as electrical/electronic system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. P-1

Indicator 3

Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle certification labels, and calibration decals). P-1

Indicator 4

Diagnose electrical/electronic integrity for series, parallel and series-parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm's Law). P-1

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Standard 2

Personal & Environmental Automotive Safety

Benchmark 1

Personal Protection Equipment

Indicator 1

Identify & exhibit safety conscious behaviors & attitudes in the automotive technology lab.

Indicator 2

Identify & correctly use personal protective equipment used in the automotive service industry; including safety glasses & goggles, gloves, shoes & special clothing.

Indicator 3

Describe & exhibit safe grooming & hygiene practices for automotive service facilities.

Benchmark 2

Handtool Safety

Indicator 1

Identify & safely use different types of wrenches & socket sets.

Indicator 2

Identify & safely use different types of screwdrivers & pliers.

Indicator 3

Identify & safely use common hammers & punches.

Indicator 4

Identify & safely use automotive special service tools & fasteners.

Benchmark 3

Powertools & Shop Equipment Safety

Indicator 1

Demonstrate the safe use of automotive pneumatic tools and vehicle lifting equipment.

Indicator 2

Demonstrate the safe use of electric powertools & automotive electric powered shop equipment.

Benchmark 4

Automotive Service Shop Safety Training

Indicator 1

Describe the correct procedure for correctly jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

Indicator 2

Safely & correctly check vehicle underhood fluid levels.

Indicator 3

Evaluate the condition of a vehicles belts & hoses.

Indicator 4

Safely & correctly use automotive cleaning & sealing chemicals.

Indicator 5

Describe basic first aid procedures for common automotive service shop injuries.

Benchmark 5

Environmental Safety

Indicator 1

Identify the common hazardous wastes generated by automotive service facilities.

Indicator 2

Describe the EPA regulations & procedures for dealing with the hazardous wastes found in automotive service facilities.

Benchmark 6

Federal Safety Regulations

Indicator 1

Identify OSHA safety markings used in the automotive shop.

Indicator 2

Describe the employer requirements for automotive employee safety under OSHA guidelines.

Indicator 3

Identify & safely use common hammers & punches.

Indicator 4

Identify & safely use automotive special service tools & fasteners.

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Standard 3

Career Development Activities

Benchmark 1

Skills USA PDP Starter Kit

Indicator 1

SK-1 Identify personal interests

Indicator 2

SK-2 Engage in a team negotiation activity

Indicator 3

SK-3 Identify effective communication skills

Indicator 4

SK-4 Describe workplace components

Indicator 5

SK-5 Design, conduct and evaluate a survey

Indicator 6

SK-6 Recognize stress factors

Indicator 7

SK-7 Identify personal qualities that are desirable for the workplace

Indicator 8

SK-8 Recognize the importance of goals

Indicator 9

SK-9 Produce a list of potential volunteer activities

Indicator 10

SK-10 Evaluate professional development traits

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