Core Standards of the Course
Strand 1
Students will participate in personal and leadership development activities through SkillsUSA or another appropriate career and technical student organization.
Standard 1
Student will use communication skills to effectively communicate with others.
Standard 2
Student will effectively use teamwork to respectfully work with others.
Standard 3
Student will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Standard 4
Student will be dependable, reliable, steady, trustworthy, and consistent in performance and behavior.
Standard 5
Student will be accountable for results.
Standard 6
Be familiar with the legal requirements and expectations of the course.
Strand 2
Students will participate in work-place readiness activities.
Standard 1
Student will demonstrate employability skills.
Standard 2
Student will participate in a work-based learning experience outside the classroom.
Strand 3
Students will understand and demonstrate general shop safety.
Standard 1
Learn safe working habits and procedures. Pass a safety test with 100 percent.
Standard 2
Comply with safety rules for working with automotive chemicals.
Standard 3
Identify the gasses encountered in the automotive field and the hazards they present.
Standard 4
Identify the hazards and control of asbestos dust.
Performance Skill
Understand general shop safety.
Strand 4
Students will inspect the Base Electrical/Electronic System(s).
Standard 1
Research vehicle service information such as fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, technical service bulletins, and recalls including vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Standard 2
Identify electrical/electronic system components and configurations.
Standard 3
Retrieve and record DTCs, OBD monitor status, and freeze frame data; clear codes and data when directed.
Standard 4
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical/electronic series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm’s Law).
Standard 5
Demonstrate proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM) when measuring source voltage, voltage drop (including grounds), current flow and resistance.
Standard 6
Demonstrate knowledge of the causes and effects from shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits
Standard 7
Describe types of test lights; use appropriate test light to check operation of electrical circuits as directed per service information.
Standard 8
Use fused jumper wires to check operation of electrical circuits per service information.
Standard 9
Use wiring diagrams during the diagnosis of electrical/electronic circuit problems.
Standard 10
Diagnose the cause(s) of excessive key-off battery drain (parasitic draw); determine needed action.
Standard 11
Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; determine needed action.
Standard 12
Inspect, test, repair, and/or replace components, connectors, terminals, harnesses, and wiring in electrical/ electronic systems (including solder repairs); determine needed action.
Standard 13
Test and measure circuit using an oscilloscope and/or graphing multimeter (GMM); interpret results; determine needed action.
Strand 5
Students will inspect Batteries (Conventional 12-volt system).
Standard 1
Perform battery state-of-charge test; determine needed action.
Standard 2
Confirm proper battery capacity, size, type, and application for vehicle; perform battery capacity and load test; determine needed action.
Standard 3
Maintain or restore electronic memory functions as recommended by manufacturer.
Standard 4
Inspect and clean battery; fill battery cells (if applicable); check battery cables, connectors, clamps, and holddowns.
Standard 5
Perform battery charging according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
Standard 6
Jump-start vehicle using jumper cables and a booster battery or an auxiliary power supply.
Standard 7
Identify electrical/electronic modules, security systems, radios, and other accessories that require reinitialization or code entry after reconnecting vehicle battery.
Strand 6
Students will inspect the Starting System.
Standard 1
Perform starter current draw test; determine needed action.
Standard 2
Perform starter circuit voltage drop tests; determine needed action.
Standard 3
Inspect and test starter relays and solenoids; determine needed action.
Standard 4
Remove and install starter in a vehicle.
Standard 5
Inspect and test switches, connectors, and wires of starter control circuits; determine needed action.
Standard 6
Demonstrate knowledge of automatic idle-stop/start-stop system.
Standard 7
Differentiate between electrical and engine mechanical problems that cause a slow-crank or a no-crank condition.
Standard 8
Diagnose a no-crank condition using a wiring diagram and test equipment; determine needed action.
Strand 7
Students will inspect the Charging System.
Standard 1
Perform charging system output test; determine needed action.
Standard 2
Inspect, adjust, and/or replace generator (alternator) drive belts; check pulleys and tensioners for wear; check pulley and belt alignment; determine needed action.
Standard 3
Remove, inspect, and/or replace generator (alternator); determine needed action.
Standard 4
Perform charging circuit voltage drop tests; determine needed action.
Standard 5
Diagnose charging system for causes of undercharge, no-charge, or overcharge conditions; determine needed action.
Strand 8
Students will inspect Lighting System(s).
Standard 1
Inspect interior and exterior lamps and sockets including headlights and auxiliary lights (fog lights/driving lights); determine needed action.
Standard 3
Diagnose the causes of brighter-than-normal, intermittent, dim, or no light operation; determine needed action.
Strand 9
Students will inspect Instrument Cluster and Driver Information System(s).
Standard 1
Verify operation of instrument panel gauges and warning/indicator lights; reset maintenance indicators as required.
Standard 2
Test gauge circuit voltage regulators (limiters); replace as needed.
Standard 3
Diagnose the causes of incorrect operation of warning devices and other driver information systems; determine needed action.
Strand 10
Students will inspect Body Electrical System(s).
Standard 1
Diagnose vehicle comfort, convenience, access, safety, and related systems operation; determine needed action.
Standard 2
Remove and reinstall door panel.
Standard 3
Diagnose operation of security/anti-theft systems and related circuits (such as: theft deterrent, door locks, remote keyless entry, remote start, and starter/fuel disable); determine needed action.
Standard 4
Describe disabling and enabling procedures for supplemental restraint system (SRS); verify indicator lamp operation.
Standard 5
Verify windshield wiper and washer operation; replace wiper blades.
Standard 6
Diagnose operation of entertainment and related circuits (such as: radio, DVD, remote CD changer, navigation, amplifiers, speakers, antennas, and voice-activated accessories); determine needed action.
Standard 7
Diagnose operation of safety systems and related circuits (such as: horn, airbags, seat belt pretensioners, occupancy classification, wipers, washers, speed control/collision avoidance, heads-up display, parking assist, and back-up camera); determine needed action.
Standard 8
Diagnose body electronic system circuits using a scan tool; check for module communication errors (data communication bus systems); determine needed action.
Standard 9
Describe the process for software transfer, software updates, or reprogramming of electronic modules.