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 Engine Performance Systems.
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
Retrieve and record DTCs, OBD monitor status, and freeze frame data; clear codes and data when directed.
Standard 3
Verify proper engine cooling system operation; determine needed action.
Standard 4
Verify correct camshaft timing including engines equipped with variable valve timing (VVT) systems; determine needed action.
Standard 5
Identify and interpret engine performance concerns; determine needed action.
Standard 6
Diagnose abnormal engine noises or vibration concerns; determine needed action.
Standard 7
Diagnose the cause of excessive oil consumption, coolant consumption, unusual exhaust color, odor, and sound; determine needed action.
Standard 8
Perform engine manifold pressure tests (vacuum/boost); determine needed action.
Standard 9
Perform cylinder power balance test; determine needed action.
Standard 10
Perform cylinder cranking and running compression tests; determine needed action.
Standard 11
Perform cylinder leakage test; determine needed action.
Standard 12
Diagnose engine mechanical, electrical, electronic, fuel, and ignition concerns; determine needed action.
Strand 5
Students will inspect Computerized Controls.
Standard 1
Identify computerized control system components and configurations.
Standard 2
Access and use service information to perform step-by-step (troubleshooting) diagnosis.
Standard 3
Perform active tests of actuators using a scan tool; determine needed action.
Standard 4
Describe the use of OBD monitors for repair verification.
Standard 5
Inspect and test computerized engine control system sensors, powertrain/engine control module (PCM/ECM), actuators, and circuits using a graphing multimeter (GMM), digital storage oscilloscope (DSO), and/or scan tool; determine needed action.
Standard 6
Describe the process for reprogramming or recalibrating the powertrain/engine control module (PCM/ECM).
Strand 6
Students will inspect the Ignition System.
Standard 1
Identify ignition system components and configurations.
Standard 2
Remove and replace spark plugs; inspect secondary ignition components for wear and damage; determine needed action.
Standard 3
Diagnose ignition system related problems such as no-starting, hard starting, engine misfire, poor drivability, spark knock, power loss, poor mileage, and emissions concerns; determine needed action.
Standard 4
Inspect and test crankshaft and camshaft position sensor(s); determine needed action.
Standard 5
Inspect, test, and/or replace ignition control module and/or powertrain/engine control module; reprogram/ initialize as needed.
Strand 7
Students will inspect the Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems.
Standard 1
Identify fuel, air induction, and exhaust system components and configurations.
Standard 2
Replace fuel filter(s) where applicable.
Standard 3
Inspect, service, or replace air filters, filter housings, and intake duct work.
Standard 4
Inspect integrity of the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, muffler(s), catalytic converter(s), resonator(s), tail pipe(s), and heat shields; determine needed action.
Standard 5
Inspect condition of exhaust system hangers, brackets, clamps, and heat shields; determine needed action.
Standard 6
Check and refill diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).
Standard 7
Check fuel for quality, composition, and contamination; determine needed action.
Standard 8
Inspect and test fuel pump(s) and pump control system for pressure, regulation, and volume; determine needed action.
Standard 9
Inspect and test fuel pump(s) and pump control system for pressure, regulation, and volume; determine needed action.
Standard 10
Inspect, test, and/or replace fuel injectors on low- and high-pressure systems.
Standard 11
Verify proper idle speed; determine needed action.
Standard 12
Perform exhaust system back-pressure test; determine needed action.
Strand 8
Students will inspect Emission Control Systems.
Standard 1
Identify emission control system components and configurations.
Standard 2
Inspect, test, service, and/or replace positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) filter/breather, valve, tubes, orifices, and hoses; determine needed action.
Standard 3
Diagnose oil leaks, emissions, and drivability concerns caused by the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system; determine needed action.
Standard 4
Diagnose emissions and drivability concerns caused by the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; inspect, test, service and/or replace electrical/electronic sensors, controls, wiring, tubing, exhaust passages, vacuum/ pressure controls, filters, and hoses of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; determine needed action.
Standard 5
Inspect and test electrical/electronically operated components and circuits of secondary air injection systems; determine needed action.
Standard 6
Diagnose emissions and drivability concerns caused by catalytic converter system; determine needed action.
Standard 7
Diagnose emissions and drivability concerns caused by the evaporative emissions control (EVAP) system; determine needed action.
Standard 8
Interpret diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and scan tool data related to the emissions control systems; determine needed action.