Automotive Fundamentals, Diploma

 

Program Standard and Course Guide

 

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

UT02-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

UT02-02-04

Program Numbering

UT02-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

UT02-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

 

Standard Number:  UT02 –02-01 (Admission Requirements)

 

Standard Statement

 

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Automotive Fundamentals Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma-granting program.

 

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable.

 

The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

 

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Automotive Fundamentals profession.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Automotive Fundamentals Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

 

The requirements for admission to the Automotive Fundamentals Diploma program are:

a. attainment of 16 years of age;

b. achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

c.  completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Automotive Fundamentals Diploma program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a. regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

b. proper completion of application and related procedures.

 

Standard Number: UT02 02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

 

Standard Statement

 

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Automotive Fundamentals Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

 

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into Diploma programs on a provisional basis.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

Provisional admission to the Automotive Fundamentals Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

 

The requirements for provisional admission to the Automotive Fundamentals Diploma program are:

 

a. attainment of 16 years of age;

b. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading,language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or

c.  recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

d. completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Automotive Fundamentals Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

 

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the Georgia Board of Technical and Adult Education.

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

 

Standard Number:  UT02-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

 

Standard Statement

 

A Major Code of UT02 and a CIP Code of 47.0604 are applied to the Automotive Fundamentals, Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Assignment of a statewide Major Code UT02 and CIP Code 47.0604 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

 

Evaluation Criteria

 

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state which have the same Major Code.

 

Degree/diplomas/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

 

Standard Number:  UT02-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

 

Standard Statement

 

The Automotive Fundamentals Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code UT02 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification Code.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

The Automotive Fundamentals Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of UT02, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

 

Program Title

 

Automotive Fundamentals, Diploma

 

Program Description

 

The Automotive Fundamentals diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Automotive Fundamentals theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Automotive Fundamentals diploma. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the automotive field.

 

Courses

General Core Courses

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

(13)

ENG 101

English

[P] *

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 101

General Mathematics

[P] **

5

0

0

5

5

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

[P] provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

Courses

Occupational Courses

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

(64)

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P]

1

4

0

5

3

AUT 120

Introduction to Automotive Technology

[P]

2

0

3

5

3

AUT 122

Electrical and Electronic Systems

[P]

4

0

6

10

6

AUT 124

Battery Starting and Charging Systems

[P]

2

0

6

8

4

AUT 126

Engine Principles of Operation and Repair

[P]

3

0

9

12

6

AUT 128

Fuel, Ignition, and Emission Systems

[P]

5

0

6

11

7

AUT 130

Automotive Brake Systems

[P]

3

0

3

6

4

AUT 132

Suspension and Steering Systems

[P]

3

0

3

6

4

AUT 134

Drivelines

[P]

2

0

6

8

4

AUT 140

Electronic Engine Control Systems

[P]

6

0

3

9

7

AUT 142

Climate Control Systems

[P]

5

0

3

8

6

AUT 144

Introduction to Automatic Transmissions

[P]

3

0

3

6

4

AUT 220

Automotive Technology Internship

[P]

0

0

18

18

6

OR

XXXxxx

Elective

0 (+)

0 (+)

0 (+)

0 (+)

6

 

Program Final Exit Point

Automotive Fundamentals diploma recipient

77 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

 

APPENDIX A

 

Accreditation and Certification

 

The Automotive Fundamentals diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Commission on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools by meeting Commission on Colleges (COE) or (COC) accreditation requirements and must not conflict with accreditation criteria established by COC and COE.

APPENDIX B

 

Automotive Fundamentals

Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

 

The standard curriculum for Automotive Fundamentals diploma is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below. Technical colleges may implement the Automotive Fundamentals diploma program by using the suggested sequence listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and or co-requisites.

 

Suggested Sequence I

 

FIRST QUARTER

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

(21)

 

ENG 101

 

English

[P] *

5

0

0

5

5

 

AUT 120

 

Introduction to Automotive Technology

[P] Provisional Admission

3

0

2

5

3


AUT 122

 

Electrical and Electronic Systems

[P] AUT 120

4

0

6

10

6

 

AUT 124

 

Battery Starting and Charging Systems

[P]AUT 122

2

0

6

8

4

 

SCT 100

 

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional Admission

1

4

0

5

3

 

 

15

4

14

33

21

SECOND QUARTER

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

(21)

 

MAT 101

 

General Mathematics

[P] **

5

0

0

5

5

 

AUT 126

 

Engine Principles of Operation and Repair

[P] AUT 120

3

0

9

12

6

 

AUT 128

 

Fuel, Ignition, and Emission Systems

[P] AUT 122, 128, 126

5

0

6

11

7

 

EMP 100

 

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

[P] provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

 

 

16

0

15

31

21

THIRD QUARTER

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

(19)

 

AUT 130

 

Automotive Brake Systems

[P] AUT 122

3

0

3

6

4

 

AUT 132

 

Suspension and Steering Systems

[P] AUT 122

3

0

3

6

4

 

AUT 134

 

Drivelines

[P] AUT 122

2

0

6

8

4

 

AUT 140

 

Electronic Engine Control Systems

[P] AUT 122

6

0

3

9

7

 

 

14

0

15

29

19

FOURTH QUARTER

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

(17)

 

AUT 142

 

Climate Control Systems

[P] AUT 122

5

0

3

9

6

 

AUT 144

 

Introduction to Automatic Transmissions

[P] AUT 122

3

0

3

6

4

 

AUT 220

 

Automotive Technology Internship

[P] AUT ?????

0

0

18

18

6

 

 

8

0

24

33

17

APPENDIX C

 

Automotive Fundamentals

 

Suggested Equipment List:

 

BASIC TOOLS

 

Adjustable wrench (6", 12")

Air blow-gun (OSHA approved)

Allen wrench set, standard (.050", 3/8")

Allen wrench set, metric (2mm, 7mm)

Battery post cleaner

Battery terminal pliers

Battery terminal puller

Brake spoon

Chisel, cape (5/16")

Chisel, cold (3/8", 3/4")

Claw type pickup tool

Combination wrenches, standard (1/4", 1")

Combination wrenches, metric (7mm, 19mm)

Continuity test light, 12V

Crowfoot wrench set, metric

Crowfoot wrench set, U.S.

Feeler gauge, blade type (.002", 0.40")

Feeler gauge (.006mm, .070mm)

Files, coarse (6", 12")

Files, fine (6", 12")

Files, half round (12")

Files, round (6", 12")

Flare nut (tubing) wrenches, standard (3/8", 3/4")

Flare nut (tubing) wrenches, metric (10mm, 17mm)

Flashlight

Hacksaw

Hammers, 16 oz. ball

Hammers, brass

Hammers, dead blow plastic mallet

Hammers, plastic tip

Ignition wrench set, U.S. and metric

Inspection mirror

Jumper wire set w/various adapters

Magnetic pickup tools

Pliers, combination (6")

Pliers, hose clamp

Pliers, locking jaw

Pliers, needle nose (6")

Pliers, side cutting

Pliers, slip joint (water pump)

Pry bars, rolling head

Pry bars, straight

Punches, center

Punches, brass drift

Punches, pin (1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16")

Punches, taper (3/8", 1/2", 5/8")

Safety glasses

Scraper, carbon (1")

Scraper, gasket (1")

Screwdriver, blade type (stubby 6", 9"; 12" offset)

Screwdriver, phillips (stubby #1 and #2; 6" #1 and #2; 12" #3; offset #2)

Screwdriver, posidrive set (#1, #2, #3, #4)

Screwdriver, torx7 set (T-8, T-10, T-12, T-20, T-25, T-27, T-30, T-40, T-50, T-55)

Screw starter, Phillips

Screw starter, standard set, 3/8" drive (1/4", 1/2" U.S standard depth; 1/4", 1/2" U.S. deep; 6mm, 12mm metric standard; 6mm, 12mm metric deep flex/universal type; 3", 6" extensions)

Ratchet

Socket set, 3/8" drive (5/16", 3/4" U.S. standard depth; 5/16", 3/4" 6 point; 3/8", 3/4" U.S. deep 6 point; 9mm, 19mm metric standard depth; 9mm, 19mm metric deep; drive air rachet; 3", 6", 12", 18" extensions; flexhead rachet; impact socket sets, U.S. and metric; impact wrench; ratchet; spark plug sockets, 5/8", 13/16"; speed handle; universal joint; flexible socket set 3/8", 3/4"; flexible socket set 9mm, 19mm) Socket

 

Socket set, 1/2" drive (7/16", 1 1/8" U.S. standard depth; 7/16", 1 1/8" U.S. deep;

10mm, 25mm metric standard depth; 10mm, 25mm metric deep; 3", 6", 12" extensions; flex handle breakers bar; impact sockets 7/16", 1 1/18"; impact sockets 12mm, 32mm; impact wrench; ratchet)

Spark plug feeler gauge gap tool

Tape measure

Tire pressure gauge

Torque wrench (3/8" drive 30 - 250 lb.in., 3/8" drive 5 - 75 lb. ft., 1/2" drive 50 - 250 lb. ft.)

Wire brush

 

SHOP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

 

(The tools and equipment on this list are used in general lab/shop work, but are not generally considered to be individual hand tools.  A well equipped, certified program should have all of these general tool and equipment readily available and in sufficient quantity to provide quality instruction.)

Air chisel set (various bits)

Air compressor and hoses

Axle stands (safety stands)

Battery charger

Belt tension gauge

Bench or pedestal grinder

Compression tester

Computer scan tool hand held (on-board diagnostics level II, OBD II, trouble Code complain recommended)

Cooling system pressure tester

Creeper

Cylinder leakage tester

Dial indicator w/flex arm and clamp base

Digital multi-meter w/various lead sets

Drain pans

Drill, 3/8" (variable speed, reversible)

Drill, 1/3" (variable speed, reversible)

Engine coolant recovery/recycler or contract service

Extension cords

Fender covers

Floor jack, 1 1/2" minimum

Gear lube dispenser

Hand held vacuum pump

Hoist(s)

Hot plate or equivalent

Hydraulic press w/adapters (25 ton)

Jumper cables

Master puller set

Micrometers, (0 - 1", 2 - 3", 3 - 4", 4 - 5" outside type)

Oil can, pump type

Oil filter wrench

Parts cleaning tank

Remote starter switch

Screw extractor set

Seat covers

Snap ring pliers set, external

Snap ring pliers set, internal

Soldering gun

Soldering iron (25 watt pencil tip)

Spark plug boot puller

Steel top workbenches w/vises

Tach/dwell meter

Tap and die set, standard

Tap and die set, metric

Thread repair insert kit

Tire inflator chuck

Trouble/work lights (fluorescent preferred)

Tube quick disconnect tool set

Tubing cutter/flaring set

Twist drill set (1/64", 1/2")

Valve core removing tool

Waste oil receptacle w/extension neck and funnel

 

 

SPECIALTY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

 

(This section covers the tools and equipment a lab/shop should have for training in any given specialty area.        This equipment is specialized and it must be available in the lab/shop.        No specific type or brand names are identified because they will vary in each local situation.)

 

Suspension & Steering

 

Ball joint press and other special tools

Bearing packer, hand operated

Brake pedal holder

Dial indicator set

Drag link tool

Hand grease gun

Inner tie rod end tool

Pitman arm puller

Shock absorber tools

Spring/strut compressor tool

Tie rod puller

Tire mounting machine

Wheel alignment equipment, four-wheel w/rack (including alignment tools)

Wheel balancer, electronic type

Wheel weight pliers

 

Brakes

 

Bearing packer, hand operated

Brake bleeder, pressure

Brake cylinder, clamps

Brake disc micrometer

Brake drum micrometer

Brake lathe, mobile or stationary w/disc service attachments

Brake shoe adjusting gauge

Brake spring pliers

Method of removing asbestos contamination

 

Heating and Air Conditioning

 

Refrigerant recovery/recycling machine (R-12 and HFC-134a)

Air conditioner repair unit, pullers

Air conditioner repair unit, removers

Air conditioner repair unit, adapters

Air conditioner repair unit, special feeler gauges

Air conditioner repair unit, necessary hoses

Air conditioner repair unit, leak detector

Air conditioner repair unit, circuit tester

Air conditioner repair unit, thermometer

Air conditioner repair unit, ratchet

Air conditioner repair unit, dispenser valves

Air conditioner repair unit, portable vacuum pump

A/C service port adapter set

Manifold gauge set or equivalent (R-12 and HFC-134a)

 

 

Engine Performance

 

Antifreeze tester

Battery/starter/charging system tester

Carburetor plug and angle gauge set

Computer carburetor tools

Cylinder leakage tester

Dual trace lab scope (strongly recommended)

Engine analyzer w/scope (lab scope capability recommended also)

Four gas exhaust analyzer

Fuel injection cleaner

Fuel injection pressure gauge sets w/adapters

Injector pulse tester

Logic probe

Oxygen sensor socket

Sending unit socket

Spark plug thread tap

Static strap

Timing advance light

Vacuum/pressure gauge

 

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

 

Hydraulic pressure gauge set

Front wheel drive engine support fixture

Powertrain (cradle) removal and installation tool

Transmission jack(s)

Transmission holding fixtures

Transmission special tool sets

 

Electrical/Electronic Systems

 

Alternator service tools

Battery/starter/charging system tester

Connector pick tools set

Wire and terminal repair kit

 

Manual Drive Train and Axles

 

Clutch alignment set

Clutch pilot puller tool

C V joint tools

Front wheel drive engine support fixture

Powertrain (cradle) removal and installation tool

Special tools for transaxles

Transmission holding fixtures

Transmission jack(s)

Universal joint tools

 

Engine Repair

 

Ball gauges

Cam bearing driver set

Cylinder deglazer

Dial bore indicator

Engine stands/benches

Inside micrometer set (0 - 6", 0 - 125mm)

Outside micrometer set (0 - 6", 0 - 125mm)

Portable crane, 1/2 ton

Powertrain removal and installation tool

Ridge reamer

Ring compressor

Ring expander

Ring groove cleaner

Straight edge

Telescopic gauge set

Torque angle gauge

Valve and valve seat resurfacing equipment

Valve guide repair unit

Valve spring compressor

Valve spring tester

Vernier calipers (0 - 6", 0 - 125mm)

 

Revised:  05/27/03

Updated:  09/24/04

Updated: 03/23/06; Posted: 04/05/06