Automotive Service Technician
Competency-based
ONET: 49-3023.00
2
Years
51
Skills
752h
Related instructions
Classroom instruction topics
- Eng 111
- Aut 151-
- Mat 110
- Aut 141A
- TRN 140
- TRN 120
- Trn 110
- AUT 181
- AUT 116
- AUT151A
- AUT 116A
- AUT181A
- AUT 221
- AUT 183
- AUT 163
- AUT 231
- TRN 140A
- AUT 221A
- Associates English/ Communications requirement-ENG 114, 112, 113
- Associates-Humanities/ Fine Arts -ART 111, HUM 115. MUS 111
- Associates- Social/ Behavioral (Choose one: History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology
- Associates-WBL 110
- Associates-AUT 212
- Associates AUT 281
- Associates-AUT 113
- Associates-CIS 110
- Associates- WLD 112
On-the-job training
- Safety
- Wear appropriate safety gear depending on the task at hand.
- Follow waste disposal guidelines according to federal and state guidelines.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Follow vehicles precaution to secure in place before resumming work.
- Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
- Inspect, adjust, and replace external manual valve shift linkage, transmission range sensor/switch, and park/neutral position switch.
- Engine Repair
- Install engine covers using gaskets, seals, and sealers as required.
- Perform common fastener and thread repair, to include: remove broken bolt, restore internal and external threads, and repair internal threads with thread insert.
- Remove, inspect, and replace thermostat and gasket/seal.
- Inspect Vehicle for Needed Repairs
- Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
- Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Inspect gas systems or components to identify leaks or other potential hazards.
- Estimate costs for labor or materials.
- Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
- Manual Drive Train and Axles
- Inspect and replace external seals.
- Inspect, adjust, and repair transfer case manual shifting mechanisms, bushings, mounts, levers, and brackets.
- Inspect, adjust, and replace external manual valve shift linkage, transmission range sensor/switch, and park/neutral position switch.
- Inspect, service, and replace drive shaft center support bearings
- Suspension and steering
- Inspect and replace power steering hoses and fittings.
- Inspect, remove, and replace shock absorbers; inspect mounts and bushings.
- Describe the function of suspension and steering control systems and components, (i.e. active suspension, and stability control).
- Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel; balance wheel and tire assembly.
- Demonstrate knowledge of steps required to remove and replace sensors in a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) including relearn procedure.
- Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel equipped with tire pressure monitoring system sensor.
- Remove and replace power steering pump; inspect pump mounting and attaching brackets; remove and replace power steering pump pulley; transfer related components.
- Identify indirect and direct tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS); calibrate system; verify operation of instrument panel lamps.
- Repair tire following vehicle manufacturer approved procedure.
- Brakes
- Describe procedure for performing a road test to check brake system operation,including an anti-lock brake system (ABS).
- Check master cylinder for external leaks and proper operation.
- Bleed and/or flush brake system.
- Remove, clean, and inspect brake drum; measure brake drum diameter; determine serviceability.
- Refinish brake drum and measure final drum diameter; compare with specifications.
- Remove, clean, and inspect brake shoes, springs, pins, clips, levers, adjusters/selfadjusters, other related brake hardware, and backing support plates; lubricate and reassemble.
- Inspect wheel cylinders for leaks and proper operation; remove and replace as needed.
- Pre-adjust brake shoes and parking brake; install brake drums or drum/hub assemblies and wheel bearings; make final checks and adjustments.
- Remove and clean caliper assembly; inspect for leaks and damage/wear; determine necessary action.
- Inspect caliper mounting and slides/pins for proper operation, wear, and damage; determine necessary action.
- Remove, inspect, and/or replace pads and retaining hardware; determine necessary action.
- Lubricate and reinstall caliper, pads, and related hardware; seat brake pads and inspect for leaks.
- Clean and inspect rotor and mounting surface, measure rotor thickness, thickness variation, and lateral runout; determine necessary action.
- Remove and reinstall/replace rotor.
- Refinish rotor off vehicle; measure final rotor thickness and compare with specifications.
- Retract and re-adjust caliper piston on an integral parking brake system.
- Describe importance of operating vehicle to burnish/break-in replacement brake pads according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Remove, clean, inspect, repack, and install wheel bearings; replace seals; install hub and adjust bearings.
- Identify operation of electric-hydraulic assist system; check system for leaks and operation.
- Identify operation of hydro-boost assist system; check system for leaks and operation.
- Harassment training
- Discourage harassment
- Allow victims to report abuse
- Prevent retaliation by abusers
- Ensure swift resolution of complaints
- Promote a harassment-free work culture
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