Automotive Technology Outcomes

Automotive Technology AAS

Evaluate battery starting and charging system issues.
Use appropriate tools to repair shorts, opens and high resistance electrical faults.
Diagnose and repair faulty motor-driven accessory circuits.
Diagnose and repair lighting systems.
Demonstrate the ability to repair electrical connectors, terminals and wiring harness.

Diagnosis on-board diagnostics (OBD) II related drivability problems.
Use appropriate tools or equipment to perform maintenance on timing chains, water pumps and cylinder heads.
Diagnose and repair break and suspension issues.
Use appropriate tools to diagnose electrical/electronic circuit problems.
Repair manual and automatic transmission/transaxle issues.
Evaluate Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system performance and service as required.

Demonstrate the procedures required to service an automatic transmission.
Use a scan tool to diagnose and repair electronic transmission controls.
Demonstrate the necessary steps to remove and reinstall automatic transmission or transaxle assembly.
Diagnose, service and repair clutch related issues.
Use appropriate tools to Inspect, service and replace CV joint and universal joint couplings.
Diagnose, service and repair differentials.

Diagnose the cause of emission or drivability concerns associated with on-board diagnostic (OBD) II systems.
Evaluate on-board diagnostic (OBD) II related sensors and actuators with a graphing multimeter or digital storage oscilloscope (DSO).
Assess ignition primary or secondary components to perform necessary service or repair.
Determine necessary repair for fuel delivery system components.
Demonstrate the ability to check for module communication.
Use service information to perform step-by-step diagnosis of on-board diagnostic (OBD) II fault codes.

Demonstrate recommended and safe practices associated with working in an automotive recycling facility.
Explain the basic purpose or operation of major vehicle systems or components.
Demonstrate the necessary steps to prepare automotive parts for resale.
Demonstrate the correct use of fluid extraction equipment.

Inspect and repair diesel engine service issues.
Inspect, maintain or repair drive train components including the clutch, transmission, driveshaft and universal joints and drive axles.
Use appropriate tools and equipment to perform break service for air and hydraulic breaks.
Diagnose and repair suspension and steering components for diesel vehicles.
Diagnose issues with diesel vehicle electrical system.
Repair Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning units for diesel vehicles.
Inspect CAB instruments and controls, safety equipment and hardware.
Inspect hydraulic system components and fluids.