Content Topics
| Shop safety Careers Certification
| Automotive basic hand tools & Shop equipment | Maintenance and repair, Diagnosis of suspension systems | Component ID, steering systems
| Diagnosis and repair steering and suspension components | Diagnose and perform alignments | Disc and drum brake service and repair
| Electrical system theory and components | Engine Theory and components | Component and service, automatic transmissions, HVAC | Maintenance and inspection |
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TEKS | 130.449. Automotive Technology Maintenance and Light Repair (Two Credits),.
(c)
(B) identify employment opportunities, including entrepreneurship opportunities and
internships , and industry-recognized certification requirements for the field of
automotive technology;
(C) demonstrate the principles of group participation, team concept, and leadership related to
citizenship and career preparation;
(D) apply competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal skills, problem
solving, critical thinking, and systems of operation in the automotive technology
industry;
(E) discuss certification opportunities; | §130.449. Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and Light Repair (Two Credits)(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required by business and
industry. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate knowledge of the technical knowledge and skills related to health and safety
in the workplace.
(F) discuss response plans to emergency situations; | identify and interpret tire sidewall data information such as the Department of Transportation
(DOT) production date information, tire load capacity, inflation pressures, sizing
description, and speed rating; | (I) identify steering and suspension components, including power steering;
(J) identify and interpret tire sidewall data information such as the Department of Transportation
(DOT) production date information, tire load capacity, inflation pressures, sizing
description, and speed rating; | (I) identify steering and suspension components, including power steering;
(J) identify and interpret tire sidewall data information such as the Department of Transportation
(DOT) production date information, tire load capacity, inflation pressures, sizing
description, and speed rating;
| (I) identify steering and suspension components, including power steering;
(J) identify and interpret tire sidewall data information such as the Department of Transportation
(DOT) production date information, tire load capacity, inflation pressures, sizing
description, and speed rating; | (C) identify brake [braking, steering, and suspension] system components, including drum,
disc, power assist, and anti-lock braking system (ABS) ;
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(D) demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts related to hydraulic brakes systems,
including Pascal's Theory of Hydraulics; | (E) [(D)]demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts related to electrical and electronic
systems such as Ohm's law, voltage drop, resistance, amperage, voltage, and wiring
diagram symbols | (C) describe the basic and emerging vehicle power systems.
(B) demonstrate an understanding of the operation theory of internal combustion engines; | (G) [(F)]inspect and identify chassis and powertrain components and systems; describe the eight major vehicle systems;] identify air-conditioning, heating, and accessory system components (G) [(F)]inspect and identify chassis and components and systems;
]demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts related to electrical and electronic systems such as Ohm's law, voltage drop, resistance, amperage, voltage, and wiring diagram symbols;]demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts related to electrical and electronic systems such as Ohm's law, voltage drop, resistance, amperage, voltage, and wiring diagram symbols;
]demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts related to electrical and electronic systems such as Ohm's law, voltage drop, resistance, amperage, voltage, and wiring diagram symbols; |
compare the preventative maintenance schedules for a variety of vehicles based on their use;
(L) perform a preventative maintenance inspection; |
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