Standards - Career & Technical Education

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Apply literacy, mathematical, and scientific principles and precision measurements when diagnosing problems and making repairs.

Work independently, collaboratively, and in teams to explore concerns, find causes, and take appropriate action by applying principles of STEM.

Research vehicle engine and HVAC service information including fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.

Inspect engine assembly for condition, levels, and leakages in oil, coolant, air, and fluids, including diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).

Check engine operation (starting and running) for problems including noise, vibration, and smoke.

Use appropriate engine electronic service tools and procedures to check, record, and clear diagnostic codes, check and record trip/operational data, reset maintenance monitor (if applicable), and interpret digital multimeter (DMM) readings.

Inspect electronic wiring harness and brackets for wear, bending, cracks, and looseness.

Inspect crankshaft vibration damper and engine mounts.

Identify system components, configurations, and types of cylinder head(s), valve train, engine block, engine lubrication, engine cooling, air induction, exhaust, fuel, and engine braking.

Test engine oil pressure, check operation of pressure sensor, gauge, and sending unit, test engine oil temperature, and check operation of temperature sensor.

Check engine oil level, condition, and consumption and take an engine oil sample.

Determine proper lubricant and perform oil and filter service.

Check engine coolant type, level, and condition and test coolant for freeze protection and additive package concentration.

Verify coolant temperature and check operation of temperature and level sensors, gauge, and sending unit.

Inspect and pressure test engine cooling system components and replace as needed, and inspect drive belt components including alignment and replace as needed.

Recover coolant, flush and refill with recommended coolant/additive package, and bleed cooling system.

Identify engine block heater(s).

Inspect turbocharger(s), wastegate(s), piping systems, intake manifold, gaskets, connections, engine exhaust system, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system, crankcase ventilation system, and exhaust aftertreatment system for leaks, mounting, proper routing, and damaged or missing components, and service as needed.

Check the air induction system, replace the air filter as needed, and reset the restriction indicator (if applicable).

Check and report on fuel level and condition.

Inspect low-pressure and high-pressure fuel system components including fuel tanks, fuel pump, pump drives, screens, fuel/water separators/indicators, hold-downs, filters, heaters, coolers, ECM cooling plates, crossover system, fittings, seals, mounting hardware, vents, caps, valves, screens, hoses, lines, check valves, pressure regulator valves, and restrictive fittings.

Replace fuel filter and prime and bleed fuel system.

Inspect engine compression and exhaust brake housing, valves, seals, lines, and fittings.

Identify heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) components and configuration.

Use appropriate HVAC electronic service tools and procedures to check, record, and clear diagnostic codes, and interpret digital multimeter (DMM) readings.

Inspect A/C compressor drive belts, pulleys, and tensioners and verify proper belt alignment, and check A/C condenser for airflow restrictions to determine needed action.

Check A/C system operation including system pressures, visually inspect A/C components for signs of leaks, and check A/C monitoring system (if applicable).

Inspect engine cooling system and heater system hoses and pipes, HVAC system-heater ducts, doors, hoses, cabin filters, and outlets and determine needed action.

Identify the source of A/C system odors.

Verify blower motor operation, confirm proper air distribution, and confirm proper temperature control to determine needed action.