Automotive Technician Specialist (PDW)
Competency-based
ONET: 49-3023.00
2
Years
83
Skills
1866h
Related instructions
Classroom instruction topics
- Automotive Electrical I
- Automotive Fundamentals
- Electrical/Electronic Systems I
- Automotive Brake Systems
- Automotive Brake Systems Service
- Electrical/Electronic Systems II
- Front Suspension & Steering Service
- Brakes I
- Automotive Steering & Suspension
- Automotive Electrical Il
- Electrical/Electronic Systems III
- Automotive Electrical Systems Servicing
- Automotive Air Conditioning & Heating Service
- Electrical/Electronic Systems IV
- Automotive Engines
- Automotive Manual Transmission & Powertrain Systems
- Engine Support Systems Servicing
- Steering and Suspension I
- Heating and Air Conditioning I
- Automotive Tune-Up & Emissions Service
- Automatic Transmission Fundamentals
- Automotive Transmission Servicing
- Engine Performance
- Engine Performance I
- Automotive Air Conditioning Theory & Service
- Automatic Transmission and Transaxle I
- Manual Transmission and Axle Service
- Manual Drive Train and Axles
On-the-job training
- Safety
- Identify shop hazards and explain the necessary steps to avoid personal injury or property damage.
- Demonstrate the correct use of safety equipment such as safety glasses, fire extinguishers and how to properly lift a heavy object.
- Identify and define hazardous materials.
- Apply federal, state and local regulations when storing and disposing of chemical materials and waste
- Suspension and Steering
- Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair
- Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair
- Wheel Alignment Diagnosis Adjustment and Repair
- Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Repair
- Brakes
- Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair
- Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair
- Disk brake Diagnosis and Repair
- Powers assist unit's diagnosis and repair
- Miscellaneous (Wheel bearings, parking brakes, electrical, etc) Diagnosis and repair
- Anti Lock brake system
- Electrical/Electronic Systems
- General/Electrical System Diagnosis
- Battery Diagnosis and Service
- Starting system diagnosis and repair
- Charging system diagnosis and repair
- Lighting systems diagnosis and repair
- Gauges, warning devices and driver information systems diagnosis and repair
- Horn and wiper/washer diagnosis and repair
- Accessories diagnosis and repair
- Engine Performance
- General Engine Diagnosis
- Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair
- Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair
- Fuel, Air induction and Exhaust systems diagnosis and repair
- Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair
- Engine related Services
- Additional Training: Shop Safety, First Aid and Hazardous Waste Disposal
- Identify shop hazards and explain the necessary steps to avoid personal injury or property damage.
- Define the steps required to avoid fire in the shop.
- Demonstrate the proper selection and operation of a fire extinguisher.
- Identify personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and explain their use in an automotive shop and the importance of that use.
- Describe how to properly lift a heavy object and demonstrate the process.
- Demonstrate the safe use and proper maintenance of pneumatic and hydraulic tools including vehicle lifts.
- Identify, describe, and record all unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions or acts, environmental noncompliance, malfunctions, and health or industrial hygiene problems.
- Identify and define hazardous materials by chemical and physical properties, such as: color, corrosivity, density, flammability, reactivity, specific gravity, and toxicity.
- Additional Training: Suspension and Steering
- Identify hybrid vehicle power steering system electrical circuits and safety precautions.
- Inspect steering shaft universal-joint(s), flexible coupling(s), collapsible column, lock cylinder mechanism, and steering wheel; perform necessary action.
- Inspect electric power steering assist system.
- Remove and replace manual or power rack and pinion steering gear; inspect mounting bushings and brackets.
- Inspect and replace inner tie rod ends (sockets) and bellows boots.
- Inspect power steering fluid levels for, fluid leakage and fluid condition.
- Inspect pitman arm, relay (centerlink/intermediate) rod, idler arm, mountings, upper and lower control arms, bushings, shafts and steering linkage damper.
- Inspect upper and lower control arms, bushings, shafts jounce bumpers.
- Inspect upper and lower ball joints, front strut bearing and mount.
- Inspect and/or replace front/rear stabilizer bar (sway bar) bushings, brackets, and links.
- Perform pre-alignment inspection; measure vehicle ride height, describe alignment angles (camber, caster, toe and thrust angle) Align Vehicle.
- Check for correct tire size, application (load and speed ratings), and air pressure as listed on the tire information placard/label.
- Identify indirect and direct tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS); calibrate system; verify operation of instrument panel lamps.
- Additional Training: Brakes
- Identify and interpret brake system concern; determine necessary action.
- Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as brake system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.
- Identify components of the brake power assist system (vacuum and hydraulic); check vacuum supply (manifold or auxiliary pump) to vacuum-type power booster. Inspect brake lines, flexible hoses, and fittings for leaks, dents, kinks, rust, cracks, bulging or wear; tighten loose fittings and supports; determine necessary action.
- Select, handle, store, and fill brake fluids to proper level.
- Identify traction control/vehicle stability control system components.
- Bleed (manual, pressure, vacuum or surge) brake system.
- Remove, clean, inspect, repack, and install wheel bearings; replace seals; install hub and adjust bearings.
- Diagnose poor stopping, noise, pulling, grabbing, dragging or pedal pulsation concerns, along with parking brake system; determine necessary action.
- Remove, clean (using proper safety procedures), inspect, and measure brake drums; measure rotor with a dial indicator and a micrometer; follow manufacturer's recommendations in determining need to machine or replace.
- Remove, clean, and inspect brake shoes, pads, springs, pins, clips, levers, adjusters/self-adjusters, other related brake hardware, wheel cylinders and backing support plates; lubricate and reassemble.
- Remove caliper assembly from mountings; clean and inspect for leaks and damage to caliper housing; determine necessary action.
- Additional Training: Electrical/Electronic Systems
- Identify safety precautions for high voltage systems on electric, hybrid-electric, and diesel vehicles.
- Inspect, test, repair, and/or replace components, connectors, terminals, harnesses, and wiring in electrical/electronic systems (including solder repairs); determine needed action.
- Demonstrate proper use of a test light on an electrical circuit.
- Confirm proper battery capacity for vehicle application; perform battery capacity and load test; determine necessary action.
- Identify electrical/electronic modules, security systems, radios, and other accessories that require reinitialization or code entry after reconnecting vehicle battery.
- Identify hybrid vehicle auxiliary (12v) battery service, repair, and test procedures.
- Perform starter current draw test; starter circuit voltage drop tests, test starter relays and solenoids determine necessary action.
- Demonstrate knowledge of an automatic idle-stop/start-stop system.
- Perform charging system output test; check generator (alternator) drive belts; check pulleys and tensioners for wear; check pulley and belt alignment.
- Check Lighting, Instrument Cluster, Driver Information, and Body Electrical Systems.
- Identify system voltage and safety precautions associated with high-intensity discharge headlights.
- Verify operation of instrument panel gauges and warning/indicator lights; reset maintenance indicators.
- Additional Training: Engine Performance
- Identify and interpret maintenance issues per manufacture's scheduled maintenance.
- Perform engine absolute manifold pressure tests (vacuum/boost), document results.
- Perform cylinder power balance test, cranking, running compression tests, cylinder leakage test document results.
- Retrieve and record diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), OBD monitor status, and freeze frame data, clear codes when applicable.
- Describe the use of the OBD monitors for repair verification.
- Inspect, service, or replace air filters, fuel filter, filter housings, and intake duct work.
- Inspect integrity of the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, muffler(s), catalytic converter(s), resonator(s), tail pipe(s), and heat shields, exhaust system hangers, brackets, clamps, and heat shields determine necessary action.
- Inspect, test, and service positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) filter/breather, valve, tubes, orifices, and hoses; perform necessary action.
- Identify service precautions related to service of the internal combustion engine of a hybrid vehicle.
- Identify components of the cylinder head and valve train.
- Identify components of the lubrication and cooling systems, use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification; reset maintenance reminder as required.
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