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COURSE ALIGNMENT WORKSHEET

GTC Course Name: Introduction to Auto Service BCPS Course Name: Foundations of Transportation & Logistics
GTC Course Number: AUT 120 BCPS Course Number: 47.571

GTC OBJECTIVES BCPS OBJECTIVES EVALUATION PROCEDURES

Safety Procedures
Demonstrate Safety Procedures during shop
operation.
Legal/Ethical Responsibilities
Understand all legal and ethical responsibilities.
Measurement
Demonstrate the use of precision measuring
instruments to include micrometers, dial indicators,
and calipers.
Machining
Demonstrate sharpening drill bits and the use of
hand drills and drill press.
Hand Tools
Practice the proper use of hand tools.
Shop Organization, Management, and Work Flow
Systems
Describe typical management procedures
Student must complete 1 full credit
Occupational health and safety
Personal safety – workplace security Student must have a minimum grade of 85 for
procedures - hazardous procedures – using fire course #47.571.
extinguishers – using an MSDS– cleaning tools
and equipment – emergency procedures - EPA Student must enroll at Gwinnett Technical
College within 24 months upon graduation
and OSHA regulations –
from high school.
Tools and Equipment
Using hand tools -tool and equipment Student must make an 85 or better on
maintenance – using a floor jack and stands the AUT 120 exemption exam.
using a twin post lift – using an engine hoist –
using a torque wrench and angle gauge – using
a lube gun – using an air impact wrench –
using an air chisel – using an air blow gun –
using an electric drill – using a bench grinder –
using a trouble light – using a screw extractor –
using a ruler - using a micrometer – using a
dial indicator – using a feeler gauge – using a
tire pressure gauge - measuring a fastener –
removing a damaged fastener - repairing
damaged threads – using a vacuum gauge-
using a non powered test light –

Communication
Communication skills – active listening – art of
speaking – people skills – good reading –
business writing – researching – professional
development SKILLUSA– PDP I&II Work
Ethics
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Vehicle maintenance
Locating vehicle information – decoding
vehicle identification number – identifying
powertrain configurations – identifying chassis
configurations - using a shop manual – using
an owners manual – using a repair manual –
using computerized service information – using
a parts manual – using a labor guide –
recording service procedures – checking and
changing engine oil and filter – checking and
adjusting powertrain fluids – checking and
changing transmission/ transaxle fluids and
filters – checking and adjusting differential
fluids – checking and adjusting coolant levels –
checking and adjusting brake fluid – checking
and adjusting power steering fluid – checking
and adjusting windshield washer fluid –
inspecting and adjusting engine drive belts –
inspecting vehicle safety features –
checking exterior lighting – checking and
replacing windshield wiper blades – checking
and adjusting tire pressures – checking tire
wear patterns- new car pre delivery inspection-
lubrication service of wear points- cleaning and
care of vehicle

Career Planning

1. Identify the breadth and scope of the

automotive service technology industry.
2. Identify major trends and issues in
automotive service technology.
3. Identify auto technician career
opportunities and duties of a suspension
and steering system technician.
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4. Identify auto technical career
opportunities and duties of a brake
system technician.
5. Identify auto technician career
opportunities and duties of an
electrical/electronics systems
technician.
6. Identify auto technician career
opportunities and duties of an engine
performance technician.

NATEF Task List

Suspension and Steering NATEF Task Area

IV

1. Identify the safe use of chemicals used

in the suspension and steering system.
2. Identify the safe use of hand tools used
in the suspension and steering system.
3. Identify the safe use of power tools
used in the suspension and steering
system.
4. Identify the safe use of protective
clothing and equipment for working in
the suspension and steering system.
5. Identify the safe use of fire protection
equipment for working in the
suspension and steering system.
6. Identify the safe use of shop equipment
for working in the suspension and
steering system.
7. Follow Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety
and Health Act (OSHA) regulations for
working in the suspension and steering
system.
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8. Communicate with customers and write
suspension and steering system repair
orders.
9. Estimate time and cost for suspension
and steering system job and order parts.
10. Obtain appropriate suspension and
steering system repair information from
shop manuals.
11. Practice clean and orderly work habits
(vehicle, tools, and work area).
12. Identify basic function and operation of
the suspension and steering system
components
13. IV A 1 Complete work order to include
customer information, vehicle
identifying information, customer
concern, related service history, cause,
and correction. P-1
14. IV A. 2 Identify and interpret
suspension and steering concern;
determine necessary action. P-1
15. IV A. 3 Research applicable vehicle and
service information, such as suspension
and steering system operation, vehicle
service history, service precautions, and
technical service bulletins. P-1
16. IV A. 4 Locate and interpret vehicle
and major component identification
numbers (VIN, vehicle certification
labels, calibration decals). P-1
17. IV B. 10, Inspect power steering fluid
levels and condition. . P-1
18. IV B 13, Remove, inspect, replace, and
adjust power steering pump belt. P-1
19. IV C1, 11, Lubricate suspension and
steering systems. P-2
20. IV C3, 1, Inspect, remove, and replace
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shock absorbers. P-1
21. IV E 2 Inspect tires; check and adjust
air pressure. P-1
22. IV E 4, Rotate tires according to
manufacturer’s recommendations. P-1
23. IV E 10, Reinstall wheel; torque lug
nuts. P-1
24. IV E 12 Repair Tire using internal patch
P-1

Brakes NATEF task area V

1. Identify the safe use of chemicals used
with brakes.
2. Identify the safe use of hand tools used
with brakes.
3. Identify the safe use of power tools
used with brakes.
4. Identify the safe use of protective
clothing and equipment for working
with brakes.
5. Identify the safe use of fire protection
equipment for working with brakes.
6. Identify the safe use of shop equipment
for working with brakes.
7. Follow Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and occupational Safety
and Health Act (OSHA) regulations for
working with brakes.
8. Communicate with customers and
write brake repair orders.
9. Estimate time and cost for brake job
and order parts.
10. Obtain appropriate brake repair
information from shop manuals.
11. Practice clean and orderly work habits
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(vehicle, tools, and work area).
12. IV A 1 Complete work order to include
customer information, vehicle
identifying information, customer
concern, related service history, cause,
and correction. P-1
13. V A 2, Identify and interpret brake
system concern; determine necessary
action. P-12.
14. V A 3, Research applicable vehicle and
service information, such as brake
system operation, vehicle service
history, service precautions, and
technical service bulletins. P-1
15. V A 4, Locate and interpret vehicle and
major component identification
numbers (VIN, vehicle certification
labels, calibration decals). P-1
16. V B 1. Diagnose pressure concerns in
the brake system using hydraulic
principles (Paschal’s Law). P-1
17. VB 2 Measure brake pedal height:
determine necessary action P-2
18. V B 8, Select, handle, store, and install
brake fluids to proper level. P-1
19. V C 2, Remove, clean (using proper
safety procedures), inspect, and
measure brake drums; service or
replace as needed. P-1
20. V D 7, Clean, inspect, and measure
rotor with a dial indicator and a
micrometer; follow manufacturer’s
recommendations in determining need
to machine or replace. P-1
21. V D 8, Remove and replace rotor. P-2
22. V D 12, Install wheel, torque lug nuts,
and make final checks and adjustments.
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P-1
23. V F 1, Diagnose wheel bearing noises,
wheel shimmy, and vibration concerns;
determine necessary action. P-1
24. V F 2, Remove, clean, inspect, repack,
and install wheel bearings and replace
seals; install hub and adjust wheel
bearings. P-1
25. VF 4, Check parking brake operation;
determine necessary action. P-1
26. VF 5, Check operation of parking
brake indicator light system. P-1
27. V F 6, Check operation of brake stop
light system; adjust and service as
needed. P-1
28. V F 7, Replace wheel bearing and race.
P-1
29. VF 8, Inspect and replace wheel studs.
P-2

Electrical/Electronic Systems
NATEF task area VI

1. Identify the safe use of chemicals

used in the electrical/electronic
systems.
2. Identify the safe use of hand tools
used in the electrical systems.
3. Identify the safe use of power tools
used in the electrical systems.
4. Identify the safe use of protective
clothing and equipment for working
in electrical systems.
5. Identify the safe use of fire
protection equipment used in
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electrical systems.
6. Identify the safe use of shop
equipment for working in electrical
systems.
7. Follow Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
regulations for working in electrical
systems.
8. Communicate with customers and
write electrical systems repair
orders.
9. Estimate time and cost for electrical
systems job and order parts.
10. Obtain appropriate electrical system
repair information from shop
manuals.
11. Practice clean and orderly work
habits (vehicle, tools, and work
area).
12. Identify the basic function and
operation of the
electrical/electronics systems
components.
13. 1 IV A 1 Complete work order to
include customer information,
vehicle identifying information,
customer concern, related service
history, cause, and correction. P-1
14. VI A 2. Research applicable vehicle
and service information, such as
electrical/electronic system
operation, vehicle service history,
service precautions, and technical
service bulletins. P-
15. VI A 3. Locate and interpret vehicle
and major component identification
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numbers (VIN, vehicle certification
labels, and calibration decals). P-1
16. VI A 5. Use wiring diagrams during
diagnosis of electrical circuit
problems. P-1
17. VI A 6. Demonstrate the proper use
of a digital multimeter (DMM)
during diagnosis of electrical circuit
problems. P-1
18. VI A 7, Check electrical circuits
with a test light; determine
necessary action. P-2
19. VI A 14. Inspect and test fusible
links, circuit breakers, and fuses;
determine necessary action. P-1
20. VI A 20, Perform solder repair of
electrical wiring P-1
21. VI B 1, Perform battery state-of-
charge test; determine needed
service. P-1
22. VI B 2, Perform battery capacity
test; determine needed service. P-1
23. VI B 3, Maintain or restore
electronic memory functions. P-2
24. VI B 4, Inspect, clean, fill, and
replace battery. P-2
25. VI B 5, Perform slow/fast battery
charge. P-2
26. VI B 6, Inspect and clean battery
cables, connectors, clamps, and
hold-downs; repair or replace as
needed. P-1
27. VI B 7, Start a vehicle using jumper
cables and a battery or auxiliary
power supply P-1
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Engine Performance NATEF task

area VIII

1. Identify the safe use of chemicals used

in engine performance.
2. Identify the safe use of hand tools used
in engine performance.
3. Identify the safe use of power tools
used in engine performance.
4. Identify the safe use of protective
clothing and equipment for working in
engine performance.
5. Identify the safe use of fire protection
equipment for working in engine
performance.
6. Identify the safe use of shop equipment
for working in engine performance.
7. Follow Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and occupational Safety
and Health Act (OSHA) regulations for
working in engine performance.
8. Communicate with customers and
write engine performance repair orders.
9. Estimate time and cost for engine
performance job and order parts.
10. Obtain appropriate repair information
on engine performance from shop
manuals.
11. Practice clean and orderly work habits
(vehicle, tools, and work area).
12. Identify the basic function and
operation of engine performance
components.
13. VIII A 1, Complete work order to
include customer information, vehicle
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identifying information, customer
concern, related service history, cause,
and correction. P-1
14. VIII A 3, Research applicable vehicle
and service information, such as engine
management system operation, vehicle
service history, service precautions,
and technical service bulletins. P-1
15. VIII A 4. Locate and interpret vehicle
and major component identification
numbers (VIN, vehicle certification
labels, and calibration decals). P-1
16. VIII A 5. Inspect engine assembly for
fuel, oil, coolant and other leaks;
determine necessary action. P-2
17. VIII A 7 Diagnose abnormal exhaust
color, odor, and sound; determine
necessary action. P-2
18. VIII A 8, Perform engine absolute
(vacuum/boost) manifold pressure
tests; determine necessary action. P-1
19. VIII A 15, Verify engine operating
temperature; determine necessary
action. P-1
20. VIII A 16 Perform cooling system
pressure tests; check coolant condition,
inspect and test radiator, pressure cap,
coolant recovery tank, and hoses;
perform necessary action. P-1
21. VIII A 17. Verify correct camshaft
timing. P-2
22. VIII B 1 Retrieve and record stored
OBD I diagnostic trouble codes; Clear
codes P-3
23. VIII B 1 Retrieve and record stored
OBD II diagnostic trouble codes; Clear
codes when applicable P-1
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24. VIII C 7, Check and adjust (where
applicable) ignition system timing and
timing; advance/retard (where
applicable) P-3
25. VIII D 2, Check fuel for contaminants
and quality; determine necessary
action. P-3
26. VIII D 4, Replace fuel filters. P-1
27. VIII E 1, 2 Inspect test and service
positive crankcase ventilation (PCV)
filter/breather cap, valve, tubes and
hoses; perform necessary action. P-2
28. VIII F 4, Inspect and test
mechanical/electrical fans, fan clutch,
fan shroud/ducting, air dams, and fan
control devices; perform necessary
action. P-1
29. VIII F 5 Perform common fastener and
thread repairs to include; remove
broken bolt, restore internal and
external threads, repair internal threads
with thread insert. P-1
VIII F 6. Perform oil and filter change. P-1

Revised 12/31/2007 Sonny Reeves

sreeves.hutchingscc@bibb.k12.ga.us
Available online @
http://www.autoteacher.net

GTC Signatures: ______________________________ BCPS Signatures: ______________________________

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COURSE ALIGNMENT WORKSHEET
GTC Course Name: ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS BCS Course Name: Electrical/ Electronic Systems and Design
GTC Course Number: AUT 122 BCS Course Number: 47.57600 Requires Prerequisite 47.571
 GTC OBJECTIVES
General Electrical System Diagnosis
GTC Signatures:
Use wiring diagrams______________________________
during diagnosis of
electrical circuit problems.
Check electrical circuits with a test light; Identify the safe use of hand tools used in the electrical
determine necessary action.
Check voltage and voltage drop in
electrical/electronic circuits using a digital
multimeter (DMM); determine necessary
action..
Check current flow in electrical/electronic
circuits and components using an
ammeter; determine necessary action.
Check continuity and resistances in
electrical/electronic circuits and
components with an ohmmeter; determine
necessary action.
Check electrical circuits using jumper
wires; determine necessary action.
Locate shorts, grounds, opens, and
resistance problems in
electrical/electronic circuits; determine
necessary action.
Measure and diagnose the cause(s) of
abnormal key-off battery drain; determine
necessary action.
Inspect and test fusible links, circuit
breakers, and fuses; determine necessary
action.
Inspect and test switches, connectors,
relays, and wires of electrical/electronic
circuits; perform necessary action.
BCS OBJECTIVES EVALUATION PROCEDURES
Student must complete 1 full credit
Electrical and Electronics NATEF Task Area VI
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Student must have a minimum grade of
BCSinSignatures:
Identify the safe use of chemicals used the ______________________________
85 for course #47.576
electrical/electronic systems.
Student must enroll at Gwinnett
Technical College within 24 months
systems. upon graduation from high school.
Identify the safe use of power tools used in the electrical Student must pass NATEF end of
systems. course exam for Electrical and
Electronics A-6.
Identify the safe use of protective clothing and
equipment for working in electrical systems.
Identify the safe use of fire protection equipment used in
electrical systems.
Identify the safe use of shop equipment for working in
electrical systems.
Follow Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulations for
working in electrical systems.
Communicate with customers and write electrical systems
repair orders.
Estimate time and cost for electrical systems job and order
parts.
Obtain appropriate electrical system repair information from
shop manuals.
Practice clean and orderly work habits (vehicle, tools,
and work area)
Identify the basic function and operation of the
electrical/electronics systems components.
VI A 2. Identify and interpret electrical/electronic system
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COURSE ALIGNMENT WORKSHEET
GTC Course Name/Number: Toyota AST 130 (Brakes), Toyota AST 132 (Steering and Suspension)
AUT 130, Brakes, AUT 132 Steering and Suspension
Chrysler ASC 103 (Chrysler Brake Systems, Suspension and Steering)

BCS Course Name: Transportation Logistical Support

Chassis System and Design (Brake & Steering)
BCS Course Number: 47.577 Requires Prerequisite 47.571
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Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Disable and enable supplemental restraint
system (SRS) in accordance with
manufacturer’s procedures.
Remove and replace steering wheel; center/time
supplemental restraint system (SRS) coil in
accordance with manufacturer’s procedures.
Diagnose steering column noises, looseness, and Identify the safe use of power tools used in the
binding concerns (including tilt mechanisms);
determine necessary action.
Diagnose power steering gear (non-rack and
pinion) binding, uneven turning effort,
looseness, hard steering, and fluid leakage
concerns; determine necessary action.
Diagnose power steering gear (rack and pinion) steering system.
binding, uneven turning effort, looseness, hard
steering, and fluid leakage concerns; determine Identify the safe use of shop equipment for
necessary action.
Inspect steering shaft universal-joint(s), flexible
coupling(s), collapsible column, lock cylinder
mechanism, and steering wheel; perform
necessary action.
Adjust manual or power non-rack and pinion
worm bearing preload and sector lash.
Remove and replace manual or power rack and
pinion steering gear; inspect mounting bushings
and brackets.
Disassemble, inspect, perform necessary action
and reassemble rack and pinion steering gear.
Adjust manual or power rack and pinion
steering gear.
BCS OBJECTIVES EVALUATION PROCEDURES
Student must complete 1 full credit
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Suspension and Steering NATEF Task Area Student must maintain a minimum average of
IV 85% for both semesters.
Identify the safe use of chemicals used in the Student must enroll at Gwinnett Technical
suspension and steering system. College within 24 months upon graduation from
high school.
Identify the safe use of hand tools used in the
suspension and steering system. Student must pass NATEF end of course exam
for Steering and Suspension A-4 and
Brakes A-6
suspension and steering system.
Identify the safe use of protective clothing and
equipment for working in the suspension and
steering system.
Identify the safe use of fire protection
equipment for working in the suspension and
working in the suspension and steering system.
Follow Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHA) regulations for working in the
suspension and steering system.
Communicate with customers and write
suspension and steering system repair orders.
Estimate time and cost for suspension and
steering system job and order parts.
Obtain appropriate suspension and steering
system repair information from shop manuals.
Practice clean and orderly work habits (vehicle,
tools, and work area).
Identify basic function and operation of the
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GTC Signatures: ______________________________ BCS Signatures: ______________________________

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