INDUSTRIAL ARTS – K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM GUIDE
Technology-Livelihood Education and Technical-Vocational Track specializations may be taken between Grades 9 to 12.
Schools may offer specializations from the four strands as long as the minimum number of hours for each specialization is met.
- K to 12 LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
- JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY
- SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING NC I CURRICULUM GUIDE
Duration: 640 Hours
This course is designed to develop knowledge, skills, and desirable attitudes of an individual in the field of Automotive Servicing National Certificate Level I (NCI). The student is expected to demonstrate common competencies in applying appropriate sealant adhesive; move and position vehicle; perform mensuration and calculation; read, interpret, and apply specification manual; use and apply lubricant and coolant; perform shop maintenance; prepare job estimate/costing; interpret/draw technical drawing; practice health, safety, and environment procedures; inspect technical quality of work; maintain quality system; and identify and select original automotive parts and products. It also includes the development of core competencies such as performing gas engine tune-up; performing diesel engine tune-up; removing and replacing electrical/electronic units/assemblies; removing and tagging engine system components; removing and tagging steering, suspension, and brake system components; and removing and tagging transmission system components
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
The learners…
1. Explain basic concepts in automotive servicing
2. Discuss the relevance of the course
3. Explore career opportunities in automotive servicing
PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECs)
LO 1. Recognize Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies and Skills (PECs) needed in automotive servicing
1.1 Compare one’s PECs with those of a practitioner/entrepreneur
1.2 Align one’s PECs with those of a practitioner/entrepreneur
1.3 Assess one’s PECs
1.4 Assess practitioner’s PECs
LO 2. Develop and strengthen personal competencies and skills (PECs) needed in automotive servicing
2.1 Identify areas for improvement, development and growth
2.2 Align one’s PECs according to his/her business/career choice
2.3 Create a plan of action that ensures success of his/her business/career choice
ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
LO 1. Recognize and understand the market in automotive servicing
1.1 Identify the players/ competitors within the town
1.2 Identify the different products/services available in the market
LO 2. Recognize the potential customer/market in automotive servicing
2.1 Profile potential customers
2.2 Identify the customer’s needs and wants through consumer analysis
2.3 Conduct consumer/market analysis
LO 3. Create new business ideas in automotive servicing by using various techniques
3.1 Explore ways of generating business ideas from ones’ own characteristics/attributes
3.2 Generate business ideas using product innovation from irritants, trends, and emerging needs
3.3 Generate business ideas using Serendipity Walk
LO 4. Develop a product/service in automotive servicing
4.1 Identify what is of “value” to the customer
4.2 Identify the customer
4.3 Explain what makes a product unique and competitive
4.4 Apply creativity and innovative techniques to develop marketable product
4.5 Employ a USP to the product/service
LO 5. Select a business idea based on the criteria and techniques set
5.1 Enumerate various criteria and steps in selecting a business idea
5.2 Apply the criteria/steps in selecting a viable business idea
5.3 Determine a business idea based on the criteria/techniques set
LO 6. Develop a brand for the product
6.1 Identify the benefits of having a good brand
6.2 Enumerate recognizable brands in the town/province
6.3 Enumerate criteria for developing a brand
6.4 Generate a clear appeal
COMMON COMPETENCIES
LESSON 1: APPLYING APPROPRIATE SEALANT/ADHESIVE (AAS)
LO 1. Identify appropriate sealant/adhesive
1.1 Select sealant/adhesive in line with job requirements and manufacturer’s specifications
1.2 Perform sealant/adhesive checking to ensure the product is fit for use
LO 2. Prepare surface for sealant/adhesive application
2.1 Identify the types of sealant and adhesives according to surface
2.2 Clean surface free of moisture, dust, and other foreign matters to ensure maximum adhesion or seal
LO 3. Apply sealant/adhesive evenly
3.1 Apply sealant/adhesive evenly on the surface in line with manufacturer’s specifications
3.2 Removed excess sealant/adhesive by sanding or scrapping
3.3 Apply sealant/adhesive using tools and equipment appropriate to job requirements
3.4 Observe safety and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with industry standard operating procedure (SOP).
3.5 Identify hazards associated with the use of sealant and adhesives.
LO 4. Store unused and dispose of used sealant/adhesive
4.1 Store sealant/adhesive as per prescribed procedure
4.2 Dispose of waste as per workshop SOP
LESSON 2: MOVING AND POSITIONING VEHICLE (MPV)
LO 1. Prepare the vehicle for driving
1.1 Perform correct checkup procedures of engine system
LO 2. Move and position vehicle
2.1 Identify or select vehicle to be moved or repositioned as per job requirement
2.2 Drive vehicle safely to the designated location according to job specification
2.3 Park vehicle properly following safety procedures and techniques
LO 3. Check the vehicle
3.1 Check vehicle position as per requirement
3.2 Perform checkup procedures upon p
LESSON 3: PERFORMING MEASUREMENT AND CALCULATION (PMC)
LO 1. Select Measuring Instrument
1.1 Identify object or component to be measured
1.2 Obtain correct specifications from relevant source
1.3 Select appropriate measuring instrument as per job requirement
LO 2. Carry out measurement and calculation
2.1 Select measuring tools in line with job requirements
2.2 Obtain accurate measurements with job requirements
2.3 Perform calculations needed to complete work/task using fundamental operation of mathematics
2.4 Use calculations involving fractions, percentage, and mixed numbers to complete workplace tasks
2.5 Check correct and accurate numerical computation
2.6 Read instruments to the limit of accuracy of the tool
LO 3. Maintain measuring instrument
3.1 Keep measuring instruments free from corrosion
3.2 Do not drop measuring instrument to avoid damage
3.3 Clean measuring instrument before and after using
LESSON 4: READING, INTERPRETING, AND APPLYING SPECIFICATION AND MANUAL (RIA)
LO 1. Identify and access manual/specifications
1.1 Identify and access appropriate manuals as per job requirement
1.2 Check version and date of manual to ensure correct specification and identify procedures
LO 2. Interpret manuals
2.1 Locate relevant sections, chapters of manuals/ specifications in relations to the work to be conducted
2.2 Interpret information and procedure in the manual in accordance to industry practices
LO 3. Apply information accessed in the manual
3.1 Interpret data and specification according to job requirement
3.2 Identify work steps correctly in accordance with manufacturer’s specification
3.3 Apply manual data according to the given task
3.4 Interpret all correct sequence and adjustment in accordance with information contained on the manual or specification
LO 4. Store manual
4.1 Store manuals or specification appropriately to prevent damage
4.2 Store manuals properly for easy access especially when updating information required in the given task
LESSON 5: USING AND APPLYING LUBRICANT/COOLANT (UAL)
LO 1. Identify types of lubricants/coolant
1.1 Access and interpret correct information on lubrication schedule from appropriate manufacturer’s specifications manual
1.2 Identify type and quantity of lubricants/coolant as per job requirements
LO 2. Use and apply lubricants/coolant
2.1 Identify correct procedure for change of lubricant following manufacturer’s specification or manual
2.2 Select and use correct tools and equipment in line with job requirements
2.3 Remove and replaced existing lubricants with specified types and quantity of new materials in line with manufacturer’s specification
2.4 Observe safe procedure and use of PPE when removing or replacing lubricant
2.5 Dispose of used lubricants in accordance with environmental guidelines
2.6 Check work in line with company SOP
LO 3. Perform housekeeping activities
3.1 Store tools, equipment, and materials properly as per company SOP
3.2 Free workplace from waste materials
LESSON 6: PERFORMING SHOP MAINTENANCE (PSM)
LO 1. Inspect and clean tools, equipment and work area
1.1 Inspect and clean tools, equipment, and work to ensure that they are free from dust, grease, and other substances
1.2 Observe cleaning solvent used as per workshop cleaning requirements
1.3 Check and clean work area
1.4 Keep dry wet surface or spot in the work area
LO 2. Store/arrange tools and shop equipment.
2.1 Arrange and store tools and equipment in their respective shelves/location
2.2 Post visible corresponding labels
2.3 Secure and log tools in the record book
LO 3. Dispose of waste and used lubricants
3.1 Dispose of waste and used lubricants in accordance with SOP and environmental regulations
3.2 Label containers for waste and used lubricants properly
3.3 Observe personal safety in disposal of waste and used lubricants
LO 4. Report damaged tools/equipment
4.1 Maintain complete inventory of tools and equipment
4.2 Identify damaged tools/equipment with repair recommendation
4.3 Prepare reports on damaged tools/equipment
LESSON 7: PREPARING JOB ESTIMATE/COSTING (PJE)
LO 1. Identify the nature and scope of work
1.1 Determine the nature and scope of work to be undertaken
1.2 Determine the extent of service to be undertaken in line with SOP
LO 2. Prepare and present estimate/costing
2.1 Identify the types and quantity of supplies, materials, and labor required to perform work in line with job requirements
2.2 Obtain cost of supplies and materials from the suppliers
2.3 Calculate total cost of required services in line with standard operating procedures
2.4 Present estimate to customer in line with SOP
LESSON 8: INTERPRETING/DRAWING TECHNICAL DRAWING (ITD)
LO 1. Interpret technical drawing
1.1 Recognize components and assemblies of objects
1.2 Recognize and interpret symbols
1.3 Identify appropriate dimensions
1.4 Follow instructions
1.5 Identify required materials and other consumables
LO 2. Select correct technical drawing
2.1 Validate drawings against job requirements and manuals
2.2 Check and validate drawing version according to manual
LO 3. Apply freehand sketching
3.1 Produce correct freehand sketches using the necessary tools and materials
LESSON 9: PRACTICING HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT PROCEDURES (PHSE)
LO 1. Apply basic safety procedures
1.1 Maintain policies and procedures to achieve a safe working environment in line with OHS
1.2 Report all unsafe situations according to worksite policy
1.3 Report all machinery and equipment breakdown to supervisor and/or to person in charge
1.4 Identify fire and safety hazards and precautions
1.5 Identify dangerous goods and substances
1.6 Follow worksite policy regarding manual handling of hazardous substances
1.7 Participate in consultative arrangements established by company
LO 2. Apply emergency procedures
2.1 Identify worksite policies and emergency procedures regarding illness or accidents
2.2 Identify safety alarm
2.3 Contact qualified persons in the event of accident or sickness of customers or staff, and document accident details according to worksite procedures
2.4 Identify worksite evacuation procedures
LESSON 10: INSPECTING TECHNICAL QUALITY OF WORK (ITQ)
LO 1. Gather information to carry out inspection
1.1 Observe OHS requirements, including company regulatory requirements and personal protection needs, throughout the work
1.2 Source pertinent information
1.3 Analyze different methods appropriate to the circumstances
1.4 Identify technical and/or calibration requirements for inspection
LO 2. Inspect and apply quality standards to work
2.1 Identify work for inspection in accordance with company quality procedures
2.2 Conduct quality inspections throughout the course of the work to ensure that quality standards are maintained
2.3 Apply quality standards during work completion to ensure customer’s satisfaction based on industry and / or company policies and guidelines
2.4 Coordinate activities throughout the workplace in accordance with company procedures
2.5 Maintain documents of work quality according to company requirements
LO 3. Achieve quality work outcomes.
3.1 Avoid damage to customer property by ensuring staff adherence to quality procedures and use of protective materials at all stages of repair or service
3.2 Create excellent communication procedures pertaining to quality improvements and recommendations in accordance with company requirements
LESSON 11: MAINTAINING QUALITY SYSTEM (MQS)
LO 1. Conduct final quality checks on completed work/order
1.1 Check completed work / orders for compliance with supplier, company, or customer specifications
1.2 Conduct level of inspection appropriate to the size and importance of the job
1.3 Authorize documentation in accordance with company requirements
1.4 Provide feedback to staff on the quality of their work, with equal emphasis on strengths and weaknesses and opportunities for development
LO 2. Report on the quality of processes and work outcome
2.1 Keep documents according to company quality procedures on outcomes of quality checks
2.2 Identify quality problems that are in accordance to company performance indicators
2.3 Provide information relating to the quality of processes and work outcomes appropriate to persons on a regular basis
LO 3. Implement improvement to work processes.
3.1 Encourage staff input to generate possible solutions to quality problems
3.2 Generate options for solving quality problems and evaluate costs and benefits of each option
3.3 Discuss recommended solutions to quality problems with management
3.4 Implement improvements to work processes according to company policies and procedures
LESSON 12: IDENTIFYING AND SELECTING ORIGINAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND PRODUCTS (ISOA)
LO 1. Identify the part/product and its end use
1.1 Gather available part/product information and confirm with customer all available parts/product
1.2 Establish information gathering techniques for proper identification of part/product
1.3 Establish end-user or host for the part/product, i.e., vehicle/unit assembly or vehicle/unit assembly options from an analysis of available information
LO 2. Identify details of the part/product
2.1 Access parts/product cataloguing system
2.2 Match accurately part/product with cataloguing information by accessing and using the catalogue system
2.3 Document details of identity of the part/product
LO 3. Part/product is supplied or ordered for customers
3.1 Customer accepts process used
3.2 Order part/product for customers
3.3 Update customer records
LO 4. Review personal training performance and finalize documentation
4.1 Reflect upon personal performance in providing instruction and demonstration, and document strategies for improvement
4.2 Store learner records according to organizational and legal requirements
LESSON 13: PERFORMING GAS ENGINE TUNE UP (PGET)
LO 1. Inspect/test spark plug
1.1 Adjust spark-plug clearance
1.2 Test spark plug
1.3 Analyze spark-plug test result and prescribe appropriate recommendations
LO 2. Check/replace fuel filter and air cleaner
2.1 Replace fuel filter and air cleaner
2.2 Free fuel filter from sediments and impurities
LO 3. Inspect/Replace Contact Point Condenser
3.1 Inspect contact point gap
3.2 Test and replace condenser
LO 4. Test/ adjust dwell angle and ignition setting
4.1 Adjust dwell angle
4.2 Set ignition timing
LO 5. Adjust engine idle speed and mixture
5.1 Check engine speed in RPM
LO 6. Check advance mechanism and adjust ignition timing
6.1 Adjust ignition timing
6.2 Observe safety in using equipment
6.3 Check advanced timing
LO 7. Perform compression testing
7.1 Conduct compression test
7.2 Conduct test without damage or injury to person or property
7.3 Interpret compression test result and prescribe recommendations
LESSON 14: PERFORMING DIESEL ENGINE TUNE UP (PDET)
LO 1. Set injection timing
1.1 Position injection parts as required in setting injection timing
1.2 No error in detecting/reading injection pump timing
1.3 Recheck injection timing setting by following instructional manual
LO 2. Install injection pump
2.1 Check timing marks, torque and injection pump moving parts before installation
2.2 Set up injection pump requirement before installation
2.3 Tighten mounting bolts following torque sequence, pattern, and specification in the manual
LO 3. Inspect injection timing
3.1 Use injection pump timing device without error
3.2 Interpret injection pump timing result correctly
3.3 Check advance timing operation
LO 4. Bleed injection system Components
4.1 Check fuel level, line leakage, and fuel strainer or filters
4.2 Determine air lock in the system without error
4.3 Identify bleeder screw and prime pump without error
LO 5. Conduct compression testing
5.1 Set up engine requirements in compression testing
5.2 Read and interpret specific compression test result
5.3 Give corresponding recommendation/ prescription based on test result
LESSON 15: REMOVING AND REPLACING ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS UNITS/ASSEMBLIES (RREE)
LO 1. Prepare for work
1.1 Use work instruction to determine job requirements, including method, material, and equipment
1.2 Read and interpret job specifications
1.3 Observe OHS requirements throughout the work
1.4 Select material for work appropriate to application
1.5 Identify equipment and tooling for safe and effective operation
1.6 Check equipment and tooling for safe and effective operation
1.7 Determine procedures to minimize waste material and to maximize energy efficiency
LO 2 Remove electrical /electronic units assemblies
2.1 Access correct information from manufacturer/component supplier specifications
2.2 Interpret correct information from manufacturer/component supplier specifications
2.3 Remove electrical / electronic units / assemblies using approved methods, tooling, and equipment
2.4 Seek assistance from a licensed person in relation to air conditioning and LPG/NGV system/ components removal
2.5 Complete the removal without causing damage to component or system
2.6 Carry out removal activities according to company procedures/policies
2.7 Handled units/assemblies in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier requirements
2.8 Store units/assemblies in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier requirements
LO 3. Replace electrical/electronic units/assemblies
3.1 Replace electrical units/assemblies using approved methods, tooling and equipment
3.2 Seek assistance from a licensed person in relation to air conditioning and LPG/NGV system/ components removal
3.3 Complete the replacement without causing damage to component or system
3.4 Carry out replacement activities in accordance with company procedures/policies
LO 4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
4.1 Collect and store materials that can be reused
4.2 Removed waste and scrap following workplace and environmental procedures
4.3 Clean equipment and work area for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures
4.4 Clean and inspect equipment and work area for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures
4.5 Complete operator maintenance in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and site procedures
4.6 Maintain tooling in accordance with workplace procedures
LESSON 16 : REMOVING AND TAGGING ENGINE SYSTEM COMPONENTS (RTES)
LO 1. Prepare to remove and tag engine system components
1.1 Identify and confirm the nature and scope of work requirements
1.2 Observe OHS requirements, including individual national / local / territorial regulatory requirements and personal protection needs throughout the work
1.3 Source out procedures and information such as workshop manuals and specifications, and required tools and equipment
1.4 Analyze method options and ensure that those most appropriate to the circumstances are selected and prepared
1.5 Observe dangers associated with working on the removal and tagging of engine components
LO 2. Remove engine system components
2.1 Identify engine system components
2.2 Implement methods for the removal and tagging in accordance with manufacturer / component supplier specifications
2.3 Remove components without damage
2.4 Carry out inspection of components
2.5 Process report in accordance with workplace procedures on communication
LO 3. Tag engine system components
3.1 Identify tagging procedures
3.2 Identify material requirements for tagging and prepare support equipment
3.3 Tag components without damage
LESSON 17: REMOVING AND TAGGING STEERING, SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS (RSSB)
LO 1. Prepare to remove and tag steering, suspension, and brake system components
1.1 Identify and confirm the nature and scope of work requirements
1.2 Observe OHS requirements, including individual national / local / territorial regulatory requirements and personal protection needs
1.3 Sources of procedures and information such as workshop manuals and specifications, and required tools and equipment
1.4 Selects methods and techniques most appropriate to the circumstances
1.5 Observe dangers associated working with the removal and tagging of steering, suspension, and brake system components
LO 2.Remove steering, suspension and brake system components.
2.1 Identify steering, suspension, and brake system components for removal
2.2 Implement methods for the removal and tagging in accordance with manufacturer / component supplier specifications
2.3 Remove components without damage
2.4 Carry out inspection of components
2.5 Process report in accordance with workplace procedures on communication
LO 3. Tag steering, suspension, and brake system components
3.1 Identify tagging procedures
3.2 Identify material requirements for tagging and prepare support equipment
3.3 Tag components without damage
LESSON 18: REMOVING AND TAGGING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM COMPONENTS (RTTS)
LO 1.Prepare to remove and tag transmission components
1.1 Identify and confirm nature and scope of work requirements
1.2 Observe OHS requirements, including individual national / local / territorial regulatory requirements and personal protection needs
1.3 Sources of procedures and information such as workshop manuals and specifications, and required tools and equipment
1.4 Select method and techniques most appropriate to the circumstances
1.5 Be aware of dangers associated working with the removal and tagging of transmission components
LO 2. Remove transmission system components
2.1 Identify transmission components for removal
2.2 Implement methods for the removal and tagging in accordance with manufacturer / component supplier specifications
2.3 Remove components without damage
2.4 Carry out inspection of components
2.5 Process report in accordance with workplace procedures on communication
LO 3.Tag transmission components
3.1 Identify tagging procedures
3.2 Identify material requirements for tagging and prepare support equipment
3.3 Tag components without damage
Source: K to 12 Industrial Arts – Automotive Servicing (NC II) Curriculum Guide
