Competency Standards For ‘’Automotive Technician‘’

1 National Vocational and Technical Training Commission(NAVTTC) Competency StandardsFor automotive technician 1 Table of ContentsS. NoContentPage information .. 232 Competency Map ..43 Module A: Perform Preventive Maintenance ..94 Module B:. Maintain Vehicle Engine ..195 Module C: Repair Body Electrical System ..276 Module D: Maintain HVAC E: Maintain Suspension F: Maintain Transmission System ..499 Module G: Maintain Brake System ..5810 Module H: Perform On-board Diagnostic ..6411 Module I: Perform Engine Overhauling ..6812 Module J: Maintain Vehicle Infotainment system ..7513 Module K: Perform Communication ..7714 Module L: Pursue Professional Development.

2 8115 Module M: Demonstrate safety ..8516 List of tools and equipment ..8917 List of Consumables ..97 Structure of the Competency standard table2 Competency Standards are performance specifications that identify the knowledge and competencies an individual needs to succeed in the of competencyA unit of Competency is a statement which points to an outcome that employers will value and is observable and assessable during the work. Thecompetency unit is derived during the process of Occupational Analysis and is called Task Statement in the job analysis table called DACUM Chart orcompetency overview is a description of the Competency standard. It briefly describes the purpose and linkage of the Competency units with a job CriteriaPerformance criteria statements sets the standard of performance of a task in a job role.

3 It describes how well a task or Competency unit is to beperformed. It should be observable and written in a measurable term. It is one of the basic criterions for conducting assessment of the performance of atradesmanKnowledge and understandingSupporting knowledge and understanding statements include the essential knowledge and understanding, covering facts, principles, procedures,processes and methods. These statements cover the basic knowledge and understanding that is required to master a Competency unit in an and EquipmentAll the related tools, equipment and machinery that are required to perform Competency tasks are listed under this The disposable goods that changes their shapes or become vanished while performance of certain task.

4 BoundariesThis Competency Standards of Automobile technician trade is limited to perform of repair and maintenance work on four wheelerautomobile, equipped with petrol or diesel engine. Competency Map3 Duty and TaskA- Perform Preventive Maintenance A-1 Follow vehicle specific OEM instructionsA-2 Conduct vehicle walk around inspection A-3 Conduct under hood inspection A-4 Conduct under vehicle inspection A-5 Change engine oil A-6 Replace oil filter A-7 Clean air filterA-8 Maintain spark plugA-9 Service brakesystemA-10 Replace drive beltsA-11 Top up Battery ElectrolyteA-12 Adjust HeadlightsA-13 Adjust clutch pedal free playA-14 Top up all fluids A-15 Replace wheel bearingsA-16 Maintain tire A-17 Re-torque fasteners A-18 Perform lubrication?

5 A-19 Conduct road test B- Maintain Vehicle EngineB-1 InspectEngine coolingsystemB-2 Repairengine coolingsystemB-3 InspectlubricationsystemB-4 RepairlubricationsystemB-5 Maintain fuelsystemB-6 Repair fuelsystem B-7 Inspectignition systemB-8 Repairignition systemB-9 Inspectstarting system B-10 Repairstarting system B-11 InspectCharging system B-12 Repaircharging system C- Repair Body Electrical SystemC-1 Diagnose affected electrical,electronic system C-2 Repair Body WiringC-3 Replace wiper system partsC-4 Maintain lighting systemC-5 Maintain horn systemC-6 Maintain central locking system C-7 Maintain ignition Switch SystemC-8 Service remote control4malfunction(s)C-9 Repair Power Window systemC-10 Repair Sunroof system C-11 Service Supplementary Restraint System (SRS)D- Maintain Heat ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

6 SystemD-1 Test HVAC system performanceD-2 Diagnose fault in electrical circuit of HVAC systemD-3 Repair HVAC Electrical circuitD-4 Diagnose fault in HVAC mechanical componentsD-5 Repair HVACM echanical componentsD-6 Perform refrigerant leak testD-7 Recharge AC RefrigerantD-8 Perform HVAC system test(road test)E- Maintain Suspension SystemE-1 Diagnose problems related to springs, struts, shocks, control arms, linkagesE-2 Maintain steering systemE-3 Replace suspension bushesE-4 Replace suspension linksE-5 Replace shock Absorbers E-6 Replace leaf springs E-7 Perform Wheel Balancing E-8 Perform Wheel Alignment,Road Test F- Maintain Transmission SystemF-1 Verify transmission operation F-2 Change (Automatic Transmission Fluid)

7 F-3 Replace Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter F-4 Replace transmission mountingsF-5 Replace automatic transmission shiftlever buttonF-6 Perform Automatic transmission overhauling F-7 Replace clutch system components(ManualTransmission) F-8 Perform Manual transmission overhauling 5 F-9 Replace shiftlever bushes F-10 Replace constant velocity JointsF-11 Reinstall Propeller ShaftF-12 Adjust differential backlash G- Maintain Brake SystemG-1 Verify brake specificationG-2 Perform brake inspectionG-3 Replace brake boosterG-4 Replace brake master cylinderG-5 Replace wheel cylindersG-6 Replace brake callipersG-7 Replace brake Disks/drumsG-8 Service Brake Hoses, Pipes.

8 LinesG-9 Perform Brake system Air BleedingG-10 Adjust park brake cableG-11 Perform Road Test to verify brake functionH- Perform On-board DiagnosticH-1 Perform vehicle scanningH-2 Detect faultsin vehicle Electronic systemsH-3 Reset service intervals H-4 Replace Electronic ControlUnit (ECU)H-5 Replace SensorsH-6 Replace ActuatorsH-7 Perform on- board manual diagnosticI- Perform Engine Overhauling6I-1 Perform Engine Compression TestI-2 Perform engine oil pressure testI-3 Remove engine from vehicle I-4 Dismantle engine components I-5 Perform necessary measurementI-6 Repair engine partsI-7 Re build engineI-8 Reinstall engine on vehicleI-9 Test performance after engine OverhaulingJ- Maintain Vehicle Infotainment systemJ-1 Check Infotainment SystemJ-2 Replace audio Device J-3 Replace video device J-4 Replace Parking Camera J-5 Install navigation equipment K- Perform CommunicationK-1 Practiceactive listeningK-2

9 AskappropriatequestionsK-3 DemonstratetelephoneetiquetteK-4 Instructsemi-skilledworkers K-5 Communicatewith supervisorK-6 Maintain relations withParts dealersK-7 Perform E-MailcorrespondenceL- Pursue Professional Development7L-1 Obtain automotive technician certification L-2 Maintain Driving licenceL-3 Attend Training programsL-4 Consult expertscolleaguesL-5 Visit trade exhibitionsL-6 Join trade associationsL-7 Interpret auto industry publicationsL-8 Document work performedL-9 Browse internetL-10 Mentor newstaffM- Demonstrate safetyM-1 Follow company procedures, policiesM-2 Wear personalprotective equipment as requiredM-3 Use tools and equipment according to manufacturer's specificationsM-4 Handle hazardous materials accordingto guidelinesM-5 Maintain cleanshop environmentM-6 Use fire extinguisher properlyM-7 Report safety violationsM-8 Lift vehicle using proper techniques; , manufacturer s specificationsModule A: Perform Preventive Maintenance 8 Overview.

10 This Module (A) of Competency standard for Auto motive technician identifies the competencies required to perform preventive maintenance ofvehicle according to Manufacturer Instructions including vehicle Inspections, Changing oil and oil filter, cleaning of air filter, maintaining of spark plugs,servicing of brake system, replacement of belts, maintaining the level of battery electrolyte, adjustment of Head lights, adjustment of clutch paddle ,maintaining level of fluid, replacement of wheel bearings, maintaining wheels and re-torqueing of fasteners CompetencyUnitPerformance CriteriaKnowledge and UnderstandingTools & equipmentA-1 Follow vehicle specific Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) instructionsA competent individual must be able to successfully:P-1 Verify vehicle maintenance Schedule according to OEM Manual,P-2 Transport vehicle to service station safely,P-3 Interpret stripe and decal on the vehicle correctly, P-4 Requisite necessary materials and equipment needed to perform maintenance, P-5 Ensure compliance of Federal /Provincial and local laws, codes and competent individual must be able to successfully.