AUTO 100 - Automotive Lab Fundamental Procedures and Safety

Credits: 1
Instructional Contact Hours: 1

1. Shop and Personal Safety related tasks:

1. Identify general shop safety rules and procedures.
2. Utilize safe procedures for handling of tools and equipment.
3. Identify and use proper placement of floor jacks and jack stands.
4. Identify and use proper procedures for safe lift operation.
5. Utilize proper ventilation procedures for working within the lab/shop area.
6. Identify marked safety areas.
7. Identify the location and the types of fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment; demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for using fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment.
8. Identify the location and use of eye wash stations.
9. Identify the location of the posted evacuation routes.
10. Comply with the required use of safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, and shoes during lab/shop activities.
11. Identify and wear appropriate clothing for lab/shop activities.
12. Secure hair and jewelry for lab/shop activities.
13. Identify vehicle systems which pose a safety hazard during service such as: supplemental restraint systems (SRS), electronic brake control systems, stop/start systems, and remote start systems.
14. Identify vehicle systems which pose a safety hazard during service due to high voltage such as: hybrid/electric drivetrain, lighting systems, ignition systems, A/C systems, injection systems, etc.
15. Locate and demonstrate knowledge of safety data sheets (SDS).

2. Tools and Equipment related tasks:

1. Identify tools and their usage in automotive applications.
2. Identify standard and metric designation.
3. Demonstrate safe handling and use of appropriate tools.
4. Demonstrate proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
5. Demonstrate proper use of precision measuring tools (e.g., micrometer, dial-indicator, dial-caliper).
6. Perform common fastener and thread repair, including removing broken bolts, restoring internal and external threads, and repairing internal threads with a thread insert.

3. Preparing for Vehicle Service related tasks:

1. Identify information needed and the service requested on a repair order.
2. Identify purpose and demonstrate proper use of vehicle protection such as: fender covers, mats, seat, and steering wheel covers.
3. Perform a vehicle walk-around inspection; identify and document existing vehicle conditions such as body damage, paint damage, windshield damage.
4. Perform a vehicle multi-point inspection and complete a vehicle inspection report. 
5. Demonstrate use of the three C's (concern, cause, and correction).
6. Create a plan of action for each specific service or diagnostic situation.
7. Review vehicle service history.
8. Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.

4. Preparing Vehicle for Customer related tasks:

1. Ensure vehicle is prepared to return to customer per school/company policy (floor mats, steering wheel cover, etc.).