2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Automotive Service Management Technology
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

AAS	
CIP Number	0615080300	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	68 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	49-2096 – Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
49-3093 – Tire Repairers and Changers
49-3023 – Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
49-9098 – Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm 	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics  career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to instruction in diagnosis of malfunctions in the repair of engines, fuel, electrical, cooling and brake systems; drive train and suspension systems; radiators; transmissions and carburetors; basic management concepts; troubleshooting skills; and servicing, maintaining and repairing all mechanical systems or gasoline and diesel powered automobiles including fuel, electrical, cooling, brake, drive, suspension and related systems.  The course content should also include training in communication, leadership, human relations and employability skills; and safe, efficient work practices.  This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Automotive Service industry; planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 68 credit hours.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of automotive mechanics.
02.0	Apply electrical and electronic skills in diagnosing/troubleshooting malfunctions of electrical/electronic components.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in servicing steering, suspension and wheel systems.
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in servicing automotive brake systems.
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in servicing cooling, air conditioning and heating services.
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in engine performance service.
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in automatic transmission/trans-axle service.
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in servicing manual drive trains and axles.
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency in engine repair service.
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in management skills.
11.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
12.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills.
13.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic science.
14.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
15.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Automotive Service Management Technology
CIP Number:	0615080300
Program Length:	68 credit hours
SOC Code(s):	49-2096; 49-3093; 49-3023; 49-9098

The AAS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS.  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	Priority Number	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of automotive mechanics--The student will be able to:		
01.01	Apply shop safety rules and procedures.		
01.02	Use and maintain hand tools such as screwdrivers, special application pliers, hammers, chisels, punches, special application wrenches and sockets, files, hacksaws, bench vises and "C" clamps.		
01.03	Demonstrate use of precision measuring tools.		
01.04	Use and install fasteners such as screws and bolts, key screw extractors, helicoil inserts and thread cutting taps and dies.		
01.05	Use and maintain power tools such as drills, bench grinders, drill press, hydraulic presses, impact wrenches, air chisels, parts washers, hydraulic jacks and vehicle hoists.		
01.06	Apply basic math skills.		
01.07	Use and apply metric and English measurement skills.		
01.08	Demonstrate an understanding of lubrication requirements.		
01.09	Inspect, remove, replace and adjust all belts.		
01.10	Perform auto safety inspection.		
01.11	Demonstrate use of technical manuals, specification handbooks and charts.		
01.12	Demonstrate an understanding of steering geometry and suspension geometry such as caster, camber, toe-in, king pin inclination (steering axis) and toe-in and toe-out on turns.		
01.13	Demonstrate an understanding of the function of steering and suspension system components such as coil springs, leaf springs, torsion bars, twin "I" beams, quadralink, rubber bushings, shock absorbers, tie rods, ball joints, shackles, idler arm, pitman arm and control arm. 		
01.14	Demonstrate an understanding of manual and power steering operation such as power steering pump, power steering control valve and power steering fluid leaks.		
01.15	Demonstrate an understanding of drum brake operation such as adjusters, wheel cylinder, pull, grab, chatter, noise, pulsations, fade and lining conditions.		
01.16	Demonstrate an understanding of disc brake operation such as caliper, piston, pull, grab, chatter, pulsations, fade and lining conditions.		
01.17	Demonstrate an understanding of brake system valve operation such as pressure differential valve, proportional valve, metering valve and brake warning light.		
01.18	Demonstrate an understanding of basic heating and cooling systems.		
01.19	Demonstrate an understanding of basic air conditioning systems.		
01.20	Demonstrate knowledge of engine components.		
01.21	Demonstrate an understanding of basic ignition and fuel systems.		
01.22	Demonstrate an understanding of rear axle operation such as differential action; limited slip mechanisms; floating, nonfloating and semi-floating.		
01.23	Demonstrate an understanding of drive shaft operation, drive shaft construction and universal joint operation such as single joint, constant velocity, joint working angle, joint phasing, slip joint, spline output and spline drive shaft.		
01.24	Demonstrate an understanding of automatic transmission operation such as fluid coupling, torque converter, planetary gear system, power flow, hydraulic system, lubricant and cooling.		
01.25	Demonstrate an understanding of clutch operation.		
01.26	Demonstrate an understanding of clutch release mechanisms to include linkage and hydraulic.		
01.27	Demonstrate an understanding of manual transmission operation such as torque multiplication, power flow, sliding gears, constant mesh gear, synchronizer action and shift mechanisms.		
01.28	Demonstrate an understanding of overdrive operation.		
01.29	Demonstrate knowledge of internal engine components.		
01.30	Describe electrical terms, magnetism, electrical current flow and Ohm's law.		
01.31	Demonstrate an understanding of series circuits.		
01.32	Demonstrate an understanding of parallel circuits.		
01.33	Demonstrate an understanding of series-parallel circuits.		
01.34	Apply basic welding skills related to the automobile industry.		
01.35	Demonstrate an understanding of advanced electronics concepts.		
01.36	Demonstrate an understanding of electronic schematic diagrams and diagnostic techniques.		
01.37	Demonstrate an understanding of electrical/electronic wire repair procedures.		
01.38	Demonstrate an understanding of electronic semiconductor concepts and components.		
01.39	Demonstrate an understanding of electronic transistor concepts and components.		
01.40	Demonstrate an understanding of electronic microprocessor concepts, functions and components.		
01.41	Adjust door hinges and striker plates.		
01.42	Locate and correct rattles and noises.		
01.43	Install door moldings.		
01.44	Remove and replace electric window regulators.		
01.45	Adjust electric window regulators.		
01.46	Install air shocks.		
01.47	Install C.B.'s and radios.		
01.48	Touch up paint.		
01.49	Lubricate hinges.		
01.50	Adjust headlights.  (ASE)		
01.51	Inspect and replace passenger restraints.		
01.52	Check vehicle visibility.		
01.53	Check and adjust specified fluid levels.		
02.0	Apply electrical and electronic skills in diagnosing/troubleshooting malfunctions of electrical/electronic components--The student will be able to:		
02.01	Use and apply basic electrical and electronic test equipment and meters.		
02.02	Perform power checks with test lights.		
02.03	Perform continuity tests.		
02.04	Measure voltage drop, current flow and resistance in a circuit or component with a multimeter.  (ASE)		
02.05	Locate an open circuit and a short circuit.		
02.06	Analyze cranking system malfunctions.		
02.07	Analyze charging system malfunctions.  (ASE)		
02.08	Service and test batteries.		
02.09	Remove and replace light bulbs.  (ASE)		
02.10	Test, remove and replace fuses and circuit breakers.  (ASE)		
02.11	Replace and test starters.  (ASE)		
02.12	Test and replace alternators.		
02.13	Test, remove and replace regulators.  (ASE)		
02.14	Inspect and repair lighting systems.  (ASE)		
02.15	Diagnose, repair or replace turn signal and stoplight switches.  (ASE)		
02.16	Test and replace electrical system switches.  (ASE)		
02.17	Diagnose, repair or replace power window and power seat systems, including motors.		
02.18	Diagnose and service windshield wiper/washer systems.  (ASE)		
02.19	Test and replace sending units.  (ASE)		
02.20	Diagnose engine malfunctions.		
02.21	Inspect, remove and replace alternator belts.		
02.22	Overhaul starters.  (ASE)		
02.23	Diagnose, repair or replace horn systems.  (ASE)		
02.24	Diagnose, repair or replace clock systems.		
02.25	Diagnose, repair or replace warning buzzer.		
02.26	Test and replace instrument panel units.  (ASE)		
02.27	Diagnose and service cruise control systems.  (ASE)		
02.28	Check, remove and replace radios.  (ASE)		
02.29	Test and repair automotive alarm system components.  (ASE)		
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in servicing steering, suspension and wheel systems--The student will be able to:		
03.01	Diagnose suspension problems.		
03.02	Diagnose wheel/tire vibrations, shimmy and tramp.		
03.03	Diagnose steering problems.		
03.04	Lubricate suspension, steering gear and linkage.  (ASE)		
03.05	Check manual steering gear fluid level.  (ASE)		
03.06	Inspect steering systems.  (ASE)		
03.07	Inspect suspension systems.  (ASE)		
03.08	Inspect and test shock absorbers.		
03.09	Check power steering fluid level.  (ASE)		
03.10	Inspect, repair and replace tires and wheels.		
03.11	Rotate wheels and tires.  (ASE)		
03.12	Balance wheels.  (ASE)		
03.13	Service wheel bearings and grease seals on nondrive axles/spindles.  (ASE)		
03.14	Remove and replace spindles and ball joints.  (ASE)		
03.15	Remove and replace shock absorbers and mountings.  (ASE)		
03.16	Measure and adjust torsion bar height.  (ASE)		
03.17	Remove and replace coil springs/torsion bars.  (ASE)		
03.18	Remove and replace control arms and bushings.  (ASE)		
03.19	Remove and replace steering linkage components.		
03.20	Remove and replace steering dampers.  (ASE)		
03.21	Remove and replace manual/power steering gear assemblies.		
03.22	Check two-wheel alignment.		
03.23	Rebuild MacPherson type struts.  (ASE)		
03.24	Overhaul recirculating ball manual gears.		
03.25	Rebuild rack-and-pinion manual gears.  (ASE)		
03.26	Remove and replace power steering pumps.  (ASE)		
03.27	Rebuild power steering pumps.		
03.28	Overhaul integral steering gears.		
03.29	Rebuild rack-and-pinion power steering assembly.  (ASE)		
03.30	Check four-wheel alignment.		
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in servicing automotive brake systems--The student will be able to:		
04.01	Diagnose brake system problems.		
04.02	Diagnose combination valve malfunctions.		
04.03	Perform operational inspections.		
04.04	Inspect brake assemblies.		
04.05	Remove and replace calipers and rotors.  (ASE)		
04.06	Refinish rotors.  (ASE)		
04.07	Rebuild calipers.  (ASE)		
04.08	Refinish brake drums.  (ASE)		
04.09	Replace drum brake shoes and disc pads.  (ASE)		
04.10	Identify anti-locking braking systems (ABS) principle and components.		
04.11	Inspect and replace brake lines and hoses.  (ASE)		
04.12	Adjust brake shoes.  (ASE)		
04.13	Adjust parking brakes.  (ASE)		
04.14	Rebuild wheel cylinders.  (ASE)		
04.15	Remove and replace wheel cylinders.  (ASE)		
04.16	Bleed hydraulic brakes. (ASE)		
04.17	Repair or replace parking brake cables and linkage.  (ASE)		
04.18	Remove and replace master cylinders.  (ASE)		
04.19	Remove and replace hydraulic power cylinders.		
04.20	Flush brake systems.  (ASE)		
04.21	Service and repair power assist and brake control systems.		
04.22	Service and repair front and rear disc brakes.		
04.23	Replace hydraulic brake boosters.  (ASE)		
04.24	Inspect, diagnose and repair anti-locking brake systems.		
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in servicing cooling, air conditioning and heating systems--The student will be able to:		
05.01	Diagnose overheating problems.		
05.02	Check radiator coolant level.		
05.03	Test and add coolant.  (ASE)		
05.04	Pressure test cooling systems.  (ASE)		
05.05	Test radiator caps.  (ASE)		
05.06	Inspect, remove and replace radiator and heater hoses.  (ASE)		
05.07	Remove, test and replace thermostats.  (ASE)		
05.08	Flush cooling systems and replace coolant.		
05.09	Remove and replace radiators.  (ASE)		
05.10	Remove and replace water pumps.		
05.11	Diagnose basic air conditioning system problems.		
05.12	Inspect and pressure test basic air conditioning systems.		
05.13	Inspect and pressure test basic air conditioning systems.		
05.14	Discharge, evacuate and charge basic air conditioning systems.  (ASE)		
05.15	Leak test basic air conditioning systems.  (ASE)		
05.16	Service air conditioning electrical circuits.		
05.17	Service vacuum circuits.		
05.18	Remove and replace components in basic air conditioning systems.  (ASE)		
05.19	Remove and replace engine fan clutches and electric cooling fan and controls.		
05.20	Remove and replace blower motors.  (ASE)		
05.21	Remove and replace heater cores, control units and cables.  (ASE)		
05.22	Diagnose and repair electronic air conditioning controls.		
05.23	Remove and replace air conditioning compressor shaft seals.		
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in engine performance service--The student will be able to:		
06.01	Analyze engine performance.		
06.02	Perform running cylinder balance tests.		
06.03	Perform cylinder compression tests.		
06.04	Check the performance of engines equipped with on-board computers.		
06.05	Inspect, remove and replace points and condensers.  (ASE)		
06.06	Remove and replace distributor.  (ASE)		
06.07	Check the distributor advance in a vehicle.		
06.08	Remove distributor; inspect, test and service.		
06.09	Inspect and test primary circuits.		
06.10	Remove and replace coils.		
06.11	Remove and replace ignition switches and resistors.		
06.12	Inspect, remove and replace ignition wires, caps and rotors.		
06.13	Remove, gap and replace spark plugs.  (ASE)		
06.14	Service electronic ignition systems.		
06.15	Service air cleaners.  (ASE)		
06.16	Inspect, remove and replace fuel filters.  (ASE)		
06.17	Measure fuel flow and pressure.		
06.18	Remove and replace fuel lines.  (ASE)		
06.19	Remove and replace fuel pumps.  (ASE)		
06.20	Adjust idle speed.		
06.21	Clean and adjust chokes.  (ASE)		
06.22	Inspect, remove and replace manifold control valves.		
06.23	Remove and replace fuel injection system filters.		
06.24	Set idle speed to specifications.		
06.25	Remove and replace fuel injectors.  (ASE)		
06.26	Service throttle body fuel injection systems.		
06.27	Service ported fuel injection systems.		
06.28	Service positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) systems.  (ASE)		
06.29	Service evaporative control systems.  (ASE)		
06.30	Service thermostatic air cleaners.  (ASE)		
06.31	Service air-injection systems.  (ASE)		
06.32	Service exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems.  (ASE)		
06.33	Inspect, remove and replace catalytic converter.  (ASE)		
06.34	Diagnose mechanical, ignition and fuel emission problems.		
06.35	Inspect, remove and replace exhaust system components.  (ASE)		
06.36	Inspect, remove and replace catalytic converters.  (ASE)		
06.37	Perform cylinder leakage tests.		
06.38	Diagnose and correct malfunctions in computer control systems.		
06.39	Diagnose, test and replace on-board computer controls.		
06.40	Diagnose, service and replace computerized sensors.		
06.41	Clean and overhaul electronically controlled carburetor systems.  (ASE)		
06.42	Remove and replace turbo chargers.  (ASE)		
06.43	Rebuild fuel injection pump. (ASE)		
06.44	Check and adjust turbo charger waste gates.  (ASE)		
06.45	Test exhaust emissions using a four gas analyzer.		
06.46	Service diesel injectors.		
06.47	Remove and replace diesel engine fuel filters.		
06.48	Check and adjust injection pump timing.		
06.49	Remove and replace injection pumps.		
06.50	Check and adjust idle and maximum speeds.		
06.51	Test and service preheating systems.		
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in automatic transmission/trans-axle service--The student will be able to:		
07.01	Performance test automatic transmissions.		
07.02	Change transmission oil and filter.  (ASE)		
07.03	Adjust linkage from the engine.		
07.04	Adjust shift linkage.  (ASE)		
07.05	Adjust neutral safety switches.		
07.06	Remove and replace external gaskets and seals.		
07.07	Test vacuum shift modulator.  (ASE)		
07.08	Adjust bands.  (ASE)		
07.09	Pressure flush transmission cooler assemblies.		
07.10	Diagnose malfunctions of automatic transmissions such as fluid leaks, fluid condition, slipping, lock up and shift problems.		
07.11	Diagnose, repair and replace trans-axles.		
07.12	Pressure test transmissions in vehicles.  (ASE)		
07.13	Test the electrical controls of an automatic clutch converter.		
07.14	Service governors.		
07.15	Service valve bodies.		
07.16	Rebuild transmission assemblies  (ASE)		
07.17	Rebuild automatic trans-axle.		
07.18	Pressure flush converter assemblies.		
07.19	Remove and replace extension housings and bushings.		
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in servicing manual drive trains and axles--The student will be able to:		
08.01	Diagnose drive line problems.		
08.02	Diagnose and performance test manual transmission problems.		
08.03	Inspect drive shafts, universal joints and center bearings.		
08.04	Lubricate universal joints.  (ASE)		
08.05	Remove and replace transmission mounts.  (ASE)		
08.06	Remove and replace transmissions.		
08.07	Adjust shift linkage.  (ASE)		
08.08	Adjust clutches.  (ASE)		
08.09	Remove and replace extension housing seals and bushings.  (ASE)		
08.10	Remove and replace clutches, release bearings, linkage and pilot bearings.		
08.11	Rebuild or replace clutch master and slave cylinders.  (ASE)		
08.12	Remove and replace universal joints.  (ASE)		
08.13	Remove and replace speedometer gears and service speedometer cables. (ASE)		
08.14	Remove and replace drive axle bearings and seals.  (ASE)		
08.15	Service and repair differentials.  (ASE)		
08.16	Remove and replace trans-axle assemblies.		
08.17	Adjust trans-axle shifting controls.		
08.18	Inspect, remove, replace and lubricate front drive axle flexible joints and boots.		
08.19	Inspect, remove and replace constant-velocity universal joints.		
08.20	Service manual transmissions to include overdrives.  (ASE)		
08.21	Overhaul trans-axle assemblies. (ASE)		
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency in engine repair service--The student will be able to:		
09.01	Clean engines.  (ASE)		
09.02	Remove and replace motor mounts.		
09.03	Check valve guides for wear.		
09.04	Reface valves and seats.		
09.05	Perform cylinder balance tests.		
09.06	Perform cylinder compression tests.		
09.07	Perform cylinder leakage tests.  (ASE)		
09.08	Determine source(s) of oil/coolant loss.		
09.09	Determine source(s) of excess noise.  (ASE)		
09.10	Determine cause(s) of overheating.  (ASE)		
09.11	Check the engine oil pressure.		
09.12	Remove and replace core plugs.  (ASE)		
09.13	Inspect, remove and replace flywheels and ring gears.		
09.14	Remove and replace engine assemblies.  (ASE)		
09.15	Remove and replace oil pans.  (ASE)		
09.16	Remove and replace oil pumps.		
09.17	Clean cylinder blocks, oil passages and pistons.		
09.18	Inspect blocks for warpage.  (ASE)		
09.19	Measure and inspect engine components for proper tolerances.		
09.20	Remove and replace crankshafts, mains and rod bearings.  (ASE)		
09.21	Remove and replace camshafts and bushings.  (ASE)		
09.22	Remove and replace pistons and rings.  (ASE)		
09.23	Remove ridges and deglaze cylinder walls.		
09.24	Remove and replace front and rear oil seals.		
09.25	Remove and replace intake and exhaust manifolds.  (ASE)		
09.26	Remove, clean, inspect and replace cylinder heads; and inspect heads for cracks and warpage.  (ASE)		
09.27	Test and replace hydraulic lifters.		
09.28	Remove and replace timing chains, belts and gears.  (ASE)		
09.29	Test valve springs.  (ASE)		
09.30	Adjust valve lifters.  (ASE)		
09.31	Replace rocker arm assemblies.  (ASE)		
09.32	Change oil and oil filters.		
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in management skills--The student will be able to:		
10.01	Write and process work orders.		
10.02	Process parts warranties and labor claims.		
10.03	Process merchandise returns.		
10.04	Accept and return cores/cards for rebuilt and exchange items.		
10.05	Select and care for shop materials.		
10.06	Use supervisory techniques for hiring and firing.		
10.07	Prepare technical reports.		
10.08	Perform business and technical computations.		
10.09	Evaluate productivity.		
10.10	Develop a customer relations plan.		
10.11	Plan service facilities.		
10.12	Schedule production.		
10.13	Plan, organize, activate and control a service operation.		
10.14	Perform auto safety inspections.		
11.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills--The student will be able to:		
11.01	Write logical and understandable statements, or phrases, to accurately fill out forms/invoices commonly used in business and industry.		
11.02	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams, and tables commonly used in this industry/occupation area.		
11.03	Read and follow written and oral instructions.		
11.04	Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely.		
11.05	Read critically by recognizing assumptions and implications and by evaluating ideas.		
11.06	Demonstrate appropriate telephone/communication skills.		
12.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills--The student will be able to:		
12.01	Solve problems for volume, weight, area, circumference and perimeter measurements for rectangles, squares, and cylinders.		
12.02	Measure tolerance(s) on horizontal and vertical surfaces using millimeters, centimeters, feet and inches.		
12.03	Add, subtract, multiply and divide using fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.		
12.04	Determine the correct purchase price, to include sales tax for a materials list 		
12.05	Demonstrate an understanding of federal, state and local taxes and their computation.		
13.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic science--The student will be able to:		
13.01	Understand molecular action as a result of temperature extremes, chemical reaction, and moisture content.		
13.02	Draw conclusions or make inferences from data.		
13.03	Identify health related problems which may result from exposure to work related chemicals and hazardous materials, and know the proper precautions required for handling such materials.		
13.04	Understand pressure measurement in terms of P.S.I., inches of mercury, and K.P.A.		
14.0	Demonstrate employability skills--The student will be able to:		
14.01	Conduct a job search.		
14.02	Secure information about a job.		
14.03	Identify documents which may be required when applying for job interview.		
14.04	Complete a job application form correctly.		
14.05	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.		
14.06	Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism from employer, supervisor or other employees.		
14.07	Identify and adopt acceptable work habits.		
14.08	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make appropriate job changes.		
14.09	Demonstrate acceptable employee health habits.		
14.10	Describe "Right-to-Know" Law as recorded in (29 CFR-1910.1200).		
15.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship--The student will be able to:		
15.01	Define entrepreneurship.		
15.02	Describe the importance of entrepreneurship to the American economy.		
15.03	List the advantages and disadvantages of business ownership.		
15.04	Identify the risks involved in ownership of a business.		
15.05	Identify the necessary personal characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.		
15.06	Identify the business skills needed to operate a small business efficiently and effectively.		

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Special Notes

Student performance standards required for National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification are identified with the initials ASE following the standard.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Articulation

To be transferable statewide between institutions, this program must have been reviewed, and a “transfer value” assigned the curriculum content by the appropriate Statewide Course Numbering System discipline committee.  This does not preclude institutions from developing specific articulation agreements with each other. 

The following PSAV programs have been approved by the Florida State Board of Education for statewide articulation credit into this degree program. 

Automotive Service Technology (I470608/0647060405) –19 credits 
Automotive Service Technology 1 (T400700/0647060411) and
Automotive Service Technology 2 (T400800/0647060412) – 19 credits

The following industry certifications have been approved by the Florida State Board of Education for statewide articulation credit into this degree program

Automobile/Light Truck Certifications (A1 - A8) – 3 credits each to the Automotive Service Management Technology (AAS 0615080300) degree, awarded by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

For details on articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp.

Program Length

The AAS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS.  The standard length of this program is 68 credit hours according to Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.

Certificate Programs

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).  This AAS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates:

Automotive Service Technician (0615080301) – 24 Credit Hours
General Automotive Technician (0615080302) – 44 Credit Hours 

Standards for the above certificate programs are contained in separate curriculum frameworks.