Courses
Basic Automotive Systems
Course #: Block X21
Duration: 30 hours
What Students Learn: This module of six study units offers the trainee arithmetic and basic mathematics, metric measurement, and calculator fundamentals. The Metric System is an introductory unit which includes metric conversions. Problem exercises and examples in this module are presented in on-the-job scenarios with applications drawn from the industrial context.
Components: Addition and Subtraction (186008); Multiplication and Division (186009); Fractions, Percents, Proportions, and Angles (186010); Metric System (186011); Formulas (186012); Introduction to Algebra (186013);
Special Notes: This updated course replaces lessons contained within Practical Math and Measurements, Block X01. Each study unit contains a progress examination.
Course #: 186008
Duration: 5 hours
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Course #: 186009
Duration: 5 hours
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Course #: 186010
Duration: 5 hours
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Course #: 186011
Duration: 5 hours
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Course #: 186012
Duration: 5 hours
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Course #: 186013
Duration: 5 hours
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Course #: 186001
Duration: 5 hours
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A thorough knowledge of safe practices is an important part of working in any industrial setting. Every industrial worker should be familiar with accident prevention techniques, fire safety mehods, and the use of personal protective equipment.
Injuries in the workplace cost many millions of dollars in medical costs, lost wages, and production losses each year. Many injuries can be prevented by understanding how accidents and injuries can occur. This study unit is designed to help trainees understand why safety is so important, and to present students with information about safety that goes beyond common sense.
Objectives
When a student completes this study unit, he and she will be able to:
Course #: 186002
Duration: 5 hours
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This study unit deals with the safe use of chemicals in the workplace. The two primary causes of chemical accidents are the misuse of chemicals and the improper disposal of chemical wastes. Understanding the hazards that chemicals can create is the first step in protecting people from harm.
The main goal of this study unit is to provide students with sound, practical knowledge about chemical use and disposal, both in the workplace and at home. You will learn how to recognize common chemical hazards and how to deal with them. Trainees will learn how to perform a job analysis to look for potential chemical dangers in your daily taks. Finally, people will learn how to take precautions to avoid chemical accidents and make all jobs as safe as possible.
Objectives
When a student completes this study unit, he and she will be able to:
Course #: 186003
Duration: 5 hours
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Fires are the most destructive and expensive of all accidents. However, fires can be effectvely prevented through the combined use of technology and common sense. By understanding how fires get started and how to extinguish them, students will have much of the knowledge needed to protect people from fire. This study unit will introduce trainees to the information you need to practice fire safety and prevention in the workplace.
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When a student completes this study unit, he and she will be able to:
Course #: 186005
Duration: 5 hours
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This study unit will introduce students to many workplace situations that require you to work safely with electricity. You will learn how and why electricity can be dangerous. Trainees will also learn about various methods used for protection. Safety begins with the careful installation of electrical components by means of approved wiring methods. You should use safety procedures and practices that insulate you from electricity's power anytime you work with, or near, electrical equipment and components.
Objectives
When a student completes this study unit, he and she will be able to:
Course #: 186006
Duration: 5 hours
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This study unit introduces the safe techniques and work practices commonly used when handling manufacturing and industrial materials. Trainees will learn the procedures necessary to avoid physical injury to yourself and those working with you, for both manual handling methods and mechanical handling methods. You will also learn procedures that minimize damage to the materials being moved and to facility property. Knowing the proper procedures will also give you the insight to decide when mechanical handling is necessary, or preferred, over traditional physical handling.
Objectives
When a student completes this study unit, he and she will be able to:
Course #: VB33XX
Duration: 1.53 hours
What Students Learn: Safe shop practices should be a constant concern as automotive technicians go about their daily tasks. Awareness of general and specific safety practices in the auto shop are fully explained and demonstrated in this important program.
Components: Hazardous Waste (VB3304); General Safety Practices (VB3301); Working Safely Under the Car (VB3302); Working Safely on Automotive Systems (VB3303);
Course #: VB54XX
Duration: 1.22 hours
What Students Learn: Before technicians become problem solvers, they need to develop the basic skills that are fundamental to all automotive service areas. This program demonstrates skills used every day in auto shops. Beginning with safety, students will learn some of the skills necessary to enter the field of auto mechanics.
Components: Underhood Maintenance (VB5402); Component Replacement (VB5404); Using Reference Material (VB5401); Road Service (VB5403);