| Category |
Topic Area |
Topic Group |
Topic |
Safety & Information |
Occupational Safety & Health |
Hazards & emergencies |
Legislation •
Basic safety introduction •
Identifying hazards •
Evacuating in an emergency •
Fuel fires •
Using a fire extinguisher •
Using an MSDS •
Removing toxic dust •
Lifting equipment •
Moving & road testing vehicles •
Running engines •
Used engine oil •
Vehicle valeting hazards •
Electrical safety |
Personal & property safety |
Personal protection •
Basic injury prevention •
Basic first aid & CPR •
Property security |
Occupational safety & health tasksheets |
C451 •
C452 •
C455 •
C456 •
C457 •
C458 •
C459 •
C460 •
C461 •
C462 •
C463 •
C465 •
C504 •
C523 •
C533 |
Vehicle Information |
Information procedures |
Locating vehicle information •
Decoding a VIN •
Obtaining & interpreting scan tool data •
Using a repair manual •
Using a shop manual •
Using an owner's manual •
Using a labor guide •
Using a parts program •
Using a service information program |
Vehicle information tasksheets |
C002 •
C003 •
C058 •
C059 •
C102 •
C103 •
C166 •
C167 •
C230 •
C231 •
C286 •
C287 •
C338 •
C339 •
C342 •
C343 •
C387 •
C388 •
C405 •
C408 •
C470 •
C471 •
C472 •
C475 •
C531 •
C544 •
C548 •
C549 •
C554 •
C557 |
Vehicle Configurations |
Body designs |
Sedan •
Station wagon •
Coupe •
Hatch-back •
Pick-up/utility •
Light vehicle vans •
General goods transport vehicles •
Buses & coaches •
Vehicle closures |
Drive configurations |
Engine & transmission configurations •
Transmissions & final drives •
Transmission components •
Chassis configurations •
Identifying engines |
Vehicle inspection procedures |
Carrying out a visual inspection •
Inspecting under body components •
Measuring a wheelbase •
Checking windshield washer liquid •
Checking & replacing wiper blades •
Checking a security system •
Checking door hinges •
Checking a seat belt •
Checking interior trim •
Checking driver's seat fabric •
Vehicle valet service •
Routine vehicle checks |
Vehicle configurations tasksheets |
C337 •
C473 •
C476 •
C481 •
C482 •
C502 •
C534 •
C538 |
Tools & Equipment |
Hand & Power Tools |
Tools & equipment fundamentals |
Cleaning tools & equipment •
Identifying defective equipment •
Compressed air equipment •
Rolling road & brake testing equipment •
Batteries & chargers •
Vehicle inspection pits •
Wheel & tire safety |
Power tools |
Drills & drill bits •
Power grinder •
Air tools |
Using electric power tools |
Using an angle grinder •
Using a bench grinder •
Using pressure washers & cleaners |
Using air power tools |
Using an air drill •
Using an air impact wrench •
Using an air blow gun •
Using an air chisel |
Common workshop tools |
Basic hand tools •
Repairing an external thread •
Repairing an internal thread •
Removing a stud •
Using a screw extractor •
Using a gear puller |
Using measuring tools |
Using a torque wrench & an angle gauge •
Using a thread pitch gauge •
Using a vacuum gauge •
Using a dial indicator •
Using a feeler gauge •
Using a micrometer •
Using a tire pressure gauge |
Hand & power tools tasksheets |
C031 •
C466 •
C467 •
C468 •
C469 •
C532 •
C537 •
C542 •
C572 |
Workshop Equipment |
Using workshop equipment |
Using a two-post hoist •
Using a four-post hoist •
Using an engine hoist •
Using a floor jack •
Setting up an oxyacetylene torch •
Using an oxyacetylene torch |
Workshop equipment tasksheets |
C453 •
C454 •
C521 •
C522 •
C574 |
Engines |
Motive Power Types |
Engine fundamentals |
Basic 4-stroke principles •
4-stroke engine cycle •
2-stroke engine cycle •
Basic principles of the rotary engine •
Basic 4-stroke diesel principles •
Basic diesel engine components •
Engine blocks & pistons |
Motive power types tasksheets |
C004 |
Engine Components |
Valves & valve trains |
Valves •
Valve seats •
Valve trains |
Camshafts & drives |
Camshafts & drives •
Overhead camshaft •
Cam lobes •
Timing belts & chains |
Pistons |
Pistons •
Piston rings |
Crankshaft assemblies |
Flywheel •
Crankshaft & bearings •
Valve train overview |
Engines procedures |
Testing cylinder compression •
Checking idle speed •
Obtaining & interpreting scan tool data •
Removing & replacing a cam belt •
Inspecting & adjusting an engine drive belt •
Replacing an engine drive belt |
Engine components tasksheets |
C009 •
C015 •
C017 •
C025 •
C047 •
C389 •
C394 •
C448 •
C586 |
Engine Cooling |
Cooling fundamentals |
Cooling systems •
Vehicle coolant |
Cooling systems |
Air cooling •
Liquid cooling |
Cooling system components |
Basic cooling system components •
Radiator •
Coolant hoses •
Water pump •
Cooling system thermostat •
Cooling fans •
Temperature indicators •
Radiator pressure cap •
Recovery system |
Cooling system procedures |
Checking & adjusting coolant •
Draining & refilling coolant •
Checking & replacing a coolant hose •
Testing cooling system pressure •
Removing & replacing a radiator •
Removing & replacing a thermostat •
Inspecting & adjusting an engine drive belt •
Replacing an engine drive belt |
Engine cooling tasksheets |
C046 •
C048 •
C049 •
C050 •
C052 •
C053 •
C363 •
C364 •
C365 •
C366 •
C367 •
C368 •
C369 •
C398 •
C399 •
C449 •
C450 •
C478 •
C568 •
C578 |
Engine Lubrication |
Oil |
Functions of oil •
Viscosity •
Oil additives |
Lubrication systems |
The lubrication system •
Pressure system •
2-stroke engine premix fuel systems •
2-stroke engine oil injection systems •
Corrosion/noise reduction |
Lubrication system components |
Sump •
Oil pump •
Oil filters •
Oil indicators |
Lubrication procedures |
Checking engine oil •
Draining engine oil •
Replacing an oil filter •
Refilling engine oil |
Engine lubrication tasksheets |
C045 •
C056 •
C477 •
C573 |
Fuel Systems |
Intake & Exhaust |
Intake & exhaust systems |
Carbureted systems •
Exhaust systems •
Electronic fuel injection systems |
Intake & exhaust system components |
Intake system components •
Air cleaners •
Carburetor air cleaners •
EFI air cleaners •
Volumetric efficiency •
Forced induction •
Exhaust system components |
Intake system procedure |
Checking & changing an air filter |
Intake & exhaust tasksheets |
C428 •
C429 •
C430 •
C439 •
C486 |
Fuels & Fuel Supply |
Fuel system principles |
Gasoline fuel •
Diesel fuel •
Carburation |
Carbureted system components |
Mechanical fuel pumps •
Electric fuel pumps •
Tanks & lines •
Fuel lines •
Carburetor filters |
EFI fuel supply system - principles |
EFI principles •
Basic EFI principles |
EFI fuel supply system - components |
Fuel filters •
Tachometric relay •
EFI sensors |
Fuel system procedures |
Replacing a fuel filter |
Fuels & fuel supply tasksheets |
C422 •
C426 |
Emission Control |
Creation of emissions |
Sources of emission •
Combustion |
Types of emissions |
Hydrocarbons •
Hydrocarbons in exhaust gases •
Oxides of nitrogen •
Particulates •
Carbon monoxide •
Carbon dioxide |
Emission control |
Evaporation emission control •
Catalytic conversion •
Crankcase emission control |
On-board diagnostics |
OBD systems •
Diagnostic trouble codes •
Monitoring emissions |
Emissions procedures |
Checking & cleaning a PCV valve •
Obtaining & interpreting scan tool data |
Emission control tasksheets |
C396 •
C401 •
C402 •
C407 •
C431 •
C432 •
C446 •
C520 |
Steering & Suspension |
Steering Systems |
Steering principles |
Steering systems •
Principles of steering •
Rack-and-pinion steering •
Rack-and-pinion steering system •
Recirculating ball & nut steering system •
Four-wheel steering systems |
Steering boxes & columns |
Rack-and-pinion gearbox •
Power steering •
Flow-control valve |
Steering arms & components |
Steering linkages •
Joints •
Bushes/bushings |
Steering system procedures |
Checking & adjusting power steering fluid •
Pressure testing a power steering system •
Flushing a power steering system •
Inspecting & adjusting an engine drive belt •
Servicing a steering system •
Servicing wheel bearings |
Steering systems tasksheets |
C177 •
C178 •
C186 •
C203 •
C479 •
C485 |
Suspension Systems |
Suspension fundamental principles |
Principles of suspension •
Wheel unit location •
Hydraulic shock absorbers •
Arms & linkages |
Types of suspension |
Suspension systems •
Dead axle •
Rear independent suspension |
Types of springs |
Coil springs •
Rubber springs |
Front suspension types & components |
Strut suspension •
Short/long arm suspension •
Torsion bar suspension |
Rear suspension types & components |
Rigid axle leaf spring suspension •
Rigid axle coil spring suspension •
Independent type suspension •
Rigid non-drive suspension |
Suspension system procedures |
Checking shock absorbers •
Changing shock absorbers •
Lubricating a suspension system •
Servicing a suspension system |
Suspension systems tasksheets |
C190 •
C196 •
C198 •
C201 •
C202 •
C204 |
Wheels & Tires |
Tire types & characteristics |
Tires •
Radial ply tires •
Radial ply tire sidewalls |
Tire construction |
Tire materials •
Tire sizes & designations •
Tire information |
Wheel alignment fundamentals |
Basic principles of wheel alignment •
Caster •
Camber •
Scrub radius •
Steering axis inclination •
Toe-in & toe out •
Toe-out on turns •
Turning radius |
Wheels & tires procedures |
Using a tire pressure gauge •
Checking & adjusting tire pressure •
Checking for tire wear patterns •
Rotating tires •
Removing a tire •
Fitting a tire •
Dynamic balancing a tire |
Wheels & tires tasksheets |
C220 •
C222 •
C225 •
C226 •
C227 •
C580 |
Brakes |
Braking Systems |
Braking fundamentals |
Principles of braking •
Drum & disc brakes •
Coefficient of friction •
Parking brakes |
Braking system components |
Park brake system •
Brake pedal •
Brake lines •
Brake fluid •
Power booster or brake unit •
Brake light switch |
Drum brakes & components |
Drum brake system •
Brake linings & shoes •
Backing plate •
Wheel cylinders |
Disc brakes & components |
Disc brake system •
Disc brake operation •
Disc brake rotors •
Disc brake pads •
Disc brake calipers •
Proportioning valves •
Proportioning valve operation |
Antilock braking system & components |
ABS brake system •
Antilock braking system operation •
Principles of ABS braking |
Brakes procedures |
Checking & adjusting brake fluid •
Replacing brake fluid •
Checking brake pads •
Replacing brake pads •
Removing & replacing a rotor •
Checking wheel cylinders •
Replacing brake linings •
Adjusting a park brake cable |
Braking systems tasksheets |
C237 •
C239 •
C243 •
C244 •
C246 •
C247 •
C248 •
C249 •
C250 •
C251 •
C253 •
C254 •
C255 •
C259 •
C262 •
C263 •
C269 •
C270 •
C276 •
C480 |
Transmissions |
Clutches & Manual Transmissions |
Clutches |
Clutch principles •
Single-plate clutches •
Multi-plate clutches •
Operating mechanisms |
Gearbox layout & operation |
Gearbox layouts •
Transaxle designs |
Clutches & manual transmissions procedures |
Checking gearbox oil •
Changing manual gearbox oil •
Checking & adjusting a clutch |
Clutches & manual transmissions tasksheets |
C483 •
C484 •
C490 |
Automatic Transmissions |
Automatic transmission fundamentals |
Torque converter principles •
Planetary gears •
Simple planetary gearsets •
Compound planetary gearsets |
Automatic transmissions procedures |
Checking automatic transmission fluid •
Changing transmission fluid & filter |
Automatic transmissions tasksheets |
C068 •
C075 |
Final Drive & Drive Shafts |
Basic layouts |
Front-wheel drive layouts •
Rear-wheel drive layout •
Four-wheel drive layout •
All-wheel drive layout |
Front-wheel drive |
Front-wheel drive shafts •
Front-wheel final drives |
Rear-wheel drive |
Rear-wheel drive shafts •
Universal joints •
Rear-wheel final drive |
Final drives procedures |
Checking free play •
Checking drive shaft joints •
Checking manual transaxle/differential oil |
Final drive & drive shafts tasksheets |
C491 |
Electrics & Electronics |
Electrical Principles |
Electrical fundamentals |
Basic electricity •
Free electrons •
Basic electronic principles •
Semi-conductors •
Ohm's law calculations •
Power equation |
Sources of electricity |
Electrostatic energy •
Thermo-electric energy •
Electrochemical energy •
Photo-voltaic energy •
Piezo-electric energy •
Electromagnetic induction •
Electromagnetic components |
Effects of electricity |
Heating effects •
Chemical effects •
Magnetic effects |
Circuits & measurement |
Ohm's law •
Electrical power •
Electrical measurement •
Series circuits •
Parallel circuits •
Parallel circuit resistance •
Series-parallel circuits |
Wires & connectors procedures |
Stripping wire insulation •
Installing a solderless terminal •
Soldering wires & connectors |
Electrical testing procedures |
Using a non-powered test light •
Using a lead light •
Using a DVOM to measure continuity •
Using a DVOM to measure voltage |
Electrical components |
Capacitors •
Conductors & insulators •
Wires •
Shielding •
Wire sizes •
Length vs. resistance •
Fuses & circuit breakers •
Relays •
Lamps •
Resistors •
Resistor ratings •
Variable resistors •
Thermistors |
Batteries |
Lead-acid batteries •
Batteries & cells •
Battery charging |
Battery maintenance procedures |
Inspecting & testing a battery •
Cleaning & replacing a battery •
Charging a battery |
Electrical principles tasksheets |
C285 •
C290 •
C291 •
C292 •
C294 •
C298 •
C300 •
C301 •
C302 •
C303 •
C304 •
C305 •
C306 •
C307 •
C308 •
C324 •
C524 •
C526 •
C527 •
C558 •
C582 |
Ignition Systems |
Ignition systems |
Basic ignition •
Ignition principles •
Ignition components •
Vacuum & centrifugal units •
Spark timing |
Contact breaker components |
Ignition switches •
Contact breaker •
Capacitor/condensor •
Distributors •
Distributor types •
High-tension leads •
Spark plugs •
Advance & retard mechanisms |
Distributorless systems |
Distributorless ignition systems •
Insulated coils |
Ignition procedures |
Checking ignition timing •
Checking & changing a spark plug •
Removing & replacing contact points |
Ignition systems tasksheets |
C412 •
C416 |
Charging, Starting & Lighting |
Charging & starting |
Alternator principles •
Starter motor principles |
Charging procedures |
Checking a charging system •
Removing & replacing an alternator •
Inspecting & adjusting an engine drive belt •
Replacing an engine drive belt |
Starting procedures |
Checking a starting system •
Jump-starting a vehicle |
Lighting |
Light bulbs •
Bulb information |
Types of lights |
Stop lights •
Reverse lights •
Indicators •
Headlights |
Lighting circuits |
Park & tail light circuits •
Headlight & dip circuits •
Circuit diagrams |
Lighting procedures |
Checking lighting & peripheral systems •
Checking & changing an exterior light bulb •
Checking & changing a headlight bulb •
Aiming headlights |
Charging, starting & lighting tasksheets |
C271 •
C272 •
C310 •
C314 •
C315 •
C316 •
C317 •
C318 •
C319 •
C320 •
C321 •
C485 •
C525 •
C587 |
HVAC |
Heating & Air-conditioning |
HVAC basic principles |
HVAC legislation •
Vehicle heating & ventilation systems •
Basic air-conditioning principles •
Air-conditioning capacity |
Air-conditioning components |
Lines & hoses •
Refrigerants •
Heating elements |
Climate control |
Air-conditioning ECU •
Ventilation systems |
HVAC procedures |
Checking an A/C system •
Checking a heating system •
Inspecting & adjusting an engine drive belt •
Replacing an engine drive belt |
Heating & air-conditioning tasksheets |
C341 •
C344 •
C346 •
C351 •
C379 •
C493 •
C494 •
C495 |
Associated Studies |
Communication |
Workplace scenario 1 |
A day with Henry |
Active listening |
I am listening •
I am with you |
Art of speaking |
You know what I mean? •
May I ask a question? •
On the phone |
People skills |
The other half •
Good team player •
How may I help you? |
Effective reading |
Practice makes perfect |
Writing at work |
Yours sincerely •
Job sheet •
Inspection report •
Equipment defect report •
Accident report |
Researching |
How to go about it •
Where to look |
Workplace scenario 2 |
Another day with Henry |
Communication tasksheets |
C513 •
C540 •
C549 •
C554 •
C557 •
C565 •
C569 |
Info & Help |
Information & Help |
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