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NATEF Assumption 1 “Provides appropriate theory, safety, and support instruction for performing each task... includes identification and use of appropriate tools and testing and measurement equipment.”
 CDX includes detailed safety instructions for every task, and the Occupational Health and Safety module covers:
Basic Safety Introduction
Hazards
Emergencies
Personal safety
Property & workplace security
Tools & equipment safety
Additionally, each of the CDX Tasksheets documents relevant safety and support information.
NATEF Assumption 1 “Delivers training to locate and use current reference and training materials from accepted industry publications and resources.”
The CDX Information and Peripherals Module covers:
Vehicle information
Decoding a VIN
Locating vehicle information
Using reference manuals
Using an owner's manual
Using a shop manual
Using a repair manual
Using a labor guide
Using a computer-based service system
NATEF Assumption 3 “Has written and detailed performance NATEF Standards for each task taught in the curriculum.”
The CDX Assessment Checklists break each task down to its component steps and allow you to review and sign off after the student has performed the task to your
satisfaction.
NATEF Assumption 3 “Learning progress of students is monitored and evaluated against these performance NATEF Standards.”
The CDX Track Application records student progress against the NATEF Task List and reports the level of proficiency and the number of P-1s, P-2s and P-3s completed by each student and class averages.
NATEF Assumption 3 “Informs all students of their individual progress through all phases of the training program.”
Self assessment activities and structured formal assessment support and document student progress. CDX Test and Track also provides printed reports for students and class information.
NATEF Standard 1 “Has clearly stated program goals, related to the needs of the students and employers served.”
Building on the Course Outline developed by the instructor and the Business and Industry Council, CDX programs help teachers focus on key NATEF tasks, and provide students with documented evidence of the completed competencies to present to potential employers.
NATEF Standard 2.1 “Rate the certificate or diploma a student receives upon program completion on clearly specifying the area(s) of demonstrated competency”.
CDX provides an editable Certificate of Completion. This, in conjunction with the reports from both CDX Track and CDX Test provide written documentation of the areas of demonstrated competency.
NATEF Standard 3 “Provides support material, consistent with both program goals and performance objectives, to staff and students.”
CDX provides extensive support materials, including:, Hundreds of Assignment Tasksheets to help develop and assess practical competence, 125+ illustrated Workshop Activity Sheets for every demonstrated procedure to guide the student in skill practice; Written Tests and Answer sheets for every learning module; CDX eTextbook – extensive text support and reference materials.
NATEF Standard 3.2 “Appropriate up-to-date multimedia materials such as…CD ROM…should be readily available and utilized in the training process.”
CDX programs utilize over 750 digital videos that are available on DVD and also for installation on PCs or Network Servers. Additionally, hundreds of activities engage student’s interest and reinforce the learning process.
NATEF Standard 3.3 “Rate the use of specialists to provide media development services for instructional staff”.
CDX assists instructors by providing comprehensive media resources and tools such as CDX Presenter to allow them to easily incorporate the CDX materials into PowerPoint slides that they develop. Additionally, CDX’s upgrade plan responds to customer feedback and develops additional, updated materials on an annual basis.
NATEF Standard 3.5 “Rate the instructional texts or pertinent material available for each student in terms of satisfying the objectives of the mode of instruction used”
CDX materials have won many national and international awards for their instructional materials, recently winning the US Automotive Training managers Council Award for best eLearning program, 2005. The free, online CDX eTextbook is quickly becoming the preferred automotive encyclopedia and research tool.
NATEF Standard 6 “Delivers instruction that is systematic and reflects program goals, with a task list and specific performance objectives with criterion-referenced measures.”
CDX programs use a proven pedagogical model based on underpinning Knowledge (Theory), Demonstration (Prac), Performance and Assessment. They include detailed task lists with performance objectives for every task and supported by structured assessment documentation and reporting.
NATEF Standard 6.6 "A record of each student's progress should be maintained through the use of a progress chart or other recording device. The record should indicate tasks required for mastery in the area and those tasks the student has mastered."
CDX Track records student progress in skills acquisition and CDX Test records student progress in the understanding of and application of automotive theory.
NATEF Standard 6.7 “All instruction should be performance based, with an acceptable performance NATEF Standard stated for each task. These NATEF Standards should be shared with students and potential employers. Students should demonstrate "hands-on competency" or "mastery" of a task before the instructor verifies a student's performance.”
CDX excels at supporting the development and documentation of “hands-on competency”. The detailed CDX Competency Assessment sheets support NATEF Standards and assessment mechanisms for every demonstrated task. These, and the documentation from CDX Track, can be printed and provided to students and
employers.
NATEF Standard 6.8 “Safety instruction should be given prior to lab/shop work and be an integral part of the training program. A safety test should be included in the training program.”
Safety instructions are included in every task and the Occupational Health and Safety module provides detailed instruction, student Tasksheets and assessment sheets. It covers:
Hazards
Using an MSDS
Identifying hazards
Running engines
Used engine oil
Electrical safety
Batteries & chargers
Vehicle inspection pits
Vehicle valeting hazards
Removing toxic dust
Emergencies
Evacuating in an emergency
Fuel fires
Using fire extinguishers
Personal safety
Personal protection
Basic injury prevention
Basic first aid & CPR
Property & workplace security
Property security
Moving & road testing vehicles
Tools & equipment safety
Lifting equipment
Compressed air equipment
Rolling road & brake testing equipment
Wheel & tire safety
Using pressure washers & cleaners
Identifying defective equipment
Cleaning tools & equipment
CDX Test also has an Occupational Health and Safety test covering the above topics.
NATEF Standard 6.10 “Rate the degree to which the training program is organized so that appropriate work habits developed in the training program are similar to work habits required on the job.”
CDX helps an instructor meet this requirement by providing video demonstrations of professional work habits and tool usage. Additionally CDX Tasksheets direct students to reference the appropriate service manual for maintenance and repair tasks.
NATEF Standard 6.11 “Provision for Individual Differences: The training program should be structured in such a manner that students with different levels of cognitive and psychomotor skills can be accommodated.”
The award winning CDX programs excel at accommodating individual differences. The self paced model supported by self-assessment components allows students to achieve at their own pace, while ensuring that effective learning is taking place. With over 750 video and animation sequences, supported by detailed, illustrated printed procedures CDX accommodates different preferred learning styles. CDX also provides programs with English and Spanish sub-titles. CDX low cost licensing options supports provision of additional materials in library and remediation centers.
NATEF Standard 6.12 “Instruction in related mathematics, communication, and interpersonal relations should be provided and coordinated with ongoing instruction in the training program. This instruction should be provided by a qualified instructor.”
Mathematics and Science components are integrated throughout the programs. The CDX Communications module provides a structured and assessable learning experience for students that cover workplace relations and workplace communications. The Communications Module covers core communications skills with animations set in workshop environment, including:
Active listening
Art of speaking
People skills
Effective reading
Writing at work
Researching
NATEF Standard 6.13 “Both written and performance based tests should be used to validate student competency.”
CDX provides written tests and performance based tests. The electronic tests delivered and graded by CDX Test have nearly 4,000 questions to help teachers regularly monitor student learning, while simplifying grading. The performance tests are assessed on the Tasksheets, which align to NATEF tasks.
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