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Georgia Univ., Athens. Div. of Vocational Education. – 1980
This booklet lists tasks and functions the student in the transportation cluster should be able to do upon entering an employment situation or a postsecondary school. (Listings are also available for the areas of allied health occupations/practical nursing and cosmetology.) Tasks are coded to correspond to those on the Student Performance Record,…
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Engines, Job Performance, Job Skills
Systems Operation Support, Inc., King of Prussia, PA. – 1966
This student instruction manual was written in conformance with selected criteria for programed instruction books as developed previously for various military training courses. The manual was developed as a part of "A Study of the Effectiveness of a Military-Type Computer-Based Instructional System When Used in Civilian High School Courses in…
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Engines, High Schools, Maintenance
Hoover, Virgil – 1973
The unit of individualized learning activities is designed to provide training in the job skill, lubrication, for the prospective auto mechanic service specialist. The materials in the unit are divided into two sections. The developmental, or preliminary phase, for use by the instructor, includes brief descriptions of the job and of the student…
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Curriculum Guides, Individualized Instruction, Job Skills
Dade County Public Schools, Miami, FL. – 1973
Part of the Dade County Public School (Florida)Quinmester Program, the automotive refinishing course outline is a continuation of automotive refinishing 1 and emphasizes the practical application of color coating and sheet metal refinishing. Overall refinishing with enamels, lacquers, and acrylics are included as well as spot repair painting and…
Descriptors: Auto Body Repairers, Auto Mechanics, Course Content, Course Objectives
Kessman, William A. – 1976
Designed primarily for special needs students in a vocational program in automobile maintenance, this book was written to refine the basic skills of following directions, reading comprehension, vocabulary building, spelling, word usage, and word recognition, while relating these skills to some of the tasks a beginning student in the program must…
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Basic Skills, Curriculum, Language Skills
Sussman, Miriam L. – Florida Vocational Journal, 1978
Describes a truck and bus mechanics program at Mid-Florida Technical Institute in Orlando that has successfully used an individual learning system for over two years. The 1,350-hour (two-year) course utilizes learning activity packets (LAPs) over three levels of achievement. Information provided on job placement and salaries indicates the…
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Competency Based Education, Individualized Instruction, Learning Modules
Marvin, William M. – Technical Education News, 1977
Describes a two-year auto mechanics program at Union High School in Union Township, New Jersey, which focuses on developing both entry-level job skills and basic language skills, and which is adaptable to special needs students and adults. Descriptions of the program textbooks and information on their availability are included. (SH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Auto Mechanics, Course Descriptions, High Schools

Knox, Robert J.; Lorenzo, Albert L. – Community Services Catalyst, 1987
Predicts that the ability to have a product repaired quickly, correctly, and at a reasonable cost will soon become the key to sales success. Describes the unusual features of the "Chrysler Dealer Apprentice Program," a four-year education/work experience program designed to train automotive repair technicians for employment at Chrysler…
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Cooperative Education, Job Training, Program Descriptions
Osborne, Barbara – Industrial Education, 1974
Increased employment outlook for diesel mechanics is probably due to the fact that most industries using diesel engines in large numbers are expected to expand their activities. The training and workday of one diesel mechanic is described. (MS)
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Auto Mechanics, Diesel Engines, Employment Opportunities
Carisio, Justin M. – Industrial Arts and Vocational Education, 1971
Vocational-technical students learn automotive diagnostic skills on an electronic simulator. (Editor)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Auto Mechanics, Electronic Equipment, Individualized Instruction
Hunter, Claud – Sch Shop, 1970
Describes an individualized instructional program designed to teach students to disassemble, test, and reassemble all electrical components made by the major automobile manufacturers. (GR)
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Carrels, Classroom Techniques, Individualized Instruction

Maier, Milton H. – Personnel Psychology, 1988
Validated aptitude tests used to help make personnel decisions about military recruits against hands-on tests of job performance in radio repairers and automotive mechanics. Data were filled with errors, reducing accuracy of validity coefficients. Discusses how validity coefficients can be made more accurate by exercising quality control during…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Auto Mechanics, Job Performance, Military Personnel
Cantor, Jeffrey A. – Vocational Education Journal, 1991
Major auto manufacturers have developed cooperative apprenticeship programs with community colleges, offering alternating periods of study and work experience under the supervision of master technicians. (SK)
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Auto Mechanics, Community Colleges, Cooperative Education
Barber, Jamie – International Journal of Training and Development, 2004
Informal training is known to be the dominant skill acquisition strategy for the majority of workers in India and many other economically developing countries and there is much benefit in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this form of training. A participant observation case study was undertaken in northern India to investigate these…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Participant Observation, Auto Mechanics, Education Work Relationship
Finnerty, Kathy – 1982
Developed for use in auto mechanics, Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation (HERO), and small engines programs, these study guides and supplemental worksheets cover operating principles, lubrication, cooling system, ignition circuit and electrical system, and fuel system. The worksheets and guide questions are phrased to emphasize key points…
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Engines, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Utilization