TASK LIST AND ASSUMPTIONS

The NATEF task list was reviewed and updated in January 2002. A national committee was assembled in Torrance, California to review the standards used in the automobile certification program. The committee consisted of individuals representing the major automobile manufacturers, automobile repair shop owners and technicians, automobile instructors and trainers, and automobile equipment and parts suppliers.

The committee reviewed the standards, task list, tools and equipment list, program hours, and instructor qualifications. The committee also had the most current National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) automobile task lists for reference purposes.

All the tasks are assigned a priority number: P-1, P-2, or P-3. Please refer to the Task List Information in the Policies section for additional information on the requirements for instruction on tasks.

Theory instruction and hands-on performance of all the basic tasks will provide initial training for employment in the automotive service field or further training in any or all of the specialty areas. Competency in the tasks will indicate to employers that the graduate is skilled in that area.

1. It is assumed that:

* in all areas, appropriate theory, safety, and support instruction will be required for performing each task;
* the instruction has included identification and use of appropriate tools and testing and measurement equipment required to accomplish certain tasks;
* the student has received the necessary training to locate and use current reference and training materials from accepted industry publications and resources.
* in all areas, the student has demonstrated the ability to write work orders and warranty reports, to include information regarding problem resolution and the results of the work performed for the customer and manufacturer. The writing process will incorporate the “Three C’s” (concern, cause and correction) as a format to communicate this information.

2. It is assumed that:

* all diagnostic and repair tasks described in this document are to be accomplished in accordance with manufacturer's recommended procedures as published.

3. It is assumed that:

* individual training programs being evaluated for certification should have written and detailed performance standards for each task covered and taught in the curriculum;
* learning progress of students will be monitored and evaluated against these performance standards;
* a system is in place that informs all students of their individual progress through all phases of the training program.

4. It is assumed that:

* individual courses of study will differ across automobile technician training programs;
* development of appropriate learning delivery systems and tests which monitor student progress will be the responsibility of the individual training program.

5. It is assumed that:

* all students will receive instruction in the storage, handling, and use of Hazardous Materials as required in Hazard Communication Title 29, Code of Federal Regulation Part 1910.1200, ‘Right to Know Law’, and state and local requirements;
* hazardous and toxic materials will be handled, removed and recycled or disposed of according to federal, state, and local regulations.