Curriculum Overview

Topic

ASE Certification – Maintenance & Light Repair

Grade Band

High School

Duration

18 weeks

Standards
ASE MLR NGSS ETS NJ CTE
Languages
English Spanish
Reading Level

Grade 7–8

Units Overview
Unit Duration Standards Essential Questions
Safety, Tools, and Shop Practices 2 weeks ASE MLR.1, NGSS ETS1.A 2
Engine Systems Diagnosis 4 weeks ASE MLR.2, NGSS ETS1.B 3
Brake Systems & Performance 3 weeks ASE MLR.3, NGSS ETS1.C 2

Curriculum Units

Essential Questions
  • How do professional safety protocols reduce risk in automotive service?
  • Why do tool selection and calibration matter for quality and efficiency?
4A Objectives
Acquisition
  • Define OSHA shop safety rules; identify PPE; classify hand vs power tools.
Application
  • Perform pre-service safety checks; use torque wrench to spec on fasteners.
Adaptation
  • Select appropriate tool set for unfamiliar task; adjust plan based on constraints.
Assimilation
  • Synthesize a shop safety plan aligning PPE, signage, and procedures for a new lab.
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
  • Guest talk: local ASE-certified tech on shop culture & safety audits
  • Job shadow checklist: opening/closing procedures and hazard logs
PBL Project

Brief: Design a safety walkthrough & signage plan for our lab.

Deliverables: Floor map with zones, Signage set, 3-minute safety briefing video

Rubric Focus: Accuracy, Clarity, Feasibility

Essential Questions
  • How do engine systems interact to produce power and motion?
  • What diagnostic procedures identify performance issues efficiently?
  • Why is systematic troubleshooting more effective than random part replacement?
4A Objectives
Acquisition
  • Identify engine components and their functions; explain combustion cycle.
Application
  • Use scan tools to retrieve diagnostic codes; interpret live data streams.
Adaptation
  • Modify diagnostic approach based on symptom patterns and vehicle history.
Assimilation
  • Develop comprehensive diagnostic strategy integrating tools, symptoms, and service info.

Lesson Plans

Week 1, Day 1: OSHA & Shop Hazards
I Do (Teacher Modeling)

Present OSHA safety standards slideshow. Demonstrate hazard identification using real shop scenarios. Model proper PPE selection and use.

We Do (Guided Practice)

Students work in pairs to identify hazards in shop photos. Class discusses findings. Practice donning/doffing PPE with peer feedback.

You Do (Independent Practice)

Complete hazard identification worksheet. Submit PPE selection rationale for 3 scenarios. Exit ticket: one safety rule to remember.

Standards
ASE MLR.1 NGSS ETS1.A
Materials

OSHA standards handout, hazard photos, PPE samples, worksheet, exit tickets

Week 1, Day 2: PPE & Tool IDs
I Do (Teacher Modeling)

Demonstrate proper use of all PPE items. Show and name 15 essential hand tools. Explain torque specifications and calibration.

We Do (Guided Practice)

Students practice using PPE in simulated scenarios. Match tool names to images in pairs. Practice torque wrench on sample bolts.

You Do (Independent Practice)

Complete tool identification quiz. Document torque readings for 5 fasteners. Submit reflection on PPE importance in automotive work.

Standards
ASE MLR.1 NGSS ETS1.A
Materials

All PPE items, hand tools set, torque wrenches, sample bolts, worksheets, quiz

Assessments

Pre-Test

Items: 20 questions

Format: Multiple choice and diagram labeling

Purpose: Baseline knowledge of safety protocols and tool identification

Post-Test

Items: 25 questions

Format: Multiple choice, scenario analysis, and performance checklist

Purpose: Measure learning growth and skill application

Performance Task

Task: Torque to spec on three fasteners; document process and safety.

Criteria: Proper tool selection, correct torque values, safety protocol adherence, documentation accuracy

Rubric: 4-point scale for each criterion (Novice, Developing, Proficient, Exemplary)

Resources

Leveled Readings
Intro to Shop Safety

Lexile: 900L | Language: English

Introducción a la seguridad del taller

Lexile: 900L | Language: Spanish

Worksheets
PPE Match & Label

Type: Vocabulary + Diagram

Tool ID Quick Check

Type: Exit Ticket

Comprehension Checks
Multiple Choice

10 items assessing key concepts from readings

Short Answer

3 prompts requiring explanation and application

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