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Summary of Automobile Standards Revision
1. The wording and priority designations of some tasks were changed,
but the required percentages of P-1, P-2, and P-3 tasks remain the same:
95% of P-1, 80% of P-2, and 50% of P-3.
2. Some tasks were removed and some tasks were added to reflect current
technology and practice.
3. The overall number of hours required remains the same (1,080 hours for
certification in all 8 areas), although the distribution of hours among the areas has changed slightly:
| a. Brakes |
105 |
| b. Electrical/Electronic Systems |
230 |
| c. Engine Performance |
220 |
| d. Suspension & Steering |
95 |
| e. Automatic Transmission & Transaxle |
125 |
| f. Engine Repair |
120 |
| g. Heating & Air Conditioning |
95 |
| h. Manual Drive Train & Axles |
90 |
| TOTAL HOURS |
1,080 |
4. A definition for "task" has been added to the Educational Terms section within the standards.
"Task" is defined as a psychomotor or cognitive entry-level learning activity consisting of one
or more measurable steps accomplished through an instructor presentation, demonstration,
visualization or a student application.
5. Additional housekeeping items have been changed for consistency between standards.
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