TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Local employment opportunities and the availability of funds are key factors for determining the program's structure and operation. This section was developed with the understanding that many programs will not teach 100% of the tasks. Therefore, the basic philosophy is this: for the tasks which are taught, the training should be as thorough as possible with the tools and equipment necessary for those tasks.

The basic tools and equipment that must be available to the students for training in any given specialty area are included in this section. Obviously, there are duplications of tools and equipment for some or all of the specialty areas. No specific brand names are identified because they will vary in each local situation.

The student hand tool list covers all areas, and indicate the tools a student will need to be successful in each of the specialty areas. Most employers require that a candidate for employment provide his/her own basic hand tool set in order to be hired as an entry level technician.

A significant overlap exists between the tool/equipment list for general automobile programs and CNG/LPG programs.