TASK LIST AND ASSUMPTIONS
The NATEF task list was reviewed and updated in January 2001. A national committee
was assembled in Herndon, Virginia to review the standards used in the Medium/Heavy
Truck certification program. The committee consisted of individuals representing
the major truck manufacturers, truck repair shop owners and technicians, truck
instructors and trainers, and truck 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) truck 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 Medium/Heavy Truck service field or further
training in any or all of the specialty areas. Competency in these 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 in the performance of each task;
* this instruction includes identification and use of the 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 resources.
2. It is assumed that:
* all diagnostic and repair tasks described in this document will be accomplished
and verified in accordance with manufacturer's recommended procedures.
3. It is assumed that:
* individual training programs being evaluated for certification will
have written and detailed performance standards for each task covered and
taught in the curriculum;
* the learning progress of students will be monitored and evaluated against
these performance standards;
* a system is in place which 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 medium/heavy truck 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 in accordance with Hazard Communication Title
29, Code of Federal Regulation Part 1910.1200, the '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.
6. It is assumed that:
* any tool requiring calibration will be calibrated according to the manufacturer's
specifications periodically or as needed.
7. It is assumed that:
* students are given instruction in communication techniques with the
customer.
8. It is assumed that:
* all students will be instructed in and will practice recommended precautions
when handling electro-static sensitive devices.
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