AST Level 1 Course Checklist Directions: This checklist will act as your course outline and help you to keep track of your progress in the course. Place a check in the box located under the completed heading to keep a record once you complete an area of the course. Completed Module A-Workplace Safety.......................................................... Workers Compensation Act………………………………………...... Section 1…………………………………………………………. Section 5………………………………………………………… Section 53…………………………………………………..……. Section 115……………………………………………………….. OHS Regulations………………………………………………………

OHS Section 1 …………………………………………………….. OHS Section 2 …………………………………………………… OHS Section 3 …………………………………………………… OHS Section 4 …………………………………………………… OHS Section 5 …………………………………………………… OHS Section 6 ………………………………………………….. OHS Section 7 …………………………………………………… OHS Section 8 …………………………………………………… OHS Section 10 …………………………………………………. OHS Section 12 …………………………………………………. OHS Section 14 ………………………………………………….. OHS Section 19…………………………………………………..

Workplace BC Quiz…………………………………………………….. W.H.M.I.S………………………………………………………………….. W.H.M.I.S. Video…………………………………………………. W.H.M.I.S. The Basics…………………………………………… W.H.M.I.S. Quiz………………………………………………………….. License Requirements………………………………………………….. Licensing…………………………………………………………..

ICBC Garage Policy……………………………………………… Repair Plates……………………………………………………..

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist

Completed Safety Inspections……………………………………………………… Inspection Report …………………………………………………

Tire Wear Problems …………………………..………………….. Tire Pressures …………………………………………………… Underbody Components ……………………………….………… Brake Pads ……………………………………………………….. Wheel Cylinders ………………………………..……………………. Brake Fluid…………………………………………………………

Safe Vehicle Operation………………………………………………….

Moving and Road Testing Vehicles ……………………………… Using a Two-post Hoist……………………………………………

Safe Vehicle Operation Quiz………………………………………….. Personal Safety and Etiquette………………………………………….

Required readings………………………………….…………….. Basic Safety Introduction………………………………………… Identifying Hazards…………………………..………………………

Emergency Response…………………………………………………….

Electrical Safety ………………………………………………….. Evacuating in an Emergency ……………………………………. Basic First Aid and CPR…………………………………………

Classification of Fires…………………………………………………..

Fuel Fires …………………………………………………………. Ethanol and Methanol ………………………………………….. Propane…………………………………………………………….

Handling and Storage of Flammables……………………………….. Required readings…………………………………..………………

Natural gas……………………………………………………….. Extinguishing Fires…………………………………………………………

Fire Extinguishers ……………………………………………….. Evacuating in an Emergency………………………………………

Safe Work Practices Quiz………………………………………………. Completed

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Module B- Employability Skills.......................................................... Hierarchy Within an Automotive Shop ……………………….………………...... Hierarchy of control within an automotive repair shop………………………. Shop Management Methods ………………………………………………………

Shop Management ………………………………………………….. Recycling…………………………………………………………………

Recycling……… ………………………………………………….. Business Practices Quiz…………………………………………………….. Communication Skills…………………………………………………………….. A day with Henry …………………………………………………..

I am listening …………………………………………………….. I am with you ………………………………………………………. You know what I mean? …………………………………………. May I ask a question? …………………………………………… On the phone ………………………………………………………. How may I help you? ……………………………………………. Another day with Henry …………………………………………

Record Keeping ……………..………………………………………..

Job sheet ………………………………………………………… Inspection report …………………………………………………. Equipment defect report …………………………………………

Written Reports….……………..………………………………………..

How to go about it ………………………………………………….. Where to look ………………………………………………………

Communication Skills Quiz………………………………………………………..

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed

Module C – Tools and Equipment………………………………………………… General Hand Tools……………………………….……………………

Cleaning Tools ……………………………………………………. Pressure Washers ……………………………………………….. Vehicle Detailing …………………………………………………. Protective Clothing ………………………………………………. Identifying Hazards ………………………………………………. Basic Hand Tools ………………………………………………. Spanners ………………………………………………..…………. Sockets and Accessories ……………………………………….. Screwdrivers …………………………………………………….. Pliers ……………………………………………………………….. Hammers …………………………………………………………

Special Application Hand Tools …………………………………….

Punches …………………………………………………………. Chisels …………………………………………………………….. Files ………………………………………………………………… Saws ……………………………………………………………….. Vices and Clamps …………………………………………………. Battery Service …………………………………………………… Pullers ………………………………………………………………. Property Security …………………………………………………

Hand Tools Quiz……………………………………………………….. Measuring Tools ……………..………………………………………….

Required readings………………………………….…………….. Gauges …………………………………………………………… Marking Tools ……………………………………………………. Using a Micrometer ……………………………………………… Using Feeler Gauges …………………………………………… Using Dial Indicators ……………………………………………. Torque and Angle Gauges …………………………..………………………

Measuring Tools Quiz …………………………………………………….

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Air Powered Tools ….…………………………………………………..

Air Tools ……………………………….………………………….. Air Impact Wrench ………………………………………………. Air Blow Gun ……………………………………………………….. Air Drill ……………………………………………………………. Air Chisel …………………………..………………………………….

Electric Power Tools…………………….……………………………….. Power Grinders ………………………….…………………………. Bench Grinders ……………………………….…………………….. Angle Grinder ………………………………….…………………… Drills and Drill Bits ………………………………………………… Batteries and Chargers ………………………………………….. Soldering Wires and Connectors …………………………………. Using a Lead Light ………………………………………………………..

Power Tools Quiz ..…………………………………………………… Threaded Fasteners………………………………………………………………

Required readings ……………………………………………….. Fasteners ………………………………………………………….. Alloys …………………………………………………………….. Thread Pitch Gauge ……………………………………..……..…

Torque Fasteners to Specification…………………………………………………

Power and Torque ………………………………………………. Torque Wrenches ……………….……………………..……..…

Thread Repair ……………………………………………………………

Repairing External Threads …………………………………….. Repairing Internal Threads ……………….……………………..……..…

Non Threaded Fasteners ……………………………………………………………

Riveting Tools …………………...……………………..……..… Removing Damaged Fasteners……………………………………………………

Stud Removal ……………………………………………………. Screw Extractors …………………...……………………..……..…

Fasteners Quiz…………………………….…………………………….

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Lifting and Jacking Equipment ….……………………………………………..

Using a Floor Jack ………………………………………………. Jacks ……………………………………………………………….. Stands ……………………………………………………………….. Engine and Component Hoists ………………………………….. Using an Engine Hoist …………………………………………….. Lifting Equipment …………………………………………………. Four Post Hoist …………………………………………………….. Two Post Hoist …………………………..………………………………….

Presses and Pullers…………………….……………………………….. Pullers ……………………………………………………………. Gear Pullers ………………………………………………………..

Air Compressors……………………….………………………………..

Air Compressors …………………………………………………… Air and Fluid Control Equipment ………………………………… Air Compressor Accessories ………………………………….. Air System Layout ………………….…………………………….. Air Systems Maintenance………………………………………………………..

Cleaning Equipment ……………………….………………………………..

Pressure Washers ………………………………………………. Removing Toxic Dust ………………………………………………………..

Shop Tools and Equipment Quiz…………………………………………………… Service Manuals……………………………………………………………

Where to Look …………………………………………………….. Repair Manuals ………………………………………………….. Shop Manuals ……………….……………………………………. Circuit Diagrams ………………………………………..……..…

Parts Manuals ………..…………………………………………………

Using Parts Manuals Handout……………….……………………..……..… Using Computers……………………………………………………………

How to go About It ……………………………………………….. Service Information Programs ……………………………………. Locating VIN Information ……………………………………….. Decoding VIN Information ……………….……………………..……..…

Reference Resources Quiz………………………………………………

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Module D-General Automotive Maintenance............................ Lubricants.................................................................................... Functions of Oil.................................................................. Oil additives........................................................................ Synthetic Oils..................................................................... Fluids........................................................................................... Vehicle Coolant.................................................................. Brake Fluid......................................................................... Lubricant and Fluid Service....................................................... Checking Engine Oil........................................................... Draining Engine Oil............................................................ Oil Filter.............................................................................. Refilling Engine oil............................................................. Used Oil Precautions......................................................... Transmission fluid.............................................................. Checking engine coolant................................................... Servicing engine coolant.................................................... Checking power steering Fluid........................................... Power Steering Fluid.......................................................... Lubricants and Fluid Quiz......................................................... Drive Belts.................................................................................. Drive Belt Inspection………………………………………… Drive Belt Replacement…………………………………….. Hoses and Clamps...................................................................... Hydraulic Pressure............................................................. Vacuum.............................................................................. Lines and Hoses................................................................ Coolant Hoses.................................................................... Fuel Lines........................................................................... Oil Cooler........................................................................... Brake Lines........................................................................ Belts and Hoses Quiz.................................................................

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Exterior Lamps............................................................................ Lighting Systems................................................................ Types of Lamps.................................................................. Lamp Identification............................................................. Stop Lamps........................................................................ Signal Indicators................................................................. Reverse Lamps.................................................................. Driving Lamps.................................................................... Headlamps................................................................................... Headlamps......................................................................... Servicing Headlamps......................................................... Aiming Headlamps............................................................. Modern Lighting Systems.......................................................... LED Lighting....................................................................... HID Lighting........................................................................ Smart Lighting.................................................................... Exterior Lamps Quiz................................................................... Body Trim and Hardware............................................................ Interior Trim........................................................................ Wiper Blades......................................................................

Door Hinges........................................................................

Body Trim and Hardware Quiz................................................... Tires.............................................................................................. Tires.................................................................................... Tire Materials...................................................................... Tire Construction................................................................ Bias Ply vs. Radial.............................................................. Radial Tires........................................................................ Radial Tire Sidewalls.......................................................... Tire Information.................................................................. Tire Temperature and Traction Ratings............................. Tread Designs.................................................................... Space Saver Tires.............................................................. Run Flat Tires.....................................................................

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Wheels......................................................................................... Wheels………….......………...………………………………. Types of Wheels……………………………………………… Rim Sizes and Designations………………..………………. Tire and Wheel Service............................................................... Tire Pressure Gauge.......................................................... Setting Tire Pressures........................................................ Tire and Wheel Safety........................................................ Tire Wear Patterns............................................................. Rotating Tires..................................................................... Removing a Tire................................................................. Tire and Wheels Quiz.................................................................. Non Friction Bearings................................................................ Bearings............................................................................. Servicing wheel Bearings................................................... Non Friction Bearings Quiz........................................................ Spindles and Hubs...................................................................... Chassis Configurations...................................................... Front Wheel Drive Layout.................................................. Rear Wheel Drive Layout................................................... Brake Types....................................................................... Spindles and Hubs Quiz.............................................................

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Module E-General Automotive Practices.................................... Diagnostic Procedures................................................................. How May I Help You............................................................ A Day with Henry................................................................. Diagnostic Procedures Quiz ....................................................... Oxy-Acetylene Welding................................................................ Personal Protection.............................................................. Identifying Hazards............................................................... Setting Up an Oxyacetylene Torch....................................... Using an Oxyacetylene Torch.............................................. MIG (GMAW) Welding................................................................... Process................................................................................ Shop Safety......................................................................... Personal Safety................................................................... Components......................................................................... Shielding Gas....................................................................... Wire...................................................................................... Protecting Vehicle................................................................ Setup.................................................................................... Welding Techniques Quiz.............................................................

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Module F-Electrical and Electrical systems............................. Electrical Quantities and their Units and Prefixes................... Electrical Measurement...................................................... Basic Electricity.................................................................. Types of Circuits......................................................................... Series Circuits.................................................................... Parallel Circuits.................................................................. Series Parallel Circuits....................................................... Circuit Terminology.................................................................... Reading Material................................................................ Circuit Theory.............................................................................. Reading Material................................................................ Electrical Relationships............................................................. Ohms Law.......................................................................... Electrical Power................................................................. Electrical Components and Their Purpose.............................. Wires.................................................................................. Shielding............................................................................ Wire Sizing......................................................................... Fuses and Circuit Breakers................................................ Relays................................................................................ Resistors............................................................................ Resistor Ratings................................................................. Variable resistors............................................................... Magnetic Force Lines................................................................. Reading Material................................................................

Magnetic Terminology................................................................ Magnetic Effects................................................................. Electromagnetic Components............................................ Relationship to Current.............................................................. Faradays Law.....................................................................

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Effect of Magnetic Core on Coils............................................... Electromagnetic Induction.................................................. Primary and secondary Induction....................................... Magnetic Effects.................................................................

Signal Interference...................................................................... Readings............................................................................ Principles of Electricity Quiz..................................................... Types of Electrical Test Equipment.......................................... Multimeters......................................................................... Test Light........................................................................... Using a Non Powered Test Light....................................... Measuring Electrical Signals..................................................... Using a DVOM to measure Voltage................................... Using a DVOM to measure Continuity............................... Auto-Range Features.................................................................. Readings............................................................................ Units of Measurement................................................................ Readings............................................................................ Sample Rate................................................................................

Readings............................................................................ Internal Fuse ............................................................................... Electrical Test Equipment Quiz................................................. Semiconductor Doping.............................................................. Semiconductor.................................................................. Semiconductor Device....................................................... Diodes.......................................................................................... Diodes................................................................................ Types of Diodes................................................................. Capacitors..........................................................................

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Microprocessor Systems........................................................... Readings………................................................................. Principles of Electronics Quiz................................................... Wiring Harnesses........................................................................ Purpose Routing and Support of Wiring Harnesses............... Reading Materials.............................................................. Shielding...................................................................................... Reading Materials.............................................................. Wire Properties........................................................................... Wires.................................................................................. Wire Size........................................................................... Conductors and Insulation................................................. Length vs. Resistance........................................................ Installing a Solderless Terminal......................................... Wiring Diagrams......................................................................... Understanding Wiring Diagrams............................................... Reading Materials.............................................................. Inspection, Repair, and Testing of Wiring Harnesses............. Stripping Wire insulation.................................................... Installing a Solderless Terminal......................................... Soldering Wires and Connectors....................................... Wiring Systems Quiz.................................................................. Battery Safety.............................................................................. Charging a Battery............................................................. Battery Environmental Considerations.................................... Reading Materials.............................................................. Design and Construction of Lead Acid Batteries.................... Battery Power Source........................................................ Batteries and Cells............................................................. Electrolytes.................................................................................. Reading Materials..............................................................

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Battery Charging and Discharging............................................ Battery Charging................................................................ Types of Automotive Batteries.................................................. Readings………................................................................. Selection of Automotive Batteries............................................ Readings............................................................................ Battery Service and Inspection................................................. Inspection and Servicing of a Battery................................. Cleaning and Replacing a Battery...................................... 12 Volt Batteries Quiz................................................................. Types of Scan Tools................................................................... Scan Tools......................................................................... On Board Diagnostics................................................................ OBD Systems..................................................................... Data Stream................................................................................. Readings ………................................................................ Scan Tool Use............................................................................. Readings............................................................................ Scan Tools Quiz..........................................................................

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Module G-Brake Systems ............................................................ Brake Tubing and Fittings............................................................ Brake Lines.......................................................................... Pipe Flaring.......................................................................... Brake Tubing and Fittings Quiz................................................... Pascals Law................................................................................... Hydraulic Pressure and Force.............................................. Brake Hydraulic Systems................................................................ Master Cylinder..................................................................... Tandem Master Cylinder....................................................... Divided Systems.................................................................... Proportioning Valves.............................................................. Proportioning Valve Operation.............................................. Wheel Cylinders.................................................................... Checking Wheel cylinders...................................................... Calipers................................................................................. Brake Hydraulic Systems Quiz..................................................... Drum Brakes.................................................................................. Brake Friction Materials........................................................ Drum Brake Systems............................................................. Drum Brake Operation.......................................................... Brake Linings and Shoes...................................................... Backing Plate........................................................................ Parking Brake System........................................................... Completed Drum Brakes Service and Overhaul.............................................. Replacing Brake Linings........................................................ Adjusting a Park Brake.......................................................... Drum Brake Systems Quiz............................................................. Principles of Friction....................................................................... Principles of Braking............................................................... Coefficient of Friction..............................................................

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Disc Brake Design and Operation............................................. Disc Brake Operation.........................................................

Disc Brake Rotors.............................................................. Disc Brake Pads.................................................................

Disc Brake Service and Overhaul.............................................. Checking Brake Pads......................................................... Replacing Brake pads........................................................ Removing and Replacing rotors......................................... Disc Brake system Quiz ............................................................ Design and Operation of Power Assist Systems..................... Power Brake Booster.........................................................

Hydraulic Brake Booster.................................................... Electrohydraulic Booster....................................................

Power Assist Systems Inspection and Repair......................... Readings............................................................................ Power Assist Systems Quiz....................................................... Antilock Brake Systems............................................................. ABS Brake systems........................................................... Principles of ABS Systems................................................. ABS Brake System Operation............................................ ABS Master Cylinder.......................................................... ABS Electronic Control Unit............................................... Anti-Lock Brake Systems Inspection and Repair……………..

Readings............................................................................ Anti-Lock Brake Systems Quiz..................................................

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Module H-Steering Systems...................................................... Conventional Steering Gears Design and Construction......... Principles of steering.......................................................... Steering Systems...............................................................

Helix................................................................................... Variable Ratio Steering...................................................... Worm Gear Box................................................................. Four Wheel steering...........................................................

Conventional Steering Gears Service and Repair……………. Servicing Steering Systems............................................... Rack and Pinion Steering Gears Design and Operation......... Rack and Pinion Steering................................................... Rack and Pinion Gear Box................................................. Rack and Pinion Steering System...................................... Rack and Pinion Steering Gears Service and Repair………… Reading Material................................................................ Power Steering Units Operation and Repair............................

Power Steering .……………………….…………………….. Steering process …………………..………………………… Flow Control Valve ………………..………………………… Pressure and Flow Testing ………………………………… Electric power assist steering............................................. Electric power assist steering operation.............................

Steering Columns Operation and Repair.................................. Steering Columns.............................................................. Air Bags.............................................................................. Steering Linkage Operation and Repair................................... Steering Linkages..............................................................

Recirculating Ball and Nut.................................................. Joints.................................................................................. Fasteners........................................................................... Lubricating a Suspension System......................................

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Wheel Alignment......................................................................... Wheel alignment Principles................................................ Toe In and Out................................................................... Caster................................................................................. Camber.............................................................................. Steering Axis Inclination.................................................... Toe Out on Turns............................................................... Scrub Radius...................................................................... Steering Systems Quiz............................................................... Passenger Restraint Systems Design and Construction........ Vehicle Safety systems...................................................... Seat Belts........................................................................... Air Bags.............................................................................. Seat Belt Tensioners.......................................................... Crash Sensors................................................................... Passenger Restraint Systems Service and Repair.................. Reading Materials.............................................................. Passenger Restraint Systems Quiz...........................................

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Module I-Suspension Systems.................................................. Frame Types................................................................................ Body Styles………………………...…………………………. Structural Characteristics……………........………………… Conventional Frames…………………………………..……. Uni-body Structure……………………………………….….. Space Frame ................................................................... Frame Types Quiz....................................................................... Suspension Dynamics................................................................

Suspension Systems ……………………………………….. Suspension Forces …………………….…………………… Un-sprung Weight …………………………………………… Wheel Unit Location …………………………………………

Front Suspension Types............................................................ Front Suspension layouts.................................................. Independent Suspension................................................... Front Independent Suspension Systems........................... Short-Long Arm Suspension.............................................. Strut Suspension................................................................ Torsion Bar Suspension..................................................... Rear Suspension Types........................................................... Driven Rear Suspension.................................................... Non Driven Rear Suspension............................................. Rigid Non Drive Rear Suspension..................................... Leaf Spring......................................................................... Coil Spring.......................................................................... Independent Rear Suspension Layouts.............................

Independent Rear Suspension........................................... Solid Axle........................................................................... Dead Axle........................................................................... Linkages.............................................................................

Suspension Components........................................................... Bushings............................................................................ Joints..................................................................................

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AST Level 1 Course Checklist Completed Suspension Service.................................................................... Servicing Suspension Systems.......................................... Lubricating Suspension Systems....................................... Servicing Steering Systems............................................... Suspension System Geometry Quiz......................................... Common Spring Designs........................................................... Coil springs........................................................................ Leaf Springs....................................................................... Torsion Bars.......................................................................

Rubber Springs.................................................................. Adaptive Air Suspension.................................................... Adaptive Air Suspension Operation...................................

Spring Inspection Service and Repair...................................... Reading Materials.............................................................. Shock Absorbers and Struts..................................................... Hydraulic Shocks............................................................... Gas pressured Shocks....................................................... Load Adjustable Shocks..................................................... Manual Adjustable Shocks................................................. Automatic Adjustable Shocks.............................................

Electronic Stability Control.................................................

Shock Absorbers and Struts Inspection Service and Repair. Reading material................................................................ Spring and Shock Absorber Quiz..............................................

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