Describes an innovative self-paced instructional program and its advantages with old, lock-step lecture methods. (Editor/RK)

There were 825,000 auto mechanics and repairmen in 1968 and the net number is rising at a rate of 16,400 a year. However, officials of the Automotive Services Industry Association estimate that 125,000 to 200,000 more repairmen and mechanics are needed now. Occupational problems and possible solutions are discussed. (BC)

Presented are aspects of emission control systems of 1970-71 vehicles and devices which are presently being engineered to meet the 1975 regulations. (GB)

The use of plastic and fiberglass materials in the manufacture of automobiles has caused a revolution in the field of collision work. Changes have occurred in tools, techniques, materials, and in the training for auto body repair. The skills necessary for employment in this field are now easier and faster to acquire. (CT)

This document contains teacher's materials for a course on becoming an automotive brakes specialist, based on the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence task lists. The course consists of three instructional units: service brake hydraulic system and wheel bearings, service drum brakes, and service disc brakes. Depending on the…

This module is the fifth of nine modules in the competency-based Missouri Auto Mechanics Curriculum Guide. Seventeen units cover: steering system design; diagnosing steering systems problems; inspecting and replacing steering linkage components; manual and power steering gear service; manual and power rack and pinion steering gear service; power…

This module is the eighth of nine modules in the competency-based Missouri Auto Mechanics Curriculum Guide. Six units cover: introduction to automatic transmission/transaxle; hydraulic control systems; transmission/transaxle diagnosis; automatic transmission/transaxle maintenance and adjustment; in-vehicle transmission repair; and off-car…

This book of posttests is designed to accompany the Engine Tune-Up Service Student Guide for Unit 2, Charging System, available separately as CE 031 208. Focus of the posttest is on the testing of the charging system. One multiple choice posttest is provided, that covers the three performance objectives contained in the unit. (No answer key is…

This book of posttests is designed to accompany the Engine Tune-Up Service Student Guide for Unit 1, Battery and Cranking System. Focus of the posttests is the testing of the battery and cranking system. Four multiple choice posttests are provided, one for each of the performance objectives contained in the unit. (No answer keys are provided.)…

This document describes the design of an automatic guidance and control system for a passenger car. A simulation of that system is presented. Analog outputs are provided which compare human operator control to automatic control. One human control possibility is to provide the operator with sufficient feedback information that resulting performance…

The second volume reporting on the Samoan Demonstration Program contains four sets of custom designed auto mechanics instructional materials, each including instructor's directions for using the materials. The materials were designed for Samoan speaking students who desire to improve their basic English communication skills, and the lessons…

This guide, prepared for the Division of Manpower Development and Training, is to assist administrators and teachers in organizing courses and developing course content. The guide contains 14 major units covering 1,764 hours of instruction in the classroom and the laboratory. The course covers 252 days at a rate of 7 hours per day for 5 days a…

The San Diego Project seeks to improve career education articulation between community colleges, secondary schools, and elementary schools by concentrating in one subject area. This reports an action plan for the study of auto mechanics. (DS)