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Automotive Technology Skills Assessment 
This rubric will be used to calculate your lab/shop performance points. Students who actively participate in hands on tasks earn more points. Students who stand around and watch earn the least amount of points. Students that can perform tasks compentently with minimal supervision earn more points. Students who cannot perform tasks competently earn less points. Students who are absent or arrive late to class will loose points.
Rubric Code: M86755
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Subject: Vocational  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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A. General Engine Diagnosis; Removal and Reinstallation (R & R)
  Mastered

Student has demonstrated a high level of both cognitive and psychomotor skills. Student can perform the task competently without supervision. Student could compently perform the task on the job.

9 pts

Satisfactory

Student demonstrates a better understanding of the theory and can perform the task with minimal instructor intervention

6.5 pts

Can Perform with Supervision

Student has a good understanding of the theory and can perform the task only under direct supervision.

4.5 pts

Basic Understanding

Student demonstrated minimal comprehension of the theory. Student has difficulty performing the task.

2.5 pts

Unsatisfactory

Student did not perform the task

0 pts

A1 Engine Repair

1. Identify and interpret engine concern; determine necessary action. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
A1 Engine Repair

Understands 2. Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as internal engine operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
A1 Engine Repair

3. Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle certification labels, and calibration decals). P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
A1 Engine Repair

4. Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant, and other leaks; determine necessary action. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
A1 Engine Repair

5. Diagnose engine noises and vibrations; determine necessary action. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
A1 Engine Repair

6. Diagnose the cause of excessive oil consumption, unusual engine exhaust color, odor, and sound; determine necessary action. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
A1 Engine Repair

7. Perform engine vacuum tests; determine necessary action. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
A1 Engine Repair

8. Perform cylinder power balance tests; determine necessary action. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
A1 Engine Repair

9. Perform cylinder compression tests; determine necessary action. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
A1 Engine Repair

10. Perform cylinder leakage tests; determine necessary action. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
A1 Engine Repair

11. Remove and reinstall engine in a late model front-wheel drive vehicle (OBDI or newer); reconnect all attaching components and restore the vehicle to running condition. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
B. Cyl. head and valve train diag.
Engine repair

1. Remove cylinder head(s); visually inspect cylinder head(s) for cracks; check gasket surface areas for warpage and leakage; check passage condition. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

2. Install cylinder heads and gaskets; tighten according to manufacturer’s specifications and procedures. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

3. Inspect valve springs for squareness and free height comparison; determine necessary action. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

4. Replace valve stem seals on an assembled engine; inspect valve spring retainers, locks, and valve grooves; determine necessary action. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

5. Inspect valve guides for wear; check valve stem-to-guide clearance; determine necessary action. P-3

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

6.6. Inspect valves and valve seats; determine necessary action. P-3

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

7. Check valve face-to-seat contact and valve seat concentricity (runout); determine necessary action. P-3

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

8. Check valve spring assembled height and valve stem height; determine necessary action. P-3

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

9. Inspect pushrods, rocker arms, rocker arm pivots and shafts for wear, bending, cracks, looseness, and blocked oil passages (orifices); determine necessary action. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

10. Inspect hydraulic or mechanical lifters; determine necessary action. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

11. Adjust valves (mechanical or hydraulic lifters). P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

12. Inspect camshaft drives (including gear wear and backlash, sprocket and chain wear); determine necessary action. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

13. Inspect and replace timing belts (chains), overhead camdrive sprockets, and tensioners; check belt/chain tension; adjust as necessary. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

14. Inspect camshaft for runout, journal wear and lobe wear. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

15. Inspect camshaft bearing surface for wear, damage, out-of-round, and alignment; determine necessary action. P-3

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

16. Establish camshaft(s) timing and cam sensor indexing according to manufacturer’s specifications and procedures. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
C. Engine Block Assembly Diagnosis
Engine repair

1. Disassemble engine block; clean and prepare components for inspection and reassembly. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

2. Inspect engine block for visible cracks, passage condition, core and gallery plug condition, and surface warpage; determine necessary action. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

3. Inspect internal and external threads; restore as needed (includes installing thread inserts). P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

4. Inspect and measure cylinder walls for damage, wear, and ridges; determine necessary action. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

5. Deglaze and clean cylinder walls. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

6. Inspect and measure camshaft bearings for wear, damage, out-of-round, and alignment; determine necessary action. P-3

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

7. Inspect crankshaft for end play, straightness, journal damage, keyway damage, thrust flange and sealing surface condition, and visual surface cracks; check oil passage condition; measure journal wear; check crankshaft sensor reluctor ring (where applicable); determine necessary action. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

8. Inspect and measure main and connecting rod bearings for damage, clearance, and end play; determine necessary action (includes the proper selection of bearings). P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

9. Identify piston and bearing wear patterns that indicate connecting rod alignment and main bearing bore problems; inspect rod alignment and bearing bore condition. P-3

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

10. Inspect and measure pistons; determine necessary action. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

11. Remove and replace piston pin. P-3

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

12. Inspect, measure, and install piston rings. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

13. Inspect auxiliary (balance, intermediate, idler, counterbalance or silencer) shaft(s); inspect shaft(s) and support bearings for damage and wear; determine necessary action; reinstall and time. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

14. Inspect or replace crankshaft vibration damper (harmonic balancer). P-3

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

15. Assemble the engine using gaskets, seals, and formed-in-place (tube-applied) sealants, thread sealers, etc. according to manufacturer’s specifications. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
D. Lubrication and Cooling Systems
Engine repair

1. Perform oil pressure tests; determine necessary action. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

2. Inspect oil pump gears or rotors, housing, pressure relief devices, and pump drive; perform necessary action. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

3. Perform cooling system, cap, and recovery system tests (pressure, combustion leakage, and temperature); determine necessary action. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

4. Inspect, replace, and adjust drive belts, tensioners, and pulleys; check pulley and belt alignment. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

5. Inspect and replace engine cooling and heater system hoses. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

6. Inspect, test, and replace thermostat and housing. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

7. Test coolant; drain and recover coolant; flush and refill cooling system with recommended coolant; bleed air as required. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

8. Inspect, test, remove, and replace water pump. P-1

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

9. Remove and replace radiator. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

10. Inspect, and test fans(s) (electrical or mechanical), fan clutch, fan shroud, and air dams. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

11. Inspect auxiliary oil coolers; determine necessary action. P-3

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

12. Inspect, test, and replace oil temperature and pressure switches and sensors. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Engine repair

13. Perform oil and filter change. P-2

Mastered
Satisfactory
Can Perform with Supervision
Basic Understanding
Unsatisfactory
Total Grade
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