(ACR) Standards Glossary

Standards Structure

• Content Standards are listed at the top of the list and are the general statements of what students need to know and be able to do.
  
• Topics are listed below the standards and further clarify a specific area of the standard.

  Topic 1.1

  Frame Inspection and Repair

  Topic 1.2

  Unibody and Unitized Structure Inspection, Measurement, and Repair

  Topic 1.3

  Stationary Glass

Calculation Method for Standards

Standards are larger groups of related student competencies. So the Standard Score is a calculation of all the related student competencies. So click on the student competences identifiers name below each Standard to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each Disciplinary Core Idea's related Performance Expectations.

(ARC) Standard 1:
Structural Analysis and Damage Repair

Proficiency Scale

Students Competencies...

• Measure and diagnose structural damage using a tram gauge.
  
• Attach vehicle to anchoring devices.
  
• Analyze, straighten and align mash (collapse) damage.
  
• Analyze, straighten and align sag damage.
  
• Analyze, straighten and align side sway damage.
  
• Analyze, straighten and align twist damage.
  
• Analyze, straighten and align diamond frame damage.
  
• Remove and replace damaged structural components.
  
• Replace protective coatings; restore corrosion protection to repaired or replaced frame areas and anchoring locations.
  
• Analyze and identify misaligned or damaged steering, suspension, and powertrain mounting points.
  
• Align or replace misaligned or damaged steering, suspension, and powertrain mounting points that can cause vibration, steering, and wheel alignment problems.
  
• Identify heat limitations and monitoring procedures for structural components.
  
• Demonstrate an understanding of structural foam applications.
  
• Measure and diagnose structural damage using a three-dimensional measuring system (mechanical, electronic, laser), etc.
  
• Determine the extent of the direct and indirect damage and the direction of impact; document the methods and sequence of repair.
  
• Analyze and identify crush/collapse zones.
  

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(ARC) Standard 1:
Structural Analysis and Damage Repair

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Students Competencies...

• Analyze and identify misaligned or damaged steering, suspension, and powertrain mounting points that can cause vibration, steering, and chassis alignment problems.
  
• Align or replace misaligned or damaged steering, suspension, and powertrain mounting points that can cause vibration, steering and chassis alignment problems.
  
• Measure and diagnose unibody damage using tram gauge.
  
• Measure and diagnose unibody vehicles using a dedicated (fixture) measuring system.
  
• Diagnose and measure unibody vehicles using a three-dimensional measuring system (mechanical, electronic, and laser, etc.).
  
• Determine the extent of the direct and indirect damage and the direction of impact; plan and document the methods and sequence of repair.
  
• Attach anchoring devices to vehicle; remove or reposition components as necessary.
  
• Straighten and align roof rails/headers and roof panels.
  
• Straighten and align rocker panels and pillars.
  
• Straighten and align vehicle openings and floor pans.
  
• Straighten and align quarter panels, wheelhouse assemblies, and rear body sections (including rails and suspension/powertrain mounting points).
  
• Straighten and align front-end sections (aprons, strut towers, upper and lower rails, steering, and suspension/power train mounting points, etc.).
  
• Identify substrate and repair or replacement recommendations.
  
• Identify proper cold stress relief methods.
  
• Repair damage using power tools and hand tools to restore proper contours and dimensions.
  
• Determine sectioning procedures of a steel body structure.
  
• Remove and replace damaged structural components.
  
• Restore corrosion protection to repaired or replaced structural areas, and anchoring locations.
  
• Determine the extent of damage to aluminum structural components; repair, weld, or replace.
  
• Analyze and identify crush/collapse zones.
  

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(ARC) Standard 1:
Structural Analysis and Damage Repair

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Students Competencies...

• Identify considerations for removal, handling, and installation of advanced glass systems (rain sensors, navigation, cameras, and collision avoidance systems).
  
• Remove and reinstall or replace modular glass using recommended materials.
  
• Check for water leaks, dust leaks, and wind noise.
  

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Standards Structure

• Content Standards are listed at the top of the list and are the general statements of what students need to know and be able to do.
  
• Topics are listed below the standards and further clarify a specific area of the standard.

  Topic 2.1

  Preparation

  Topic 2.2

  Off-Vehicle Transmission and Transaxle

  Topic 2.3

  Metal Finishing and Body Filling

  Topic 2.4

  Moveable Glass and Hardware

  Topic 2.5

  Plastics and Adhesives

Calculation Method for Standards

Standards are larger groups of related student competencies. So the Standard Score is a calculation of all the related student competencies. So click on the student competences identifiers name below each Standard to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each Disciplinary Core Idea's related Performance Expectations.

(ARC) Standard 2:
Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (body components)

Proficiency Scale

Students Competencies...

• Review damage report and analyze damage to determine appropriate methods for overall repair; develop, and document a repair plan. 
• Inspect, remove, label, store, and reinstall exterior trim and moldings. Inspect, remove, label, store, and reinstall interior trim and components. 
• Inspect, remove, label, store, and reinstall body panels and components that may interfere with or be damaged during repair. 
• Inspect, remove, label, store, and reinstall vehicle mechanical and electrical components that may interfere with or be damaged during repair. 
• Protect panels, glass, interior parts, and other vehicles adjacsent to the repair area. 
• Soap and water wash entire vehicle; complete pre-repair inspection checklist. 
• Prepare damaged area using water-based and solvent-based cleaners. 
• Remove corrosion protection, undercoating, sealers, and other protective coatings as necessary to perform repairs. 
• Inspect, remove, and reinstall repairable plastics and other components for off-vehicle repair.
  

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(ARC) Standard 2:
Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (body components)

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Students Competencies...

• Inspect/locate direct, indirect, or hidden damage and direction of impact.
  
• Inspect, remove and replace mechanically fastened welded steel panel or panel assemblies.
  
• Determine the extent of damage to aluminum body panels; repair or replace.
  
• Inspect, remove, replace, and align hood, hood hinges, and hood latch
  
• Inspect, remove, replace, and align deck lid, lid hinges, and lid latch. HP
  
• Inspect, remove, replace, and align doors, latches, hinges, and related hardware.
  
• Inspect, remove, replace and align tailgates, hatches, liftgates and sliding doors.
  
• Inspect, remove, replace, and align bumpers, covers, reinforcements, guards, impact absorbers, and mounting hardware.
  
• Inspect, remove, replace and align fenders, and related panels.
  
• Restore corrosion protection during and after the repair.
  
• Replace door skins.
  
• Restore sound deadeners and foam materials.
  
• Perform panel bonding and weld bonding.
  
• Diagnose and repair water leaks, dust leaks, and wind noise.
  
• Identify one-time use fasteners.
  
• Weld damaged or torn steel body panels; repair broken welds.
  

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(ARC) Standard 2:
Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (body components)

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Students Competencies...

• Prepare a panel for body filler by abrading or removing the coatings; featheredge and refine scratches before the application of body filler.
  
• Locate and repair surface irregularities on a damaged body panel using power tools, hand tools, and weld-on pulling attachments.
  
• Demonstrate hammer and dolly techniques.
  
• Heat shrink stretched panel areas to proper contour.
  
• Cold shrink stretched panel areas to proper contour.
  
• Identify body filler defects; correct the cause and condition. (Pinholing, ghosting, staining, over catalyzing, etc.)
  
• Identify different types of body fillers.
  
• Shape body filler to contour; finish sand.
  
• Perform proper metal finishing techniques for aluminum.
  
• Perform proper application of body filler to aluminum.
  
• Straighten contours of damaged panels to a suitable condition for body fillings or metal finishing using power tools, hand tools, and weld-on pulling attachments.
  

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(ARC) Standard 2:
Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (body components)

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Students Competencies...

• Inspect, adjust, repair or replace window regulators, run channels, glass, power mechanisms, and related controls.
  
• Inspect, adjust, repair, remove, reinstall or replace weather-stripping.
  
• Inspect, repair or replace, and adjust removable power operated roof panel and hinges, latches, guides, handles, retainer, and controls of sunroofs.
  
• Inspect, remove, reinstall, and align convertible top and related mechanisms.
  
• Initialize electrical components as needed.
  

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(ARC) Standard 2:
Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (body components)

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Students Competencies...

• Identify the types of plastics; determine repairability. 
• Clean and prepare the surface of plastic parts; identify the types of plastic repair procedures. 
• Repair rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible plastic panels. 
• Remove or repair damaged areas from rigid exterior composite panels. 
• Replace bonded rigid exterior composite body panels; straighten or align panel supports.
  

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Standards Structure

• Content Standards are listed at the top of the list and are the general statements of what students need to know and be able to do.
  
• Topics are listed below the standards and further clarify a specific area of the standard.

  Topic 3.1

  Suspension and Steering

  Topic 3.2

  Electrical

  Topic 3.3

  Brakes

  Topic 3.4

  Heating and Air Conditioning

  Topic 3.5

  Cooling Systems

  Topic 3.6

  Drive Train

  Topic 3.7

  Fuel, Intake, and Exhaust Systems

  Topic 3.8

  Restraint Systems

Calculation Method for Standards

Standards are larger groups of related student competencies. So the Standard Score is a calculation of all the related student competencies. So click on the student competences identifiers name below each Standard to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each Disciplinary Core Idea's related Performance Expectations.

(ARC) Standard 3:
Mechanical and Electrical Components

Proficiency Scale

Students Competencies...

• Perform visual inspection and measuring checks to identify steering and suspension collision damage.
  
• Identify one–time use fasteners.
  
• Clean, inspect, and prepare reusable fasteners.
  
• Remove, replace, inspect or adjust power steering pump, pulleys, belts, hoses, fittings and pump mounts.
  
• Remove and replace power steering gear (non-rack and pinion type).
  
• Inspect, remove, and replace power rack and pinion steering gear and related components.
  
• Inspect and replace parallelogram steering linkage components.
  
• Inspect, remove and replace upper and lower control arms and related components.
  
• Inspect, remove and replace steering knuckle/spindle/hub assemblies (including bearings, races, seals, etc.).
  
• Inspect, remove and replace front suspension system coil springs and spring insulators (silencers).
  
• Inspect, remove, replace, and adjust suspension system torsion bars, and mounts.
  
• Inspect, remove and replace stabilizer bar bushings, brackets, and links.
  
• Inspect, remove and replace MacPherson strut or assembly, upper bearing, and mount.
  
• Inspect, remove, and replace rear suspension system transverse links, control arms, stabilizer bars, bushings, and mounts.
  
• Inspect, remove, and replace suspension system leaf spring(s) and related components.
  
• Inspect axle assembly for damage and misalignment.
  
• Inspect, remove and replace shock absorbers.
  
• Diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair or replace active suspension systems and associated lines and fittings.
  
• Measure vehicle ride height and wheel base; determine necessary action.
  
• Inspect, remove, replace, and align front and rear frame (cradles/sub).
  
• Diagnose and inspect steering wheel, steering column, and components.
  
• Verify proper operation of steering systems including electronically controlled, hydraulic and electronically assisted steering systems.
  
• Diagnose front and rear suspension system noises and body sway problems; determine necessary action.
  
• Diagnose vehicle wandering, pulling, hard steering, bump steer, memory steering, torque steering, and steering return problems; determine necessary action.
  
• Demonstrate an understanding of wheel, suspension, and steering alignments (caster, camber, toe, SAI etc.).
  
• Diagnose tire wear patterns; determine cause.
  
• Inspect tires; identify direction of rotation and location; check tire size, tire pressure monitoring system (TPM) and adjust air pressure.
  
• Diagnose wheel/tire vibration, shimmy, tire pull (lead), wheel hop problems; determine needed repairs.
  
• Measure wheel, tire, axle, and hub runout; determine needed repairs.
  
• Reinstall wheels and torque lug nuts.
  
• Perform initialization or calibration procedures following suspension and/or steering system repairs.
  

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(ARC) Standard 3:
Mechanical and Electrical Components

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Students Competencies...

• Check for available voltage, voltage drop and current, and resistance in electrical wiring circuits and components with a DMM (digital multimeter).
  
• Repair electrical circuits, wiring, and connectors.
  
• Inspect, test, and replace fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses.
  
• Perform battery state-of-charge test and slow/fast battery charge.
  
• Inspect, clean, repair or replace battery, battery cables, connectors and clamps.
  
• Dispose of batteries and battery acid according to local, state, and federal requirements.
  
• Identify programmable electrical/electronic components and check for malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and fault codes; record data for reprogramming before disconnecting battery.
  
• Inspect alignment, adjust, remove and replace alternator (generator), drive belts, pulleys, and fans.
  
• Check operation and aim headlamp assemblies and fog/driving lamps; determine needed repairs.
  
• Inspect, test, and repair or replace switches, relays, bulbs, sockets, connectors, and ground wires of interior and exterior light circuits.
  
• Remove and replace horn(s); check operation.
  
• Check operation of wiper/washer systems; determine needed repairs.
  
• Check operation of power side and tailgate window; determine needed repairs.
  
• Inspect, remove and replace power seat, motors, linkages, cables, etc.
  
• Inspect, remove and replace components of electric door and hatch/trunk lock.
  
• Inspect, remove and replace components of keyless lock/unlock devices and alarm systems.
  
• Inspect, remove and replace components of electrical sunroof and convertible/retractable hard top.
  
• Check operation of electrically heated mirrors, windshields, back lights, panels, etc.; determine needed repairs.
  
• Demonstrate self-grounding procedures (anti-static) for handling electronic components.
  
• Check for module communication errors using a scan tool.
  
• Use wiring diagrams, component location, and diagnostic flow charts during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems.
  
• Identify safe disabling techniques of high voltage systems on hybrid/electric vehicles.
  
• Identify potential safety and material handling concerns associated with high voltage hybrid/electric vehicle battery systems.
  

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(ARC) Standard 3:
Mechanical and Electrical Components

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Students Competencies...

• Inspect brake lines, hoses, and fittings for damage or wear; tighten fittings and supports; replace brake lines (double flare and ISO types).
  
• Replace hoses, fittings, seals, and supports.
  
• Identify, handle, store, and fill with appropriate brake fluids.
  
• Bleed (manual, pressure, or vacuum) hydraulic brake system.
  
• Pressure test brake hydraulic system; determine necessary action.
  
• Adjust brake shoes or pads; remove and reinstall brake drums or drum/hub assemblies.
  
• Remove, clean and inspect caliper and rotor assembly and mountings for wear and damage; reinstall.
  
• Inspect parking brake system operation; repair or adjust as necessary; verify operation.
  
• Identify the proper procedures for handling brake dust.
  
• Check for bent or damaged brake system components.
  
• Demonstrate an understanding of various types of advanced braking systems (ABS, electronic parking brake, hydraulic, electronic, traction and stability control).
  

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(ARC) Standard 3:
Mechanical and Electrical Components

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Students Competencies...

• Identify and comply with environmental regulations relating to refrigerants and coolants.
  
• Maintain and verify correct operation of certified refrigerant recovery and recharging equipment.
  
• Locate and identify A/C system service ports.
  
• Identify refrigerant contamination, recover, label, and recycle refrigerant from an A/C system.
  
• Select refrigerant, evacuate, and recharge A/C system.
  
• Select oil type and install correct amount in A/C system.
  
• Inspect, adjust, and replace A/C compressor drive belts; check pulley alignment.
  
• Remove and replace A/C compressor; inspect, repair or replace A/C compressor mount.
  
• Inspect, repair or replace A/C system mufflers, hoses, lines, fittings, orifice tube, expansion valve, and seals.
  
• Inspect, test, and replace A/C system condenser and mounts.
  
• Inspect and replace receiver/drier or accumulator/drier.
  
• Inspect and repair A/C component wiring.
  
• Demonstrate an understanding of safe handling procedures associated with high voltage A/C compressors and wiring.
  
• Inspect and protect open A/C system components from contaminants during repairs.
  

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