Ah..the pieces have finally fallen together for many of the TTJ3 students. The components I refer are the routine and systematic approach , the diagnois, the process, the documentation of your process, the inquiry, the trouble tree, the repair and the verification of the repair. All completed with an awesome blend on student knowledge, skill and technical literacy; not just memory based but more importantly were and how to access the vehicle data, the dtc's, the operation of the system in question, how to identify the faulty component and the specifications. It is important to point out that it is impossible to know every process, every step, every dtc and every spec. But knowing how, when and were to access all of the puzzle pieces is an astonishing accomplishment.
Brief over view...today...
" keys please. I need to get my coveralls, I drove the escape (ford) today. I need to determine where the exhaust leak is and measure the pipes to order replacement sections. I also need to scan for dtc's, the engine light is on and it is running rough. It is sitting in front of bay 1, can I use the hoist and can you drive it in?" Student said.
I turned to my colleague and he looked at me and inquired who is that student. He was awestruck and I will admit my jaw too dropped a little, not that I let onto the student. I should also mention that this was before the first bell of the day.
So long story short ( I won't bore you with all the tidbit data)
Employability skills , check
Initiative , check
Verification of problems, check
Set hoist up, check
Inspect physical condition and measure, check & document with pics, check
Lower hoist, check
BT1 & Ipad, scan dtc's and view data, check
Access service literature, determine conditions for setting dtc, prioritize dtc's, diagnosis dtc's, check
Repair faulty components and/or order and price parts, check
Clear dtc's and run up vehicle to meet dtc setting requirements....
Dtc did not reset, verified repair...double check.
Remove vehicle from hoist, teacher move vehicle outside
Sweep floor, wash up, complete additional documentation of job and complete work order.
Ah...that's a pretty complete "puzzle" for a grade 11. Guess who has a coop placement next year?
Guess who I would hire?
She did an excellent job both in successfully repairing the vehicle, using the technology, access the vehicle service literature and employing the necessary employability, thinking and learning skills that further employers and educator strive to encounter.
