ABED 076 Communication Skills Transportation Applications II

3 credits

This course is exclusively for students enrolled in the I-BEST General Service Technician certificate of completion. It addresses industry specific vocabulary and language skills covered in the second term technical courses (AUTO 120 and AUTO 124).

Prerequisites: ABED 074, TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, and TRAN 125.

Corequisites: AUTO 120 and AUTO 124.

Quarters Offered: Fall

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

Identify important information in industry-specific texts, and skim and scan for main ideas and details
Recall and use vocabulary related to electrical starting, charging, and lighting systems
Explain the steps to diagnose engine, electrical, and electronic problems
Interpret wiring diagrams from digital workshop resources
Spell accurately to fill out car care service form
Write 3-4 related paragraphs to give instructions on performing a complete maintenance and inspection service
Explain how to safely raise and support a vehicle
Employ speaking strategies to work with customers to accurately fill out repair orders