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Curriculum Grid

The following Curriculum Grid shows each learning outcome (as defined and approved by the members of our National Advisory Committee) and the courses that are currently addressing them.  Many of the courses are existing WSU courses, five are revised courses, and eleven are new courses.

 

Career Paths
1. Field Service Operations
2. Collision Repair and Insurance Management
3. Advanced Vehicle Systems
Knowledge of the following principles, practices, and/or content:Career PathWSU Course(s)
1. civil rights, diversity, ethnicityAllSOC SS/DV1020 Social Problems (3) and
BSAD 3000 Introduction to Business (3)
2. grammar, spelling and punctuation AllEnglish EN1010 Introduction to Writing (3) and
English EN2010 Intermediate Writing (3)
3. negotiation techniques and methods AllSST 3363 Contract and Sales Negotiation Techniques (3)
4. marketing and advertisingAllSST 2443 Advertising Methods (3)
5. logistics and demographics AllBSAD 3000 Introduction to Business (3)
6. personnel management AllSST 3563 Principles of Supervision (3)
7. overall vehicle knowledge AllAutomotive Service Technology A.A.S. degree and work experience.
8. applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures AllBSAD 3000 Introduction to Business (3)
9. hazardous waste management AllATTC 3020 Introduction to Safety Management and Hazardous Materials (3)
10. employer objectives, organization, structure and mission AllBSAD 3000 Introduction to Business (3)
11. field or employer specific terminology AllAutomotive Service Technology A.A.S. degree and work experience and Employer Specific Training.
12. automotive dealership operations and standards 1,2ATTC 3620 Automotive Business Practices (3)
13. proper operation of dealership sales, service, and parts departments 1,2ATTC 3620 Automotive Business Practices (3)
14. specific specialty area of assignment AllEmployer Specific Training
15. basic departmental financial management AllBSAD 3000 Introduction to Business (3) or ATTC 3620 Automotive Business Practices (3)
16. accounting policies and practices AllATTC 3620 Automotive Business Practices (3) or ATTC 3620 Automotive Business Practices (3)
17. inventory management 1,2BSAD 3000 Introduction to Business (3) or ATTC 3620 Automotive Business Practices (3)
18. basic manufacturing 3MFET SI2410. Quality Concepts and Statistical Applications (3)
19. basic engineering 3MFET SI2410. Quality Concepts and Statistical Applications (3)
Skills / Ability to:WSU Course(s)
1. demonstrate a positive "can do" attitudeAllIntuitive
2. be flexible and accept change AllATTC 3000 Introduction to Automotive Technology (Prerequisite or corequisite requirement for all ATTC courses)
3. present oneself in a professional manner in both appearance and conduct AllATTC SI4720 Capstone Project (2)
4. deal with customers/co-workers in an ethical manner which shows sensitivity, tact, integrity, and professionalism AllSST 4203 Ethical Sales and Service (3)
5. speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally AllTBE 3250 Business Communications (3)
6. demonstrate customer service skills, make a difference to the customerAllSST 3203 Customer Service Techniques (3)
7. demonstrate professional technical sales skills AllSST 1143 Fundamental Selling Techniques (3) and
SST 3363 Contract Sales and Negotiation (3)
8. communicate verbally in a professional manner AllTBE 3250 Business Communications (3)
9. work independently with little or no supervision AllSST 3563 Principles of Supervision (3) and ATTC 3880 Cooperative Practicum (3)
10. self-motivated enough to be able to plan, organize and prioritize time and workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines AllSST 3563 Principles of Supervision (3)
11. develop and safeguard professional relationships; demonstrate interpersonal networking skills AllSST 3203 Customer Service Techniques (3) or
COMM HU2110 Interpersonal and small group communications (3)
12. demonstrate computer information literacy (including: email, typing, Internet navigation, Microsoft Office Professional (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)) AllTBE 1700 Introduction to microcomputer applications (3) and
TBE 1504 Computer Information Literacy Competancy Exam (1) and
(TBE 2080 Database Applications (1) Optional) and
TBE 3070 Advanced Spreadsheet Applications (1) and
TBE 3090 Advanced Electronic Presentations (1)
13. demonstrate analytical skills AllPHIL HU1250 Critical Thinking (3) or/and
ATTC SI4720 Capstone Project (2)
14. work with or contribute to a work group or team to complete assigned task(s) AllSST 3702 Developing team leadership skills (2)
15. lead the work of others by motivating, monitoring, reviewing, training co-workers and/or delegating work AllSST 3702 Developing team leadership skills (2)
16. communicate in professional written form AllTBE 3250 Business Communications (3)
17. compose and produce technical reports, documents and related material AllENGL 3100 Professional and Technical Writing (3)
18. present technical information in a professional manner to a variety of audiences AllENGL 3100 Professional and Technical Writing (3) and
TBE 3090 Advanced Electronic Presentations (1)
19. monitor or track information or data AllTBE 2080 Database Applications (1) and
TBE 3070 Advanced Spreadsheet Applications (1) and
TBE 3532 Internet Database Integration (3)
20. evaluate information against a set of standards All
21. weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action and make a decision, acumen.AllPHIL HU1250 Critical Thinking (3) or/and
ATTC SI4720 Capstone Project (2)
22. demonstrate hands-on technical skills as an automotive technician 1,3Automotive Service Technology A.A.S. degree and work experience. And the following courses:
ATTC 3260 Advanced Electrical Systems (3)
ATTC 3760 Advanced Automotive Technologies (3)
ATTC 4560 Advanced Propulsion Systems (3)
ATTC 4760 Alternate Fuel Systems (3)
ATTC 4860 Automotive Standards, Laws, and Regulations (3)
23. demonstrate hands-on technical skills as a collision repair technician 2Automotive Service Technology A.A.S. degree and work experience and the following courses:
ATTC 3280 Advanced Painting and Refinishing (3)
ATTC 3480 Advanced Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (3)
ATTC 3680 Automotive Damage Analysis and Estimating (3)
ATTC 3760 Advanced Automotive Technologies (3)
ATTC 4380 Advanced Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (3)
24. demonstrate hands-on skills estimating vehicle damage2ATTC 3680 Automotive Damage Analysis and Estimating (3)
Preferred outcomes, skills, qualifications and credentials:WSU Course(s)
1. Automotive industry internship experienceAllATTC 3880 Cooperative Practicum (2)
2. National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications www.ase.com AllAutomotive Service Technology A.A.S. degree and work experience.
3. Inter-Industry Conference On Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) certifications/training www.i-car.org 2Automotive Service Technology A.A.S. degree and work experience.
4. Manufacturer specific technical trainingAllAutomotive Service Technology A.A.S. degree and work experience.
5. Public speaking skillsAllCOMM HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking (3) or
COMM 3120 Advanced Public Speaking (3)
6. French Canadian language skillsAll
7. Spanish language skillsAll
8. Business aptitudeAllATTC 3620 Automotive Business Practices (3) or
ATTC 4780 Autobody Business Practices (3)
9. Knowledge of State/Federal Emissions testing programs 1,3Automotive Service Technology A.A.S. degree and work experience and ATTC 3000 Introduction to Automotive Technology (1)
10. Knowledge of State/Federal Safety Inspection testing programs1,3Automotive Service Technology A.A.S. degree and work experience and ATTC 3000 Introduction to Automotive Technology (1)
Behavioral Expectations:WSU Course(s)
1. Integrity - Behaves with honor and dignity; does the right thing.AllSST 4203 Ethical Sales and Service (3)
2. Reliability - Sticks with it to get the job doneAllIntuitive
3. Trustworthy and Honest - Holds self and others to highest standards AllIntuitive
4. Passion for ExcellenceAllIntuitive
5. Initiative - Thinks outside the boxAllATTC 3000 Introduction to Automotive Technology (1) and Intuitive
6. Innovation and Technical Excellence - Discovers better ideas and applies expertiseAllIntuitive
7. Commitment to Quality - Applies a 6-Sigma mindset3MFET SI2410. Quality Concepts and Statistical Applications (3)
8. Courage - Fights to turn dreams into realities AllIntuitive
9. Community Commitment - Acts to enhance the communityAllIntuitive
Other outcomes, skills, qualifications and credentials:WSU Course(s)
1. Be willing to travel as part of jobAlln/a
2. Be willing to relocate as part of jobAlln/a
3. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (Dean's list is a plus)Alln/a
4. Accomplishments and participation in Skills USA, Ford AAA program, or other college automotive activities is a plus.Alln/a
5. Graduate of one of the following programs is a plus:n/a
Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN) associate's degree program graduate www.toyota.com/about/tten 1,3n/a
General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) associate's degree program graduate www.gmasepbsep.com1,3n/a
Chrysler College Automotive (CAP) associate's degree program graduate www.cap.daimlerchrysler.com1,3n/a
Honda Professional automotive Career Training (PACT) associate's degree program graduate www.hondacareers.com1,3n/a
Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET) program graduate. www.fordasset.com1,3n/a
6. Possess a valid driver's licenseAlln/a
7. Have a good driving recordAlln/a
8. Pass a background checkAlln/a
9. Pass a drug testAlln/a


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