Designing the Automotive Technology Curriculum

DACUM Method for designing a curriculum for Automotive Technology, which allows for employer and high performing automotive service and repair. DACUM is an acronym for developing a curriculum. It is a one or two day storyboarding process that provides a picture of what the worker does in terms of duties, tasks, knowledge, skills, traits and in some cases the tools the worker uses. The information is presented in graphic chart form and can include information on critical and frequently performed tasks and the training needs of workers. For additional information on DACUM, contact the training resource center at: http://www.trc.eku.edu.
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Additional Public Access To Materials:
https://www.cdxauto.com
Date:
2012-01
Primary Material Type:
Development Tool
Institution:
Raritan Valley Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
automotive technology, automotive technician, automotive repair

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
James Toyota, Lexus of Bridgewater, Somerset Nissan, Fullerton Ford, Volvo Cars of North America, Ditschman Ford, Remsen Dodge
Industry Sector:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (5419)
Occupation:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47)
Credit Type:
  • Non-Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
1200 hours
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Note:
Testing for each module is assessed at the end of each subject content unit. Industry standard certification tests are also provided to allow students the opportunity for attaining certification in the auto industry. A practicum is mandatory at the end of the coursework from the student to demonstrate the skills learned to local employers.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None

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