Essential Skills Manual - Automotive Service Technician
Essential Skills Manual - Automotive Service Technician
Essential Skills Manual - Automotive Service Technician
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ESSENTIAL SKILLS COMPUTER USE<br />
GUIDELINES<br />
Introduction<br />
Learners will use computer technology to access and<br />
interpret information and to communicate<br />
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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE<br />
TECHNICIAN<br />
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The workforce is constantly changing. Today’s employees are highly mobile, expect<br />
continuous learning to be an integral part of their job, and are adapting to a<br />
technological world. In fact, technology has changed the very fabric of the<br />
workplace, and, as a result, workers are expected to acquire a broad range of skills<br />
if they are to remain current, accurate and competitive. Trades occupations are no<br />
exception. For example, automation in plants and factories has demanded an<br />
increased knowledge of networking and software use; lathes and cutting tools are<br />
often linked to computers; and entrepreneurs require skills in word processing,<br />
accounting, email and Internet use and database management.<br />
This Computer Use (CU) course has been designed to help workers adapt to this<br />
ever-changing society. It is intended for individuals who are inexperienced<br />
computer users but who want to gain some hands-on skill and confidence. It<br />
assumes no previous knowledge of computers and will provide learners with a<br />
broad overview of computer and internet technology. The following major topic<br />
areas are explored:<br />
Computer Operations Word Processing<br />
File Management Spreadsheets<br />
Email Web Browsing<br />
Safe Use of Computers<br />
The following guide outlines a list of recommended resources (see Appendix A) for<br />
each objective in the Computer Use curriculum framework and, where possible,<br />
includes online website materials that complement these resources. Because<br />
computer skills are generic in the workplace, this course is not contextualized to<br />
specific trades. Apprentices, however, should be provided with examples of how<br />
computers are used in their respective trade. Contextualized website lists are<br />
provided in Appendix B.<br />
The list of resources has been designed to act only as a guide and may, therefore,<br />
need to be adapted to meet the needs of individuals or groups. It is the role of you,<br />
the instructor, to choose materials and deliver its content as it best suits individual<br />
learner needs. A variety of materials are listed under each set of competencies for<br />
this purpose.<br />
Note: The computer use curriculum can be used in one of two ways: as a stand-alone<br />
course or embedded in other <strong>Essential</strong> <strong>Skills</strong> curriculum. For instance, computer use<br />
competencies (i.e., email, word processing) and writing competencies may be<br />
mastered concurrently.<br />
<strong>Automotive</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>Technician</strong><br />
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