Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Dates

TEKS

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Approximate Assessment Window 

3-4 weeks

• Industry overview, safety, regulations (VOC, hazardous materials, PPE, spray booths)

• Shop organization, PPE, safety protocols, environmental disposal, ventilation.

• Introduction to collision refinishing context (paint/refinish role).

Students will: Shop orientation, mock inspections, safety drills, spray booth checks, respirator training.

Review SDS / TDS documents, paint regulations.

assessment

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TEKS

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4 weeks

• Identify substrates (metal, plastic, fiberglass, rigid/semi/ flexible plastics)

• Strip old paint, sanding (wet/dry), feather-edge, filler applications

• Evaluating damage / corrosion / surface condition.

Students will:

• Lab: stripping coatings, sanding bare substrate, feather edging, filler application, test coupons of metal & plastic.
• Evaluate substrate defects, measure surface roughness, check panel alignment.

project

Dates

TEKS

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3 weeks

Masking and taping techniques, protecting adjacent panels

• Booth prep, cleaning, controlling overspray, environmental control

• Tools and spray gun setup (nozzle, pattern, pressure, gun angle, fluid/air controls).

Students will:

• Lab: masking panels, trimming areas for refinishing, test spray gun setups, spray pattern adjustment, pattern testing.
• Practice booth airflow, cleaning, filter checks.

assessment

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TEKS

Unit Goals

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4 weeks

Learn about paint systems: primers, sealers, base coat / clear coat, single stage, waterborne vs solvent systems

• Mixing paint from formulas, tints, matching shades, using manufacturer data sheets / software.

• Reducing / catalyzing / thinning / strain filtering

• Plastic / metal specific pretreatments

Students will:

• mixing primer/sealer, test panels with base coat / clear coat, mixing formulas, color matching tasks, blending panels, using paint manufacturer software or formula data (technical data sheets).

assessment

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

5 weeks

Learn spray techniques: gun distance, overlap, gun angle, speed, spray pattern, wet coat, flash times, wet-on-wet, first coat, base/clear applications

• Control of film thickness, flash & cure times, multiple coats.

Students will: apply single stage or base/clear coats on test panels or actual panels, control film build, apply clear coat, measure flash times / cure times, layering coats, blending adjacent panels.

project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

3 weeks

• Identify common paint defects: orange peel, runs, sags, solvent popping, dust nibs, water spotting, low gloss, adhesion issues, fish eyes, etc.

• Understand causes and correct / prevent defects.

Students will:

• intentionally create defects on test panels, then correct them by sanding, buffing, polishing, recoat or defect correction.
• Buff & polish finish to remove imperfections, restore gloss.

assessment

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

4 weeks

Refinishing plastic parts (semi/rigid, flexible), blending adjacent panels, color blending to adjacent panels or blending zones

• Multi-stage finishing, blending panels, plastic part refinishing, flexible parts, trim etc.

Students will: removing parts, refinishing plastic bumpers, flexible trim, blending base coat & clear coat across panels or adjacent parts, test blending on plastic and metal.

project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

3 weeks

• Buffing, polishing, sanding nibs, remove imperfections, final finish inspection

• Use of checklists, quality control, final cleanup

• Customer presentation, final quality.

Students will:

•  buff & polish finishes, remove defects, inspect finish (gloss, film thickness, color match, texture), perform final cleanup and overspray removal, interior/exterior cleaning.

project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

2 weeks

• Estimating repair cost, time, materials consumption (paint, labor)

• Workflow: job scheduling, cycle times (dry times, flash, cure), coordinating with other departments

• Soft skills, professional practices.

Students will: be given damage/ refinishing job, calculate materials needed, labor hours, cost of paint and consumables, plan scheduling of paint, blending, cure times. Role play customer or shop estimation.

assessment

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

2 weeks

• Combine all skills into a final project: complete refinishing on a panel or vehicle, from prep through final polish

Students will:

•  full refinishing job on actual panel or vehicle part, perform prep, paint, clear, defect correction, blending, final polish. Conduct final inspection and quality control.

assessment

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TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

One Week

1A, 1B, 2G

Students will:

• Gain a basic understanding of vehicles and their history

Quiz

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

Two Week

1A, 1B, 2D, 2E

Students will:

• Learn about career paths within the  industry
• Understand each component and benefits of the ASE certification

Quiz

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

Two weeks

1A, 1B

Students will:

• Explain and model the operations processes of automotive shops
• Effectively communicate with customers of all backgrounds

Quiz

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

Two weeks

2I, 3A

Students will:

• Identify basic hand tools
• Understand sizing denominations and applications for sizes of tools

Test

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

Two Weeks

2I, 3A

Students will:

• Identify power tools and other shop equipment
• Demonstrate safety procedures and proper use of power tools
• Correct common fastener issues using power tools

Quiz

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

Two Weeks

3A

Students will:

• Understand the risks involved in working in a shop environment
• Know safety procedures in a shop environment
• Read a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
• Display appropriate use of protective equipment
•  

Test

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

Two Weeks

1C, 2F

Students will:

• Understand the difference between SAE and Metric
• Convert SAE to Metric and Metric to SAE

Quiz

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

Two Weeks

2A, 2E, 2G, 8A-J

Students will:

• Identify diagnosis equipment per specific application
• Understand how to apply a diagnostic tool to a specific automotive symptom 
• Inspect maintenance/wear items 

Quiz

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

Two Weeks

Students will:

• Understand how seals and gaskets are used to contain fluids within an engine
• Identify fluids that may negatively impact a gasket’s ability to seal
• Understand the role fasteners having in holding engine components together and sealing engine components
• Understand the application of sealants 

Quiz

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

Three Weeks

2A, 2B, 2G, 2K, 3B, 6A-E, 7A-H, 9A-K

Students will:

• Research and identify maintenance schedules that are vehicle specific 
• Display a knowledge of fluid evacuation techniques as well as fill procedures for new fluids
• Understand the importance and procedures for recycling engine parts and fluids

Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

One Month

2L, 5A-N

Students will:

• Identify different types of automotive batteries
• Test batteries and jump start a vehicle
• Understand Ohm’s law and the demonstrate proper use of a multimeter
• Explain breakers, fuses, relays

Project, Quiz, Test

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

Three Weeks

2C, 4A-L

Students will:

• Explain the different types of braking systems
• Measure brake wear
• Diagnose common brake system faults
• Demonstrate brake maintenance procedures

Project & Test

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

Year

Rule §127.923

Students will:

• Demonstrate worksite safety and follow internship/employer guidelines and state and federal laws

Site Evaluations

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

Year

§127.924

Students will:

• Demonstrate worksite safety and follow internship/employer guidelines and state and federal laws

Site Evaluations

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

2 Weeks

1A-D, 2D-H, 3A-D

Students will:

• Understand appropriate shop communication with internal and external personnel
• Discern customer complaints, including vehicle symptoms
• Understand rate labor systems
• Research service information including parts and labor designations
• Apply basic math to automotive shop scenarios

Test & Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

3 Weeks

2C, 7A, 7G

Students will:

• Read schematics, catalogs, and understand TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
• Understand data ranges and acceptable tolerances
• Demonstrate an understanding of OBD II (On-Board Diagnostic)

Quiz

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

3 Week

2A, 2B, 2H

Students will:

• Identify diagnostic equipment per specific application
• Understand how to apply a diagnostic tool to a specific automotive symptom 
• Inspect maintenance/wear items 

Test & Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

2 Weeks

2H

Students will:

• Understand computer system components and their integration 
• Troubleshoot individual components
• Utilize diagnostic tools to program/replace components accurately 

Test

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

3 Weeks 

5A-P

Students will:

• Understand Ohm’s law, circuits, relays, breakers, and fuses
• Understand a vehicle’s charging system
•  

Test & Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

3 Weeks

4A-M

Students will:

• Understand wheel bearings 
• Inspect and repair suspension components including springs, shackles, links, arms, and mounts

Test & Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

4 Weeks

5H, 5I, 5J

Students will:

• Identify the starting system components
• Explain how the starting system of a car works
• Explain procedures for testing individual components of the starting system
• Perform the techniques for replacing starting system components

Test & Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

4 Weeks

6A-F

Students will:

• Apply knowledge and skills related to brakes in work situations
• Test, maintain, and repair brake systems

Test & Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

4 Weeks

7A-G,8A-D

Students will:

• Apply knowledge and skills related to engines in work situations
• Test, inspect, diagnose, and repair engine component

Test & Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

2 Weeks

9A-D

Students will:

• Apply knowledge and skills related to HVAC in work situations
• Inspect and identify sources of common A/C system issues

Test & Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

4 weeks

All Applicable TEKS

Students will:

• Demonstrate proficiency in maintenance and repair of automotive systems by earning ASE Entry Level certifications

Certification Tests

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

1-3 week

Shop rules, procedures, and PPE use
 

Hazard communication (SDS sheets, OSHA requirements)
 

Fire safety, spill cleanup, first aid
 

Tool and equipment ID and operation
 

Proper use of lifts, jacks, hand and air tools

• Shop tours, safety contract, equipment demonstrations, PPE practice
   
• Basic tool exercises (measuring, cutting, fastening)
   

Assessment

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

2-4weeks

• Identify substrates (metal, plastic, fiberglass, rigid/semi/ flexible plastics)

• Strip old paint, sanding (wet/dry), feather-edge, filler applications

• Evaluating damage / corrosion / surface condition.

Students will:

• Lab: stripping coatings, sanding bare substrate, feather edging, filler application, test coupons of metal & plastic.
• Evaluate substrate defects, measure surface roughness, check panel alignment.

project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

2 weeks

Tool types and safe operation
 

Thread repair, torque specs, fastener ID
 

Air tool maintenance
 

Adhesives and mechanical fastening systems

Students will:

• Use and maintain tools
   
• Practice removing and reinstalling fasteners
   
• Perform simple repair mock-ups

project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

2-4 weeks

Panel attachment methods
 

Bolted, bonded, and welded panel removal
 

Proper fit, gap, and alignment techniques
 

Corrosion protection and seam sealing

Students will:

• Remove and replace body panels (fenders, bumpers, doors)
   
• Align and adjust parts for fit and finish

project/Assessment

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

2 weeks

Basic metal repair theory (stretching, shrinking)
 

Hammer and dolly use
 

Surface preparation
 

Filler mixing, application, sanding, and contour shaping

Students will:

• Practice dent repair and filler work on training panels

Projects/assessment

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

2-3 weeks

• Types of plastics used in vehicles
   
• Identification and repair methods
   
• Adhesive vs. hot-air welding techniques
   
• Surface finishing
   

Students will:

• Identify plastic parts
   
• Perform adhesive repairs and welding practice
  •  

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

1-3 weeks

Cleaning and surface prep for refinishing
 

Sandpaper grits and featheredging
 

Masking techniques
 

Primer types and application

Students will

Sanding, masking, and primer application on panels
 

project/assessment

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

2-3 weeks

Paint systems and color matching basics
 

Spray gun setup, pattern check, and maintenance
 

Mixing and applying basecoat/clearcoat
 

Blending and spot repair introduction

Students will:

• Spray techniques on practice panels
   
• Gun cleaning and maintenance
•  

project/assessment

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

2 weeks

Polishing and buffing
 

Reinstalling trim and moldings
 

Vehicle cleaning and inspection
 

Quality control and customer satisfaction

Students will:Reassembly of repaired vehicle sections
 

Detail completed panels or vehicles

project/assessment

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

1-2 week

Shop documentation and estimating
 

Soft skills: teamwork, communication, professionalism
 

Review of NOCTI practice tests and hands-on prep
 

Career opportunities and industry certifications

Mock NOCTI performance tasks
 

I-CAR PDP-EE online module completion

project/assessment

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

2 Weeks

1A-D, 2D-H, 3A-D

Students will:

• Understand appropriate shop communication with internal and external personnel
• Discern customer complaints, including vehicle symptoms
• Understand rate labor systems
• Research service information including parts and labor designations
• Apply basic math to automotive shop scenarios

Test & Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

3 Weeks

2C, 7A, 7G

Students will:

• Read schematics, catalogs, and understand TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
• Understand data ranges and acceptable tolerances
• Demonstrate an understanding of OBD II (On-Board Diagnostic)

Quiz

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

3 Week

2A, 2B, 2H

Students will:

• Identify diagnostic equipment per specific application
• Understand how to apply a diagnostic tool to a specific automotive symptom 
• Inspect maintenance/wear items 

Test & Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

2 Weeks

2H

Students will:

• Understand computer system components and their integration 
• Troubleshoot individual components
• Utilize diagnostic tools to program/replace components accurately 

Test

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

3 Weeks 

5A-P

Students will:

• Understand Ohm’s law, circuits, relays, breakers, and fuses
• Understand a vehicle’s charging system
•  

Test & Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

3 Weeks

4A-M

Students will:

• Understand wheel bearings 
• Inspect and repair suspension components including springs, shackles, links, arms, and mounts

Test & Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

4 Weeks

5H, 5I, 5J

Students will:

• Identify the starting system components
• Explain how the starting system of a car works
• Explain procedures for testing individual components of the starting system
• Perform the techniques for replacing starting system components

Test & Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals

Approximate Assessment Window 

4 Weeks

6A-F

Students will:

• Apply knowledge and skills related to brakes in work situations
• Test, maintain, and repair brake systems

Test & Project

Dates

TEKS

Unit Goals