Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Program Student Learning Outcomes Assessment
(AY 2015-2016)

AY 2014-2015

AY 2013-2014

Program Student Learning Outcomes(PSLOS)

At the completion of Motor Vehicle Mechanic the student will be able to:

1. Identify safety and occupational health requirements in the specific trade area being studied.
2. Use competently the specified hand and power tools.
3. Read and interpret information from technical drawing related to the respective trade.
4. Perform hand skills in their respective trade.
5. Participate in their respective trade.

Gainful Employment

PSLO Assessment Report Summary

What we looked at:

The motor vehicle mechanic certificate assessment focused on all PSLO’s of the program as mentioned above. Below is the result for each of the PSLO’s.

What we found:

• PSLO1: Safety
  10 out 14 students or 71% got a grade of "C" or better in the VTM_103_CSLO_3. When given practical tasks, the students will demonstrate the correct use of the safety checklist used in the trade as evaluated by the instructor.
• PSLO2: Hand and power tools
  14 out 14 students or 100% got a grade of "C" or better in the VTM_103_ CSLO_1. When given a car, tools, and equipment, the students will demonstrate the proper uses and operations of the hand and power tools.
• PSLO3: Read and interpret technical drawing
  10 out 14 students or 71% got a grade of "C" or better in VTM_104_CSLO_2. When given a starter motor, the student will check the carbon brush, field coil, armature, bushing, and front frame.
• PSLO4: Perform hand skills
  13 out 15 students or 87% got a grade of "C" or better in the VTM_101_CSLO_1. The student will perform an engine tune-up by following the steps provided by the manufacturer specifications.
• PSLO5: Participate in the trade
  13 out of 15 or 87% of students got "C" or better as their final grade in VTM_102_CSLO_4. The student will perform automobile servicing on vehicles owned by the community.

What we are planning to work on:

• Provide a check- list for PPE for every student to use before lab periods.
• Provide a complete set of tools and equipment for students to practice their estimating skills.

Recommendations for students:

Students must follow the Motor Vehicle Mechanic Program suggested schedule in the COM-FSM General Catalog in order to complete their study in a timely matter. Students enrolled in this programmed should emphasize hands-on practical work as regular worker in the auto-mechanic industry.