Proposal Name / Specialty tools and equipment: A/C equipment, specialty service equipment and tools, advanced diagnostic equipment.
Brief Description
(one or two sentences) / Tire Pressure Monitor System scan tool, supplemental restraint system testers, thermal imagers, refrigerant identifier, 134a A/C recycling machine, fuel injection system cleaner, cooling system flusher, specialized tools for suspension, A/C, brakes, axles, engine repair, and general service.
Years on Priority List
(5 points) / zero
What will be achieved?
(10 Points) / Ability to perform advanced diagnostic related lab activates in small groups allowing more hands-on training for the students. Lab environment will reflect automotive and advanced transportation industry standards.
Justification: Why should this be done?
(20 points) / Ability to effectively perform advanced diagnostic lab activities is greatly diminished due to the lack of specialty tools and diagnostic equipment. The tool quality and selection is sub standard and does not support multiple work groups. Without upgraded equipment NATEF certification is uncertain.
College Goals and/or Objective(s) & Student Learning.
(30 points) / College Mission Statement: “… establish academic and vocational courses and programs appropriate to those needs, determine the effectiveness of these courses and programs, and implement changes to improve student learning.” The new equipment is required to improve student learning and to offer effective training.
Occupational and Vocational Education commitment to quality education:“… the DCCD will identify regional employment training needs and provide degree and certificate programs which prepare students for these career opportunities.” The new equipment is needed to prepare the students for career opportunities. The current equipment is not used in the mainstream repair facilities.
Automotive Mission Statement: “… the student should be ready for employment in that specialty area and also be prepared to take the ASE Mechanic’s certification test…” Current equipment does not adequately prepare the students for employment or the ASE tests.
Does this proposal fulfill a mandate? / Required for NATEF certification
Does this proposal address a safety issue? / Yes. The new equipment is safer than existing alternatives due to non-existing equipment.
Will this proposal benefit other areas of the college? / Yes. The agriculture program, the public safety academy and sometimes M & O use some of the specialty tools or equipment for proper service and maintenance of their fleets.
Will this proposal impact or require accommodations from other areas? / No
How will your proposal be achieved? Action plan summary: include primary steps, timeline for implementation, and who is responsible. / What
Quote has been obtained; order the equipment and then install / When
As soon as funding is made available / Who
Current instructor and vendor
Assessment process: How will you determine that your proposal has been successful? / The effectiveness of the tools and service equipment can be determined by the advisory committee and during each lab session, as they will make learning more efficient and effective.
Resources Required: facilities, equipment, software, staff, etc. (include cost estimate) / Faculty: none / Cost:
Classified:
Equipment:Specialty tools and equipment: A/C equipment, specialty service equipment and tools, advanced diagnostic equipment. / $28,000.00
Facilities/other: none
Comments of Dean or supervisor / The Automotive program has committed to the difficult process of becoming certified to Industry Standards to fulfill Perkins IV requirements. This prioritization will increase the likelihood of receiving success in the certification process.
Suggested Prioritization
(from division) / #5 of 7
Contact Person: __Douglas Redman Discipline/Area ____Automotive & Advanced Transportation
Dean: ___John Jaramillo______