Ordinance for vocational education and training in the occupation of motor vehicle mechatronics technician*) Dated 9 July 2003

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1 Ordinance for vocational education and training in the occupation of motor vehicle mechatronics technician*) Dated 9 July 2003 Pursuant to 25 para. 1 in conjunction with para. 2 clause 1 Crafts and Trades Regulation Code as amended and promulgated on 24 September 1998, published in Federal Law Gazette (BGBl.) I p. 3074), in respect of which para. 1 has been amended by Article 135 contained within the ordinance of 29 October 2001 (BGBl. I p. 2785), and pursuant to 25 para 1 in conjunction with para. 2 clause 1 of the Vocational Training Act of 14 August 1969 (BGBl. I p. 1112), as amended and promulgated by Article of the ordinance of 29 October 2001, in conjunction with 1 of the Reassignment of Authority Act of 16 August 2002 (BGBl. I p. 3165) and the administrative directive of 22 October 2002 (BGBl. I p. 4206) respectively, and in accordance with the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the Federal Ministry of Economics and Labour decrees as follows: 1 State validation of the regulated occupation The regulated occupation of motor vehicle mechatronics technician is accorded state validation 1. pursuant to 25 of the Crafts and Trades Regulation Code in respect of training for trade number 23, motor vehicle technician, pursuant to Annex A of the Crafts and Trades Regulation Code and 2. pursuant to 25 of the Vocational Training Act. 2 Duration of training (1) The duration of training shall be three and a half years. (2) Trainees who are entitled to accreditation of the first year of vocational education and training in respect of attendance of a school-based basic vocational education and training year introduced in accordance with federal state law pursuant to a legal ordinance within the scope of 27a para. 1 of the Crafts and Trades Regulation Code or pursuant to 29 para. 1 of the Vocational Training Act shall commence in-company training in the second year of training. *) This legal ordinance constitutes training regulations within the scope of 25 of the Vocational Training Act and 25 of the Crafts and Trades Regulation Code. The training regulations and the general training plan appertaining thereto and applying to vocational schools as resolved by the Culture and Education Ministers Conference of the Federal States of the Federal Republic of Germany will shortly be published as an Annex to the Federal Gazette. 3 Structure and aims of the vocational education and training, occupational-field-related basic training (1) In the event that in-company training takes place in accordance with this ordinance and training in a vocational school is conducted pursuant to federal state regulations governing the basic vocational education and training year, training within the first year of training shall impart occupational-field-related basic training. (2) The skills and knowledge stated in this ordinance shall be imparted in such as way so as to enable trainees to exercise a qualified occupational activity within the scope of 1 para. 2 of the Vocational Training Act, especially in respect of independent planning, realisation and monitoring of said activity. Evidence of this ability shall also be provided by the examinations in accordance with 8 and 9. 4 Regulated occupation profile The following skills and knowledge shall form the minimum basis of the vocational education and training: 1. Vocational education and training, employment and collective bargaining law, 2. The structure and organisation of the company providing training, 3. Health and safety at work, 4. Environmental protection, 5. Planning and preparation of work processes and the monitoring and evaluation of work results, 6. Quality management, 7. Measuring and testing systems, 8. Company and technical communication, 9. Communication with internal and external customers, 10. Operating vehicles and systems, 11. Maintaining, testing and adjusting vehicles, systems and operational equipment, 12. Assembling, disassembling and repairing components, subassemblies and systems, 13. Operating and putting into service of motor vehicles and motor vehicle systems, 14. Maintaining, testing and adjusting motor vehicles and systems, 15. Diagnosing errors, malfunctions and their causes and evaluating the results, 16. Assembling, disassembling, and repairing motor vehicles, their systems, subassemblies and components, 17. Fitting, re-fitting and retro-fitting, 18. Examining vehicles in accordance with road traffic regulations, 19. Diagnosing, maintaining, fitting, re-fitting and retrofitting. 5 General training plan

2 The skills and knowledge listed in 4 shall be imparted taking into account the main specialist areas of technology relating to private vehicles, commercial vehicles, motor cycles and vehicle communications according to the structure of content and time division of the vocational education and training (general training plan) contained in the Annex. A structure of content and time division differing from that stated in the general training plan is expressly permitted, insofar as company specific practical conditions render this necessary. 6 Training plan Trainers shall draw up a training plan for trainees on the basis of the general training plan. 7 Record book Trainees shall provide evidence of training received in the form of a record book. Trainees shall be afforded the opportunity to keep such a record book during the period of training. Trainees shall monitor the record book on a regular basis. 8 Interim examination (1) An interim examination shall be conducted to measure the status of training. Said examination shall take place before the end of the second year of training. (2) The interim examination shall cover the skills and knowledge listed in the Annex for the first year and a half of training and the material taught at vocational school in accordance with the general training plan, insofar as this of central importance for the vocational education and training. (3) Candidates shall have a maximum of ten hours to carry out three work related tasks corresponding to customer orders, including conducting a specialist interview not exceeding ten minutes in connection with these tasks. Within the time stipulated for the examination, candidates shall also have a maximum of three hours to answer written examination questions, the content of which shall refer to the work related tasks. The following shall form a particular focus of the work related tasks: 1. Measuring and testing vehicle subassemblies and systems, including the preparing of test records and reports in respect of two of the following systems: a) power supply system, b) lighting system, c) charging current system, d) start system, e) engine system or f) power transmission system; 2. Diagnosing errors, malfunctions and their causes and evaluating results including the preparing of test records and reports in respect of two of the following systems: a) power supply system, b) lighting system, c) charging current system or d) start system; 3. Maintenance, especially in respect of assembling, disassembling of engines, drive lines or chassis; preparing a work plan. The candidate shall demonstrate that he or she is capable of planning the stages of work, selecting the correct work and measuring equipment, conducting measurements, analysing circuit diagrams and functions, using means of technical communication and in particular paying due heed to the technical context, organisation of work, vocational education and training, employment and collective bargaining law, environmental protection, health and safety and economic efficiency. The purpose of the specialist interview is for the candidate to demonstrate that he or she is able to demonstrate specialist problems and their solutions, present the relevant specialist background in respect of the work related tasks and justify the approach taken in the carrying out of the work related tasks. 9 Journeyman examination, final examination (1) The journeyman examination, final examination shall cover the skills and knowledge listed in the Annex and the material taught at vocational school insofar as this of central importance for the vocational education and training. (2) In part A of the examination, candidates shall have a maximum of eight hours to carry out five work related tasks of equal weight corresponding to customer orders, including conducting a specialist interview not exceeding 20 minutes in connection with these tasks. At least two of the work related tasks shall be connected with the specialist area selected. The following tasks may be examined: A. In all specialist areas: 1. Testing, measuring and evaluating engine management system results taking exhaust gas composition into account in addition to one of the following systems: a) drive system, b) brake system or c) information system; preparing a test record and report, 2. Diagnosing errors, malfunctions and their causes and evaluating results in respect of two of the following systems: a) engine system, b) power transmission system, c) chassis system or d) brake system, 3. Maintenance, especially in respect of assembling, disassembling and adjusting vehicle systems and engine, power transmission, chassis or equipment subassemblies; preparing a work plan;

3 B. In respect of the specialist area of private motor vehicle technology: 1. Examining private motor vehicles in accordance with road traffic regulations and vehicle registration regulations, in particular testing for road traffic safety, safety of operation and compliance with the statutory regulations regarding vehicle exhaust emissions, including measuring actual and estimated levels, assessing damage and wear and tear and completing documentation, 2. Diagnosing errors, malfunctions and their causes in respect of private motor vehicles, in particular using diagnostic systems and evaluating results by specific questioning of customers and preparing test records and reports in respect of one of the following systems: a) drive system, b) brake system, c) comfort and safety system or d) body work system; C. In respect of the specialist area of commercial motor vehicle technology: 1. Examining commercial motor vehicles in accordance with road traffic regulations and vehicle registration regulations, in particular testing for road traffic safety, safety of operation, the function of control systems and compliance with the statutory regulations regarding vehicle exhaust emissions, including measuring actual and estimated levels, assessing damage and wear and tear and completing documentation, 2. Diagnosing errors, malfunctions and their causes in respect of commercial motor vehicles, in particular using diagnostic systems and evaluating results by specific questioning of customers and preparing test records and reports in respect of one of the following systems: a) drive system, b) brake system, c) electro pneumatic system or d) comfort and safety system; D. In respect of the specialist area of motorcycle technology: 1. Examining commercial vehicles in accordance with road traffic regulations and vehicle registration regulations, in particular testing for road traffic safety, safety of operation, the function of control systems and compliance with the statutory regulations regarding vehicle exhaust emissions, including measuring actual and estimated levels, assessing damage and wear and tear and completing documentation, 2. Diagnosing errors, malfunctions and their causes in respect of motor cycles, in particular using diagnostic equipment and evaluating results by specific questioning of customers and preparing test records and reports in respect of one of the following systems: a) engine system, b) power transmission system, c) brake system or d) chassis system; E. In respect of the specialist area of vehicle communication technology: 1. Diagnosing errors, malfunctions and their causes in respect of motor vehicles, in particular using diagnostic systems and evaluating results by means of data bus network systems and completing documentation, 2. Narrowing down and identifying errors and malfunctions in respect of wireless signal power transmission systems, aerial systems or consumer entertainment electronics by specific questioning of customers. The carrying out of the work related tasks shall be documented in the form of practice oriented written evidence. The carrying out of the work related tasks and preparation of the documentation relating to these shall enable the candidate to demonstrate that he or she is able to plan and implement work processes and elements of tasks in a target oriented way, paying due heed to economic, technical, organisational, time-related and quality assurance related stipulations and that he or she is in a position to make use of information systems, communicate with customers, operate motor vehicles and systems, test functions, deploy diagnostic systems, diagnose errors and malfunctions, investigate, repair and retrofit systems and prepare reports. The purpose of the specialist interview is for the candidate to demonstrate that he or she is able to demonstrate specialist problems and their solutions, present the relevant specialist background in respect of the work related tasks and justify the approach taken in the carrying out of the work related tasks. The weighting of the carrying out of the work related tasks including the documentation and the specialist interview shall be 70 percent and 30 percent respectively. (3) Part B of the examination consists of the following three areas: 1. Vehicle and maintenance technology, 2. Diagnostic technology and 3. Economics and sociology. The examination areas of vehicle and maintenance technology and diagnostic technology shall in particular include the analysis and evaluation of specialist problems from related information technology, technological and maintenance technology areas, including the presentation of suitable approaches to solving said problems. In respect of the vehicle and maintenance technology area of the examination, the following tasks in particular may be examined: 1. Describing motor vehicle technological systems, explaining functions and analysing links, 2. Describing approaches adopted in respect of carrying out maintenance work on motor vehicles and systems, in particular investigating, upkeep of vehicles, testing, disassembling, assembling, repairing, adjusting, fitting and re-fitting of vehicles. The candidate shall demonstrate that he or she is able to use safety, health and safety and environmental regulations and maintenance methods whilst paying due heed to quality management and to

4 the basic principles of customer orientation as well as being able to evaluate these. The candidate shall further demonstrate that he or she is in a position to carry out problem analyses, select the spare parts, tools, measuring and testing devices, workshop facilities and resources necessary for maintenance, paying due heed to technical rules and manufacturers instructions, plan these measures taking in-company processes into account and be able to use and evaluate databases and software specific to the industry. In respect of the diagnostic technology area of the examination, the following in particular may be examined: Describing approaches adopted in respect of systematic narrowing down and identifying errors and malfunctions and their causes in respect of motor vehicle systems, especially by means of measuring, testing and diagnostic procedures. The candidate shall demonstrate that he or she is able to use and evaluate information from functional plans, circuit diagrams and network plans, manufacturers instructions, databases and software specific to the industry, information, data and reports resulting from the measuring, testing and diagnostic devices deployed to identify malfunctions and errors and information received from customers. The candidate shall further demonstrate that he or she is in a position to describe and analyse the function and cross-linking of motor vehicle systems. In respect of the economics and sociology area of the examination, practically related tasks may be examined, in particular from the following areas: General economic and social aspects of the world of work and employment. (4) For part B of the examination, the following maximum time limits are prescribed: 1. Vehicle and maintenance technology: 150 minutes, 2. Diagnostic technology: 150 minutes, 3. Economics and sociology: 60 minutes. (5) Within part B of the examination, twice as much weight is accorded to the examination areas of vehicle and maintenance technology and diagnostic technology respectively as is to the examination area of economic and sociology. (6) At the request of the candidate or at the discretion of the examination board in individual examination areas, examination Part B may also include an oral examination if this is deemed to be a decisive factor in whether a examination pass is achieved or not. In respect of the evaluation of those areas of the examination tested orally, the weighting shall be the result achieved hitherto and the result of the extra oral examination in the ratio of 2 :1. (7) The examination shall be deemed to have been passed if at least an adequate performance has been achieved 1. in examination Part A and 2. in examination part B respectively. At least an adequate performance must be achieved in two of the examination areas of examination Part B. No unsatisfactory performance is permitted in the third examination area. 10 Transitional regulation (1) In respect of vocational education and training contracts already in existence at the time this ordinance comes into force, the respective regulations applying shall continue to be effective, insofar as the contractual parties do not agree that the regulations of this ordinance should apply. (2) In the event that attendance of a school-based basic vocational education and training year is stipulated for the regulated occupations stated in 12 clause 2 pursuant to Federal State law, the existing regulations shall continue in use until 31 July (3) After successful attendance of a school-based basic vocational education and training year in the occupational field of metal technology, in accordance with: a) the Basic Vocational Education and Training Year Credit Ordinance of 17 July 1978 (BGBl. I p. 1061), as amended by 6 para. 1 of the ordinance of 10 March 1988 (BGBl. I p.229), b) the Basic Vocational Education and Training Year Credit Ordinance for the public sector of 20 June 1980 (BGBl. I p. 738), as last amended by the ordinance of 26 November 1993 (BGBl. I p. 1971), c) the Ordinance on the Credit of a School-Based Basic Vocational Education and Training Year, relating to crediting one year s attendance and two years attendance at a specialised vocational school to the training period in the industrial metal occupations and the industrial electrical occupations respectively, dated 10 March 1988 (BGBl. I p. 229) or d) the Ordinance on the Credit of a School-Based Basic Vocational Education and Training Year, relating to crediting one year and two year attendance at a specialised vocational school to the training period in craft trades based metal occupations, dated 8 June 1989 (BGBl. I p. 1084) existing regulations shall continue to apply to vocational education and training contracts commencing until 31 July 2004, insofar as the contractual parties do not agree that the regulations of this ordinance should apply. (4) Paragraph 2 and paragraph 3 of this transitional regulation shall be without prejudice to 3 para. 2 of the Ordinance on the Credit of a School-Based Basic Vocational Education and Training Year. 11 Amendment to the industrial metal training directive The industrial metal training directive of 15 January 1987 (BGBl. I p. 274), as amended by the ordinance

5 of 10 June 1996 (BGBl. I p. 802), is amended as follows: 1. In 1 para. 1, the words and automobile mechanic are deleted para. 2 clause 2 is deleted is repealed. 4. The following amendments are made to 13: a) In para. 2, at the end of clause 4, the semi-colon is replaced by a comma and clause 5 deleted. b) In para. 3, at the end of clause 3, the semi-colon is replaced by a full stop and clause 4 is deleted. c) In para. 4, at the end of clause 3 the semi-colon is replaced by a full stop and clause 4 is deleted is repealed. 6. Annex 6 (relating to 10) is repealed. 12 Validity and expiry This ordinance comes into force on 1 August Concurrent to this, the motor vehicle mechanic training directive of 4 March 1989 (BGBl. I p. 353) and the motor vehicle electrician training ordinance of 7 March 1989 (BGBl. I p. 373) expire. Berlin, 9 July 2003 The Federal Minister of Economics and Labour represented by Georg Wilhelm Adamowitsch

6 Annex (to 5) General training plan for vocational education and training in the occupation of motor vehicle mechatronics technician Section I: Basic vocational education and training 1 2 Vocational education and training, employment and collective bargaining law ( 4 1) Structure and organisation of the company providing training ( 4 2) a) Explain significance of the training contract, especially in respect of qualification, duration of training and termination b) State mutual rights and responsibilities contained within the training contract c) State opportunities for further vocational education and training d) State essential elements of the contract of employment e) State essential stipulations in respect of collective wage agreements applying to the company providing training a) Explain structure and tasks of the company providing training b) Explain basic functions of the company providing training such as procurement, production, sales and administration c) State relationships of the company providing training and its employees to organisations within trade and industry, vocational representative bodies and trade unions d) Describe basic functions, tasks and way of working of organs relating to works constitution and employee representation legislation in respect of the company providing training To be imparted throughout the period of training 3 Health and safety at work ( 4 3) a) Ascertain risks to health and safety in the workplace and take measures for avoidance of same b) Apply occupation related health and safety standards and accident prevention regulations c) Describe procedures to be adopted in the event of accidents and take initial measures d) Apply regulations for prevention of fire; describe procedures to be adopted in the event of fire and take measures to tackle fires

7 Contribute to the avoidance of environmental pollution caused by the company within individual area of activity, in particular relating to: 4 Environmental protection ( 4 4) a) Using examples to explain potential environmental pollution caused by the company providing training and the contribution the company makes to environmental protection b) Applying existing company regulations relating to environmental protection c) Taking advantage of opportunities to use economically and environmentally friendly sources of energy and materials d) Avoiding waste; arranging for environmentally friendly disposal of substances and materials 5 Planning and preparation of work processes and the monitoring and evaluation of work results ( 4 5) a) Plan and establish stages of work and work processes in accordance with functional, organisational, technical and economic criteria and in accordance with manufacturers instructions b) Determine working materials, company resources and auxiliary materials c) Requisition, prepare and document required parts, material, tools and auxiliary materials in an order related way d) Determine time requirement e) Prepare workplace with due consideration to job in hand f) Check, evaluate and document work results by deploying actual versus estimate comparisons and propose measures for the improvement of work results a) Deploy testing procedures and materials as required b) Investigate causes of errors and quality deficiencies in a systematic way, make a contribution to overcoming same document work c) Use the company s quality management system 4*) 6 Quality management ( 4 6) 4*) 7 Measuring and testing systems ( 4 7) a) Select procedures and measuring equipment, estimate errors of measurement b) Measure, test and evaluate electric and electronic values and signals in subassemblies and systems, document test results c) Make visual inspection of electrical connections, wires and wire connections for mechanical damage d) Test the function of electrical components, wires and fuses e) Select and use measuring tools to measure and check lengths, angles and areas f) Measure lengths, in particular by using calliper gauges, micrometers and metering clockwork, test compliance with tolerances and fits g) Test work pieces with set squares, limit gauges and thread gauges h) Measure, test and document test results of physical values, especially in relation to pressures and temperatures 5*)

8 8 Company and technical communication ( 4 8) a) Evaluate significance of information, communication and documentation for economic operational procedures and make a contribution to the avoidance of malfunctions b) Deploy company information system to process jobs and use same to obtain technical documentation and information c) Conduct appropriate discussions with line managers, employees and in group situations, present facts and use specialist terminology in German and English d) Secure communication with upstream and downstream functional areas e) Handle data storage media and comply with data protection; read analogue and digital measuring and test data f) Identify vehicles, systems, components and subassemblies g) Read and use drawings, prepare sketches h) Read and use instruction manuals and instructions relating to repair, assembly and putting into service; read and use catalogues, tables and diagrams i) Read and use circuit diagrams, flow diagrams, connection plans, layouts and functional plans j) Read and take account of functional plans relating to vehicle pneumatics and hydraulics control systems and power transmission k) Use regulations and guidelines relating to road traffic safety and road traffic behaviour 8*) 9 Communication with internal and external customers ( 4 9) a) Receive requests and information from customers, pass on same within the company and take due account of regulations relating to same b) Comply with regulations in respect of providing information about maintenance work c) Comply with regulations in respect of operating accessories and extra features, indicate safety rules and regulations 3*) 10 Operating vehicles and systems ( 4 10) a) Comply with and use regulations and information relating to safety and operation b) Read, use and explain operating instructions c) Use operational controls of vehicles d) Use operational controls of systems, in particular with relation to plants, machines or devices 3*)

9 11 Maintaining, testing and adjusting vehicles, systems and operational equipment ( 4 11) a) Use health and safety rules and manufacturers guidelines when transporting materials or lifting same by hand b) Move, deposit, lift, support and secure vehicles, subassemblies and systems c) Carry out maintenance work in line with standards, in particular test, fill, change and contribute to the disposal of operational liquids, document stages of work d) Test mechanical and electrical components, subassemblies and systems for wear and tear, damage, leaks, deviation of position and functionality, document stages of work e) Test hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical wires, line terminations and electrical connections and document test results f) Test and adjust pressures within pneumatic and hydraulic systems g) Give due consideration to maintenance when dealing with vehicles and operating equipment 9 12 Assembling, disassembling and repairing components, subassemblies and systems ( 4 12) a) Take components, subassemblies and systems out of service, disassemble, dismantle same, check for recycling potential of same, classify and systematically store same b) Collate disassembled components, subassemblies and systems and check for completeness c) Clean, purify, preserve and store components and subassemblies d) Join components, subassemblies and systems together, in particular using threaded joint fittings paying due regard to order of components and torque. e) Assemble components, subassemblies and systems, put same into operational use and test same for functionality and precision. f) Prepare surfaces for protection against corrosion, reapply and replace protection against corrosion g) Test position of components and subassemblies, measure deviations of position h) Mark and punch reference lines, drill holes and outlines paying due regard to the nature of the working material, separate and reshape components and semi-finished components i) Determine and adjust settings for hand-held and fixed machines, drill and countersink work pieces and components j) Produce and repair internal and external screw threads k) Produce, monitor, repair and document electrical connections and terminations 16 Section II: Specialist vocational education and training

10 1 Planning and preparation of work processes and the monitoring and evaluation of work results ( 4 5) a) Plan, check and evaluate work processes, paying due regard to the job at hand, maintenance regulations, installation instructions and the prevailing staff and technical conditions b) Stipulate requirements for the job at hand in respect of time, components, materials, operational materials and auxiliary materials 2*) c) Stipulate requirements in respect of workplace, tools, testing tools and deployment of same d) Recognise and log damage to contiguous components and subassemblies and take measures to eliminate same e) Check and document road traffic and operational safety f) Comply with safety information issued by manufacturers, in particular regarding vehicles with alternative drive systems 4*) g) Plan team work, divide up tasks and evaluate results of cooperation h) Prepare vehicles for delivery to customers 4*) 2 Quality management ( 4 6) a) Comply with guidelines to assure quality of products and work b) Comply with test and maintenance intervals of operational and testing tools and take appropriate action 2*) c) Comply with and use procedures for product recalls or improvements d) Make a contribution to continuous improvement process regarding work processes in own area of work 2*) e) Seek, evaluate, eliminate and document causes of errors or defects within the work process in a systematic way, assess consequences of errors and defects f) Monitor, evaluate and log own work results and work results of others 4*) 3 Company and technical communication ( 4 8) a) Use communication and information systems b) Interpret, prepare, impart, present and document technical information c) Comply with laws and regulations, in particular regarding vehicle registration d) Use electrical, electronic, electro pneumatic and electro hydraulic circuit diagrams and functional plans of vehicles 2*) e) Comply with guidelines in respect of guarantees, gestures of goodwill and liability for material defects f) Identify and use network plans g) Update electronic information systems and technical devices h) Access and use service information from English language documentation and databases 6*)

11 4 Communication with internal and external customers ( 4 9) a) Deal with customers in a manner appropriate to the situation 2*) b) Conduct analysis of malfunctions and damage by means of specific questioning of customers c) Instruct customers in the operation of vehicles and systems d) Indicate to customers necessary repair and maintenance work and make same aware of further services provided by the manufacturer and the company 2*) e) Advise customers in respect of technical and economic feasibility of repair works, comply with vehicle registration regulations f) Identify, evaluate and action customer and supplier wishes g) Use communication rules as the basis of efficient team work 4*) 5 Operating and putting into service of motor vehicles and motor vehicle systems ( 4 13) a) Recognise and use menu functions and operate information, communication, comfort and safety systems b) Code accessories, extra features and special features and put same into service 2*) c) Use mechanical emergency functions d) Recognise heightened risk in respect of vehicles, apply safety regulations 2*) 6 Maintaining, testing and adjusting motor vehicles and systems ( 4 14) a) Apply maintenance and testing procedures in accordance with manufacturers stipulations b) Conduct functional checks and take reading of error log c) Carry out maintenance work in accordance with maintenance schedules 4 d) Carry out adjustments to vehicles and systems e) Interpret and document results and take action to carry out repairs 4

12 7 Diagnosing errors, malfunctions and their causes and evaluating the results ( 4 15) a) Identify damage and malfunctions in mechanical, electrical, electronic, mechatronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems of vehicles and subassemblies of same b) Narrow down and determine errors and malfunctions and causes of same using circuit diagrams, connection plans and functional plans c) Use standardised diagnostic routines; narrow down and determine errors and malfunctions, in particular by use of functional checks, sensory perception, taking readings of error logs and measuring and testing electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic values; interpret composition of exhaust gases d) Draw up test reports, evaluate and document results 6 e) Take due account of flow of information between data transmission systems, use network plans and troubleshooting programmes f) Narrow down and determine errors and malfunctions in networked systems 6 8 Assembling, disassembling, and repairing motor vehicles, their systems, subassemblies and components ( 4 16) a) Test systems and subassemblies for functionality and damage b) Disassemble and assemble systems, subassemblies and components with due regard to assembly instructions c) Test and measure function of sensors and actuators, in particular signals d) Document work and stages of work 4 e) Repair electrical, electronic, mechatronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, subassemblies and components 4 9 Fitting, re-fitting and retrofitting ( 4 17) a) Allocate accessories, extra features and special features to the type of vehicle in accordance with statutory regulations and technical documentation b) Prepare accessories, extra features and special features for installation or modification, install or modify and connect same, test functionality, integrate into existing systems, document modifications 4 c) Instruct customers operationally and indicate reliable regulations 2 10 Examining vehicles in accordance with road traffic regulations ( 4 18) a) Prepare vehicles for statutory inspections, monitor implementation of same

13 b) Monitor road traffic and operational safety of vehicles, document defects and take appropriate action to eliminate same c) Record actual and estimated values using diagnostic systems, record adjustment values, carry out adjustments and document results 4 Section III: Specialist vocational education and training according to specialist area SPECIALIST AREA A: Private motor vehicle technology 1 Diagnosing, maintaining, fitting, re-fitting and retrofitting ( 4 19) a) Use diagnostic systems for drive, chassis, comfort and safety systems, take readings of and interpret data b) Use expert systems, in particular guided troubleshooting, databases and telediagnosis. Use hotline. c) Identify and update software in control devices, carry out re-settings and basic settings in vehicle systems, adjust learning values, document changes 20*) d) Test, diagnose and adjust brake, chassis, suspension damping and levelling systems, test control system and steering e) Test, diagnose and repair drive assemblies using engine management system and auxiliary units f) Test, diagnose, repair and adjust automated gear boxes and automatic gear boxes 16 g) Test, diagnose, repair, adjust and parameterise comfort and safety systems in accordance with customer wishes, document results h) Repair data communication wires, in particular electrical and opto-electrical wires 10 i) Test, diagnose, repair and adjust body work systems, in particular door closers, canopy top systems and sun roofs, use mechanical emergency functions j) Test and repair steering systems k) Test, repair and adjust 4-wheel drive systems, conduct survey of chassis 6 SPECIALIST AREA B: Commercial motor vehicle technology

14 1 Diagnosing, maintaining, fitting, re-fitting and retrofitting ( 4 19) a) Set up and retool special metal working machines, machine down components b) Attach and join components and profiles in various welded positions using a variety of welding processes and thermally separating components and profiles 2 c) Use diagnostic systems for drive, brake, chassis, comfort and safety systems and extra features, take readings of and interpret data. d) Use expert systems, in particular guided troubleshooting, databases and tele-diagnosis, use hotline, Observe vehicle specific emergency call systems. e) Update and parameterise update control devices, carry out re-settings and basic settings in vehicle systems, adjust learning values, document changes. Repair data communication lines. f) Use telematic services 20 g) Test, diagnose and repair drive assemblies using engine management system and auxiliary units h) Test and repair gear systems, in particular those with hydraulic, pneumatic and electro pneumatic gear shifting, automatic gearboxes with integrated retarder, clutch systems, systems to increase torque when starting and power dividers i) Test, diagnose and parameterise electro pneumatic systems, in particular brake systems, suspensions, door operations and supplies of compressed air, using safety and drying systems, document results j) Test and repair 4-wheel drive systems. k) Test and repair auxiliary drives, in particular hydraulic drives, parameterise auxiliary drives 18 l) Measure, test, repair adjust and calibrate mechanical and hydraulic steering systems of vehicles with more than two axles, in particular double circuit steering systems and steering systems for forward travel axles and trailing axles m) Repair special features of commercial vehicles, in particular lifting and loading equipment n) Test and repair hydraulic and electromagnetic auxiliary brake systems and engine brake systems o) Use mechanical emergency functions, reset emergency functions, test system 12 SPECIALIST AREA C: Motor cycle technology

15 1 Diagnosing, maintaining, fitting, re-fitting and retrofitting ( 4 19) a) Use diagnostic systems for drive and chassis systems, take readings of and interpret data b) Narrow down, determine and ascertain the cause of errors and malfunctions in electrical and electronic systems by testing and measuring and paying due regard to customer information c) Narrow down, determine and ascertain the cause of errors and malfunctions in motor cycle combustion engines by testing and measuring, paying due regard to the mixture preparation and exhaust system and customer information, document results d) Narrow down, determine and ascertain the cause of errors and malfunctions in components, subassemblies and systems relating to power transmission of motor cycles 20*) e) Disassemble, test, measure, repair, adjust, assemble and test for functionality components and subassemblies of drive systems which are installed or not installed f) Test, disassemble, assemble, adjust frame, wheel suspension systems and chassis in respect of wear and tear and damage, particularly relating to accident damage, document results 8 g) Test chassis alignment, carry out chassis alignment and document results h) Check and repair wheels and their components, in particular in respect of centring and balancing, pay due regard to vehicle registration regulations i) Maintain brake systems, repair and test for functionality j) Retro-fit extra equipment, in particular trim and lining and carriers k) Plan and carry out performance enhancing measures paying due regard to vehicle registration regulations and manufacturers information l) Prepare motor cycles for statutory inspections in respect of noise and exhaust gas emission 18 m) Inform and advise customers as to feasibility of alterations paying particular regard to technical rules, manufacturers stipulations, norms and laws n) Prepare and carry out procurement of parts in accordance with customer order 6*) SPECIALIST AREA D: Vehicle communication technology

16 1 Diagnosing, maintaining, fitting, re-fitting and retrofitting ( 4 19) a) Use diagnostic systems for drive, brake, chassis, comfort, safety, energy management and communication systems, take readings of and interpret data b) Use expert systems, in particular guided troubleshooting, databases and tele-diagnosis. Use hotline c) Update and adjust control devices, install and adjust software systems, carry out re-settings and basic settings in vehicle systems, adjust learning values, document changes 20*) d) Carry out diagnoses in networked systems on the basis of results obtained from standard diagnostic routines, in particular analyse and interpret messages in data bus systems and recognise malfunctions caused by electromagnetic incompatibility e) Use telematic services, test and repair vehicle specific emergency call systems, retro-fit telematic systems 12 f) Diagnose, repair, adjust, parameterise in accordance with customer wishes and retro-fit comfort systems, vehicle information and vehicle operation systems, in particular memory and speech systems g) Diagnose, repair and retro-fit signal processing systems, components and circuits for optical transmission systems h) Diagnose and repair errors and malfunctions in wireless signal transmission systems, aerial systems and entertainment electronics, retrofit vehicles with wireless signal transmission systems, aerial systems and entertainment electronics. *) To be imparted in conjunction with other training content listed in the general training plan