Certificate of Accomplishment (credit) Automotive Technician
Stage 5

Assessment Activities

Assessment Methods
  • Quizzes, exams, or homework items linked to specific learning outcomes
  • Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances)
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
  • Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys)
  • Student satisfaction surveys
  • Pre & post surveys or exams
  • Capstone projects or final summative assignments
  • Feedback from collaboration with other departments
  • Certificate completions
Assessment DescriptionPercentage of certificate completions.
Learning OutcomesAll
Number of Courses2
Number of Students~60

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Faculty and staff within the same program (at CCSF)
  • Faculty and staff from other colleges
  • Students
  • External agencies
Data Sharing Methods

Face-to-face meetings

Data SummaryThe percentage of students completing this certificate are very high, approximately 80+%.
Data AnalysisBased on the complexity of technical information a very high number of students are successfully achieving this certificate and moving on to pass their ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification.
Next Steps Planned

We are moving into our second 5 year cycle of national certification based on strong outcomes and requirements. Our advisory committee oversees and recommends constant changes to our curriculum.

Learning Outcomes

All

Changes

Details

We have added Survey Monkey student assessment to our processes and are discussing shop instructional improvements based on advisory committee recommendations.

Learning OutcomesAll

Tentative Future Assessment Plans

Assessment TermFall 2013
Assessment Activities

Implementation of planned changes and reassessment

Assessment DetailsWe will begin to take in small repair jobs from the City and County of SF in collaboration with their maintenance shop needs.

ILO Alignment and Assessment Plans

I.A. Use reason and creativity...No answer
I.B. Apply diverse viewpoints...No answer
I.C. Locate, retrieve, and evaluate information...Program Outcomes Auto 50 Auto 51

Distinguish, classify, and summarize automotive systems, functions, and their interrelation. I,D D,M

Demonstrate safe shop practices and the use of diagnostic equipment. I,D D,M

Examine and describe electrical theory, starting, charging, wiring, and on board diagnostic functions and their application to automotive systems. I, D,M

Perform and evaluate electrical system tests using appropriate diagnostic equipment. I D,M
Fall 2013 ILO Assessment PlansYes we plan to assess one of the above-mapped SLOs in Fall 2013.

SLO Details Storage Location

HARD COPY - In a department filing system (department office)

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