ESSENTIAL SKILLS TECHNICAL READING
GUIDELINES
Automotive Service Technician
NOC 7321Page 126 Automotive Service Technician
NOC 7321TR3 Read to Perform Job Tasks
Upon completion of this objective, learners will be able to:
3.1 identify purpose of reading information to perform job tasks
3.2 locate specific information
scan to locate specific information
locate information using organizational features of text
3.3 skim for overall meaning
3.4 read to understand and learn
3.5 read to critique
3.6 read to evaluate
Suggested Strategies and Activities:
Use organizational features to predict content and relevance of text
Locate information using key words
Scan for information in trade-related material (i.e., texts, memos, newsletters,
safety information, equipment manuals and regulations)
Practice skimming to get the main idea in reading material of the trade ( i.e.,
texts, memos, newsletters, safety information, equipment manuals,
specifications and regulations)
Use Table of Contents, Indices, Appendices, Headings and Sub-headings to
locate information in material of the trade (i.e., texts, collective agreements,
manuals, specifications and regulations)
Read selections of text and provide a verbal or written summary
Read installation manuals to follow procedures
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of various tools or materials for a
particular situation
Interpret written procedures (i.e., housekeeping, first aid, handling toxic
materials)
Read and apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations to determine safe
work practices or to comply with acceptable standards
Read manufacturers’ information on vehicle and parts
Follow written procedures (i.e., operating procedures for hand tools, disposal of
recyclable material, use of fire extinguishers)
Read environment and industry regulations about emission controls
Read legislation regarding the use of personal protective equipment
Read professional development and technical information in industry magazines
Read and interpret manufacturers’ specifications