ESSENTIAL SKILLS DOCUMENT USE
GUIDELINES
Automotive Service Technician
NOC 7321Page 144Automotive Service Technician
NOC 7321DU5 Use Graphic Documents
Upon completion of this objective, learners will be able to:
5.1 define graphic documents
5.2 identify purpose
5.3 locate information in graphic documents
5.4 interpret information in graphic documents
5.5 create graphic documents
5.6 evaluate graphic documents for effectiveness
Suggested Strategies and Activities:
Identify symbols commonly used in the trade, including WHMIS
Interpret signs for safety information
Interpret product or packaging labels
Recognize significance of symbols
Make sketches to communicate ideas
Analyze graphic documents and determine degree of difficulty (i.e., simple or
complex)
Examine structure and components of a variety of graphic documents
Encourage learners to share their knowledge and experiences
Identify symbols used in schematic drawings
Scan workplace signs for safety information
Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets for information about hazardous products
Discuss the use of schematic drawings in the Automotive Service trade
Identify the basic components of a schematic drawing
Obtain information from a variety of schematic drawings
Create system and pictorial diagrams for a given situation
Sketch diagrams of automotive parts and repairs for custom metal fabrication
Non-contextualized Resources:
The Language of Documents-A Guide to Information Display in the Workplace
Document Use Refresher for Apprentices (Modules 1 & 3)
Applied Communication Skills for the Construction Trades
Workplace Communications-The Basics, 3rd Edition (Chapter 3)
Successful Technical Writing (Chapter 1-Visuals)
Pre-Apprentice Training-A Test Preparation Manual for the Skilled Trades
Contextualized Resources:
EARAT (Communication Skills for Motive Power Apprentices: Skill #6)
IPT’s Safety First Handbook (Book One)