Finally, industry has to remain vigilant to the changes not only within their environment, but also to those within education. These issues were considered in the development of TechSmart. The fuel injection repair industry offers a small number of employment opportunities each year making it difficult to design an exclusive curriculum. It however shares similar educational needs as other Diesel Industry related businesses. TechSmart was developed to work within the confines of the more prominent heavy equipment and agricultural programs in place.
Emphasis is placed on basic fuel system knowledge within the school's curriculum.
The A.D.S. TechCert Basic Level Test, TechCert TC1 is a requirement for the student to take before graduation. Although most graduates will not be employed by a member shop, they will be exposed to A.D.S. and understand the value member shops offer the industry. The A.D.S. Education Committee reviewed schools throughout the United States that offered diesel related programs and selected ten to work in cooperation with the development of the program. The Technical Education Committee oversees the development of specific programs to meet these needs. Each area is explained in detail on the following pages.