COURSE OUTLINE
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Auto 110 – Automotive Introduction and Fundamentals (200 hours)
This course introduces the student to automotive industry standard practices including shop safety, use of chemicals, documenting repair estimates and work orders, identifying careers in the auto industry, and learning employability skills. Upon completion of this course, the student will understand and demonstrate proper work ethics in the automotive industry that meet standards to maintain employment eligibility. Students will become proficient with the use basic electrical testing equipment while testing batteries, fuses, DC motors, and other electrical circuits. Students will also learn how to apply Ohm’s law through diagnostic strategies. Students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform brake system diagnosis and repair to the hydraulic, mechanical, and anti-lock brake system. The student will correctly use and care for the tools and diagnostic equipment used while performing tasks, and observe safety procedures customary for the performance of these tasks. This course will prepare students for ASE or Manufacturer Specific certifications in the areas of electrical and brakes.
Auto 120 – Automotive Intermediate I (400 hours)
Students will learn preventative maintenance, service, and repair of automotive engines, heating and air conditioning, steering and suspension, automatic transmission, manual drivetrain and transaxles. This includes servicing the power steering fluid, transmission fluid, engine cooling system fluid, engine oil changes, and axle fluid. Students will also inspect and replacing steering & suspension components, diagnose and replace tires, perform wheel alignments, diagnose alignment defects, replace timing belts, gaskets, perform cylinder head and valve train diagnosis and repair, and lubricating system diagnosis and repair. This course ensures that students gain ability to perform the necessary diagnosis and repairs to the automatic transmissions, manual transaxles and drivetrains, and the heating and air conditioning system. The heating and air conditioning portion of this course will prepare the student for a mobile air conditioning system (MACS) Section 609 certification. This course will also prepares students for ASE certifications in steering and suspension, engine repair, heating and air conditioning, automatic transmissions, manual transaxles and drivetrain.
Auto 130 – Automotive Intermediate II (1200 hours)
Building on the skills you have learned in Automotive Fundamentals and Intermediate I, this Intermediate II course challenges the student’s skills that were acquired in the previous courses. The students will build on their skills in the advanced electrical system buy learning how to diagnose and repair electrical system circuits, starting systems, charging systems, lighting systems, and automotive accessories including power windows, blower motors, and windshield wipers. During the engine performance system Section of this course, students will learn how to identify, interpret, and diagnosis engine performance related defects. Students will learn how to diagnose and repair engine performance defects using the latest technology using Snap-On hand held diagnostic computers. You will gain experience testing computer monitoring systems, exhaust systems, catalytic converters, and fuel and ignition systems, You will learn in a hands-on real world shop environment using the latest in diagnostic tools and equipment that is matched with our partners in industry so that you are prepared to transition directly into the workforce.
Auto 280 – Automotive Practicum (Runs in combination with Auto 110,120,130)
The Automotive Practicum is designed to provide the student with professional experience in the automotive field. Students must demonstrate mastery of required skills for evaluation. Emphasis is placed on preparing the student to perform safely and competently in a shop environment. Students are to maintain a consistent level of professionalism, appearance, and attendance throughout the entire practicum