Automotive Technology

Transportation and Distribution AKA Automotive

Formerly known as Automotive Technology, this program of study covers the knowledge and skills needed for general automotive repair, and prepares students to become automotive technicians. Soon we plan to offer our students a NATEF certification.

Recommended Sequence

5801\Prin. of Transportation (.5)*^

(9-11) Fall and 5802\Energy, Power & Trans.*^ Systems (.5) (9-11) Spring

5803\Automotive Technology (2) ^*(10-12)

5806\Advanced Auto Tech (2

(10-12))

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Additional Electives

XXXX Practicum of Principles of Transportation, Distribution and Logistics 2 cr. (12)

Principles of Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics 5807

(FALL ONLY)

Students gain knowledge and skills in the safe application, design,

production, and assessment of products, services, and systems. This

knowledge includes the history, laws and regulations, and common

practices used in the logistics of warehousing and transportation

systems. Students should apply knowledge and skills in the application,

design, and production of technology as it relates to the transportation.

CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Career and Technical Education GRADE: 9-11

Energy, Power, and Transportation Systems 5808

(SPRING ONLY)

Students will need to understand the interaction between various

vehicle systems, the logistics used to move goods and services to

consumers, and the components of transportation infrastructure.

Performance requirements will include academic and technical skills.

CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Career and Technical Education GRADE: 9-11

PREREQUISITE: 5807 - Principles of Transportation, Distribution, and

Logistics (FALL ONLY)

Automotive Technology 5803

This course covers the function of the major automotive systems and

the principles of diagnosing and servicing these systems. Students gain

knowledge and skills in the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of vehicle

systems. The focus of this course is to teach the theory of operation of

automotive vehicle systems and associated repair practices.

COURSE NOTE: This course may be eligible for college credit.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Career and Technical Education GRADE: 10-11

PREREQUISITE: 5808 - Energy, Power, and Transportation Systems

(SPRING ONLY)

Advanced Automotive Technology 5806

Automotive services include advanced knowledge of the function of the

major automotive systems and the principles of diagnosing and servicing

these systems. In Advanced Automotive Technology, students gain

knowledge and skills in the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of vehicle

systems. The focus of this course is to teach the theory of operation of

automotive vehicle systems and associated repair practices.

COURSE NOTE: This course may be eligible for college credit.

CREDIT: 2 TYPE: Career and Technical Education GRADE: 11-12

PREREQUISITE: 5803 - Automotive Technology

Practicum in Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics 5800

In the Practicum in Automotive Technology, students demonstrate

proficiency in the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of vehicle systems.

This study allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic

knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities,

problems, and settings. The focus of this course is to prepare students

for entry into postsecondary education or the Automotive Technology

career field as a technician.

CREDIT: 2 TYPE: Career and Technical Education GRADE: 12

PREREQUISITE: 5806 - Advanced Automotive Technology