Automotive

Credits: 5 per semester   

College Prep Course

UC / CSU approved

The curriculum is aligned to the CA CTE Model Curriculum Standards and Career Ready Standards for the Sector Transportation and Systems Diagnostics, Service & Repair career pathway.

Auto MLR (Maintenance and Light Repair) I is designed as a beginning automotive mechanic course that introduces students to automobile service and repair, shop safety, engine repair, automatic transmissions and transaxles, manual drivetrain and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical and electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance. This is the first course in a 2-course sequence that prepares students for the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) ASE Student Certification test. Students will be introduced to automotive technology concepts in the classroom and be provided lab-based hands-on maintenance and repair experience.  This course will also provide students with the opportunity to apply and extend concepts studied in their math and science classes (related to algebra, basic arithmetic, physics, and electrical, computer, and chemical sciences) to the automotive technology industry. 

Recommended Placement: Passing grades in Automotive Technology MLR I

Credits: 5 per semester

College Prep Course

UC / CSU approved

The curriculum is aligned to the CA CTE Model Curriculum Standards and Career Ready Standards for the Sector Transportation and Systems Diagnostics, Service & Repair career pathway.

Auto MLR (Maintenance and Light Repair) II is designed as the second of a two course sequence that continues instruction in automobile service and repair, shop safety, engine repair, automatic transmissions and transaxles, manual drivetrain and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical and electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance. After completion of this course, students will be prepared for an internship or entry level position in today’s automotive services industry, beginning ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification, and will have completed the NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) MLR curriculum. This course will also provide students with the opportunity to apply and extend concepts studied in their math and science classes (related to algebra, basic arithmetic, physics, and electrical, computer, and chemical sciences) to the automotive technology industry.  

Recommended Placement: Passing grades in Automotive Tech MLR 1 and Automotive Tech MLR 2

Credits: 5 per semester

College Prep Course

UC / CSU approved

The curriculum is aligned to the CA CTE Model Curriculum Standards and Career Ready Standards for the Sector Transportation and Systems Diagnostics, Service & Repair career pathway.

Advanced Auto is a 1 year course that requires successful completion of MLR 1 and MLR 2. In this class students will be rebuilding and repairing engines, performing major repairs on vehicles, diagnosing/repairing mechanical and electrical components, and enhancing their automotive service concepts and skills. After completion of this course, students will be prepared for an internship or entry level position in today’s automotive services industry, beginning ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification, and will have completed the NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) MLR curriculum. This course will also provide students with the opportunity to apply and extend concepts studied in their math and science classes (related to algebra, basic arithmetic, physics, and electrical, computer, and chemical sciences) to the automotive technology industry.