Automotive

Automotive Technology 1/Engine Systems (Grades 9-12: .5 Credits/1 Semester) This course focuses on the operation of basic vehicle and engine systems. Students will work both individually and in teams getting hands-on experience in performing routine maintenance of automobile systems, inspections of components, and light repairs of malfunctioning parts. This is an entry-level course in the study of the automobile and its systems. It will meet the needs of the students who just want to know more about the vehicles they will be driving. Students will learn through a combination of regular class work (written assignments, lectures, discussions, and tests) and hands-on lab activities, based on ASE Standards. Students have the opportunity to take ASE certification tests. By using professional service and testing equipment, the student will become safe and lightly skilled at routine service and maintenance of automobiles. 

Automotive Technology 2 (Grades 10-12) This course is designed for more in depth study of the automotive profession. It offers an introduction to automotive competencies in all eight of the ASE automotive certification categories. This course is designed for those students interested in entering the automotive profession or gaining a solid foundation in the automotive field. Students have the opportunity to take ASE certification tests. 

Automotive Technology 3 (Grades 11-12) This course is designed for further study of the automotive profession. It offers further practice with automotive competencies in electrical/electronic systems, brake systems, suspension and steering systems, and engine performance systems. Students have the opportunity to take ASE certification tests. 

Automotive Technology 4 (Grades 11-12) This course is designed for further study of the eight ASE certification areas and an opportunity for advanced students to learn more about emission diagnosis and spend more time working on projects in all of the eight ASE certification areas. This class should lead to students receiving ASE student certification in most of the certification areas. Students have the opportunity to take ASE certification tests.