Automotive Technology

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Program Description

Pathfinder's Automotive Technology Program provides students with the basic skills needed to meet the standards of many different types of careers available in the automotive industry. Upon completion, students are expected to earn their student ASE certifications in Automotive Technology. Students participate in rigorous classroom training and use learned theoretical skills for hands on work in our licensed repair automotive facility. This combination of classroom and shop training prepares our students for the demanding jobs available today, and most importantly, tomorrow.

Grade Focus

9th Grade:

Automotive Shop Safety
Automotive Hand & Power tools
Basic Vehicle Maintenance
Wheels & Tires Theory
Steering & Suspension Theory
Basic Electronic Theory

10th Grade:

Automotive Shop Safety
Battery, Charing, and Starting System Theory
Intermediate Level Maintenance Training
Brake System Theory
Cooling System Theory & Operation
Intermediate Electronics Training

11th Grade:

Automotive Shop Safety
Advanced Level Maintenance & Diagnostics
Wheel Alignment Theory & Operation
ABS & Brake System Diagnostics
Ignition System Theory & Diagnostics
Fuel System Theory & Diagnostics
Advanced Electronics
Electrical Accessory Diagnostics

12th Grade:

Automotive Shop Safety
General Engine Problems & Diagnostics
On-Board Diagnostics
Computer Systems - Communications & Diagnostics
Engine Performance Theory & Diagnostics
Emission Control Systems Theory & Diagnostics
Automotive Cooling Systems
Advanced Electronics Diagnostics

Hands on Projects

Hands on projects will be completed in all eight areas of NATEF - engine
Engine Performance
Electronics
A/C & Heating
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
Suspension & Steering
Brake Systems

Automotive Technology Faculty

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