PMHS CATC - Automotive Service Technician

Automotive Service Technician

Automotive Service Technology - Year 1

This course contains an introduction to shop operations, safety, tools and equipment, and preparing the vehicle for both service and the customer. The engine repair course focuses on the overall internal combustion engine, cylinder and valve train, and lubrication and cooling systems. The transmission course is an introduction to both automatic and manual drive train and axles. This course also contains an introduction to electrical/electronic information and terminology including electrical/electronic system theory, battery systems, starting systems, and charging systems. It also contains an introduction to disc brakes, drum brakes, and antilock brakes.

Automotive Service Technology - Year 2

This course contains a review on shop operations, safety, tools and equipment, and preparing the vehicle for both service and the customer. It also contains information on lighting systems, concepts of gauges, warning devices, driver information systems, horn system, wiper/washer system, and accessories system diagnostic repair. An Engine Performance and Steering and Suspension component contains information on fuel, air induction, and exhaust systems; concepts of emission control system; concepts of engine service; general suspension/steering theory; steering system inspection, diagnosis, and repair; concepts of front, rear, and miscellaneous systems; and wheel/tire alignment concepts. The Automotive Heating and Air information is for service and maintenance to the heating, ventilation, and engine cooling system.

Instructor

Leo Raverty

My Name is Leo Raverty. I have been married to Tanya Raverty for 23 years and have two sons, John and George. I have a long mechanical background starting from the age of 14 years old just working on cars with my father. I took automotive in high school but didn’t have any formal training until I joined the service.
I am a US Army veteran and specialized in Blackhawk helicopters. I worked in many different automotive shops after the army until I decided I wanted to teach. I started teaching at the Picayune Career and Technology Center in 1999 and have loved every minute of it.
My favorite part of teaching is the kids. I love interacting with students on a daily basis. It always puts a smile on my face when a student looks up and says he/she gets it. I believe all students can learn. Some are better at hands on task, while some are better at doing theory from a computer or book. I think all students should be challenged daily.
Teaching automotive service technology is a tough job. From constant training, to finding new ways to keep students interested in the topic at hand. We do lots of different tasks in my classroom, and I try to create as real an environment as possible to compare to a real automotive shop. We do lots of "Live Work", and I love to make students do things they have no idea they could complete. As Henry Ford famously said, “The only real mistake is the one in which we learn nothing.”

Mr. Raverty's students may participate in SkillsUSA. Click on the link for more information.

Dallas Collum and Dylan Gaubert work on a hot-rod.

Jamie Gueho practices for an upcoming tire test. Jamie is currently working at Pit Lane Oil Lube and Filter Service. For more information about a partnering business in our area, click on Picayune Partners in Industry.

For more information on Automotive Service Excellence programs and certifications, click on the link provided.

Cameron Cutrer, a year one Automotive Services Technician student, won the door prize at Coast Electrics 2 day seminar which was held on November 16 and November 17. The door prize was provided by Ingalls Shipbuilding! Congratulations Cameron! #IngallsShipbuilding

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