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The Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate technical knowledge of bumper-to-bumper maintenance and light repairs in the critical areas of engine systems, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension & steering, brakes, electrical, and heating & air conditioning.
Introduction to Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) is an introductory course designed to inform students about careers in automotive repair, as well as basic safety and service skills. This course serves as the foundation course for the Automotive MLR program of study. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will have foundational knowledge of safety in the workplace, technician service skills, and basic engine and tire maintenance. As part of a student’s program of study progression, the student will create a digital program of study portfolio, providing evidence of mastery of course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.
1 Credit
The Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) 1 course is the second course in the Automotive MLR program of study designed to inform students about automotive general electrical systems, starting and charging systems, batteries, lighting, and electrical accessories. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will perform diagnostic services and service and/or repair vehicle electrical systems, electrical accessories, and charging systems. As part of a student’s program of study progression, the student will maintain a digital program of study portfolio, providing evidence of mastery of course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.
1 Credit
The Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) 2 course is the third course in the Automotive MLR program of study designed to inform students about suspension and steering systems and brake systems. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will perform inspection services and service and/or repair vehicle suspension and steering systems and brake systems. As part of a student’s program of study progression, the student will maintain a digital program of study portfolio, providing evidence of mastery of course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.
1 Credit
The Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) 3 course is the fourth course in the Automotive MLR program of study designed to inform students about heating and A/C systems, engine performance systems, and transmission/transaxles. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will perform inspection services and service and/or repair heating and A/C systems, engine performance systems, and automatic and manual transmission/transaxles. As part of a student’s program of study progression, the student will maintain a digital program of study portfolio, providing evidence of mastery of course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.
1 Credit
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR): WBL is the capstone course in the Automotive MLR program of study. It is intended to provide a work-based learning experience for students to develop further understanding of professional issues, utilize employability skills, and demonstrate mastery of academic and technical skills learned through the program of study. The work-based learning experience provides opportunities to apply and practice the knowledge and skills learned in previous courses and gives students hands-on practical experiences related to occupations in the automotive and transportation industries. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to discern multiple pathways to a career in the automotive and transportation industries, necessary steps toward applying for a postsecondary program, necessary steps toward applying for a job, and reflect on program goals and aspirations. Instruction will be delivered through the classroom environment in conjunction with a work-based learning placement, such as an internship. The student will finalize a digital course portfolio providing evidence of mastery of the program standards and readiness for postsecondary and the workforce.
1 Credit Repeatable