COURSE OVERVIEW
This course introduces the student to the careers, technology, and work of the auto and transportation industry. Also the student who is going to drive and or own an auto will learn practical skills to maintain that automobile. Emphasis will be placed on; safety, proper use and identification of hand tools, exact measurement, shop procedures, work habits, work attitudes, engine theory, and engine systems. Students will get hands-on experience disassembling, measuring, repairing, adjusting, and reassembling a small engine applying the theory learned. Safety, tools, measuring, and the other skills learned in the 1st semester will be required to be successful in all future semesters of Auto. Approximately 60% of the time will be spent in the classroom and 40% spent in the shop.
Prerequisite: Auto 1
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course takes over where Auto 1 left off and is for students who are interested in automotive technology. The application of principles learned in Auto 1 will be necessary to be successful. Emphasis also is given in the study of electricity and understanding how it is used. Systems studied are, ignition, fuel, carburation, fuel injection, diesel, batteries, starting, hydraulics, brakes, wheel bearings, wheels and tires. Students will learn troubleshooting and diagnosis applying what they learn in these systems. The hands-on experience includes some live work, but mainly working with mock-ups and practicing skills with worksheets on actual live vehicles as much as possible. The electrical theory and skills learned in the 1st semester will be required to be successful in all future semesters of Auto. Approximately 50% of the time will be spent in the classroom (almost all of the 1st nine weeks) and 50% spent in the shop.
Prerequisite: Auto 2
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is for the student who is serious about automotive technology. The subjects studied alternate every other year, and cover the systems of the automobile. The skills learned in Auto 1 and Auto 2 are put to use in as close to a live shop setting as possible. Students are earning their grade just as Auto Technicians earn their pay. There is lots of time for live hands-on experience. Students must schedule and plan their work. Approximately 25% of the time will be spent in the classroom and 75% spent in the shop. You MUST plan ahead on your shop work.