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Auto Tech Curriculum

Year 1

Course Description: Automotive Service Technology 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 unit focuses on the overall internal combustion engine, cylinder and valve train, lubrication and cooling systems. It also contains an introduction to disc brakes and drum brakes. This course also contains an introduction to electrical/electronic information and terminology including electrical/electronic system theory, battery systems, starting systems, and charging systems. The electrical/electronic systems unit contains information on lighting systems, concepts of gauges, warning devices, driver information systems, horn system, wiper/washer system, and accessories system diagnostic repair. It also includes information for the service and maintenance to the heating, ventilation, and cooling system

 

Automotive Service Technology 1Course Code: 997000

Unit

Title

Hours

1

Orientation

5

2

Workplace Employability Skills

5

3

Automotive Shop and Personal Safety

10

4

Tools and Equipment

10

5

Preparing a Vehicle for Service

5

6

Maintenance

10

7

Wheel and Tire

10

8

Engine Repair

15

9

Engine Cylinder Head and Block

15

10

Cooling System

10

11

General Brakes

10

12

Hydraulic Brake Systems

11

13

Disc Brake Systems

12

14

Drum Brake Systems

12

15

Basic Electrical/Electronic Systems

25

16

Battery System

15

17

Starting System

17

18

Charging System

18

19

Body and Lighting Systems

25

20

Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

40

Total

 

280

 

Year 2

Course Description: Automotive Service Technology 2

This course contains a review on shop operations, safety, tools and equipment, and preparing the vehicle for both service and the customer. This course contains general suspension/steering theory; steering system inspection, diagnosis, and repair; concepts of front, rear, and miscellaneous systems; and wheel/tire alignment concepts. The engine performance unit contains information on fuel, air induction, and exhaust systems; concepts of emission control system; and concepts of engine service. This course also contains an introduction to both automatic and manual drivetrains and axles. Related brake systems, antilock brakes, and traction control systems are also taught.

 

Automotive Service Technology 2Course Code: 997001

Unit

Title

Hours

21

Safety and Workplace Employability Skills Review

15

22

Suspension and Steering Systems Operation

13

23

Steering Systems

15

24

Suspension Systems

15

25

Wheel Alignment

13

26

Engine Performance

15

27

Computerized Controls

13

28

Ignition System

13

29

Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems

15

30

Emission Control Systems

13

31

Antilock Brakes and Traction Control

13

32

Power-Assisted Brake Systems

13

33

Related Brake Systems

13

34

Automatic Transmission and Transaxle

15

35

Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Service

15

36

CVT and Hybrid Transmission and Transaxle

13

37

Manual Drivetrain and Axles

15

38

Clutch

13

39

Drive Shaft, Half Shafts, Universal and Constant-Velocity Joints

15

40

Differential and Drive Axles

15

Total

 

280