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 1—Course 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 2—Course 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 |