Auto Tech Curriculum

Course Description:
Automotive Service Technology
 
1

The Automotive Service Technology 1 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. The Basic Electrical/Electronic Systems course contains electrical/electronic system theory, battery systems, starting systems, and charging systems. It also contains an introduction to disc brakes, drum brakes, and antilock brakes.

Course Description:
Automotive Service Technology 2

The Engine Performance 2 course contains a review on shop operations, safety, tools and equipment, and preparing the vehicle for both service and the customer. The Advanced Electrical/Electronic Systems course contains information on lighting systems, concepts of gauges, warning devices, driver information systems, horn system, wiper/washer system, and accessories system diagnostic repair. The Engine Performance and Steering and Suspension course 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.

Automotive Service Technology 1

Unit

 

Title

Hours

1

 

Automotive Shop Operations

40

2

 

Engine Repair

60

3

 

Engine Transmission

40

4

 

Basic Electrical/Electronic Systems

70

5

 

Automotive Brakes

70

 

 

 

280

 

Automotive Service Technology 2

Unit

 

Title

Hours

6

 

Automotive Shop Operations Review

25

7

 

Advanced Electrical/Electronic Systems

75

8

 

Engine Performance

40

9

 

Advanced Engine Performance

40

10

 

Suspension/Steering Systems

50

11

 

Automotive Heating and Air

50

 

 

 

280