Auto I

MERTZ CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER

AUTO SERVICE TECHNOLOGY I, II, III

COURSE SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR:  Jeff Hicks

COURSE NUMBERS:  8506, 8507, 8508

COURSE OBJECTIVE/GOALS: 

          Auto service technology is designed to teach students basic and advanced mechanical and computerized skills for employment in the automotive and trucking industry.  Upon completion, students will be able to enter the job market as entry-level service technicians or parts specialists.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

          Auto service technology is a two to three year completer program and is also available to take in the third year as a co-op course. First year students spend approximately 70% of time in class and 30% in lab.  Second and third year students spend approximately 30 of time in class and 70% in lab.

COURSE CONTENT/SEQUENCE:

          Auto Service Technology I 8506      

Introduction to Auto Service Technology

Vehicle Service and Maintenance and tool identification

Engine Theory and Repair

Electrical Systems I

Brake Systems I

Suspension and Steering I

            Auto Service Technology II 8507 

Brake Systems II

Steering and Suspension Systems II

Engine Performance II                       

Vehicle Emissions Systems

Advanced Electrical Systems

Diesel Systems Theory and Maintenance     

Automatic Transmissions Theory and Maintenance                   

Air Conditioning Theory and Maintenance

            Auto Service Technology III 8508 * 

*Can be taken during afternoon or as co-operative training.

Engine Performance III,

Drive Train and Axles III, Air-Cond. III, Auto. Trans. III