AUTO - Automotive

This course will teach the students to identify components sold in the automotive parts industry. Major automotive systems covered include brake, exhaust, fuel, ignition, and heating and air conditioning.

This course covers all facets of welding as they apply to the servicing of cars and light trucks. Some methods covered are: stick, oxy-acetylene, MIG, and TIG. The safe use of the cutting torch and plasma cutter and "booth time" is supplemented by the use of various processes in the actual repair of vehicles and equipment.

This course includes lab application of vehicle exhaust, tires, preventive maintenance, and annual safety inspection checks. Repair techniques to insure driver comfort and engine efficiency through the control of heat are studied as they apply to auto cooling, heating, and air conditioning systems.

This unit of instruction is designed to train high school graduates and adult learners in the service and diagnosis of light truck brake, steering, and suspension systems. Vehicle alignment, tire balancing, and vibration diagnosis are included. Students will be trained to operate a variety of brake, suspension, and alignment equipment while performing actual repairs, adjustments, and diagnosis. This training will supplement the students' truck education in preparation for entry-level employment.

This course covers welding methods used for securing body sheet metal including the thinner, high-strength, low alloy steels. Some of the methods covered in depth are: arc, oxy-acetylene, MIG, and TIG welding. Emphasis is placed on proficiency in repairing steels found in panels and vehicle frames, the use of heat as a straightening medium is investigated, and choosing welding equipment for a body shop, sheet metal fabrication and fuel tank repairs are included.

Designed to acquaint trainee with the proper process of reconditioning a vehicle before customer delivery. Students will learn how to remove and install seat upholstery as well as interior trim panels and hardware.

The course is designed to teach students the basic format components in most aftermarket catalogs including the contents, application sections and illustrations. The course will also teach students how to obtain correct information from a customer, and as economically as possible, provide assistance.

This unit of instruction is designed to train high school graduates and adult learners in the service and diagnosis of automotive brake and suspension systems as they relate to collision repair. Vehicle alignment, tire balancing, and vibration diagnosis are included. Students will be trained to operate a variety of brake, suspension, and alignment equipment while performing actual repairs, adjustments, and diagnosis. In addition, identification and analysis of structural damage, as well as frame and body measuring techniques are covered.

This course provides instruction and practical application of the various aspects of managing an auto parts sales business. Students will learn how to obtain the current information from technicians and retail customers in dealership operations. Students will also develop an insight into employers' expectations of a salesperson and expert counterperson.

Theory of operation and repair procedures of gasoline engine valve systems, crankshaft and bearings, connecting rods, cylinders, and pistons, diagnosis of engine malfunctions repair procedures, cooling system repairs and diagnosis, cylinder boring, piston pin fitting, connecting rod reconditioning, valve guide resizing and replacement, valve seat replacement, and other machine work and service procedures.

This course is designed to teach the student the fundamental skills of complete chassis and roll cage fabrication. Major topics include principles of layout, bending, bead rolling, riveting and welding processes. Laboratory exercises emphasize technique and skill development to build race cars.

This course is designed to teach the student advanced skills in race car chassis. Major topics include principles of suspension set-up, development and weight transfer. Laboratory exercises emphasize technique and skill development in modified suspension and steering geometry to build race cars to meet different track demands.

This course is designed to teach the student the formulas and concepts of race car brakes and steering. Major topics include the principles of modified chassis, brakes, and steering. Laboratory exercises emphasize technique and skill development in the different modified demands.

This course is designed to teach the student the fundamental principles of aerodynamics for racing and performance cars. Major topics include principles of aerodynamic effects on braking, handling, lift and drag coefficient. Laboratory exercises emphasize technique and skill development to build race cars.

This course consists of the service and repair of heavy duty clutches, transmissions, drive line and rear axle, leaf, torsion bar, and air suspensions, the alignment of front and rear axle, also alignment of trailer suspension and on-vehicle tire balancing. This will include Eaton and Meritor clutches, Mack and Eaton transmissions, and Meritor, Eaton and Mack rear axles. Also covered are Road Ranger auto shift transmissions.

This nine credit hour course covers the procedures needed to understand, test, repair, and overhaul diesel engines and their related components. Major emphasis is placed on the mid-range and heavy-duty diesels of the following makes: Cummins, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, Mack, John Deere, and Navistar. Covered is the use of special tools and equipment necessary to troubleshoot, maintain, and overhaul these engines and their related components.

Includes the different states of repair: metal analysis, metal straightening, filling and metal finishing, glass replacement, alignment problems, fender and door replacement, any and all small, quick, one or two day jobs. Also includes how to make manual and computerized estimates.

The course is designed to teach students the basic format components in most manufacturer's catalogs, including the cover, contents, applications, sections, and illustrations. The course will introduce students to the process of obtaining correct information from a customer, as economically as possible, and provide assistance.

This three credit hour course consists of the service and troubleshooting of electrical systems as they pertain to heavy equipment, truck and diesel. This will include series parallel circuits including 12- and 24-volt systems. Included in this course is the service and troubleshooting of hydraulic systems as found in heavy equipment, truck and diesel. This will include pumps, valves, actuators, accumulators and other related components in today's hydraulic systems.

Study and actual repair of standard, automatic, and automatic transmissions and transaxles with emphasis on overdrives and electronically controlled units. Full coverage of clutches, axles, drivelines, C-V joints, and 4 x 4 transfer cases, as well as open, limited-slip, and front drive differentials. Extensive hands-on work in a busy "line shop" situation. This is a seven-and-one-half (7 1/2) week course course.

Provides instruction in the repair procedures of vehicles considered by appraisers to be totals, or near totals. Study and repair of frame and uni-body damage, suspension repairs. This includes computerized measuring systems, plastic welding, use of structural adhesives, and complete vehicle refinishing.