AUTO - Automotive

The course is designed to teach students the general function and importance of the automotive aftermarket and aftermarket parts supply network.

This course is designed to teach the students to identify components sold in the automotive parts industry. Major topics covered are brakes, exhausts, fuels, ignitions, heating and air conditioning.

This course provides a practical understanding of the principles, operation, diagnosis, and repair of suspension, steering, and brake 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' auto education in preparation for entry-level employment.

This course covers all facets of welding as they apply to the servicing of cars and light trucks. Some methods covered are: ARC, oxy-acetylene, and MIG. 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 is designed to provide instruction in the diagnosis and repair of electrical circuits, charging systems, and starting systems. OHMS law, alternators, and starters will be investigated.

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.

The students will become proficient in diagnostics and repair of ignition systems, fuel systems, charging and starting systems, electrical & computer applications, emission systems, and complete engine tune-up.

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.

The application of several common welding methods in use in the heavy repair field is covered in this course. Actual welding using arc, gas, MIG, TIG, and spot are practiced in the lab. 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 preventive maintenance and mandated annual safety inspection. Repair techniques to insure driver comfort and engine efficiency through the control of heat are studied as they apply to the truck cooling, heating and air conditioning systems. Analyzing how refrigerated cargo is maintained is a part of this course.