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Automotive Services Pathway
The Automotive Technologies program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. The Automotive Technologies includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension, and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
Automotive Technologies students develop leadership, social, civic, and career skills through participation in the state-recognized Career and Technical Student Organizations, SkillsUSA. The Automotive Technologies instructional program prepares students for entry-level employment, further training, and/or post-secondary education for these and other occupations: Automotive Technician.
| Automotive Technologies 1 | Introduction to the basic industry skills necessary for certified professionals in the automotive industry. The course includes developing career plans and preparing for employment. It also includes an introduction to: shop safety, common hand tools, basic shop equipment, measuring systems and tools, academic skills needed in the field, and automotive industry terminology. |
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| Automotive Technologies 2 | This course prepares the individual to apply technical knowledge and skills in safety, adjustment, maintenance, and parts replacement to repair automobiles and light trucks. Students are introduced to: a) brake systems; b) electric/electronic systems; c) steering and suspension systems; and d) engine performance diagnosis and repair. Prerequisite: Automotive I and Instructor Approval. |
| Automotive Technologies 3 | This course prepares the individual to apply higher levels of technical knowledge and skills to maintain, diagnose and repair automobiles and light trucks. Students will gain in-depth knowledge needed to troubleshoot and identify malfunctioning components and sensors; and correct these problems in four areas: brake systems, electrical/electronic systems, steering and suspension systems and engine performance analysis. Prerequisite: Automotive Technologies II and Instructor Approval. |
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