Automotive Maintenance - Light Repair
Automotive Technology is a great training program that prepares students for an entry-level position in the field of automotive repair. The students will develop a broad understanding of the principles of the various systems used in the automotive and light truck repair industry. Students participate in realistic training that teaches them how automotive repair facilities operate. In addition, they will learn industry standards for certificate comprehensive work ethics and customer service. This program will teach students to work with their hands, work with others, leadership and decision-making skills.
Course 1: Basic Maintenance and Light Repair
The first course, an introduction to basic maintenance and light repair on vehicles, covers parts and tools, maintaining tools, safety, and proper tools use. This course allows students hands-on training for simple fixes to vehicles, such as oil changes, checking tire pressure, and battery replacement.
Course 2: Maintenance and Light Repair ll
The second course, a more in depth to maintenance and light repair on vehicles, students start learning how to assess problems and finding causes. Topics covered include: general suspension service, steering service, brake system service, and general electrical system servicing. This course allows students hands-on training for fixes to vehicles, such as brake, steering, and suspension services.
Course 3. Maintenance and Light Repair lll
The third course focuses on demonstrating and performing what students have learned in the previous classes. Students will be performing general automatic transmission, manual transaxle, and differential service. Students will also be learning and demonstrating knowledge of A/C systems. Students will take certification tests to prepare them for careers and technical school/college.
Skills USA is the Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for this pathway. Students will have opportunities to compete with other schools in the state and nationally. This CTSO also serves as a networking platform for students and offers scholarships for college.
Course 1: Basic Maintenance and Light Repair
The first course, an introduction to basic maintenance and light repair on vehicles, covers parts and tools, maintaining tools, safety, and proper tools use. This course allows students hands-on training for simple fixes to vehicles, such as oil changes, checking tire pressure, and battery replacement.
Course 2: Maintenance and Light Repair ll
The second course, a more in depth to maintenance and light repair on vehicles, students start learning how to assess problems and finding causes. Topics covered include: general suspension service, steering service, brake system service, and general electrical system servicing. This course allows students hands-on training for fixes to vehicles, such as brake, steering, and suspension services.
Course 3. Maintenance and Light Repair lll
The third course focuses on demonstrating and performing what students have learned in the previous classes. Students will be performing general automatic transmission, manual transaxle, and differential service. Students will also be learning and demonstrating knowledge of A/C systems. Students will take certification tests to prepare them for careers and technical school/college.
Skills USA is the Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for this pathway. Students will have opportunities to compete with other schools in the state and nationally. This CTSO also serves as a networking platform for students and offers scholarships for college.