All classes in the Transportation Cluster require a student to pass a safety test and have proof of insurance before they are allowed in the shop / lab.

AUTO MECHANICS

Course Sequence Suggested

INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (5702)
Open to grades 9,10,11,12 with priority given to grades 9,10.
1 credit

Board approved materials fee may be collected.

This course prepares students for entry into all subsequent Automotive Technology courses. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional service technician. Content emphasizes beginning transportation service skills and workplace success skills. Students study safety, tools, equipment, shop operations, automotive systems, basic engine fundamentals, and basic technician skills.  Upon completing this course students may enter automotive service technology.

AUTO MECHANICS 1: ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS (5713) or (5713V)
Open to grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 with preference given to 10 and 11 
2 credits-2 terms

Prerequisites: Introduction to Automotive Technology with 80% mastery of competencies or teacher recommendation

Board-approved materials fee may be collected.

This course prepares students for entry-level positions or advanced training in automotive electrical and electronics systems.  Students apply principles of electronics to automotive technology and develop diagnostic skills. The course provides students the opportunity to acquire marketable skills by training in the use of digital and analog voltmeters, ohmmeters, and amp-meters; as well as oscilloscopes, test-lights, load-testers and specialized electrical test equipment.  After receiving classroom instruction on theory and operation, student knowledge is applied in the shop.

Course content prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Electrical and Electronics.

Upon completing this course students may enter Automotive Engine Performance.

AUTO MECHANICS 2: ENGINE PERFORMANCE (5711) or (5711V)
Open to grades 11, and 12
2 credits-2 terms 

Prerequisites:   Auto Mechanics 1, with 80% mastery of competencies or teacher recommendation

Board-approved materials fee may be collected.

The course covers electronic ignition and distributor ignition systems, fuel management, exhaust emission control, and computer input and output signals and will identify the different types of sensors used by automotive engine computers. Students will perform inspections, tests, and measurements for diagnosis and perform needed repairs. After receiving classroom instruction on theory and operation, student knowledge is applied in the shop.

AUTO MECHANICS 3:  BRAKE SYSTEMS (5712) or (5712V)
Open to grades 11, and 12
1 credit 

Prerequisite:   Auto Mechanics 2: Engine Performance (5711 or 5711V), with 80% mastery of competencies or teacher recommendation

Board-approved materials fee may be collected.

Students will receive training in the diagnosis and repair of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems used in standard and anti-lock brake systems. This course content covers diagnostic, repair and or service technology of truck hydraulic and antilock brake systems to the original equipment manufacture (OEM) specifications.  After receiving classroom instruction on theory and operation, student knowledge is applied in the shop.

Course content prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Brake System test, for entry level placement in the workforce, and for entry into post-secondary education.