CONSUMER AUTO COURSE
This course is for everyone that plans to own and drive an automobile!! Students will be introduced to the general aspects of buying, owning and operating an automobile. This course is not intended to be an automotive technician’s course. Lab activities will consist of exercises you, as an automobile owner, will experience in owning and operating a vehicle. The instructor will request the students to do hand on activities similar to the basic car care, general maintenance and emergency repair you will experience when you own an automobile. Topics to be included are financing and car purchasing, new versus used, purchase versus lease, systems of the automobile, emergency preparation, steps to be taken in the event of an accident and general maintenance will be explored. This course has been specifically designed to appeal to both genders. So if you plan on owning a vehicle this course is for you.
SMALL GASOLINE ENGINES COURSE
This course is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the small gasoline engine. Units include a study of common tools used in the field, the construction of the engine, fuel systems, ignition systems, troubleshooting, tune-up, reconditioning and reassembling of the engine. The student will be required to provide a single cylinder four-stroke cycle engine for the class. However, a single cylinder engine will be provided by the school for use by the students when required. Safety glasses are required and some fees do apply to this course.
AUTOMOTIVE TECH I/AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ORIENTATION (ASO)
Automotive Technology I is the study of automobiles. This will be a hands-on experience class involving activities that relate directly to maintenance, repair and service. The program of study may include: safety in the shop, care and use of tools, interpretation of repair software and manuals, engine construction, ignition systems, fuel systems, charging systems, starting systems, brakes, lubrication, and minor tune-up.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY II (2020-21 school year)"
This course is a continuation of the Automotive Technology 1 course with more advanced training and more skill required in the use of tools and equipment. This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn practical applications along with the related material in the areas of: engines, transmissions, drivetrain, computer controls, and chassis electrical. Lab work will be performed on student vehicles as well as live jobs from owners within the community and will be conducted as an automotive repair facility.
