Automotive Technology - Carroll Shelby Automotive Service Technician Specialization Level 2 Certificate
An introductory overview of the automotive service industry including history safety practices shop equipment and tools vehicle subsystems service publications professional responsibilities and automobile maintenance. Course material may be taught using manufacture-specific information. Students enrolled in this course must lease a set of hand tools from the college for $40 per semester. (Fall Spring)
Additional course fee(s) required.
A study of the procedure in building horse power in an engine. Topics include realistic power goals; cylinder block displacement; block preparation; blue printing; lubrication and oiling. Also included are cylinder design; air flow basics; cylinder head rebuilding and assembly; basic proting techniques; and flow bench testing. In addition camshaft design; selecting a camshaft; and valve train components. Hands-on training is conducted on real performance vehicles during specific lab time. May be taught manufacture specific. fundamentals of engine operation diagnosis and repair including lubrication systems and cooling systems. Students enrolled in his course must have a set of hand tools that they may lease from the college for $40 per semester.
Instructor approval.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Diagnosis and repair of automotive suspension and steering systems including electronically-controlled systems. Includes component repair alignment procedures and tire and wheel service. Course material may be taught using manufacture-specific information. Students enrolled in this course must lease a set of hand tools from the college for $40 per semester.
AUMT 1201
Additional course fee(s) required.
Introduces and develops foundational skills in applying essential and emerging business productivity information technology tools. The focus of this course is on business productivity software applications including word processing spreadsheets databases presentation graphics data analytics and business-oriented utilization of the internet.
Knowledge of keyboard.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Operation and repair of drum/disc type brake systems. Topics include brake theory diagnosis and repair of power manual anti-lock brake systems and parking brake. Course material may be taught using manufacture-specific information. Students enrolled in his course must have a set of hand tools that they may lease from the college for $40 per semester.
AUMT 1201
Additional course fee(s) required.
An overview of automotive electrical systems including topics in operational theory testing diagnosis and repair of charging and starting systems and electrical accessories. Emphasis on electrical principles schematic diagrams and service manuals. Course material may be taught using manufacturer-specific information. Students enrolled in this course must lease a set of hand tools from the college for $40 per semester.
AUMT 1201
Additional course fee(s) required.
Diagnosis and repair of manual/electronic climate control systems; includes the refrigeration cycle and EPA guidelines for refrigerant handling. Course material may be taught using manufacturer-specific information. Students enrolled in this course must lease a set of hand tools from the college for $40 per semester.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Intensive study of and practice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job such as proposals reports instructions policies and procedures email messages letters and descriptions of products and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents.
Repair of automotive electrical subsystems lighting instrumentation and accessories. Emphasis on accurate diagnosis and proper repair methods using various troubleshooting skills and techniques. May be taught manufacturer specific.
AUMT 1201
Additional course fee(s) required.
A study of automotive clutches clutch operation devices manual transmissions/transaxles and differentials with emphasis on diagnosis and repair. Course material may be taught using manufacturer-specific information. Students enrolled in this course must lease a set of hand tools from the college for $40 per semester.
Additional course fee(s) required.
A study of the operation hydraulic circuits and electronic controls of modern automatic transmissions/transaxles. Diagnosis disassembly and assembly procedures with emphasis on the use of special tools and repair techniques. Course material may be taught using manufacturer specific information. Students enrolled in this course must lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40 per semester.
Additional course fee(s) required.
A course in automotive technology including electrical principles semiconductor and integrated circuits digital fundamentals microcomputer systems and electrical test equipment.
AUMT 1201
Additional course fee(s) required.
Theory operation diagnosis of drivability concerns and repair ignition and fuel delivery systems. Use of current engine performance diagnostic equipment. Course material may be taught using manufacturer-specific information. Students enrolled in this course must have a set of hand tools that they may lease from the college for $40 per semester.
AUMT 1201
Additional course fee(s) required.
Diagnosis and repair of emission systems computerized engine performance systems and advanced ignition and fuel systems. Includes use of advanced engine performance diagnostic equipment. May be taught manufacturer specific.
AUMT 1201
Additional course fee(s) required.
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Total Program Hours
48
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Today's automotive market is vast and diversified. This has created a high demand for a new generation of automotive technicians. We want to help you fulfill your dream and to fill that demand. Our curriculum is designed with one goal in mind - to prepare students for the workforce. We will train our students within the basics of automotive knowledge with input from our industry partners to prepare automotive technicians of the future.