Automotive Technology I explores automotive industry standards and terminology, career opportunities and classifications, shop operations and safety, tool identification and usage, diagnostic equipment identification and usage, automotive systems, tires and wheels, hydraulic braking systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems, and preventative maintenance. Also included is basic operation of automotive braking systems, operation, diagnosis and basic repair of disc, drum, and basic hydraulic braking systems. The basics of electrical systems, electronic systems, batteries, starting systems, charging systems, lighting systems, electrical instruments and accessories, and ignition systems will also be studied. This course focuses on the diagnosis and service of suspensions and steering systems and their components.
Grades: 10-12
Length: 1 Year
Credits: 2 Credits (1 CTE / 1 Physical Science)
Concurrent Enrollment: Arapahoe Community College (ASE 1001 - 2 credits, ASE 1003 - 2 credits, ASE 1020 - 2 credits, ASE 2050 - 1 credit)
Certifications: Snap-on Certifications (Multimeter, Torque, Precision Measurement, Scanner and Diagnostics), Ford ACE Training
Automotive Technology II is the second course in the Automotive Technology program of study and covers important skills and knowledge on becoming a professional service technician. The Automotive Technology II course prepares students for entry into Automotive Technology III. Students study automotive general electrical systems, starting and charging systems, batteries, lighting, and electrical accessories. Students who successfully complete all Automotive Technology courses will have the knowledge needed to pass the ASE certification exam for MLR. Students who pass the exam and meet the work-based requirement will be eligible and encouraged to enter the workforce as an ASE-Certified MLR Technician.
Prerequisites: Automotive Technology I
Length: 1 Year
Credits: 2 Credits (1 CTE / 1 Physical Science)
Concurrent Enrollment: Arapahoe Community College (ASE 1010 - 2 credits, 1040 - 2 credits, ASE 1023 - 2 credits, ASE 2064 - 1 credit)
Certifications: Snap-on Certifications (Wheel Service & Alignment, Advanced Scanner Diagnostics, Pro-Cut on-car Rotor Machining, Battery Starting and Charging), ASE Student Automobile Certifications (Brake Systems, Suspension & Steering Systems, Electrical/Electronic Systems, and Engine performance), ASE Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR), Ford ACE Training, Subaru University Level I, Toyota TECS Elite
Our Automotive program recently acquired the Joe Nemecek #78 Furniture Row NASCAR roller. What an exciting addition to their suspension, steering, brakes and alignment curriculum. They are already performing alignments on their NASCAR!
