COURSE OUTLINE
Course 1— Foundations of Automotive Technology
(Prerequisites for all other courses)
- Overview of Automotive Systems
- Automotive Careers and Required Skills
- Basic Automotive Hand Tools
- Automotive Power Tools and Equipment
- Auto Shop and Safety
- Measurement and Math
- Basic Electricity and Electronics
- Locating and Using Service Information
- Fasteners, Gaskets, Seals, and Sealants
- Vehicle Maintenance, Fluid Service, and Recycling
Course 2— Automotive Engines
- Fundamentals of Engine Operation
- Classifying Engines
- Engine Top End Construction
- Engine Bottom End Construction
- Engine Front End Construction
- Engine Size and Performance Measurements
- Cooling System Fundamentals
- Cooling System Diagnosis, Service, and Repair
- Lubrication System Fundamentals
- Lubrication System Diagnosis, Service, and Repair
- Engine Mechanical Problems
- Engine Removal and Disassembly; Parts Cleaning
- Engine Bottom End Service
- Engine Top End Service
- Engine Front End Service and Engine Installation
