Automotive Technology I

Unit 1 -Policies, Procedures and Layout

Unit 2 - Safety in the Automotive Shop

Unit 3 - Service Information and Work Orders

Unit 4 & 5 - Vehicle Maintenance

Unit 6 - Tire and Wheel Servicing and Repair

Unit 7 - Brake System Diagnostics, Service and Repair

Unit 8 - Suspension System Diagnostic, Service and Repair

Unit 9 - Steering System Diagnostic and Repair

Unit 10 - Steering System and Diagnostic Repair

Unit 11 - Wheel Alignment

Unit 12 - Electrical Systems Diagnosing

Unit 13 - Electrical Systems Diagnosing and Servicing

Unit 14 - AC Systems Fundamentals, AC System Inspections and Servicing

Unit 15 - Housekeeping, Inspections and Inventory

Final Exam

Unit 1 – Policies, Procedures and Layout

-Students will describe the typical shop layout and different sections.

-Shop expectations and appropriate work habits.

Unit 2 – Safety in the Automotive Shop

-Describe general safety rules and how to prevent auto shop accidents. 

-Discuss different types of accidents that can happen in an auto shop environment

 -Asphyxiation 

Chemical Burns

Fires

Explosions 

Unit 3 –Service Information and Work Orders

-Locate and discuss service manuals and owner’s manuals

-Explore the different types of service information. 

-Technical bulletins

Diagrams, Computer base service data

-Understand the use and calculation of shop work orders.

-Explain flat rate.

Unit 4 – Vehicle Maintenance 

-Explain the importance of checking a car’s fluid levels.

-Replace oils and filters. 

-Inspections of key components 

-Auto and manual trans service

-Battery check

-Demonstrate safety practices for recycling and proper disposal of auto shop waste. 

Unit 5 – Vehicle Maintenance

- Correctly answer certification test questions on fluid service and vehicle maintenance.

Unit 6 - Tire and Wheel Servicing and Repair.  

-Reiterate safety practices. 

-Diagnose tire, wheel , wheel bearing problems.

-Wear problems 

-Vibration problems

-Tire puncture repair 

-Replace and reprogram tire pressure sensors.

-Measure tire and wheel run out. 

-Answer Certification test questions.

Unit 7 – Brake System Diagnostics, Service and Repair

-Explain brake safety practices. 

-Describe and diagnose common brake system problems. 

-Vibration

-Spongy pedal

-Warning light

-Pedal adjustment

-Explain how to service disc and drum brakes. 

-Vacuum booster

Assembly

-ABS -antilock brake system

Unit 8 – Suspension System Diagnostic, Service and Repair

-Explain Safety practice. 

-Describe and diagnose problems relating to the suspension system.

-Curb height

- Service struts and shocks. 

-Inspect or replace a ball joint.

Upper and lower control arm

Unit 9 – Steering System Diagnostic and Repair

-Review safety practices. 

-Test a steering system and diagnose any problems. 

-Rack and pinion test/tie rod ends replacement

-Steering wheel removal

-Diagnose electronic assist and power steering systems.

-Removal Power steering pump

Belt replacement Hose replacement

Mid Term review

Midterm CCA

Unit 10 – Steering System Diagnostic and Repair

-Steering diagnosis continuing. 

-Describe service of a rack-and-pinion system. 

-Test and replace belts and hoses.

Unit 11 – Wheel Alignment

-Explain the importance of safety while driving on an alignment rack. 

-Explain proper alignment setup procedures. 

-Complete a wheel alignment. 

-Including caster, camber and toe adjustments. 

Turn radius

-Operate alignment machine. 

-Explain steering axis inclination, and tracking.

Unit 12 – Electrical Systems Diagnosing

-Explain the importance of shop safety with electricity and electronic components. 

-Explain circuit types and Ohm’s Law. (Parallel and series circuits.) 

-Test resistance and voltage change.

-Demonstrate how to properly use multimeter settings.  

-Test alternator output, starter current draw and lighting circuits.

Unit 13 --Electrical Systems Repairing and servicing

-Explain the importance of safety with electricity. 

-Check parasitic battery load. 

-Service a battery. 

-Inspect and test a battery. 

-Inspect service wiring and wiring connectors. 

-Repair an open circuit, a blown fuse, and burned or corroded terminals. Show proper use of wire strippers. 

-Solder wires to create a parallel and series circuit. 

-Test wire resistance.

Unit 14 – AC Systems Fundamentals

-Explain the harmful effect of air conditioning refrigerants on the environment.

-Diagnose air conditioning system. 

-Show proper use of the refrigerant recovery unit.

-Evacuate and recharge A/C system. 

-Manage and maintain refrigerant handling systems. 

-Diagnose heating and air conditioning controls.

Unit 14 – AC System Inspections and Servicing

-A/C Cont.

-Test A/C compressor pressure and compressor coil circuit

-Inspect cooling fans for proper operation. 

-Inspect HVAC plenum doors for proper operation. 

-Explain types of refrigerant leak detectors, dyes. 

-Show common pressure gauge readings.

Unit 15 – Housekeeping, Inspections and Inventory 

-Show proper storage of equipment. 

-Inspect equipment for proper working order. 

-Explain proper storage of chemicals in safety fire cabinets. 

-Test and lubricate all automotive lifts and equipment. 

-Demonstrate proper use of floor cleaning chemicals.  

-Inspect safety glasses sanitizing the cabinet. 

-Demonstrate proper storage of safety glasses.

Final Exam review 

Final CCA

Required Project: 

Safety / Vehicle Service Preparation

Required Project:

Tire & Wheel Service

 Required Project: 

Shock & Strut Service

Required Project: 

Alignment Check and Analysis

Electrical System Test

Required Project: 

AC System Service & Inspection

Cycle 1:

-Professionalism

-Teamwork

-Problem Solving

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- Job Seeking Skills

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-Communication Skills

-Self Management Skill

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-Civic and Social Responsibility

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