Automotive
Contacts
- Abran Gurule
- (505) 897-0110 ex: 40155
- Automotive
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Courses
Automotive Technology I
Course Number: 80233
Student learns how to service and maintain his personal automobile. Topics range from basic automotive principles to performing preventive maintenance. This course requires no prior experience with auto mechanics and emphasizes maintenance that can be performed without specialized equipment.
Automotive Technology II
Course Number: 80234
Provides application of the knowledge and skills learned in Auto Technology I. This course is designed to prepare students with the fundamentals needed to study, diagnose, and repair automotive mechanical and electrical systems. Emphasis is placed on automotive systems (brakes, steering and suspension, and electrical/ electronic), occupational safety, and workplace skills. School-owned vehicles (or teacher approved personally-owned vehicle) and equipment are used.
Automotive Technology III
Course Number: 80237
Provides application of the knowledge and skills learned in Auto Technology II. This is an automotive laboratory course that deals with the diagnosis and repair of common automotive problems. All diagnosis and repair are done under the supervision of the instructor. Service, diagnosis, and repair procedures are performed on personal or school-owned vehicles to simulate working in the industry. Emphasis is placed on a particular system (brakes, steering and suspension, or electrical) as decided upon by the instructor, parent/guardian, and student.
Automotive Internship
Course Number: 53061
Through work experiences as supported by portfolio, the student explores personal and career interests, aptitudes and abilities. Personal management of time, health, and finances are also included. The necessary components of a productive and successful career are examined: technical knowledge, responsible and ethical behavior, and goal setting. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the course.
What is Automotive?
The Automotive Technologies program is designed to prepare individuals for jobs as technicians in the automotive fields.
The program is comprised of:
- Automotive Technologies I
- Automotive Technologies II
- Automotive Technologies III
- Automotive Internship
The occupational standards for each are aligned with National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation and Automotive Service Excellence standards.