Madison Career and Technical
Center
Automotive Service
Automotive Service Fundamentals is a two-year class that will be taught under the Mississippi Department of Education Curriculum Blueprint utilizing NATEF's MLR program.
This class involves a lot of reading during which we learn about the terminology, parts, and systems that we will work on. It will involve a lot of science due to the close relationship between many scientific principles and properties by which automotive systems work. It will also require basic math skills for reading precision measuring equipment and the configuration of acceptable limits and wear of parts.
This course outline is as follows:
|
Course Code |
Name |
Credit |
|
997002 |
Automotive Services Fundamentals I (S1) |
1 |
|
997003 |
Automotive Services Fundamentals II (S2) |
1 |
|
Course Code |
Name |
Credit |
|
997004 |
Automotive Services Fundamentals III (S1) |
1 |
|
997005 |
Automotive Services Fundamentals IV (S2) |
1 |
Automotive Service Fundamentals I
This course contains an introduction to shop operations, safety, tools and equipment, and preparing the vehicle for both service and the customer. The engine repair unit focuses on the overall internal combustion engine, cylinder and valve train, and lubrication and cooling systems. It also contains an introduction to disc brakes and drum brakes.
Automotive Service Fundamentals II
This course contains an introduction to electrical/electronic information and terminology including electrical/electronic system theory, battery systems, starting systems, and charging systems. The electrical/electronic systems unit contains information on lighting systems, concepts of gauges, warning devices, driver information systems, horn system, wiper/washer system, and accessories system diagnostic repair. This course also includes information for the service and maintenance to the heating, ventilation, and engine cooling system.
Automotive Service Fundamentals III
This course contains a review on shop operations, safety, tools and equipment, and preparing the vehicle for both service and the customer. This course contains general suspension/steering theory; steering system inspection, diagnosis, and repair; concepts of front, rear, and miscellaneous systems; and wheel/tire alignment concepts. The engine performance unit contains information on fuel, air induction, and exhaust systems.
Automotive Service Fundamentals IV
This course contains an introduction to both automatic and manual drivetrain. This course also covers axles, related brake systems, antilock brakes, and traction control systems.
We utilize the Electude online program so that we can provide the students a valid ASE Education Foundation based certificate of completion for each subject area passed.
The students are encouraged to take advantage of the shop and equipment while here to complete their personal vehicle maintenance, repairs, and personal projects once a work order and the proper paperwork is in place.
Once the course is completed the student should be prepared for post-secondary automotive continued education or entry-level employment.
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Note: Safety is an ongoing part of the program. Students are required to complete a written safety test with 100% accuracy before entering the shop for lab simulations and projects. |
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