Description
2011-2012
CAREERS IN AUTO MECHANICS & SERVICES I ( I 250)
Level:
11th and /or 12th grades
Class location:
Freeport High School
Length:
One year, double period
Time:
7:25-8:55 a.m. and 12:55-2:25 p.m.
H .S. Credit:
Two credits per year (Freeport, four credits per year)
Prerequisite:
Intro to Auto or Indus Ed, basic math skills (will be used extensively) or pass a placement test
CareerTEC Fees:
$40.00 includes lab fees, work book, and one issuance of eye protection
To be paid at High School during registration.
Calendar:
This course follows the CareerTEC calendar
This course is a must for students with a desire to learn more about Auto Mechanics at an intermediate level. Working in the auto industry today is a big challenge. By developing entry-level diagnostic abilities, the student will learn how and why a part or system works or doesn’t work. Learning things by experience alone is inadequate and very time consuming; classroom assignments and lab activities are taught daily with problem based situations being presented and solved using math, common sense, mechanical aptitude, and written documentation by the students.
Units covered are:
lighting systems, starting and charging, suspension and steering, tires and brakes systems, application of precision electrical and mechanical measuring devices, engine disassembly and inspection, vehicle inspection and maintenance, fuel system delivery service and small gas engines.
Each student will be required to do class work which will consist of a work book and text assignments along with the corresponding shop exercise in the required time frame. Each unit must be passed with a minimum proficiency level of 78%. Personal responsibility and professionalism are stressed and graded in this course. The program requires students to be able to pass safety tests and procedures studied in the class and shop. Correct use of tools and equipment are studied and developed. Students will have the opportunity to participate in job shadowing and field trips based upon attendance and completed assignments. Work-place skills are taught in class and practiced at prospective places of employment and job shadowing sites. Participation as a coordinated work team is stressed as students will be required to do managerial, customer relation, and use information technology regularly as it is applied to the automotive service industry. This course provides knowledge and experience to continue into the second year of this program.
CareerTEC CAREERS IN AUTO MECHANICS & SERVICES II (I 255)
Level:
12th grades
Class location:
Freeport High School
Length:
One year, double period
Time:
7:25-8:55 a.m. and 12:55-2:25 p.m.
H .S. Credit:
Two credits per year (Freeport, four credits per year)
Prerequisite:
Careers in Auto Mechanics I, basic math skills (will be used extensively) Completion of Careers in Auto Mechanics I with 'C' or better and 95% attendance
CareerTEC Fees:
$40.00 includes lab fees, work book, and one issue of eye protection.
To be paid at High School during registration.
Calendar:
This course follows the CareerTEC calendar
Other:
Students are required to provide standard and metric ¼ drive socket sets and screw drivers
This course is for students in 12th grade that have passed the first level the previous year. They will be required to perform specific repair and maintenance procedures on lab and actual vehicles. These procedures will include writing invoices, performing the work, accessing needed repair information, and proving the repair fixed the problem. Assignments and lab activities are taught and applied on a regular basis within this course. In this level they will take the concepts learned the previous year and apply them regularly to develop proficiency.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in job shadowing and field trips in this program based upon attendance and completed assignments. Work place skills are taught in class and practiced at prospective places of employment and job shadowing sites.
Units covered are:
Review of level 1curriculum, reconstruction of vehicle systems as a working lab model and use of computers for documentation and recording. Systems not covered previously such as welding, axles, clutches are also part of this course. Working on actual vehicles with I.C.E., E.V. (internal combustion, electric and alternatively fueled) are included.
Each unit must be passed with a minimum proficiency level of 78%.
Each student will be required to do class work which will consist of a work book and text assignments along with the corresponding shop exercise in the required time frame. Personal responsibility and professionalism are stressed and graded in this course. The program requires students to be able to pass safety tests and procedures studied in the class and shop. Correct use of tools and equipment are studied and developed. This course provides the knowledge and experience to continue on into post secondary education.
