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Automotive Technology (CTE)

A fee may be required in these courses

ASE Chassis MLR | Course #8252 | Credit (CTE) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5/1/2
Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Automotive
This is a program with a sequence of courses that prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction includes training in safety, the diagnosis of malfunctions and repair of engines, fuel, electricity/electronics, cooling, brake systems, drive trains, and suspension systems. Instruction is also given in the adjustment and repair of individual components and systems. These courses are based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) task list. Work ethics and productivity are an integral part of the classroom and lab activities of these courses. Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course.

ASE Engine MLR | Course #8258 | Credit (CTE) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5/1/2
Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Automotive
This is an advanced-level course in Automotive Service that deals with the engine and related components. Through demonstrations, lectures, research and practical experiences dealing with the engine, this course is designed to assist students in broadening their experience, through the use of equipment, tools, materials, processes and techniques in inspecting, diagnosing, and servicing of automobiles.

Basic Auto Collision | Course #8263 | Credit (CTE) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5
This course is the first in a sequence of courses that prepares individuals in repair and refinishing of uni-bodies and fenders of automobiles. This course is an introduction in non-structural repairs and various methods of refinishing and safety training. This course is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) automotive collision task list and the I-CAR training program.  Industry work ethic standards and productivity are an integral part of the classroom and laboratory activities of this program as determined in the Professional Development Program (PDP).  Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course.

Collision Non-Structural Repair | Course #8261 | Credit (CTE) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5
This is a course that prepares individuals to repair automotive, uni-bodies, fenders, and frames of automobiles. Instruction includes training in non-structural repairs. This course is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) automotive collision task list and the I-CAR training program. Work ethics and productivity are an integral part of the classroom and laboratory activities of this program. Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course.

Collision Refinishing and Painting | Course #8262 | Credit (CTE) | Grades 11, 12 | Credits .5
Recommended Prerequisite: Collision Non-Structural Repair
This course prepares individuals to repair automotive, uni-bodies, fenders, and frames of automobiles.  Instruction includes training in refinishing and painting. This course is based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) automotive collision task list and the I-CAR training program. Work ethics and productivity are an integral part of the classroom and laboratory activities of this program. Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course.

Introduction to Automotive | Course #8251 | Credit (CTE) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5
This is a program with a sequence of courses that prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction includes training in safety, the diagnosis of malfunctions and repair of engines, fuel, electricity/electronics, cooling, brake systems, drive trains, and suspension systems. Instruction is also given in the adjustment and repair of individual components and systems. These courses are based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) task list.  Work ethics and productivity are an integral part of the classroom and lab activities of these courses. Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course.

Small Engine Repair | Course #8253 | Credit (CTE) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5
This is a course that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skill to maintain and repair small internal-combustion engines used on portable power equipment, such as lawn mowers, chainsaws, rotary tillers, motorcycles, ATV vehicles, and snowmobiles. Work ethics, productivity, and safety are an integral part of the classroom and laboratory activities of this course.  Participation in the SkillsUSA leadership youth organization may be an integral part of this course.


LEGEND (Credit)

A = Fine Arts
AAF-M = Applied, Advanced Foundation Math
AAF-S = Applied, Advanced Foundation Science
BS = Biological Science
CS = Chemistry Science
DS = Digital Studies
CTE = Career and Technical Education
E = Electives
ES = Earth Science
F = Financial Literacy
WG = World Geography
HE = Health Education

ILA = Individual Lifetime Activities
ELA = English Language Arts
FL = Fitness for Life
M = Mathematics
PS = Physical Science
PST = Participation Skills & Techniques
Sr. ELA= Senior English Language Arts
S = Foundation/Core Science
WH = World History
USH = US History
USGC = US Government & Citizenship

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