Automotive Technology

Automotive

Automotive Brakes CTL - 3010

Students will learn the basic principles of brake system hydraulics; Students will learn skills to diagnose and repair drum brakes, disk brake, and parking brake systems; They will learn about the modern anti-braking systems and automatic braking systems; Students will use the latest computers and equipment to analyze data and work on automobiles under actual conditions.

Automotive Steering and Suspension CTL - 3020

Students will learn to identify automotive steering and suspension components; Students will learn to mount and balance tires with up-to-date equipment; Students will conduct a four-wheel alignment on several types of vehicles. They will learn to replace ball joints, tierods, and control arms; They will learn how to install different types of springs, shocks, and struts; Students will learn the important details in diagnosing and repairing steering and suspension problems in a lab environment under actual conditions.

Automotive Electronics CTL - 3030

Students will learn the basic principles of electricity including the repair and servicing of electric circuit boards and components; Students will learn how to test and diagnose starting systems and charging systems; test electronic engine controls and computer diagnostics; Test and repair vehicle wiring; use up-to-date equipment and computers to analyze data; Learn to work on audio and air conditioning systems: Learn the latest in modern electrical systems including CAN-BUS and autonomous (self-drive) and hybrid applications under actual conditions.

Engine Performance CTL - 3040

Students will assemble an automotive engine while learning the fine details of diagnosis related to engine performance; Students will learn about the six basic systems related to an automotive engine (air induction, fuel system, ignition system, lubrication system, cooling system, and exhaust system); Students will test electronic engine controls and perform computer diagnostics; use up-to-date equipment and computers to analyze data; Students will use industry-accepted equipment and practices to work on automobiles under actual shop conditions. actual shop conditions.

Diesel Technology

Students will learn the basic principles and operations of a diesel engine; Students will learn to apply the knowledge and skills of basic electricity as it applies to the operation of the diesel engine, this includes computer and electronic controls; students will learn the knowledge and how to apply skills when servicing diesel fuel systems, including and all pumping applications; students will learn diagnostics and repair of basic hydraulic systems; They will have the opportunity to work on all diesel systems in a lab environment.

Rickie McCaulsky

Teacher

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