Shared Time Programs –
Auto Technology

Auto Body: CIP: 470603
The Auto Body Program is primarily geared to give students the maximum amount of knowledge and experience with hand tools, power tools, mig welders, plasma arc cutters, spray equipment and materials used in the auto body profession. While students perform straightening and refinishing techniques for auto body work they gain the necessary knowledge and experience needed for entry level performance in the auto body profession. Students also perform auto body job functions of estimating, panel replacement, frame and unitized body work and auto glass work.

Course One:
This course begins with an introduction and orientation that includes safety and the hand and power tools and equipment that are used in auto body repair. Also introduced are the various types of auto body repair materials and spray equipment. Students get hands on lessons in the use of these tools and materials. [200 hours]

Course Two:
Students are given lessons is welding including safety. They then begin to learn the basics to straighten panels and other body construction skills. Once they have practiced these basic skills, they move on to more difficult straightening skills. This course ends with the introduction to refinishing. [380 hours]

Course Three:
This course takes the learned skills and provides advanced skills in the areas learned in the first year of this program. They review safety rules, the proper use of hand and power tool and equipment. They use with greater skill auto body materials and the spray equipment. Students learn advanced skills in welding and plasma arc cutting. They become more adept at straightening panels through hands-on practice. Students learn auto body straightening techniques as well as panel and part replacement. Advanced skills in refinishing are practiced.

Students are also introduced to all aspects of the auto body repair industry including job readiness skills and estimating. All students participate in applied mathematics throughout the two year program. Senior students are eligible for CIE opportunities. Students take NOCTI exams in May of each year.
[500 hours]

Automotive Technology: CIP: 470605 (grade 11-12)
The automotive technology program for grades 11 and 12 is based upon the eight areas of vehicle repair as designated by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Successful completion of this two-year training program will provide the skills necessary to acquire gainful employment as an entry-level automotive technician. The program is fully accredited by ASE (NATEF.org) and offers job placement opportunities to qualifying students in partnership with the Automotive Youth Education System (ayes.org). Students will receive student ASE certification upon successful completion.

For every task in the following courses, the student must comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; eye protection; hand tools; power equipment; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations. Throughout the first and second year, students are engaged in instruction and learning of applied mathematics.
Total course hours, 1080.

Course One:
Throughout module one, the student will identify components, tools, and procedures to repair all aspects of vehicle brake systems. Instruction will include principles of hydraulics, fundamentals of electricity and computerized diagnosis. Along with hand and power tools, students will become proficient with the use of brake drum and disc lathes; tire service and repair, and computerized wheel balancing equipment.
[100 hours]

Module two describes the design, application, and service of steering and suspension systems. Throughout this module students will identify safe practices regarding the replacement of spring and strut assemblies, as well as other steering and suspension components. Students will identify the theory of operation and service procedures of recirculating ball and rack and pinion steering systems. Students will service power steering pump assemblies and identify safe procedures for servicing steering columns and supplemental restraint systems. Students will identify the geometry of steering and suspension systems and perform vehicle wheel alignments.
[100 hours]

Course Two:
The focus of module one is the understanding and service of electrical and electronic systems. Students will discover the laws of electrical behavior and identify mathematical relationships that describe these interactions. Students will identify electrical and electronic components, and develop the logic based troubleshooting procedures required to diagnose and service sophisticated vehicle electronic systems. Students will become proficient with the use of wire repair tools and procedures, as well as the use of combination electrical meters.
[200 hours]

Module two describes the physics of heat transfer in relation to vehicle heating and air conditioning systems. Students will identify the safe and required handling of refrigerants and become proficient with the use of equipment designed to recover and recharge air conditioning systems. Students will formulate logic based strategies to diagnose heating and air conditioning systems. Instruction is a blend of both classroom and hands-on activities.
[90 hours]

The third module in this series introduces students to the principles of operation of the internal combustion engine. Students will identify development made with gasoline and diesel engines to provide maximum efficiency while maintaining low exhaust emissions. This course of study includes ignition systems, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems. Students will identify components, theory of operation, and diagnostic procedures related to engine performance concerns.
[125 hours]

Course Three:
This advanced course on engine performance details specific operation and diagnostic principles on every aspect of engine performance introduced in course two. Students will identify state and federal vehicle emission standards and compliance regulations. Students will become proficient with exhaust gas analyzers, engine scan tools and other related diagnostic equipment used in the automotive service and repair industry. Students will troubleshoot and repair “bugged” training vehicles.
[125 hours]

Upon completion of the engine performance module, students will identify engine building techniques. Students will remove, disassemble, inspect, evaluate, reassemble, reinstall and operate engines taken from school owned training vehicles. Throughout this module students will become proficient with the use of precision measuring instruments, inspection and evaluation techniques.
[120 hours]

Module three in this series describes the components and theory of operation of automatic transmissions. Students will disassemble transmissions and transaxles, identify all internal components of each, and describe its role in the transfer of torque from the engine to the road surface. Students will become proficient in on-the-car services as well as identify tools and procedures for complete unit overhauls. Students will use pressure gauges, flow charts, and scan tools to diagnose electronic transmission failures.
[120 hours]

Module four introduces the student to the design, components, theory of operation, and service procedures of manual transmissions and rear axles. Students will become proficient with the use of precision measuring instruments and specialized tools required to remove and replace, properly diagnose, and repair manual transmissions, axle shaft assemblies, and rear axles. Instruction is a blend of both classroom and hands-on activities. Students take portions of the NATEF exam.
[100 hours]

Diesel Technology: CIP: 470605
The diesel program is a two year course for 11th and 12th grade students. The program mission is to provide technical instruction and skill development to enable students to enter employment in truck, construction, and agricultural equipment, marine and other related field in diesel technology.

Course One:
The course provides practical experience through the completion of nine units of study. The course begins with general safety skills and workplace safety including first aid. Basic tools and equipment along with reference materials are introduced after the overview of diesel powered vehicles. Students learn to use measuring instruments and to recognize mechanical fasteners while they are becoming familiar with the shop operations.
[170 hours]

Course Two:
This course introduces the basics of electrical principals, hydraulic principles and basic welding and cutting. Students become familiar with the use of line, fittings, and couplings. Seals and bearings are explored with an understanding of the importance of fluids and lubricants. Students investigate the components of the cab as well. Students learn the relationship between the tires, rims, and wheels and their connection to the steering column and the two types of steering mechanisms; manual and power. Steering axel components are learned as well.
[245 hours]

Course Three:
This course covers the front, rear spring, rear beam, and rear air suspension plus vehicle alignment and basic operating principles. Cylinder head assembly and cylinder block and liners are explored along with their connection to pistons, connecting rods, the camshaft, gear train, crank shaft and bearings and engine timing. The importance of understanding the lubricants and lubrications systems along with the coolants and cooling systems helps students realize their value. Students will also study the air intake and exhaust systems along with the engine breaks and retarders. Students will have more hands on experience trouble shooting and testing engines, learning to conduct a tune-up and adjustment. Students engage in applied mathematics instruction and learning throughout the two-year program.
[605 hours]

Finally, workplace readiness skills will be helping students understand all aspects of the diesel mechanic technology in terms of communication, customer service and completion of a job application. These students will also have workplace opportunities through CIE. Apprenticeship opportunities await qualified graduates Students take the NOCTI exam in May of each year.
[60 hours]