Students, at the direction of the instructor, work on customer vehicles applying skills learned in previous automotive classes. Students will be required to complete ASE/NATEF tasks not completed in other courses. Customer relations, repair order preparation, scheduling, estimating, utilization of shop space and equipment, and hazardous waste management are covered to provide students with an understanding of repair shop operations.
Prerequisites
Instructor permission or completion of first year automotive classes.
Quarters Offered
Winter
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Accurately complete the vehicle repair order including VIN, mileage, date of manufacture and license plate number
- Demonstrate the proper use of seat covers, floor mats, and the key numbering system
- Accurately perform several diagnosis and repairs of vehicles with various operating problems
- Correctly and safely use modern diagnostic test equipment when diagnosing and testing these vehicles
- Properly handle and dispose of used oil, coolant, and other hazardous waste developed in normal automotive repair shop operations.
- Develop written communications skills explaining each day’s progress.
Institutional Outcomes
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills
Course Content Outline
The student will work on various automotive projects assigned by the instructor.