Transportation
Course Descriptions

Automotive Service Fundamentals

This course prepares students for an entry-level position in the Automotive Service industry. Students develop basic skills in shop safety, shop equipment, and hand tool usage. They engage in identifying vehicle systems, system components, and various vehicle fluids. Students gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in the Automotive Services pathway. All secondary automotive programs are required to be ASE accredited. 

 

Automotive Service I

Prerequisite - Automotive Service Fundamentals

In this course students develop skills and knowledge needed to service modern vehicles. They perform basic brake inspection and service. Students explore Ohm’s law in basic electrical service applied to vehicles. They gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in the Automotive Services pathway. All secondary automotive programs are required to be ASE accredited. 

 

Automotive Service II (Honors)

Prerequisite - Automotive Service I

In this course students perform basic suspension and steering inspections and service. They research vehicle information, service bulletins, and recalls on vehicles being serviced. Students gather information on vehicle codes and module data used to diagnose vehicle systems. They gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in the Automotive Services pathway. All secondary automotive programs are required to be ASE accredited.

 

Automotive Service III (Honors)

Prerequisite - Automotive Service II

In this course students explore more advanced and in-depth vehicle repairs and services. They perform basic system diagnosis. Students expand knowledge in heating and air conditioning system operations. They gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in the Automotive Services pathway. All secondary automotive programs are required to be ASE accredited.