Auto Technology 1
Focuses on shop safety, basic mechanics tools, shop equipment, and brake systems. Brake system theory and brake diagnosis is covered along with repair procedures. Students will study disc and drum brake systems, anti-lock brakes and hydraulics. This course is designed for students who are interested in a career in the automotive industry.

Auto Technology 2
focuses on steering and suspension. Students will also study tires and wheels, wheel balancing, and wheel alignment. Upon successful completion of this course, they will understand the theory, diagnosis, and repairing of automotive steering and suspension systems. Content will also include diagnosis, communication, customer relations, technical writing, computer science, and blueprints & diagrams. Actual repair work is incorporated into each student’s learning experience under the close supervision of an ASE-certified instructor.

Auto Technology 3
Focuses on drivetrain and HVAC, operation, diagnostics, and service procedures. Content will also include system diagnosis, communication, customer relations, technical writing, computer science, and blueprints and diagrams. Electrical systems, engine performance, and engine repair. Students will study basic engine theory, diagnosis, and service common to automotive internal combustion engines and will learn how to properly use wiring and current flow diagrams in electrical rebuilding, measurement performance testing, entry level drivability concerns on automotive vehicles and modern ignition, fuel and power train computer-controlled systems. Students will have the opportunity to use industry standard testing equipment such as PC based scopes and hand-held scanners. Actual repair work is incorporated into each student’s learning experience under the close supervision of an ASE-certified instructor. Students are advised to have a valid SC drivers license or permit. This course also prepares student’s for automotive service excellence ASE-certification.

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