Automotive Mechanics Technology (AMT)

This course offers technical information on the history and development of automobiles; the function of the lubricating, cooling, fuel, and electrical systems; the major automobile components; minor troubleshooting; tire changing; and car maintenance.

This course is designed to help students acquire an understanding of some of the elementary principles involved in the operation and maintenance of the various units of an automobile. Emphasis is upon developing the student's interest in minor automotive repair in a safe and efficient manner.

This course will cover policies and procedures of the Automotive Technology (AMT) program, various career opportunities in the automotive field, shop safety, proper use of technical reference manuals and identifying and proper use of basic hand tools and precision measuring tools.

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic skills used in auto body welding. Emphasis will be placed on safety; protective clothing; tools and equipment procedures; and techniques of gas metal arc welding (GMAW), oxyacetylene gas welding, and plasma arc cutting.

This course is designed to teach the student conventional and unitized body construction. Emphasis will be placed on what can be repaired and what must be replaced. Students will learn to lay out and fabricate repair panels from gauge sheet metal and repair rust damage.

This course will cover shop safety, tools and all components found in the modern internal combustion engine. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental operation and construction of internal combustion engines. Instruction will include theory and laboratory (shop) activities in which students will learn how to inspect, service, maintain, diagnose, and repair automobile engine malfunctions. This course includes live work.

This course is designed to teach students the techniques and methods of automobile surface painting preparation and introductory painting procedures. The course incorporates an emphasis on proper safety procedures and practises for automotive refinishing, which includes OSHA guidelines, Right-to-Know Act, and EPA laws.

This course is designed to teach the student conventional and unitized body repair. Emphasis will be placed on outer body panel repairs, replacements and adjustments to manufacturer's specifications.

This course will provide students with fundamental principles of automotive electricity and electronics. Practical skills to diagnose, test, and service battery, starting, charging and lighting systems are covered. Testing and repair of electrical safety devices, wiring, connectors, and relays are also covered.

This course provides an understanding of the theory, diagnosis, service, safety handling of refrigerant and repair of automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The course presents the operation and function of vacuum, electrical, refrigeration circuits, and computer controls. Training is provided on the use of tools and equipment while performing diagnostics, repairs, and service on HVAC systems.

This course is designed to teach the student techniques and methods of painting the auto body. Emphasis will be placed on paint mixing, matching of colors and different types of paint, and proper paint application.

This course covers the theory and fundamental operating principles of the modern automotive drive trains and axles. Students learn maintenance and repair of C-V shafts, propeller shafts, clutch systems, standard transmissions, standard transaxles, all-wheel drive, four-wheel drive and final drive systems.

This course covers the fundamental principles of automatic transmission design and operation found on Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) automobiles. Service, repair, and overhaul procedures are included for a variety of import and domestic automatic transmissions.

This course covers the principles in the operation of the modern automotive brake system. Further development in new technology such as computerized ABS (Anti-skid Brake Systems), electronic power brakes, and four-wheel disc brakes will be covered. Repair and service techniques of the complete brake system will be demonstrated.

This course presents the theory and practical application of the operation, problem diagnosis, maintenance and repair of the modern suspension and steering systems to include: front wheel drive steering and suspension systems; rear wheel drive steering and suspension systems; four wheel drive steering and suspension systems; and all-wheel drive steering and suspension systems. Wheel alignment and tire servicing are also covered.

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the safety, electrical and electronic theories related to hybrid and electric vehicles, high voltage analysis tools used in hybrid and electric vehicles, high voltage safety systems, AC induction electric machines, and permanent magnet electric motors theory and construction. Hands-on application to safety disconnect and use of high voltage analysis tools to perform basic checks.

This course is designed to familiarize the student with hybrid and electric vehicle safety, hybrid internal combustion engines (ICE), regenerative braking systems, high voltage climate control system, power inverter and battery pack cooling systems, high voltage analysis tools used, high voltage safety systems, and 12 volt systems used in hybrid and electric vehicles. Hands-on application to safety disconnect, use of high voltage analysis tools to perform basic checks, and perform service and preventive maintenance on hybrid and electric vehicles.

This course is designed to familiarize the student with hybrid and electric vehicle safety, hybrid internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrid transmissions, parallel/series, power inverter system, AC induction electric machines, permanent magnet electric motors theory and construction, and battery pack construction. Hands-on application to safety disconnect, use of high voltage analysis tools to perform diagnostic tests on high voltage insulation failures, electric motor failures, battery failures, and differentiate between an ICE failure and an electric machine failure. Perform battery pack testing and reconditioning.

This course is designed to provide the student with technical knowledge and skill in servicing and troubleshooting the fuel injector system of the automotive diesel engine.

This course covers the principles of operation, diagnosis, and repair of fuel systems and emission systems. Carburetion, fuel injection, supercharging, turbocharging, fuel pumps, electronic control, and emission control systems are examined. Diagnostic and repair procedures are performed using automotive tools and testing equipment.

This course covers essential theories and practical skills in diagnosing electronic control systems, networking, and repairing automotive accessory circuits such as power windows, power door locks, power antennas, power mirrors, audio systems, anti-theft systems, power seats, horns, blower fan, and wiper/washer. Also covered are conventional instrumentation, digital instrumentation, supplemental inflatable restraint (SRS), and high voltage systems.

This course covers diagnosis of engine mechanical systems, electrical systems, fuel system delivery (pumps, regulators), fuel injectors, ignition systems, and emission control systems using digital storage oscilloscopes, scanners, and various electronic testers.

This course is designed to provide the student with realistic on-the-job types of training on automotive vehicles. Students will be exposed to different types of live jobs to build self-confidence, improve their approach to troubleshooting, and improve their skills of the trade with emphasis on accuracy, neatness, and speed.