Automotive Maintenance Technology

  • Automotive Maintenance Technology is an introduction to the highly technical, computerized industry of today’s automotive engines. Students will learn the basic principles of automotive operation and maintenance through hands-on labs and classroom activities, focusing on the modern computerized diagnostics tools used by industry. The skills learned in class will help students pursue entry-level jobs/careers in the automotive industry. The course offers students the ability to maintain their own vehicles. The class will help students continue on to post-secondary education such as AVTEC, UAA, or UTI.

     

    Grade level 11-12. May be taken 3 times with a “C” or better grade to advance. 

     

    Why take this course?

    • Learn how to conduct vehicle inspections
    • Learn the skills to do preventative maintenance and light repairs
    • Learn Fluid Maintenance

     

    Automotive Video Promo 

     

    Automotive Career Tree

     

     

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    Bret Bouslaugh - Instructor

    WHO AM I? 

    I'm an explorer, dreamer, developer, thinker and so much more. 

    Everything I've accomplished and done in my life has been guided by my curiosity, creativity, and diligence.

    I will use this shop space and my personal experience in the industry to teach and guide the up-and-coming generation of technicians. I've learned so much good over my years as an automotive professional but also a little bad so, it's my hope to launch my students into the automotive industry while knowing what mistakes not to make early in your career and how to build a successful one. This all starts with the want to learn and practice good work ethics. I'm constantly changing and evolving my class to best suit my students.

  • Automotive Maintenance Technology

  • • Credits and Certifications

    1.5 Elective

    ASE student certificate

    College credit available

     

    • Skills

    Service Research

    Customer Work Orders

    Engine Diagnosis

    Cylinder and Gasket inspection

    Engine Block Inspection

    Cooling System Checks

    Cooling System Repairs

    Transmission Diagnosis

    Drive Train Diagnosis

    Steering Diagnosis and Repair

    Fluid Leak Inspections

    Wheel Alignments

    Tire Changeover

    Oil Change

    Brake Inspection and Repair

    Electronic Brake System Inspection

    Digital Multimeter

    Diagnose Parasitic Draw

    Inspect Fusible links and breakers

     

     • Equipment

    Tire changer 

    Tire balancer

    Two post lift

    Brake lathe

    Diagnostic equipment and computer

    All types of test equipment

     Alignment machine