Automotive Technology - Electrical-Engine Performance

This course of study provides significant training and applicable skills development for future employment as automotive service technicians. Topics include: Electrical, Advanced Electrical, Fuels, Ignition, Engine Performance, and Hybrid/Electric Vehicles. Students will acquire and demonstrate skills using classroom, lab, and on-line vehicle diagnostic/repair simulations using specialized test equipment and service literature that is consistent with industry practices. Students will also execute safe, proper, and ethical work practices. Students must complete each major requirement course and major elective course with a grade of “C” or better.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

• Verify, Identify, and diagnose faults in the starting, charging, lighting, instrumentation, communication, fuel, ignition, valvetrain, emissions, powertrain, and high voltage systems.
• Demonstrate skills using online vehicle diagnostic/repair information and specialized test equipment that is consistent with industry standards.
• Execute safe, proper, and ethical work practices.

Required Courses