Description

Automotive Technology 1

This course is designed for the students who would like to own and maintain a personal vehicle. This course covers basic car care, under hood inspection (fluids, belts, hoses), removing & replacing items (wiper blades, bulbs, fuses), cooling system maintenance, battery/charging system diagnosis, lubrication system maintenance, tire information, brake inspection, minor ignition system maintenance (spark plug, wires, firing order), car buying, car insurance, and service information.

Course Standards:

• Common Core State Standards for Literacy in All Subjects
• Common Core State Standards for Mathematics — Standards for Mathematical Practice
• National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) Automotive Service Technician Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Level Standards

Course Assessment(s):

• Summative assessments for each unit, both written and practical quizzes.
• Comprehensive Final written exam.
• Completion of Mechanical Safety units as assigned.

Course Outline (including Unit(s) of Time and Essential Questions):

Unit 1 Safety, Tools, and Basic Skills Review (10 hours)

• What basic safety information do I need to know to safely perform basic automotive maintenance and repair?
• What are the basic tools do I need to know how to use to perform basic automotive maintenance and repair?

Unit 2 Basic Internal Combustion Engine Operation (12 hours)

• What do I need to know about an internal combustion engine?
• What do I need to know to start an air-cooled gas engine?
• What do I need to know to identify the 4 strokes of an engine?
• What do I need to know to check proper valve and spark timing?
• What do I need to know to change oil and spark plug and start an air-cooled engine?
• What do I need to know to perform cylinder compression test?

 Unit 3 Engine Mechanical, Cooling and Lubrication (9 hours)

• How do I find service information?
• What do I need to know to change the oil and filter, the drive/serpentine belt and the radiator hose and thermostat and perform a vehicle safety inspection?
• What do I need to know to make common fastener and thread repairs?
• What do I need to know to identify hybrid vehicle internal combustion engine service precautions?

Unit 4 Understanding Automotive Electrical Systems (9 hours)

• What do I need to know about the electrical lighting in the car?
• What do I need to know about the proper way to use jumper cables to start a car?
• What do I need to know to maintain the car battery?
• What do I need to know to read wiring diagrams, wire a car radio and speakers, and test the wiring?