Maintenance and Light Repair
Students will explore automotive industry terminology and standards, classifications, career opportunities, shop operations and safety, tool identification and usage, diagnostic equipment identification and usage, automotive systems, tires and wheels, hydraulic braking systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems, and preventative maintenance. The basics of automotive braking systems: operation, diagnosis and repair of disc, drum, and hydraulic braking systems will be covered as well as the basics of electrical systems, electronic systems, batteries, starting systems, charging systems, lighting systems, electrical instruments and accessories, and ignition systems.
Aims CC: First Semester: ASE 1001- Auto Shop Orientation, ASE 1010- Brakes I, ASE 1011- Auto Brake II Second Semester: ASE 1023- Starting/Charging Systems, ASE 1022- Auto Elect. Safety Systems, ASE 1020- Basic Automotive Electricity, ASE 1070- Laboratory Experience **These are Aims Community College classes taught at CETC and require a separate enrollment and registration process for all students.**
*Industry Certificate(s) Available* After School option available
Course Information
- Course Subject
- Course Number
- CTE 9803 A&B
- Course Duration
- 2 Semesters
- Course Credit
- 2.0 Practical Arts
- Course Fee
- $25.00 Miscellaneous - program shirt, patch
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