Automotive Introduction Hours 45 

This course covers occupational health and safety, tools and equipment identification, usage and operation. The students will learn about the history, current state and future of the automotive service industry. This course will cover dealership and independent operations. Students will learn vehicle identification and how to look up service information using several different sources. Students will learn vehicle maintenance, which will include fluid level checks and adjustments, peripheral electrical system checks and tire inspection and air pressure adjustment. In this course the students will learn basic measuring instruments used in vehicle service and diagnosis, as well as communication skills used through out the automotive service industry. 


Competencies:

Automotive History and Career Exploration 
Occupational Health & Safety
Using an MSDS
Hazardous Waste procedures
Using fire extinguishers
Emergency procedures
Basic first aid & CPR
Personal safety
Defect warning procedures
Cleaning tools & equipment
Workplace security procedures

Tools & Equipment
Using hand tools
Using a floor jack
Using a two-post hoist
Using a four-post hoist
Using an engine hoist
Using a torque wrench & an angle gauge
Setting up an oxyacetylene torch
Using an oxyacetylene torch
Using a lubrication gun
Using an air drill
Using an air impact wrench
Using an air chisel
Using an air blow gun
Using an electric drill
Using an angle grinder
Using a bench grinder
Using a lead light
Using a gear puller
Using a screw extractor
Using a micrometer
Using a dial indicator
Using a feeler gauge
Using a tire pressure gauge
Measuring a fastener
Repairing an internal thread
Removing a stud
Repairing an external thread
Using a vacuum gauge

Vehicle Maintenance
Identifying powertrain configurations
Identifying chassis configurations
Identifying axle configurations
Identifying powertrain configurations
Locating vehicle information
Identifying axle configurations
Measuring vehicle wheelbase
Decoding a VIN
Using an owner’s manual
Using a shop manual
Using a repair manual
Using a computerized service system
Using a parts manual
Using a labor guide
Complete Work Order to contain pertinent information 
Checking engine oil
Checking & adjusting power steering fluid
Checking & adjusting transmission fluid
Checking & adjusting brake fluid
Checking & adjusting differential/transaxle fluid
Checking & adjusting coolant levels
Checking windshield washer fluid
Checking peripheral electrical systems
Checking & replacing wiper blades
Checking & adjusting tire pressures
Checking seat belts