Automotive Technology
General AutoTech Skill Set Outcomes:
- Develop skills in maintaining and using computers through the use of windows.
- Use internet, e-mail, and other software applications.
Engine Repair Skill Set Outcomes
- Disassemble engine block
- Clean and prepare components for inspection and reassembly
- Perform cooling system pressure tests
- Evaluate coolant condition;
- Examine and test radiator, pressure cap, coolant recovery tank, and hoses;
- Determine necessary action
Braking Systems Skill Set Outcomes
- Remove, clean, and inspect brake shoes, springs, pins, clips, levers, adjusters/self-adjusters
- Remove, clean, and inspect other related brake hardware
- Remove, clean, and inspect backing support plates; lubricate and reassemble
- Diagnose poor stopping, wheel lock-up, abnormal pedal feel or pulsation, and noise concerns caused by the antilock brake system (ABS)
- Determine necessary action
Suspension and Steering Skill Set Outcomes
- Diagnose power steering gear binding, uneven turning effort, looseness,hard steering, and fluid leakage concern
- Determine necessary action
- Diagnose suspension system noises, body sway, and uneven riding height concerns
- Determine necessary action
Automotive Heating and Air Skill Set Outcomes
- Diagnose malfunctions in the vacuum, mechanical, and electrical components of the heating, ventilation, and A/C (HVAC) system
- Diagnose malfunctions in the electrical controls of the heating, ventilation, and A/C (HVAC) system
Electromechanical Technology
Automated Systems Skill Set Outcomes
- Explain the concepts, construction and function of fundamental machine and process control circuitry
- Design a 'ladder-logic' control schematic
- Explain the construction, function and application of hydraulic devices and circuitry
- Explain the construction, function and application of pneumatic devices and circuitry
- Discuss the design, operation and application of a programmable logic controller (PLC)Program a programmable logic controller (PLC)
- Explain discrete vs. continuous and open-loop vs. closed-loop control methods
- Describe the design, function and characteristics of industrial robots
Electronic Communications Skill Set Outcomes
- Describe the function and application of analog and digital components and circuitry used in electronic communications
- Analyze and troubleshoot electronic communication systems
- Explain the various methods of transmitting communication signals
- Discuss fiber optic and laser communications methods
Technical Communications Skill Set Outcomes
- Develop skills in writing documents
- Use proper punctuation, sentence structure, and grammar in writing documents
- Use proper grammar, usage, and mechanics appropriate to technical situations
- Develop oral communication skills directed towards technical applications
- Develop skills in maintaining and using computers through the use of windows
- Use internet, e-mail, and other software applications
Technical Electricty Skill Set Outcomes
- Discuss the properties, devices and circuitry for direct-current (DC) electricity
- Analyze series, parallel, series-parallel DC electrical circuits
- Discuss the properties, devices and circuitry for alternating-current (AC) electricity
- Analyze series, parallel, series-parallel AC electrical circuits
Technical Electronics Skill Set Outcomes
- Explain the operation and application of semi-conductor devices
- Analyze and troubleshoot solid-state electronic circuits
- Explain the application and logic concepts of digital electronic circuits
- Design various digital logic circuits
- Explain the theory, operation and application of microprocessors
- Program a microprocessor using basic assembly language
Technical Foundations Skill Set Outcomes
- Discuss OSHA standards as they apply to safety and health issues in an industrial environment
- Apply safe and approved practices in the workplace
- Apply proper techniques in solving algebraic problems
- Explain concepts and principles of physics and mechanics
- Solve problems involving physical and mechanical properties
Industrial Maintenence Skill Set Outcomes
- Discuss OSHA standards as they apply to safety and health issues in an industrial environment
- Apply safe and approved practices in the workplace
- Demonstrate knowledge of working with industrial mechanical and power transmission systems
- Apply proper techniques and practices when using hand and power tools and in the repair of industrial equipment and Apply proper techniques in troubleshooting and maintaining industrial systems and components
- Apply proper techniques in troubleshooting and maintaining industrial systems and components
- Develop knowledge of mechanical, fluid power, and electrical industrial systems and their interrelationships
