Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
JIFF-0004
Organization's ID:
4
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
80 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Brake Systems
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Manual Transmissions and Transaxles
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Manual Transmissions and Transaxles Lab
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Auto Servicing
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Brake Systems Lab
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Auto Transmission and Transaxles
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Auto Transmissions and Transaxles Lab
This course is recommended for a total of 11 semester hours in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare learners to diagnose and perform technical services for vehicles including brake repair and engine diagnostics. The course also prepares students to successfully pass the ASE master technician certification administered by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Diagnose and repair a variety of vehicles in all ASE certification categories
  • Diagnose, recommend, replace or repair tires for a variety of vehicles

General Topics:

  • Logical troubleshooting: procedure, diagnostic tools, information resources, and certification test
  • Engine repair: TAS assessments, engine mechanical parts, fundamentals of engine controls, fundamentals of emissions and OBD II, various ASE prep exams and proficiency examinations, and automatic transmission/transaxle
  • Manual drive trains and axles
  • Steering and suspensions: fundamental of alignment and diagnostic alignment angles
  • Brakes: fundamentals of brakes, brake diagnosis and service, troubleshooting drum brakes, troubleshooting disk brakes, brake system bleeding, anti-lock brake systems, and brake inspections
  • Electric and electronic systems: basic automotive electrical and electrical starting and charging
  • Heating and air conditioning: fundamentals of automotive air conditioning and automotive A/C diagnosis and service
  • Engine performance
  • Tires: tire basics, tire procedures, customer dialogues, and tire inspection
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training
  • Laboratory
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials