Light Duty Auto Mechanic

Time for a new life changing career!

Course Outline

20 Weeks – 640 Clock Hours

(Equipment Required for Enrollment in the Program)

                                                                                                                                                                         (Open Enrollment)

Textbooks

                                     1)  “Modern Automotive Technology 10th Edition”, by James E. Duffy                                         

  2) Modern Automotive Technology”,10th Edition  Workbook by James E. Duffy   

Course Overview and Description

The Light Duty Auto Mechanic Program is designed to provide graduates with a comprehensive, practical, hands-on training for students who wish to meet the ever increasing needs of today’s automotive industry.  Intense instruction is provided in automotive technology from: Shop Safety Procedures: Safety in workplace and coworkers as well as means of protecting yourself while working around vehicles. Proper steps to test, repair, replace and adjust parts around an automobile, such as: tune-up, brakes, charging system, starter system, electrical systems, fuel injection including injectors, gauges, fuel flow to an engine, advanced automotive OBD II, waveforms sensors, data and computerized components.  Computer Diagnostic: Using the scanners, learning how to diagnose an engine using a scanner, reading of vehicle error codes, proper elimination of engine codes and check engine light., lab-scope, and other diagnostic equipment to properly troubleshoot and solve engine/vehicle’s problems.   An assessment/test is given to the student after the completion of each module. The Student must get a grade of 71-80 (C) or better to pass the module.  Students will be prepared to gain entry-level employment in dealerships, service stations and/or work independently.

Total Clock Hours                           640 Hours

Schedule: Monday – Friday

9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

or

Monday – Thursday

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.