AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

EATON REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY CAREER PREPARATION CENTER

Students in this program will cover the four National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence requirements for training in auto service and brakes. An introduction to basic shop procedures is also provided. Students must have a valid drivers license in order to operate vehicles in the lab. Students in this program will also study steering and suspension and electrical theory including the diagnosis and repair of malfunctioning circuits. Students returning for a second year will have the opportunity to participate in an internship experience. If college level work is attained, and Section A and Section B are completed, students may earn up to 18 LCC credits over the course of two years. Successful students will have the opportunity to take the State of Michigan certification exam in Brakes, Steering and Suspension and Electrical. Student learning outcomes include but are not limited to:
Safety in the work environment Engine maintenance and diagnostics operations Service management Hydraulic system diagnosis and repair Drum brake diagnosis and repair Disc brake diagnosis and repair Power assist units Wheel bearings, parking brakes, and electrical components Standard and anti-lock brake system diagnosis and repair Suspension systems diagnosis and repair Front and rear suspensions Wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment and repair Wheel and tire diagnosis and repair
Program Location: LCC West Campus Session Offered: AM/PM Average Lecture Days/Week: 2-3 days Average Lab Days/Week: 2-3 days Homework: Weekly Required reading: College level textbooks Workbooks Less than 25 pages/week LCC Credits Available: 10 (section A) 8 (section B) (If college level work is attained) ACCUPLACER to receive LCC Credit: Reading: 3 Writing: 2 Math: 3

Basic electrical/electronic theory Automotive battery, starter and charging systems theory, operation and diagnosis

Access wiring diagrams Diagnose and repair malfunctioning circuits in vehicles Advanced lighting systems and electronic instrumentation Electronic chassis control and accessory systems Passive restraint systems.

Eaton RESA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its programs and activities. Civil Rights Coordinators are located at 1790 E. Packard Hwy, Charlotte Michigan to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination polic ies. Telephone (517) 543-5500.

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The primary focus of the Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center is to enhance a students high school curriculum by providing an opportunity to learn a technical trade and/or to obtain a head start on a post-secondary education.

EATON REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY CAREER PREPARATION CENTER

All students completing an Eaton RESA Career Center program at Lansing Community College have the opportunity to earn either direct or articulated college credit while completing their high school program if specific criteria are met. LCC credit is awarded to a student who: a) completes the high school career and technical education course with the minimum grade point average; b) meets the performance objectives for a specific Lansing Community College course; and, c) passes the college course final examinations, if one is required. These credits are shown as numerical grades on the students LCC transcript. Transcripts may be requested through Lansing Community College Enrollment Services Department by August following course completion. The courses listed below show the possible LCC college credits that may be available to high school students taking an ERESA Career Preparation Program.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Students will have the opportunity to receive NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Founda tion) certified training and college credit in the following areas. All first year students will take AUTO 100 regardless of if they start with Section A or B. Second year students will participate in an internship experience instead of repeating AUTO 100. SECTION A AUTO 100 BASIC AUTO SERVICE & ETHICS (or Internship) 3 LCC Credits This course is intended to provide the student with an extensive orientation to an automotive repair facility, while developing tool and equipment usage skills needed to advance in the automotive repair field. AUTO 111 Basic Electrical Diagnosis Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 in AUTO 100 3 LCC Credits This course covers basic electrical/electronic theory and how circuits work. Electrical test equipment will be discussed. Students will learn to access wiring diagrams, wiring repair in vehicles, and repair malfunctions safely and according to National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) standards. AUTO 140 BRAKE/ABS/TRAC CONTROL SYSTEMS Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 in AUTO 111 4 LCC Credits This course covers servicing drum and disc brakes; including adjustment, shoe replacement, drum and disc machining, pad replacement, and hydraulic system service. Included is the basic theory and service of anti-lock brakes and traction control. SECTION B AUTO 100 BASIC AUTO SERVICE & ETHICS (or Internship) 3 LCC Credits This course is intended to provide the student with an extensive orientation to an automotive repair facility, while developing tool and equipment usage skills needed to advance in the automotive repair field. AUTO 112 Batteries, Starting, Charging Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 in AUTO 100 2 LCC Credits This course covers automotive battery, starter and charging systems theory, operation and diagnosis according to National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) standards. AUTO 150 Automotive Steering & Suspension Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 in AUTO 100 3 LCC Credits This course covers automotive front end alignments and how steering and suspension systems work. Students will diagnose, repair and align steering and suspension systems according to National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) standards.