This course emphasizes safety and provides an introduction to automotive repair. The primary focus is safety in an auto shop and the safe use of tools. Students will perform vehicle maintenance and inspection and minor repairs.

Skills to test engine condition and ignition systems. Students will use vacuum, compression, cylinder leakage, and electronic engine analyzers. Students will learn how to diagnose an on-board computer system and its components for proper operation. The operation, inspection, testing and repair of ignition system components will be practiced.

Theory, service and repair of automotive braking systems and their components. Emphasis is given to hydraulic theory, repair, and service of system components, including anti-lock and traction control systems.

Study of the various mechanical and electronic steering and suspension systems used on today's vehicles. Focus on the theory and operation as well as the diagnosis and repair of steering and suspension system components including wheel alignment. This course will also cover tire diagnosis and repair and includes dynamic wheel balancing. The course will emphasize professional methods to diagnose and repair related steering and suspension components

Introduces the fundamentals of electricity and automotive electronics. Topics include digital multi-meters, circuit troubleshooting, batteries, and starting and charging systems. An emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing electrical diagrams.

Introduction to the basics of air conditioning. Topics include heating, ventilation, air conditioning theory, operation, servicing, repair, and diagnosis.

How the internal combustion works and how the parts interact. The testing of engine condition will be demonstrated. Cylinder head removal installation proper disassembly, cleaning and inspection of parts will be emphasized. The machining of valves and seats will be demonstrated. This is the first of two classes intended to prepare a student for engine repair certification tests.

Engine block diagnosis, repair and reassembly. The measurement and service of cylinders, crankshafts, piston and connecting rods will be demonstrated. Engine lubrication systems, cooling systems and proper installation of the completed engine assembly will be emphasized. This is the second of two classes intended to prepare a student for engine repair certification tests.

A study of driveline, manual and automatic transmission theory of operation, diagnosis, testing, and repair procedures. Topics also include theory and diagnosis of computer-controlled transmissions.