ASE - Automotive Service Technology

Prepares the incoming automotive student to work in the shop safely and gain familiarity with the shop and common equipment.

Introduces the basic theory of automotive braking systems including operation, diagnosis, basic repair of disc and drum friction assemblies, and basic hydraulic braking systems. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program accreditation requirements.

Covers diagnostics, test procedures, and repair to automotive foundation braking system. This course also introduces the components, types of Antilock Braking Systems (ABS), and traction control systems of current vehicles. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program accreditation requirements.

Introduces vehicle electricity, basic electrical theory, circuit designs, and wiring methods. This course focuses on multimeter usage and wiring diagrams. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements.

Covers the operation of electrical systems including vehicles safety concerns of vehicle lighting systems, Supplemental Inflatable Restraints (SIR), windshield wipers, driver warning systems, and vehicle accessories. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program requirements.

Covers the operation and theory of a vehicle battery, testing, service, and repair of starting and charging systems including voltage testing, draw testing. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST program requirements.

Covers how to perform basic engine diagnosis to determine condition of engine including engine support systems. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements.

Focuses on lecture and related laboratory experiences in the diagnosis, service, adjustments and repair of various automotive ignition systems.

Focuses on the diagnosis and repair of automotive fuel emission control systems, filter systems, and spark plugs. This course also includes maintenance to Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) systems.

Focuses on diagnosis and service of suspension and steering systems and components. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements.

Covers design, diagnosis, inspection, service of suspension, and steering systems used on light trucks and automobiles including power steering and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) service. This course meets AST/MAST requirements.

Covers the operating principles and repair procedures relating to axle-shafts, propeller shafts, and universal joints. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements.

Focuses on the diagnosis and repair of automotive manual transmissions, transaxles, clutches, and related components. This course meets AST/MAST requirements.

Focuses on lecture and related laboratory experiences in the diagnosis and repair of automotive differentials, four wheel and all-wheel drive units.

Teaches the student skills to check, inspect, and replace parts necessary to rebuild differential assembly.

Focuses on the service of cylinder head, valve-train components, and cooling system components including engine removal, re-installation, and re-mounting systems. This course meets MLR/AST/MAST requirements.

Focuses on lecture and laboratory experiences in the disassembly, diagnosis and reassembly of the automotive engine. Topics include the diagnostic and repair procedures for the engine block and head assemblies.

Covers engine sealing requirements and repair procedures including engine fasteners, bolt torque, repair of fasteners, cooling system, and basic engine maintenance. This course meets AST/MAST requirements.

Focuses on the diagnosis and repair of automotive differentials, four-wheel drive units, and all-wheel drive units. This course meets MAST requirements.

Familiarizes the student with the job requirements and responsibilities of an automotive parts specialist. Included is instruction in the proper completion of parts invoices, repair orders, sales receipts and tickets, and other forms that are utilized in a parts business.

Familiarizes the student with handling and pricing procedures utilized in parts management including warehouse distribution, jobbing, retail, and wholesale pricing. Workplace safety, stocking, shipping, and receiving, and managing employees are also covered.

Covers the operation and theory of the modern automotive braking systems including the operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of the anti-lock braking systems and power assist units. This course also covers the machining operations of today's automobile brake systems. This course meets AST/MAST requirements.

Provides a systematic approach to automotive electrical and electronic systems. This course applies electrical principles to semiconductors and microprocessors commonly found in automobiles and covers diagnostic procedures that have applications to present and future automotive electronics and electrical systems.

Provides a comprehensive study of the theory, operation, diagnosis, and repair of vehicle accessories.

Focuses on lecture and laboratory experiences in the inspection and testing of typical computerized engine control systems.

Focuses on lecture and related laboratory experiences in the diagnosis and repair of electronic fuel injection systems and modern exhaust systems.

Focuses on diagnostic techniques and the use of diagnostic scan tools, oscilloscopes, lab scopes, multi-meters, and gas analyzers.

Covers operation of steering and power steering systems. It will also include different alignment types and procedures.

Focuses on practical methods of maintaining, servicing, and performing minor adjustments on an automatic transmission and transaxle.

Covers diagnosis, principles of hydraulics, principles of electronic components, power flow, theory of operation, remove, re-install transmission/transaxle, and replacement of components.

Covers the diagnosis, repair, and rebuild of automatic transmissions and transaxles including the hydraulic, electronic, and mechanical components. This course meets MAST requirements.

Covers basic operation of the heating and air conditioning components.

Emphasizes lecture and related laboratory experiences in the diagnosis and service of vehicle heating and air conditioning systems and their components.