Courses

INTRODUCTORY AND SUPPORT COURSES
Day and Evening

Auto 50A Introduction to Automotive Principles
A selective study of the automobileís engine systems. Knowledge and skills necessary for basic repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting todayís engine systems. May be used to fulfill the prerequisite requirements to the Automotive Technology Program.
Auto 50B Applied Automotive Principles
Basic Lecture-laboratory experiences in automotive repair and maintenance as related to the engine and its supporting systems.
Auto51A Introductory Automotive Principles, Chassis
A selective study of the automobileís chassis and driveline systems. Knowledge and skills necessary for basic repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting todayís chassis and driveline systems. May be used to fulfill the prerequisite requirements to the Automotive Technology Program.
Auto51B Applied Automotive Principles, Chassis
Basic Lecture-laboratory experiences in automotive repair and maintenance as related to suspension, steering, braking, and driveline components.
Auto53A Automotive Mechanisms
The application of physical principles to the operation of mechanical, hydraulic, and hydromechanical systems using an applied physics technique.
Auto 53B Automotive Electromechanical Systems
Electrical theories, testing and measuring procedures, circuit construction and schematic interpretation. Application of the principles of magnetism. Fundamentals of operation of semiconductors used as electronic devices and controls.
Auto 57A Career Research and
Employment in the Automotive Industry
Career research in the automotive industry; job search, applications and resumes, employer-employee relationships, job interviews.
Auto 58 Hazardous Materials
Proper handling of hazardous materials in the automotive trade.


BASIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Evening

Auto 60 Automotive Electrical Systems
Principles of electricity, electronics, cranking, and charging systems. Testing, diagnosis, and repair of these systems.
Auto 60A Electrical Schematic Diagnosis
Wiring diagrams, schematics, and their use in diagnosing problems. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence certification (ASE) examination A6.
Auto 60B Automotive Electronics
Operation of automotive electronic control devices including commonly used sensors and computer operation. Operation and testing of engine and other electronically controlled systems. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence certification (ASE) examinations A8 and L1.
Auto 60C Automotive Ignition, Fuel, and Emissions Systems
Introduction to components, subsystems, and functions of ignition, fuel delivery, carburetor and fuel injection systems (engine management).  Introduction to automotive emission controls.  Basic diagnosis, service, and repair procedures.  Preparation for ASE tests A6, A8 & L1.


ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE SEQUENCE
Evening

Auto 60D Ignition Analysis and Oscilloscope Diagnosis
Principles of operation of ignition systems. Use of electronic test equipment in the analysis of ignition system diagnosis. Introduction to Distributorless Ignition Systems (DIS/EI) including basic diagnostic procedures. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence certification (ASE) examination A8.
Auto 60E Automotive Fuel Injection
Theory of operation for electronic fuel injection systems. Component parts and their functions. Diagnosis and service procedures. Introduction to scan tools and data stream diagnosis. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence certification (ASE) examination A8.
Auto 60F No Start Diagnosis
Principles of troubleshooting procedures and techniques in the analysis and repair of ìno-startî problems in the fuel, ignition, and electrical and computerized engine management systems. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence certification (ASE) examination A8.
Auto 60G Advanced Scan Tool Diagnosis
Advanced driveability diagnosis using a scan tool. Interpret and analyze scan data to perform driveability & emission system diagnosis. Preparation for ASE test L1.
Auto 60H Advanced Driveability & On Board Diagnostics(OBDII)
Advanced driveability diagnosis using Onboard Diagnostic Systems (OBD) from the early 1980ís to the present OBDII systems. Advanced diagnostic procedures using a scan tool. Preparation for ASE A8 & L1.
Auto 60J Advanced Lab Scope and Waveform Diagnosis
Advanced driveability diagnosis using a Lab Scope, Power Graphing Meter & Digital Multimeter. Labscope waveform analysis. Preparation for ASE A8 & L1.


INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Evening

Auto 65P Clean Air Car Course
Automotive technician training for Californiaís Inspection and Maintenance (I and M) Program. ASE certification in Electrical Systems and Engine Performance meets BAR verification requirement.
Auto 65Q OBDII Smog Check Update
This course is designed for Smog Check Technicians and meets the BAR Update Training requirement for obtaining an initial or renewal license. Course content will include the history of OBDII, J1930 Common Terminology, Enhanced Monitors, Fuel Trim Strategies, MIL Strategies, and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s).


AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING
Evening

Auto 66 Automotive Air Conditioning
Operation and service of automotive air conditioning, refrigeration, and electrical control systems. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence certification (ASE) examination A7.


POWERTRAIN
Evening

Auto 63 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
Principles of operation, service and repair procedures for automatic transmissions and transaxles. Hydraulic and mechanical system operation. Powerflow and componenet repair techniques. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence certification (ASE) examination A2.
Auto 63A Automotive Drive Train
Principles of operation of automotive drive train components. Service and repair procedures, product problem discussions and demonstrations. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence certification (ASE) examination A3.
Auto 63D Transmission Diagnosis and Repair Techniques
Diagnostic and repair techniques for automatic transmissions and transaxles. Emphasis on development of diagnostic procedures and repair techniques. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence certification (ASE) examinations A2 and A3.


POWERTRAIN
Days

Auto 93A Automotive Final Drive Train
Components of the final drive train including design features and service techniques.
Auto 93B Standard Transaxles
Standard transaxles, power flow, service requirements and repair procedures.
Auto 93C Automatic Transmissions
Operation of automatic transmissions including torque converters, hydraulic control, planetary gear train, clutch and band operation. Inspection and repair procedures for automatic transmissions.
Auto 93D Automatic Tranaxles
A detailed study of automatic transaxles. Power flow, service requirements and repair procedures will be covered.
Auto 93E Diagnostic Techniques
Diagnostic techniques for problem solving in the automotive and light truck powertrain.
Auto 93F Automotive Transmission Service
Operation of rear axles, transfer cases, clutches, automatic and standard transmissions and transaxles. Diagnosis, inspection and repair procedures for these powertrain components.


CHASSIS
Evening

Auto 61 Automotive Brake Systems
Operation of automotive brake systems. Repair, Maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Auto 62A Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment
Operation of automotive suspension, steering and alignment systems. Overview of repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.
Auto 62B Electronically
Controlled Brake and Chassis Systems
Computer controlled automotive brake, suspension, and steering systems, including repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Service and repair procedures.


CHASSIS
Days

Auto 91A Automotive Brake Systems
Repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of automotive braking systems.
Auto 92A Automotive Steering and Suspension
Repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of automotive suspension and suspension systems.
Auto 92B Automotive Alignment
Automotive alignment systems including repair, maintenance and troubleshooting. Service and repair procedures.


ENGINE REPAIR
Evening

Auto 64 Automotive Machining and Engine Repair
Repair and rebuilding of engine cylinder heads and block components, engine assembly and testing. Includes theory, diagnosis, disassembly, cleaning, inspection and failure analysis. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination A1, M1, M2, and M3.
Auto 64HP High Performance Engine Preparation
Precision and performance engine preparation. Includes selection and matching of components for maximum efficiency.


AUTOMOTIVE MACHINING AND ENGINE REPAIR
Days

Auto 94A Principles of
Four-Stroke Cycle Gas and Diesel Engines
Shop operations specific to engine repair and rebuilding including safety and hazardous waste management. Emphasis on theory, diagnosis, disassembly, cleaning, inspection and failure analysis.
Auto 94B Automotive Machining and Engine Service
Reconditioning cylinder heads and related components including crack detection, repair, testing and assembly. Resurfacing cylinder heads.
Auto 94C Automotive Machining and Engine Service
Reconditioning engine short block assemblies and components including balancing, assembly and testing.
Auto 94D Automotive Machining and Engine Service
Precision and performance engine preparation with emphasis on improvements in volumetric efficiency. Includes selection and matching of components for maximum efficiency within mandated emissions requirements.
Auto 94EA Automotive Machining and Engine Service
Complete automotive machine shop practice including engine repair, assembly, testing and installation. Researching service and installation procedures and parts and labor estimating.
Auto 94EB Automotive Machining and Engine Service
Practice and skill development with emphasis on precision and productivity in rebuilding, servicing and installing engines. Research and prepare equipment operation and maintenance instructions.


ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Days

Auto 99A Automotive
Electricity, Battery, and Cranking Systems
Automotive electricity including electron theory, fundamentals of circuit construction and interpretation, principles of magnetism as applied to electric motors, relays and coils. Diagnosis, troubleshooting and servicing of automotive batteries and cranking systems including system repair procedures. Developing skills in the use of test equipment including the DVOM and electrical load testing tools for the analysis and diagnosis of these types of electrical systems.
Auto 99B Automotive
Charging, Ignition, and Accessory Systems
The fundamentals of automotive electronic control devices as they apply to the automotive charging and ignition systems. Emphasis on diagnosis of these systems using test instruments including the oscilloscope. Introduction to automotive accessory systems including wiring and repair techniques. Skill development in the understanding of the electrical wiring networks as provided by manufacturers.
Auto 99C Introduction to Engine Performance Systems
Electronically controlled automotive systems. Fundamentals of automotive microprocessors and automotive onboard computers. Testing techniques for system input and output devices. Diagnosis, troubleshooting and repairing the automotive fuel supply system carburetion and feedback carburetion. Diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair techniques for no-start conditions. Procedure development for analyzing and repairing common problems of fuel, ignition, electrical and basic engine mechanical systems which effect engine performance of the automobile.
Auto 99D Intermediate Engine Performance Systems
Electronically controlled engine performance systems. Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing the automotive fuel injection systems of domestic automobiles. Testing techniques for system input and output devices using automotive scanners and oscilloscopes.
Auto 99E Basic Engine Performance Diagnostic Procedures
Automotive technician training program to include each system which aids in increasing fuel economy and in the reduction emissions and pollutants from the automobile. Diagnosing and troubleshooting the systems controlling performance and driveability.
Auto 99F Intermediate
Engine Performance Diagnostic Procedures
Performance tuning of automotive gasoline engines. Emphasis on reference material dealing with repair procedures, specifications, and efficient tune up procedures. Intermediate level for usage of computer scanners and oscilloscopes. Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing the systems designed for the control of engine temperature.
Notables
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This time it's a rough running Ford, T-Bird Super Coupe in the Driveability Corner

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