BARNWELL COUNTY CAREER CENTER  

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

A National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation certified training program in the areas of Brakes and Electrical/Electronics

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Mission:

The Automotive Technology Program at the Barnwell County Career Center is designed to prepare the student to perform routine maintenance and service on all types of automobiles under the supervision of an experienced ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician. Upon completion of Automotive Technology II, students will be able to test for ASE certification.

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    Automotive Tech I class is troubleshooting an electrical problem.

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AUTOMOTIVE   TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
includes the study of:
  • Engines
  • Engine repair
  • Engine performance
  • Suspension
  • Steering
  • Electrical and cooling systems
  • Electronic trouble shooting
  • Brakes
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Cooperative Education experience
  • Test for ASE certification
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6030    Automotive Technology I (Grade 10)

    This course prepares the student for the world-of-work by giving him/her the knowledge and skills to perform routine vehicle maintenance and light repairs.  The learner is taught how an automobile works through classroom instruction and shop projects.  Instruction is presented on school orientation, careers and certification, shop safety, hand and power tools, shop equipment, automotive measurement, engine fundamentals, basic electricity and electronics, battery diagnosis and service, and cooling system fundamentals.  The learner is prepared for advanced learning on the major automotive systems. (1 credit)  *Class meets every other day.

Prerequisites:  Students have passed ninth grade English, math, and science. 

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6031    Automotive Technology/Brakes

    This advanced level course may be taken in the second or third year of an Automotive Technology major.  The learner is prepared to take and pass the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) A5 Brakes Certification exam.  The student learns brake system fundamentals and general brake system diagnosis and repair.  The student then learns diagnosis and repair of the hydraulic system, disc and drum brakes, anti-lock systems, wheel bearings, parking brakes, and the braking system electrical components.  Qualified students participate in the occupational cooperative education program during the third quarter. (2 credits)
 

Prerequisites: Automotive Technology I and automotive technology instructor’s recommendation. 

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6032    Automotive Technology/Electrical-Electronics

    This advanced level course may be taken the second or third year of an Automotive Technology major.  The learner is prepared to take and pass the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification exam.  The student learns general electrical/electronic systems diagnosis and repair.  The student learns terminology, testing instruments and tools, reading wiring diagrams and schematics, soldering, and wire harness repair.  The student also learns diagnosis and repair of the battery, starting system, charging system, lighting system, gauges, warning devices, horns, wipers/washers, and vehicle accessories.  Qualified students participate in the occupational cooperative education program during the third quarter.  (2 credits)

Prerequisites:  Automotive Technology I and automotive technology instructor’s recommendation. 

 

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