AUTO SERVICE
Taught at the Ed Martin Automotive Careers Training Center at Walker Career Center
Introduction to Design Processes
Introduction to Design Processes is a course that introduces all ETE career pathways and it focuses on creative problem solving in developing, testing, communicating, and presenting post-evaluation of products.
•Recommended Grade(s): 9
•Required Prerequisites: none
•Recommended Prerequisites: none
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective all diplomas
Introduction to Transportation
Introduction to Transportation provides students an overview of the transportation field.
•Recommended Grade(s): 10
•Required Prerequisites: none
•Recommended Prerequisites: none
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
DC Principles of Automotive Services
This course gives students an overview of the operating and general maintenance systems of the modern automobile and introduces students to the theory and operation of the automotive electrical system.
•Recommended Grade(s): 11, 12
•Required Prerequisites: Brake Systems
•Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Transportation
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Ivy Tech; Credits Offered: 6
DC Brake Systems
This course gives students an in-depth study of vehicle electrical systems. It is taught in conjunction with Principles of Automotive Services.
•Recommended Grade(s): 11, 12
•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Automotive Services
•Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Transportation
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Ivy Tech; Credits Offered: 3
DC Steering and Suspensions
This course teaches theory, service, and repair of steering and suspension systems. Students will also learn how to inspect and perform basic maintenance of the driveline components.
•Recommended Grade(s): 12
•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Automotive Services, Brake Systems
•Recommended Prerequisites: none
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Ivy Tech; Credits Offered: 9
Automotive Service Capstone
Automotive Service Capstone will continue to build on students’ knowledge and skills in the field of Automotive Service as they put their skills in knowledge to work by diagnosing and repairing customer vehicles according to industry standards.
•Recommended Grade(s): 12
•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Automotive Services, Brake Systems
•Recommended Prerequisites: none
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas