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WELCOME TO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

A graduate of this program should be able to:
   • Diagnose and repair common malfunctions of the following automotive systems:
      engine lubrication and cooling; brake, suspension, steering, wheels and tires,
      electrical (including wiring, batteries, starting, charging, and ignition), fuel, on-
      board electronics/computers, and engine assemblies; and power train
      components including manual and automatic transmissions and transaxles.
   • Develop the knowledge and skills to operate the latest generation of computerized
      test and diagnostic equipment, including digital storage lab scopes, on-board scan
      tools, and a chassis dynamometer and develop skills in the safe operation of a
      chassis dynamometer.
   • Develop sound, basic, safe automotive shop practice skills, including environmental
      protection.
   • Develop good basic shop habits, including demonstrating a good attendance
      record, punctuality, a willingness to work, and an ability to work with others as a
      team.
   • Apply basic laws of physics/scientific principles to automotive systems and
      components when performing in shop testing exercises and diagnosing problems.
      This includes exam questions containing diagnostic questions.
   • Record diagnostic testing data and reports using necessary mathematics; solve
      basic problems using elementary algebra.
   • Locate and interpret technical data represented in shop repair manuals, diagnostic
      charts, and wiring diagrams. This data will be in hard print and/or various
      electronic media sources.
   • Demonstrate good automotive shop management practices, including student
      management, customer relations, shop procedures, and writing repair orders.
   • Be prepared to take and pass the ASE automotive tests series after successful
      completion of this program and having at least one additional year of on-the-job
      experience in that particular area or areas that will be tested.
   • Be prepared to accept the challenge of continuous training in the automotive field,
      that is, “learning to learn”, which will be necessary to adapt to new technologies
      and to become a problem solver and a critical thinker.
   • Obtain the Pennsylvania Auto Safety Inspection Certificate and the Pennsylvania
      Emissions tester certificate.