CURRICULUM COURSE OUTLINE Course Name(s): Auto I Grade(s): 10-12 Department: Course Length: Pre-requisite: Technology Education 1 Semester (0.5 Credit) NA Textbook/Key Resource: Modern Automotive Technology 8 th Edition, James E. Duffy, Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc. 2014 Course Description: Students will learn skills needed for maintaining their own automobiles and types of services needed to make a vehicle last for a long time. Students will also learn how to communicate with mechanics to make sure they are getting the proper service at the correct price. Units of study include: car wash, oil change, coolant checks, tire care, brake checks, tune ups, and computer diagnosis. STUDENTS CAN PROVIDE THEIR OWN REPAIR PARTS OR PURCHASE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AT A DISCOUNT AS A BENEFIT OF THIS CLASS. Standards: Wisconsin Standards for Technology and Engineering (TE): TR1, PE1, 4C1 National Auto Truck Education Fondation (NATEF): Maintenance Light Repair (MLR) Shawano School District High School Technology Education Curriculum Page 1 of 5
Unit 1: Safety - How auto layouts are designed with safety in mind. - The hazards of working in the auto shop. - How to avoid typical hazards of the auto shop. - General safety rules for the auto shop. - Demonstrate how to work safely in the shop. - Pass SP2.org safety exams Standard(s): NATEF A0 Unit 2: Tools - Students will be able to identify basic hand tools - Students will be able to identify and locate all the basic tools. Standard(s): NATEF A0 Unit 3: Vehicle ID - Major parts of automotive systems. - How the automotive systems work together. - Differing design characteristics in the automotive field. - Identify body and frame styles - Decode VIN numbers - Open Repair Orders Standard(s): NATEF A0 Shawano School District High School Technology Education Curriculum Page 2 of 5
Unit 4: Car Wash - Proper procedures for cleaning the exterior of a car - Proper procedures for cleaning the interior of a car - Safety precautions for chemicals used for cleaning - Complete car wash lab activities Standard(s): NATEF A0 Unit 5: Lubrication Unit Length: 3 Weeks - The importance of checking a car s fluid levels. - The importance of proper vehicle maintenance. - The possibility of fluid leaks and the process for their detection. - The necessary steps to change an engines oil and filter. - The necessary steps to change a cars transmission fluid and filter. - The necessary steps to perform a grease job. - The importance of general service to hoses, belts, and other components. - How to safely work with vehicle fluids. - The importance of fluid recycling. - Complete fluid level checks - Complete fluid changes - List the proper service intervals - Find proper fluid types used Standard(s): NATEF A1, A2, A3, A4 Shawano School District High School Technology Education Curriculum Page 3 of 5
Unit 6: Cooling System Unit Length: 2 Weeks - How an automotive cooling system works. - How to inspect automotive cooling system. - The basic parts of the cooling system. - The maintenance procedures for a cooling system. - The different types of coolant Complete basic cooling system checks Identify different types of coolant Standard(s): NATEF A1 Unit 7: Basic Elecricity Unit Length: 4 weeks - How to complete basic light checks and repair - How to clean a battery - How to charge a battery - How to test a battery - How to jump start a vehicle - How to test an alternator - Complete basic electrical testing and troubleshooting. Standard(s): NATEF A6 Unit 8: Engine Performance Unit Length: 2 Weeks - How to complete an ignition tune up - How to complete a fuel injector clean - How to complete an intake clean - How to scan for engine codes - List the proper tune up procedures and intervals. Standard(s): NATEF A8 Shawano School District High School Technology Education Curriculum Page 4 of 5
Unit 9: Tires and Suspensions and Brakes Unit Length: 3 weeks - How to set tire pressures - How to change a spare tire - How to complete a tire rotation - How to repair a punctured tire - How to inspect steering - How to complete brake inspections - List the proper tire, steering, and brake service procedures and intervals. Standard(s): NATEF A4 Shawano School District High School Technology Education Curriculum Page 5 of 5