CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Small Engines & Power Sports Mechanics
Course Number: 4889 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: .5 Note: : Register early. Enrollment is limited. Note: Students who successfully complete this course may have the opportunity to earn college credit. Start your engines! Learn all about electric motors and internal combustion engines. Learn how to repair and construct numerous gas engine designs. Examine the growing world of electric and fuel-powered devices used in power sports and the small equipment industry today. Develop the skills to measure the “power” of an engine and learn about the factors that impact various levels of engine power. Students will be encouraged to experiment with existing projects and/or design projects that meet the guidelines and standards for small engines and power sports equipment.
Auto Technology I
Course Number: 4885 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Credit: .5 Note: Students who successfully complete this course may have the opportunity to earn college credit. Learn “car talk” terminology, safety practices, and maintenance procedures. Get hands-on experience being an auto service technician. No experience or car needed. Learn the basics for the following areas: oil change/lubrication, tires/wheels, brakes, steering/transmission, electrical systems, suspension systems, and engine repair. Use manuals and hands-on problem solving techniques to troubleshoot basic automotive problems. Diagnose repair problems and use shop equipment to service the vehicle. Learn basic shop operations and safety when using hand tools or machines.
Auto Technology II
Course Number: 4886 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Credit: .5 Prerequisite: Auto Technology I (4885) Note: Students who successfully complete this course may have the opportunity to earn college credit. Based on skill levels developed in Auto Technology I, this course is for students who want to acquire advanced technical skills required for entry-level positions in the area of auto service and repair. Students will work independently to apply previous knowledge and problemsolving skills in order to solve task specific challenges such as engine misfires, electrical shorts, and sound identification. Students will learn to rebuild an engine and meet the shop deadline to complete this task. Automotive workplace safety procedures will be enforced and students will be required to perform selected NATEF (National Automotive Technician’s Education Foundation) tasks proficiently based on industry standards related to this course.
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