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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

The Maintenance & Light Repair courses prepare students for entry into MLR in the automotive industry. Students explore career opportunities & requirements of a professional service technician. Content emphasizes beginning transportation service skills and workplace success skills. Students study safety, tools, equipment, shop operations, basic engine fundamentals, & basic technician skills. Upon completing the Maintenance & Light Repair courses, students may enter the automotive service industry as an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Maintenance and Light Repair Technician.

Dual enrollment opportunities available at Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Jacksboro and Harriman.

 

 

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY I (ACCTC) – Single Block; One Semester; One Credit; 9th and 10th Grades priority, 11th if space allows; Prerequisites and/or Requirements: None.

The Automotive Technology I course prepares students for entry into Automotive Technology II. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional service technician. Content emphasizes beginning transportation service skills and workplace success skills. Students study safety, tools, equipment, shop operations, basic engine fundamentals, and basic technician skills. Upon completing all of the Automotive Technology courses, students may enter the automotive service industry as an ASE Certified MLR Technician. 

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY II (ACCTC) – Double Block; One Semester; Two Credits; 10th - 12th Grades; Prerequisites: Automotive Technology I and recommendation from Auto Tech I Instructor.

The Automotive Technology II course prepares students for entry into Automotive Technology III. Students study suspension and steering systems and also brake systems.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY III (ACCTC) – Single Block; One Semester; One Credit; 11th - 12th Grades; Prerequisites: Automotive Tech I and II and recommendation from Auto Tech II Instructor.

Automotive Technology III prepares students for entry into Automotive Technology IV. Students study automotive general electrical systems, starting and charging systems, batteries, lighting, and electrical accessories.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY IV (ACCTC) – Double Block; One Semester; Two Credits; 12th Grade.  Prerequisites:  Successful completion of Auto Tech III and recommendation from Auto Tech III Instructor.

Automotive Technology IV is an ASE Test Prep course.  In this course students will review previous content knowledge and add vehicle knowledge in the areas of engine performance, air conditioning, and automatic and manual drivetrain servicing. At the end of this course students will have the opportunity to earn NC3 Precision Measurement Certification and the Entry Level ASE (MLR) will be offered.

WORK BASED LEARNING:  Students who have completed 2-4 credits in Auto Technology may be eligible to earn course credit and gain real world work experience through WBL.  See page  for more information.