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Skills — Automotive Specialist

This course will prepare students to perform the duties and responsibilities required by entry level positions in the automotive field, such as auto mechanic apprentice, brake repairer, front-end mechanic, brake drum lathe operator, tire installer, and tune-up mechanic. Students will learn about automotive related math, shop safety/OSHA standards, and automotive theory. In addition, they will learn how to test and repair carburetor systems, emission control systems, and brake systems. Finally, students will become proficient in doing tune-ups and wheel alignment/balancing.

Automotive Related Math

Shop Safety

Automotive Theory

Carburetor/Fuel Injection System

Emission Control Systems

Minor Tune-ups

Brake Systems

Wheel Alignment and Balancing

Average Course Length: 810 hours (23 weeks)
Occupational Titles: Auto Mechanic Apprentice, Auto Mechanic Helper, Brake Repairer, Tire Changer (Auto), Front-End Mechanic, Tune-up Mechanic, Brake-Drum-Lathe Operator.

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