Students learn safety procedures in an automotive shop before they are trained in, and practice, the use of essential hand tools to complete several projects in the shop. The basic automotive systems discussed in the theory course are demonstrated on a vehicle in the shop. The major shop activities include completing tire service, oil changes and detailing. Prerequisite: Admission into Educational Skills and Training Certificate Program. Students must complete the Career Exploration option or achieve a Level 4 Reading level on the Brigance Inventory of Basic Skills.
Students learn safety procedures in an automotive shop before they are trained in, and practice, the use of essential hand tools to complete several projects in the shop. The basic automotive systems discussed in the theory course are demonstrated on a vehicle in the shop. The major shop activities include completing tire service, oil changes and detailing. Prerequisite: Admission into Educational Skills and Training Certificate Program. Students must complete the Career Exploration option or achieve a Level 4 Reading level on the Brigance Inventory of Basic Skills.