POWER MECHANICS 

The course is an introductory course dealing with both the four- and tow- stroke cycle engines. Course content includes engine operation and identification, fuel and ignition systems, lubrication and cooling systems. Use of proper safety practices and materials are included, with a focus on hands-on experience in the inspection of internal suspension, tire repair and electrical systems are also covered. Power Mechanics fulfills elective graduation credit requirements. 

MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT REPAIR I  

This course develops automotive knowledge and provides basic level training in servicing and        maintenance of motor vehicles. Areas of training include of Safety and Foundation A0, Engine Repair A1, Automatic Transmission A2, Manual Transmission A3, Steering and Suspension A4, Brakes A5 Electrical A6, Heating and Air conditioning A7, and Engine Performance A8. Topics are aligned to the National Automotive Technician Education foundation (NATEF) Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Requirements. English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, and job shadowing. Skills-USA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. This course has about 40% shop/lab time. All courses in the MLR program are taught by an industry certified (ASE) instructor. We will use CDX online automotive training course as our curriculum. You can access this program from anywhere you have internet (i.e. home or ISS).  Approximately 180 hours are needed to complete the course. Many of the MLR tasks will be levels P-1 in this course. 540 hours to complete the entire MLR pathway. MLR1 fulfills elective graduation requirements. 

MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT REPAIR II

This intermediate course furthers the automobile knowledge and provides higher level training in servicing and maintenance of motor vehicles with higher difficulty repair tasks and diagnostics. Areas of training include of Safety and Foundation A0, Engine Repair A1, Automatic Transmission A2, Manual Transmission A3, Steering and Suspension A4, Brakes A5 Electrical A6, Heating and Air conditioning A7, and Engine Performance A8. Topics are aligned to the National Automotive Technician Education foundation (NATEF) Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Requirements. English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, and job shadowing. Skills-USA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace reediness skills through authentic experiences. This Level 2 course is 60% hands on learning. All courses in the MLR program are taught by an industry certified (ASE) instructor. We will use CDX online automotive training course as our curriculum. You can access this program from anywhere you have internet (i.e. home or ISS) Approximately 180 hours are needed to complete the course. Many of the MLR tasks will be levels P-1, P-2, and some P-3 in this course.  540 hours to complete the entire MLR pathway. MLR2 fulfills elective graduation requirements. 

MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT REPAIR III

This capstone course develops automotive knowledge and provides basic level training in servicing and maintenance of motor vehicles. Areas of training include of Safety and Foundation A0, Engine Repair A1, Automatic Transmission A2, Manual Transmission A3, Steering and Suspension A4, Brakes A5 Electrical A6, Heating and Air conditioning A7, and Engine Performance A8. Topics are aligned to the National Automotive Technician Education foundation (NATEF) Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Requirements. English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, and job shadowing. Skills-USA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace reediness skills through authentic experiences. This course has about 80% shop/lab time. All courses in the MLR program are taught by an industry certified (ASE) instructor. We will use CDX online automotive training course as our curriculum. You can access this program from anywhere you have internet (i.e. home or ISS) Approximately 180 hours are needed to complete the course. Many of the MLR 3 tasks will be levels P-1, P-2, and P-3 in this course in order to complete all the required NATEF training tasks.  540 hours to complete the entire MLR pathway. MLR2 fulfills elective graduation requirements. This program of work prepares students transportation industry employment and for ASE exam student certification, and counts as 1 year of work experience for completers toward ASE Certification.