Titles, descriptions, and credit recommendations for all learning experiences recommended for college credit within the Automotive Service and Repair section can be found below. To locate information on additional learning experiences, which have also been recommended for college credit, use the Organization Directory Page link above for a complete list of titles for all learning experiences or use the following links to go directly to other sections: 

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Titles of all evaluated learning experiences in the Automotive Service and Repair section

The objective of the Automotive Service and Repair program is to train students in the skills and competencies required in the repair and maintenance of automotive engines, fuels, electrical systems, transmissions, and chassis. Upon satisfactory completion of this training, students will be qualified to assume an entry-level position in the automotive industry. Because of the highly integrated nature of instruction in this program, credit is recommended only upon completion of the full curriculum.

Automotive Engines
Automotive Chassis
Power Trains
Automotive Electrical
Automotive Fuel Systems
Automotive Performance

Descriptions and credit recommendations

Automotive Service and Repair
Location: 635 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY.
Length: 900 hours total. Each segment 150 hours (5 weeks); includes approximately 75 hours of supervised shop experience.
Dates: January 1999 – Present.
1. Automotive Engines
Objectives: Identify and explain how to safely use the hand tools and equipment required to service automotive engines; identify and explain the purpose of internal and external engine components; describe the operation of two-stroke and four-stroke cycle engines; explain the difference in operation between gasoline and diesel engines; calculate engine displacement and compression ratio; perform vacuum testing for ignition timing, valve timing, leaking valves, and worn piston rings; perform compression and cylinder leakage testing; test and service engine cooling systems; remove and install crank
shaft seals; service the engine lubrication system; service valve train systems; remove and replace valve stem seals; measure voltage, current, and resistance in automotive engine electrical circuits; test and service 12 volt batteries; remove, test and reinstall starters; explain the operation of the automotive charging system; remove, disassemble and install alternators; test temperature and pressure sensor units; test sending units; use electrical diagnostic procedures to test warning devices; describe the operation of the ignition system; use appropriate safety procedures.
Instruction: Two- and four-stroke cycle engines; engine displacement; vacuum testing; compression and cylinder leakage testing; engine cooling systems; engine sealing; engine lubrication system; valve train systems; valve stem sealing; testing automobile electrical circuits; batteries; starters; alternators; test procedures for sensors and sending units; warning devices; ignition system; safety procedures.
2. Automotive Chassis
Objectives: Balance a wheel assembly; install and repair tires; explain the operation of an automotive brake system; reface brake rotors and drums; describe the components and operation of linkage type and rack and pinion steering systems; inspect and service wheel bearings; service suspension systems, including springs, struts, ball joints, and bushings; use appropriate safety procedures.
Instruction: Chassis shop equipment; tires and service; steering systems; wheel bearings; suspension systems; brake systems; safety procedures.
3. Power Trains
Objectives: Service steering systems; remove and install components of suspension systems, including springs, ball joints, struts, and wheel bearings; perform wheel alignments; inspect and service automatic transmissions; troubleshoot manual transmissions; troubleshoot and service drive shafts; service the clutch system for a vehicle with a manual transmission.
Instruction: Steering systems; suspension systems; wheel alignment; automatic transmissions; manual transmissions; drive shafts; clutch systems.
4. Automotive Electrical
Objectives: Explain basic principles of electricity; perform electrical circuit calculations and tests; explain the purpose and operation of batteries in motor vehicles; explain principles of operation of a DC motor; identify and test components of an automotive starting system; explain principles of operation of an AC generator; identify and test the major components of an automotive charging system; explain the operation of the system and diagnose lighting circuit problems; diagnose problems with electrical accessories, including horns, blower fan motors, wiper motors, windshield washer pumps, and electric defoggers; describe the operation of ignition systems, and test and diagnose problems with major components; use appropriate safety procedures.
Instruction: Basic principles of electricity and circuits; batteries; starting systems; alternators; lighting systems; electrical accessories; ignition systems; safety procedures.
5. Automotive Fuel Systems
Objectives: Describe normal and abnormal combustion of gasoline and diesel fuel; explain fuel pressure; explain the operation of air and fuel filters; explain the operation of a carburetor; diagnose common carburetor problems; explain the operation of emission control systems, test systems, and diagnose common problems; test fuel injection systems; test engine exhaust back pressure; perform code retrieval on various vehicles; diagnose engine problems caused by improper exhaust gas recirculation valves; use appropriate safety procedures.
Instruction: Properties of gasoline and diesel fuel; fuel pressure; air filters; fuel filters; carburetors; emission systems; fuel injection systems; exhaust back pressure; code retrieval; exhaust gas recirculation valves; safety procedures.
6. Automotive Performance
Objectives: Perform compression, cylinder leakage, and fuel pressure tests; perform a driveability diagnostic procedure; perform a complete engine tune-up; perform complete electrical system diagnostics; perform exhaust reading diagnostics; diagnose and repair electronic ignition system failures; remove, install, and diagnose turbochargers; diagnose and repair air conditioning system problems; explain the operation of supplemental restraint systems and diagnose problems; use appropriate safety procedures.
Instruction: Engine diagnosing; electronic distributor ignition systems; turbochargers; automotive air conditioning systems; supplemental restraint systems; safety procedures.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 15 semester hours, distributed as follows: 3 semester hours in Suspension and Steering, 3 semester hours in Brakes, 3 semester hours in Electrical/Electronic Systems, 3 semester hours in Engine Performance, and 3 semester hours as a technical elective in Automotive Technology (12/98) (4/04 revalidation) (12/05 revalidation). NOTE: Credit is recommended only upon completion of all six courses in the Automotive Service and Repair curriculum.

Updated 12/16/05

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