Course Catalog 2018_w_ CTE draft

TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION

AUTOMOTIVE BODY TECHNOLOGY I

8676 (1 credit) Grade Level: 10, 11 (priority given to 10)

The Collision Repair Program at PCHS has a strong emphasis on painting and refinishing. These students also will be introduced to the use of air brush painting and design. Students will be working with the siphon feed and gravity feed spray gun, hand and power tools, mig welding, metal working, and small dent repair. Students will be introduced to the safety practices accepted by industry while working in the collision repair shop on various training projects. This is an (ASE) nationally certified program.

AUTOMOTIVE BODY TECHNOLOGY II

8678 (2 credits, 2 blocks) Grade Level: 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: Automotive Body Technology I

Students in this program will be working on live work (customer vehicle) with damage including both bolt-on and weld-on parts replacement, analyzing frame damage, mechanical repairs related to collision repair, estimating collision damage, general shop operation and maintenance, and writing tickets and ordering parts with a strong focus on painting and refinishing.

AUTOMOTIVE BODY TECHNOLOGY III

8677 (2 credits, 2 blocks) Grade Level: 11 and 12 Prerequisite: Automotive Body Technology II EOC Test: Industry credential test or licensure test required upon completion of this course.

Students will be exposed to all phases of the collision repair trade. Emphasis will be placed on use of the spray gun, paint products and their usage, work habits, shop operation and maintenance. Students will continue to focus on the ASE Painting and Refinishing Program. Students will be required to take an ASE Industry Credential exam.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY I

8506 (1 credit) Grade Level: 10 and 11 (priority given to 10)

In this first course of the three-course program, students learn all aspects of repair, safety, and customer service by concentrating on two or the primary ASE/NATEF areas for certification (i.e., areas V. Brakes and VI. Electrical/Electronics). Students who successfully complete this portion of the program will be prepared to take and pass the respective ASE/NATEF exam and will be prepared for post-secondary education opportunities.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY II

8507 (2 credits, 2 blocks) Grade Level: 11 and 12 Prerequisite: Automotive Technology I

In this second course of the three-course program, students learn all aspects of repair, safety, and customer service by concentrating on two of the primary ASE/NATEF areas of certification (i.e., IV. Suspension and Steering and VIII. Engine Performance). Students who successfully complete this portion of the program will be prepared to take and pass the respective ASE/NATEF exam and will be prepared for postsecondary education opportunities.