Automotive Technology - Carroll Shelby Restoration & Fabrication Level 1 Certificate



Year 1 Semester 1
Fall
ABDR 1331 Basic Refinishing (Refinishing 1)

An introduction to current refinishing products shop safety and equipment used in the automotive refinishing industry. Emphasis on surface preparation masking techniques and use and care of paint guns. Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week.

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

ABDR 2357 Collision Repair Shop Management

Examination of shop management functions and decision-making processes including planning, organizing, leading and staffing used in collision repair shops to ensure operational profitability

Credit hours
3
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week

Note

Additional Course fees(s) required.

Total Credit Hours
6

Year 1 Semester 2
Spring
ABDR 2402 Auto Body Mechanical and Electrical Service

A course in the repair, replacement, and/or service of collision damaged mechanical or electrical systems. Topics include drive train removal, reinstallation and service; cooling system service and repair; exhaust system service; and emission control systems. Additional topics include wire and connector repair, reading wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting.

Credit hours
3
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week
ABDR 1307 Collision Repair Welding

A study of collision repair welding and cutting procedures.

Credit hours
3
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week

Note

Additional Course fees(s) required.

Total Credit Hours
7


Year 2 Semester 1
Fall
ABDR 1419 Basic Metal Repair (Metal Repair 1)

An introduction to basic metal straightening procedures utilizing hand and air tools with appropriate plastic filler application techniques. Personal and environmental safety practices will be taught. Students may lease a set of hand tools from the College for $40.00.

Credit hours
4 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and five hours of lab each week.

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

ABDR 1323 Collision Repair Steering and Suspension

Study of vehicle steering and suspension components including alignment, tire rotation, and balancing.

Credit hours
3
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week

Note

Additional Course fees(s) required.

Total Credit Hours
7

Year 2 Semester 2
Spring
AUMT 1345 Automotive Climate Control Systems

Diagnosis and repair of manual/electronic climate control systems; includes the refrigeration cycle and EPA guidelines for refrigerant handling. Course material may be taught using manufacturer-specific information. Students enrolled in this course must lease a set of hand tools from the college for $40 per semester.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week.

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

AUMT 1307 Automotive Electrical Systems

An overview of automotive electrical systems including topics in operational theory testing diagnosis and repair of charging and starting systems and electrical accessories. Emphasis on electrical principles schematic diagrams and service manuals. Course material may be taught using manufacturer-specific information. Students enrolled in this course must lease a set of hand tools from the college for $40 per semester.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week.
Prerequisites

AUMT 1201 聽


Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

Total Credit Hours
6


Total Program Hours
26



PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Today's automotive market is vast and diversified. This has created a high demand for a new generation of automotive technicians. We want to help you fulfill your dream and to fill that demand. Our curriculum is designed with one goal in mind - to prepare students for the workforce. We will train our students within the basics of automotive knowledge with input from our industry partners to prepare automotive technicians of the future.



Recommended High School Endorsement
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