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A graduate of this program should be able to:
• Diagnose and repair common malfunctions of the following automotive systems:
engine lubrication and cooling; brake, suspension, steering, wheels and tires,
electrical (including wiring, batteries, starting, charging, and ignition), fuel, on-
board electronics/computers, and engine assemblies; and power train
components including manual and automatic transmissions and transaxles.
• Develop the knowledge and skills to operate the latest generation of computerized
test and diagnostic equipment, including digital storage lab scopes, on-board scan
tools, and a chassis dynamometer and develop skills in the safe operation of a
chassis dynamometer.
• Develop sound, basic, safe automotive shop practice skills, including environmental
protection.
• Develop good basic shop habits, including demonstrating a good attendance
record, punctuality, a willingness to work, and an ability to work with others as a
team.
• Apply basic laws of physics/scientific principles to automotive systems and
components when performing in shop testing exercises and diagnosing problems.
This includes exam questions containing diagnostic questions.
• Record diagnostic testing data and reports using necessary mathematics; solve
basic problems using elementary algebra.
• Locate and interpret technical data represented in shop repair manuals, diagnostic
charts, and wiring diagrams. This data will be in hard print and/or various
electronic media sources.
• Demonstrate good automotive shop management practices, including student
management, customer relations, shop procedures, and writing repair orders.
• Be prepared to take and pass the ASE automotive tests series after successful
completion of this program and having at least one additional year of on-the-job
experience in that particular area or areas that will be tested.
• Be prepared to accept the challenge of continuous training in the automotive field,
that is, “learning to learn”, which will be necessary to adapt to new technologies
and to become a problem solver and a critical thinker.
• Obtain the Pennsylvania Auto Safety Inspection Certificate and the Pennsylvania
Emissions tester certificate.