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Auto Technology
Auto Technology (I and II)
Through the Auto Technology program, students learn the various aspects of vehicle diagnosis, repair and maintenance. The units of study include eight required National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence modules: Engine Performance, Steering/ Suspension Systems, Engine Repair and Automatic/Manual Transmissions and Transaxles, Electrical/ Electronics, Brakes, Heating and Air Conditioning and Tires and Wheels.
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- Successful Student Attributes: Persistence to problem-solve, basic computer, math, reading and communication skills, self-motivation, ability to work on a project over multiple days
- Career Opportunities: Mechanic, Auto Parts Salesperson, Diagnostic Technician
- Program Length: Two years
- Industry Alignment: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE); ASE Education Foundation; Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Automotive (OSHA)
- Integrated Academic Coursework: Career and Financial Management (1/2 credit); Science (1/2 credit per year)
- Graduation Pathways: 4+1 Pathway Option: Precision- Automotive Service Fundamentals: Maintenance & Light Repair, CDOS Pathway
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- College Credit Opportunities: Onondaga Community College (ATC103 & ATC115) (3 credits), Articulation Agreements: Ohio Technical College; Lincoln Technical Institute; SUNY Canton; SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
- Credential Opportunities: ASE Education Foundation Entry-Level Certification Exam - Time Toward ASE Accreditation and Test Preparation; 10-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry Safety and Health Credential; Technical Endorsement on Graduation Diploma Industry; SP2 Lift Safety Certification
- Program Achievement Opportunities: Technical Endorsement on Graduation Diploma, National Technical Honor Society
- Industry Assessments: Precision Exams Automotive Service Fundamentals
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- Program Supplies, Materials, Assessments Provided: Work boots; safety glasses; 10-hour OSHA certificate; ASE Education Foundation Entry- Level Certification Exams
- Entry-level Occupational Reading Materials Lexile: 1170-1350, (About TTAC)
- 11th Grade Reading Level Sample Text: Parasitic Load Testing - If a battery in a vehicle has a low state of charge after sitting, a parasitic load could be the cause. Parasitic load, also called key-off battery drain, occurs when a system or component continues to draw power even after the vehicle is shut down. All modern vehicles have some key-off draws such as clock memory, radio memory, computer memory, and other similar memory circuits. Other key-off draws may include anti-theft and keyless entry systems. Typically, these draws diminish over time as certain control modules enter a standby or sleep mode. If, however, a module does not shut down, it could cause a significant key-off draw on the battery, actually discharging the battery enough that the vehicle may not start after sitting overnight. Determining if a parasitic load is present can be done three ways. Disconnect the battery negative cable and install a test light in series between the battery terminal and the battery cable connection. If the test light is brightly lit, a significant key-off draw is present. You may ask why a test light will light up when placed in series within the negative side of the circuit. If there is not a significant draw, there will not be enough current flow to power the light.
- Sample Vocabulary: voltage regulator, gasket, calipers, torque converter, schematics
- Sample Science Question: A vehicle’s interior accessory fuse blows repeatedly. Tech A says installing a fuse with a higher amperage rating may solve the problem. Tech B says bypassing the fuse with a jumper wire can allow the technician to find the problem. Who is correct? Explain your reasoning.