AUTC 112 - Maintenance and Light Repair

7 Total Credits
Students learn fundamental automotive shop operations and repair based on NATEF competencies through Web-based, classroom, and hands-on lab instruction. Topics include: vehicle identification, the use of service information (publications, electronic media, and Web-based), care of customer vehicles, handling repair orders, procuring parts, proper use of hand tools, measuring devices, and fastener applications. Students learn basic automotive service (oil change, transmission and cooling system service) diagnostic procedures, and basic mechanical adjustments.

Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in AUTC 101 or Articulated MLR program.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate the necessary skills to perform Maintenance and light repairs on vehicles per NATEF guidelines.
Identify and use related hand and power tools.
Analyze reference materials to retrieve service data, specifications and maintenance schedules.
Demonstrate basic vehicle maintenance, vehicle inspections and light repairs.
Employ basic shop skills.