Course Description

Automotive Technician 2 is the capstone course in the transportation sector of the System Diagnostic and Service pathway. It builds on Automotive Technician 1 to prepare students for entry-level employment as Automotive General Service Technicians. Students will acquire broad skills set for troubleshooting equipment as well as vehicle diagnosis and maintenance related to engine performance and repair, transmissions/transaxle, drive train and axles, suspension/steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems and heating/air conditioning systems. Successful completion of course competencies will provide students with a solid foundation of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) standards, hands-on training in the automotive field and the opportunity to obtain industry certifications including OSHA cards certifying 10 hours of competency training in personal and occupational safety on the job site. Activities in this course include work-based learning that connects students to industry, the local community and pre-apprenticeship opportunities. Students must successfully complete Automotive Technician 1 and Automotive Technician 2 as part of the minimum requirements for articulation.