Courses

Introductory course on general vehicle body maintenance, minor body part replacement and adjustment, glass replacement, and exterior and interior detailing.

Introduction to automotive systems, industry best practices, basic vehicle fluid and wheel services, and safety practices. Orientation to the automobile: technical vocabulary, systems, components, safety procedures, proper use of appropriate tools and equipment, and development of hands-on skills. Basic maintenance and repair of the automobile in accord with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.

This course prepares students to diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems. Includes specialized training in the use of electrical meters, scopes, and electrical testing equipment--plus preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-6 test.

This course prepares students to diagnose and repair automotive brake and suspension systems. Includes specialized training in the use of Hunter alignment machines, tire mounting and road force tire balancing equipment. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-4 and A-5 tests.

This course prepares students to diagnose and repair automotive manual and automatic transmission units. Includes specialized training in the use of specialized lifts and factory scantools. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-2 and A-3 tests.

This course prepares students to diagnose and repair automotive engines. Includes specialized training in the use of specialized measuring devices and assembly equipment. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-1 test.

This course prepares students to diagnose and repair automotive drivetrain control systems. Includes specialized training in the use of factory scan tools and electronic automotive diagnostic equipment. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-8 and L1 tests.

Principles and functions of hybrid automobiles, and procedures for their maintenance, problem diagnosis and repair. Function of individual system components examined. Critical importance of safety and hybrid-unique equipment and procedures. Maintenance procedures and diagnostic and repair processes for common electrified vehicles (Toyota, Chevy, Nissan and Ford) taught in detail.

Learners will study the history, principles of operation, environmental concerns, scientific principles, mechanical components, diagnosis, servicing and testing, system controls, retrofit of old systems, and future trends of automotive HV AC systems. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-7 Test.

This course prepares students to diagnose and repair automotive tire, wheel, suspension and steering systems. Includes specialized training in the use of Hunter alignment, tire mounting and tire balancing equipment. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A-4 test.

This course prepares future technicians to perform automotive brake system repair with an
understanding of operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance, including disk brakes, drum brakes, anti-lock, and stability control systems. Preparation for the ASE Brakes test (A-5 test)

Intermediate course to develop the skills necessary to cut, shape, weld, and fabricate various types of metal products from raw materials. Usage of MIG (Metal Inert Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), gas welding, English Wheel, Power Hammer, and various other metal shaping equipment and techniques will be presented.

Prepares students for careers in diesel engine repair. Theory of operation and hands-on practice repairing diesel engines.
Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A9 examination.

Subaru specific online and hands-on training to prepare students to repair Subaru vehicles.

This course prepares students to use factory scan tools to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair next generation automobiles. In-depth study of factory scan tool use includes module scanning and reflashing.

Basic introduction to welding, metal bumping, metal finishing, and plastic filling. Students will learn analysis of minor body and fender damage and the sequential procedures involved in proper metal damage repair by integrating their classroom gained knowledge with shop practice.

This course concerns the methods and techniques of fastening and joining metal and plastic parts as they relate to a professional fit and finish on vehicle body and frame structures including alignment of metal and plastic parts.

This course involves the various methods and techniques of repairing or cutting, fastening, and joining of metals and metal parts as they relate to vehicle body and frame structures, including plasma arc cutting, electric spot, MIG (Metal Inert Gas), gas welding, brazing, and epoxy-joining processes.

An introduction to automotive urethane, polyurethane, and water-based refinishing. It includes a comprehensive study of the materials, equipment, techniques, and processes in the successful application of each of the automotive refinishing materials by integrating classroom gained knowledge with shop practice. This course is required for the Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Certificate of Achievement and the Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Associate of Science.

Study, analysis, and repair of unibody and full-framed vehicles, their straightening and alignment, alignment at cross members, rear and side frame members, suspension systems, and steering systems. Frame straightening machines, gauges, and tools as well as appropriate safety will be covered.

Identification and use of different types of welding equipment for the installation of welded panels. Study of various methods of welding, brazing, soldering, and plasma arc cutting of thin auto body material.

Techniques for repairing, replacing, and refinishing the many types of plastic and fiberglass parts now being used in auto body construction. Specialized methods for heating, reshaping, repairing, welding, and refinishing plastics.

This creative spray-painting and custom graphics course introduces students to a detailed process of transforming imagination into a unique vehicle appearance.