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Automotive Brake, Suspension, and Steering Repair I

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Automotive Brake, Suspension, and Steering Repair I is designed to equip students with foundational knowledge and skills regarding automotive suspension, steering, and brake systems. Strong emphasis is placed on system and component operations. Standards are designed to equip students to diagnose and repair engine performance related systems.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Transportation, Distribution and LogisticsFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Automotive Brake, Suspension, and Steering Repair I is designed to equip students with foundational knowledge and skills regarding automotive suspension, steering, and brake systems. Strong emphasis is placed on system and component operations. Standards are designed to equip students to diagnose and repair engine performance related systems. This course incorporates personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment, ventilation, and material and chemical handling. Local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations will be followed. Content standards are written to meet Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation requirements, which also specify task lists, program hours, and safety standards. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and access opportunities for personal and professional growth. Students in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster affiliate with SkillsUSA.

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Disable and enable supplemental restraint system (SRS) and verify indicator lamp operation
  • Identify and inspect suspension and steering system components and configurations including rack
  • Flush, fill, and bleed power steering system using proper fluid type per manufacturer specification
  • Remove, inspect, replace, and adjust power steering pump drive belt, power steering hoses, and fittings
  • Inspect steering components including pitman arm, relay (center link and intermediate) rod, idler arm, mountings, steeri
  • Inspect upper and lower control arms shafts, rebound bumpers, track bar, strut rods and radius arms, upper and lower bal
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics49-3023.00
  • Automotive Body and Related Repairers49-3021.00
  • Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists49-3031.00
  • Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers53-3032.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Lube, oil, and filter services — perform to manufacturer spec under a senior tech's review.
  • Tire rotation, balance, and pressure — execute correctly on standard passenger vehicles.
  • Multi-point inspection checklists — complete reliably on incoming vehicles.
  • Service writeups in the shop management system — enter accurately under supervision.
  • Hand and power tools — select and use safely on routine maintenance.
  • Brake pad and rotor replacements — perform on common vehicles with senior verification.
  • Battery, wiper, and lamp replacements — complete to spec on quick-service tickets.
  • Lift safety and vehicle support — apply consistently across the shop.
  • Manufacturer service intervals — locate and follow in service information systems.
  • Shop housekeeping and waste handling — maintain to environmental standards.

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