Automotive Technology Foundations

Automotive Technology Foundations is designed to equip students with basic knowledge and skills regarding safety, engine repair, automatic transmissions, and manual drive trains. A major focus of this course is system and component operations. Standards are designed to equip students to diagnose and repair engine performance related systems. Because it is the foundation for all other automotive technology courses, Automotive Technology Foundations is a prerequisite or corequisite for Level I courses. This course incorporates personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing and eye protection, hand tools, power equipment, ventilation, and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations. 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.