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PREREQUISITES: Students must be mature and able to handle the college curriculum of this mechanics class. They should also possess good reading and math skills, be able to exercise good diagnostic and troubleshooting skills and good eye-hand coordination.

Automotive Mechanics Program

This is a two year NATEF/ASE certified curriculum consisting of four one semester courses. Dual credit is offered through Ivy Tech Community College in each course for a two-year total of 15 credit hours possible. There will be lectures, class discussions, videos and hands-on practice with live work. There will be utilization of tools necessary to perform these tasks, some being hand tools, power tools, highly specialized tools and technical service manuals.

Engine Performance: Instruction and lab work covers theory and diagnosis of fuel injection and computerized engine controls.

Automotive Electronics: Instruction and lab work covers the complete electrical system of the auto. Diagnosis and repair of lighting, starting and charging systems, switches, motors and relays.

Engine Principles and Automotive Transmissions: Instruction and lab work covers the theory and repair of a variety of gasoline engines and automatic transmissions.

Brakes, Suspension, and Steering Alignment: Instruction and lab work covers the theory and repair of brake systems including anti-lock and suspension and steering systems including alignment. Each component will consist of safety, theory, operation, trouble shooting, shop practices and testing according to NATEF standards.

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Collision Technology Program

A one year program offering instruction and lab work in repairing, straightening and painting vehicles using the latest technology on today's vehicles.

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Automotive Service

A one-year program designed to provide skills in the use of commercial buffers, cleaning agents and chemicals used in the Detail Industry. Instruction is also given in basic auto repair, tire service, oil change, belt and hose replacement, fluid check and battery service.

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For more information check out the Anthis Career Center website:

http://anthis.fwcs.k12.in.us

Last updated Monday, January 29, 2007