AST 101 - Intro to Automotive Service
Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites: RDG 090 and MATH 090 or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests
Session Cycle: FW
This course focuses on orientating the student to Monroe County Community College automotive service technology environment. Students will receive comprehensive instruction on laboratory procedures, policies, shop safety and proper tool usage. They will also be introduced to all eight of the major automotive systems, the industry as a whole, as well as the procedures to attaining both state and industry certifications.
Notes: Applied Science and Engineering Technology Division
Theory Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand and demonstrate shop and personal safety policies and procedures.
a) Identify general shop safety rules and procedures.
b) Utilize safe procedures for handling of tools and equipment.
c) Identify and use proper placement of floor jacks and jack stands.
d) Identify and use proper procedures for safe life operation.
e) Utilize proper ventilation procedures for working within the lab/shop area.
f) Identify marked safety areas.
g) Identify the location and types of fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment; demonstrate knowledge of procedures for using fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment.
h) Identify the location and use of eye wash stations.
i) Identify the location and use of the posted evacuation routes.
j) Comply with the required use of sefety classes, ear protection, gloves, and shoes during lab/shop activities.
k) Identify and wear appropriate clothing for lab/shop activities.
l) Secure hair and jewelry for lab/shop activities.
m) Demonstrate awareness of safety aspects of supplemental restraint systems.
n) Demonstrate awareness of safety aspects of high voltage circuites (such as high intensity discharge (hid) lamps, ignition systems, injection systems, etc.).
o) Locate and demonstrate knowledge of material safety data sheets (MSDS).
Applies to Automotive Service Technology, A.A.S. and Automotive Service Technology, Certificate Outcomes A and C.
2. Proper and effective usage of tools and equipment
a) Identify tools and their usage in automotive applications.
b) Identify standard and metric designation.
c) Demonstrate safe handling and use of appropriate tools.
d) Demonstrate proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
e) Demonstrate proper use of precision measuring tools (i.e. Micrometer, dial-indicator, dial-caliper).
Applies to Automotive Service Technology, A.A.S. and Automotive Service Technology, Certificate Outcomes A, C, and E.
3. Preparing vehicle for service, and performing inspection and service as requested by customer.
a) Identify information needed and the service requested on a repair order.
b) Identify purpose and demonstrate proper use of fender covers, mats.
c) Demonstrate use of the three c’s (concern, cause, and correction).
d) Review vehicle service history.
e) Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.
Applies to Automotive Service Technology, A.A.S. and Automotive Service Technology, Certificate Outcomes B, C, D, and E.
4. Preparing vehicle for return to customer after service is complete.
a) Ensure vehicle is prepared to return to customer per school/company policy (floor mats, steering wheel cover, etc.).
Applies to Automotive Service Technology, A.A.S. and Automotive Service Technology, Certificate Outcomes C.
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