Bollman Technical Education Center

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Teachers:

Dale Davis

Mac Parsons 

The Auto Technology Program prepares students for careers in the automotive field.  Students extensively study all eight ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification areas.  These certification areas include engine repair, engine performance, brakes, electrical systems, air conditioning and heating systems, front-end alignment, and transmission driveline repair.  Classroom and hands-on activities combine automotive knowledge of theory, materials and tools with practical laboratory applications that stress the student's automotive repair skills and abilities.

The Auto Technology Program prepares students for careers in the automotive field.  Students extensively study all eight ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification areas.  These certification areas include engine repair, engine performance, brakes, electrical systems, air conditioning and heating systems, front-end alignment, and transmission driveline repair.  Classroom and hands-on activities combine automotive knowledge of theory, materials and tools with practical laboratory applications that stress the student's automotive repair skills and abilities.

2009-2010 Syllabus

Auto Technology I (2 CCHE Academic Elective credits) 

The first year program covers the following topics:

1. Shop safety and hand tools
2. Shop orientation
3. Complete car maintenance
4. Complete tire service with balance
5. Cooling system flushes and repairs
6. Basic electrical diagnosis and repairs
7. Steering and suspension repairs
8. Complete brake service including machining rotors and drums
9. Four wheel alignment with state-of-the-art equipment
10. Basic engine and fuel systems
11. Shop management and operations
12. Interviewing skills and resume development

Auto Technology II (2 CCHE Academic Elective credits)

The second year Auto Technology students continue to develop automotive skills learned in Auto Technology I. In addition, the second year program covers the following topics:

1. Advanced drive train maintenance and repairs
2. Advanced driveability, emission and fuel system repairs
3. Advanced steering and suspension repairs
4. Engine, differential and transmission rebuilding
5. Advanced brake and chassis mechanical repairs
6. Advanced body and chassis electrical repairs
7. Air conditioning
8. Advanced academic and service writing skills
9. Opportunity for internship and job shadowing
10. Opportunity to learn basic auto body and paint repairs.

Skills learned in Auto Technology II are applied as students work on customer cars. Upon completion of this two-year program, students have received exposure to the skills needed to enter the automotive workforce; students are also encouraged to further their education and attend post-secondary training.