Automotive Courses at FPC 

Still under construction.

  Automotive Technology I

    This course is designed with knowledge and performance based skills identified as standards for the automotive industry. Topics will include the automotive industry today, the changes in the industry and the advanced technology used in today's vehicles. Information is provided on career opportunities, job classification, ASE Certification, safety in the automotive shop, and manual and electronic service information systems. Students will learn to use basic hand tools, general automotive and shop equipment. Tool use will be discussed and put into practice in the shop environment. The knowledge skills represent theory of the topics and support the mastery of the performance based skills for these topics.

  Automotive Technology II

    This course is designed with knowledge and performance based skills identified as standards for the automotive industry. Topics will include information and hands on skills required in today’s automotive industry. Manufacturer's service interval recommendations will be applied through inspections and performance of specific tasks.  The routine maintenance procedures for performing recommended servicing will be researched using both manual and electronic information systems. The need for regular automotive servicing is stressed and compared to types of equipment failures that may occur from a neglect of recommended automotive servicing.  The knowledge skills represent theory of the topics and support the mastery of the performance-based skills for this topic.

  Automotive Technology III

    This course is designed to teach job entry level skills in the theory, operation, and repair of brake systems, including both drum, disc, and antilock brakes. Topics will include inspection, diagnosis and repair of the brake system. Cleaning and adjustments will be performed. Brake component machining will be performed with emphasis on manufacturer's thickness variations and specifications. The knowledge skills represent theory of the topics and support the mastery of the performance-based skills for this topic. Both classroom lecture and laboratory will be provided.