AST 102 - Introduction To Automotive Service

3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec & Lab)

15 weeks Introductory overview of shop procedures, safety and vehicle maintenance. The course design encourages students in developing skills necessary to obtain gainful employment in the automotive instrustry. The class will provide theory and related hands-on experience as a foundation for advanced automotive courses including: shop safety, common hand tools, basic shop equiptment, basic diagnostic equiptment, measuring systems and tools, fasteners, service information, preventative maintenance, tire and wheel assembly service, electrical and common automotive industry terms and industry standards. Also included in this course is Ford College online training modules.