(G1) SAFETY AND GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Catalog description

(G1) Safety and General Automotive Maintenance and Repair is an introductory course required of all Automotive Technology majors. This course is the prerequisite to all other Automotive Technology courses and places emphasis on shop safety and accepted safety practices, OSHA regulations and instructions on the handling of hazardous materials related to the automotive industry. Students will also learn the safe operation and use of tools, shop equipment and vehicle hoists. Students are required to pass the Safety examination before participating in the automotive lab. Coursework then focuses on preparing students for the 8 areas of emphasis in our ASE/NATEF Master accredited program courses. Basic theory and service of these 8 automotive systems, (ASE designation A1 - A8), are covered. Basic skills and accepted practice of mechanical applications, use of information systems, survey of industry related careers, laws governing the automotive service industry, and environmental impacts related to the automotive industry will be introduced. This course aligns with ASE/NATEF (G1) standards. Students will have the opportunity to certify in an Entry-Level ASE certification exam in Maintenance and Light Repair (G1). Successful completion of AUTMC-100 course, with a grade of C or higher is a prerequisite for all other Automotive Technology courses offered at LCSC. For Automotive Technology Majors only, must have a clean driving record, (must be insurable on State Insurance policy), and ability to bring or fund required tools for course. Students are required to either bring an approved starter tool kit of professional grade automotive hand tools or plan on purchasing these tools by the end of week 2. Instructors, Division Chair, Division Dean and Advising Center all have current copies of the recommended tool list and can advise on cost of initial tool investment.