AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY
2015 - 2016
SYLLABUS / HANDBOOK
Mr. Welk
Office Phone: 440-357-7542 ext. 8219
Fax: 440-358-8012
Email: [email protected]
Table of Contents
WELCOME CLASS OF 2017 ... 3
AUBURN CAREER CENTER MISSION ... 3
CORE VALUES ... 3
AUBURN CERTIFICATES ... 4
COURSE INFORMATION ... 4
INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY ... 5
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES ... 5
MAJOR COURSE GOALS ... 6
MAJOR COURSE PROJECTS ... 6
COURSE ASSESSMENT PLAN ... 7
SAFE WORK PRACTICES ... 9
APPENDIX ... 11
TECHNICAL LITERACY PROGRAM ... 12
Simplicity ... 12
CAREER SAFE PROGRAM/OSHA 10-HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY TRAINING 12
AUBURN CERTIFICATES ... 13
Auburn Honors Certificate Requirements ... 13
Auburn Basic Certificate Requirements ... 13
Auburn Completion Certificate Requirements ... 14
Auburn Attendance Certificate ... 14
Safety Certificate ... 14
Employability Certificate ... 14
Business Partnerships and Student Internships ... 14
WELCOME CLASS OF 2017
With the advance of technology today, many opportunities exist in the field of
Automotive Technology. It is an exciting field that includes engine repair, automotive
electricity and electronics, braking systems and suspension and wheel alignment. The
students in this program will learn the theory and hands on skills needed to gain
entry-level employment in the field of automotive repair. These would include lube technician,
dealership technician, wheel and tire technician, muffler and brake technician,
independent automotive repair shops, alignment shops and many others.
This is a Tech Prep Program. Students have the potential of earning college credit for
work completed in Automotive Technology (AUT) while attending Auburn Career
Center. Ohio College Tech Prep prepares students for high skill, high demand technical
careers in a competitive global economy. Students may be eligible to earn college or
technical school credit for their high school coursework if they meet Tech Prep exit
requirements. Successful completions of the secondary education component of the
AUT Tech Prep Program are:
1. Complete the AUT program with a “C” or better
2. Meet the Ohio graduation requirements
3. Complete coursework eligible for articulated credit as determined by the
postsecondary institution and defined in the signed articulation agreement.
Minimum standard for eligibility is a “C” for AUT students to articulate credit to
Lakeland Community College
4. Complete Webxam technical assessments at an advanced level
5. Complete a postsecondary-approved assessment indicating the student is
college read
Additionally, the Ohio Technical College and the University of Northwestern Ohio
extends articulation credit to completers of the Automotive Collision & Repair program.
Articulation details are available upon request.
AUBURN CAREER CENTER MISSION
Auburn Career Center provides an innovative career and technical education that
empowers all learners to excel in the emerging workplace and enrich their community.
CORE VALUES
We believe that:
- People are personally responsible for their choices and actions
- Treating people with dignity and respect will enhance learning
- Attitude and goals drive achievement
- All people can learn
- All people can make positive contributions
- Change is exciting and essential for growth
AUBURN CERTIFICATES
Auburn Career Center provides an extended curriculum for our eleven participating
school districts. Students attending Auburn Career Center may earn multiple elective
and academic credits each year. Following successful completion, these credits are
certified by the high school in which the student is enrolled. High school students can
also earn several college credits while attending Auburn Career Center.
In addition to earning academic credit toward graduation, students may earn the
following certificates of achievement from Auburn Career Center.
Honors
Basic
Completion
Attendance
Safety
Employability
These certificates are awarded at the Senior Ceremony and placed in the student’s
senior portfolio.
See APPENDIX for additional information on certificates
CERTIFICATIONS
--N.A.T.E.F.
-O.S.H.A / CAREER SAFE -Microsoft Digital Literacy
ARTICULATIONS
-OHIO TECHNICAL COLLEGE
-UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO
COURSE INFORMATION
INSTRUCTOR:
Tom Welk
ROOM NUMBER:
3B
OFFICE PHONE:
440-357-7542, Ext. 8218
(PREFERRED METHOD)FAX:
440-358-8012
EMAIL:
Class schedule
Junior Schedule: 8:18am to 10:53am
Senior Schedule: 10:58am to 2:28pm
CLASS SUPPLIES
Jump drive
3”Ring binder
Pens and pencils
CLASS: $25.00
UNIFORM: $92 (includes required 2 shirts and 2 pants)
All fees are due by October 30, 2015. Accounts will be adjusted after the
approval of free/reduced lunch applications.
TOOLS:
Tool kits will be provided for students to use during their two year
career and technical training and will be in the classrooms on the first day of school.
Students will sign an inventory sheet listing all items received and are to turn in all tools
when finished at Auburn. Fees will be assessed for any missing items.
CREDITS: Three elective credit hours junior year
Three elective credit hours senior year
INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Students will learn the course content in various ways. Classroom instruction will include lecture, note taking, cooperative learning, and individual research papers involving Internet search. Theory evaluation will be based on homework, worksheets, quizzes and tests. Once the student has mastered the theory, lab activities will be explained and demonstrated by the
instructors. Students will then have the opportunity to practice these skills before performance evaluations. Students will be expected to participate in the classroom learning by note taking, oral response and engaging in the cooperative learning activities. Students will understand clearly the types of hands-on skills they will be evaluated and are expected to practice these to achieve mastery. There will be opportunities for students who are progressing satisfactorily to engage in independent or extra credit projects as long as they are aligned with the established curriculum. Additionally, students will learn leadership and organizational skills by being involved in Skills U.S.A., a professional organization for career and technical students.
PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
Students will be learning skills directly related to their course, which are outlined in the State of Ohio’s Competency Analysis Profile (O.C.A.P.) and the Integrated Technical & Academic Competency (I.T.A.C.) profile. These competencies are the core curriculum of this course and are supplemented by the skills required by business and industry in this area.
These cognitive skills address by this course include imbedded problem solving and higher-level thinking. Competencies include but are not limited to the following:
• Solving problems in work related situations
• Communicating effectively • Applying technology • Working responsibly
• Planning and managing a career
• Managing resources • Safety in the workplace • Lube and oil filter servicing • Brake system hydraulic systems • Disc brake assemblies
• Anti-lock braking systems
• Front and rear suspension systems • Manual and power steering systems • Wheels and tires
• 2 and 4 wheel alignment • Electrical/electronic systems
• Charging systems • Starting systems
• Chassis electrical systems • Engine design and repair • Cooling systems
• Cutting
MAJOR COURSE GOALS
The primary goal of this course is to provide the student with the skills needed to obtain an entry or above entry-level position in the field of Automotive Technology. Additionally, the student will have preparation to excel in the workplace and become a contributing member of the
community.
The major goals of the Automotive Technology program are: 1. Shop safety procedures
2. Wheel and tire service 3. Lubrication techniques 4. Basic electrical service 5. Front and rear suspension 6. Two and Four wheel alignment 7. Basic engine servicing
8. Tool identification and use 9. Disc and drum brake servicing
10. Participate in Skills U.S.A., a career and technical professional organization.
MAJOR COURSE PROJECTS
Junior year students will perform all safety competencies. Junior students will perform the Brakes, Steering Suspension, Electronics ,and Engine Performance at an entry level.
Senior year students will perform Brakes, Steering Suspension, Electronics, and Engine Performance to a more advanced level by utilizing customer service and other project based learning activities. Seniors will also perform some Transmission, Drive-train and some Heating and Air-conditioning tasks. Seniors can also be involved in a work study program.
• Learn shop safety procedures • Lube and change oil and oil filters • Identification of tool and uses • Raising vehicles by Jacking, jack
stands and vehicle lifts
• Perform basic welding and cutting • Perform wheel and tire service • Identify and use fasteners and
adhesives
• Perform basic measurement • Introduction to electricity
• Understand Voltage, current and resistance
• Use Ohm’s Law to analyze circuits • Learn series circuit characteristics • Learn parallel circuit characteristics
• Learn electrical power
• Make various electrical connections • Make various soldered connections • Learn automotive circuits and
troubleshooting techniques
• Perform disc brake diagnosis and repair • Demonstrate rotor refinishing and
measurement
• Demonstrate brake refinishing and measurement
• Fabricate and install brake lines • Perform brake system bleeding
• Perform power assist brakes diagnosis and repair
• Repair anti-lock braking systems • Troubleshoot braking systems
• Repair four stroke engines • Replace pistons and rings
• Replace connecting rods and bearings • Replace crankshafts and crankshaft
bearings
• Replace camshaft • Set engine timing
• Replace gaskets and sealants
COURSE ASSESSMENT PLAN
SKILLS
Grade Performance standard
A Independent Learner – Was able to research, design, test and apply related theory to successfully construct a project or demonstrate a skill with no assistance from the instructor.
B Semi-independent Learner - Was able to research, design, test and apply related theory to successfully construct a project or demonstrate a skill with little
assistance from the instructor.
C Dependent Learner - Was able to research, design, test and apply related theory to successfully construct a project or demonstrate a skill with moderate
assistance from the instructor.
D Very Dependent Learner - Was able to construct a project and/or demonstrate a skill with considerable coaching and assistance from the instructor.
F Unsuccessful – Was unable to complete projects or demonstrate skills even with coaching and assistance of the instructor.
Rational: Industry standards require an employee to be punctual, dress in the proper attire, and be ready to work at the designated start time to perform his/her job to industry standards. In the automotive industry and most others, you will be required to have certifications and or licenses to maintain job position. This will require continuing education to keep up with the changes in technology and new skills needed. This rational must be adhered to in order to improve education in the classroom or the effects on student learning will be minimal
Extra Credit: There are opportunities for extra credit work, provided that they are aligned with the curriculum and that regular assignments are completed.
CLASS POLICIES
• ID Badge: (this is from our 2013-14 Handbook)
Students are required to have and display on themselves at all times an Auburn Career Center ID badge, which is provided free during the first weeks of school. The Auburn ID badge must be clearly visible and presented upon request to any teacher, administrator, resource officer, or school personnel. If a student’s original badge is lost or stolen, a duplicate ID badge must be purchased. The fee for a duplicate badge is $5.00.
• All rules and procedures stated in the student planner must be followed at all times. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with Auburn’s student code of conduct. It is the
prerogative of the school to add or amend this student code of conduct at anytime during the school year.
• Attendance Statement: (this is from our 2013-14 Handbook)
More than five unexcused absences within a nine week grading period or three in a six week grading period may result in loss of credit. Excessive unexcused absences may result in disciplinary action.
• Student not dressing
(No uniform, boots, pants, shirts, and safety glasses)
three times in six week or five times in nine week period will result in a failing grade.
• Upon an excused absence, you will have a period equal to the number of days of the absence to complete any missed assignments, quizzes and exams. Please remember lab assignments may not be able to be made up.
• Any act of academic dishonesty will result in a zero for that activity, with a teacher parent contact.
• All work, both written and lab activities, must follow the format the teacher has outlined for that activity. Even though the work may be completed, if the proper format is not followed a lowering of the grade will occur for that activity.
• Late work will not be accepted.
• Students must work as part of a team.
• Students must develop a work ethic.
• Safety glasses must be worn at all times in lab.
• No operation of machinery until qualified by instructor students must sign a safety agreement.
• Students are required to wear Auburn uniform.
• Proper protective clothing must be worn at all times.
• No jewelry is permitted.
• Steel-toed boots must be worn at all times.
• No horseplay.
• No food or drink in the lab or classroom.
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
EMERGENCY MEDICAL
If your instructor is not present or if the person is in trouble, contact the main office by using
the telephone in the Instructors office/classroom.
Pick up the phone and dial “0” for the Main Office.
Remain calm, explain the situation.
If there is no immediate answer, send someone to the nearest classroom or office and notify an
adult of the incident and request additional help by calling 911.
If the victim is conscious, it is best to have them lie still until qualified emergency response
personnel arrive on the scene. Do not move a victim unless there is risk of additional immediate
danger to them and you. You can cause additional severe injury by unnecessarily moving a
victim. There is the possibility of the victim going into a state of physiological shock --a condition
of insufficient blood circulation different from electrical shock --and so they should be kept as
warm and as comfortable as possible.
EXTRA HELP
It is the responsibility of the student or the student’s parents to request extra help. The teacher may arrange this help in a number of different ways depending on the student and the particular assignment or topic area. The student may request help at anytime and the parent can call the teacher during regular business hours to request additional help. The parent is encouraged to contact the teacher to request help or to inquire about the progress of their child.
Changes to syllabus: The Instructor/Auburn Career Center Administration reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus as needed throughout the year.
Student Organizations:
Mission:
SkillsUSA is an applied method of instruction for preparing America’s high performance
workers in public career and technical programs. It provides quality education
experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character
development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes and
communications skills. It emphasizes total quality at work—high ethical standards,
superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also
promotes understanding of the free-enterprise system and involvement in community
service.
SkillsUSA's mission is to help its members become world-class workers,
leaders and responsible American citizens.
Partners: In 2009, more than 16,600 teachers and school administrators served as
professional SkillsUSA members and instructors. More than 1,100 business, industry
and labor sponsors actively support SkillsUSA at the national level through financial
aid, in-kind contributions, and involvement of their people in SkillsUSA activities. Many
more work directly with state associations and local chapters.
Programs:
SkillsUSA programs also help to establish industry standards for job skill training in the
lab and classroom, and promote community service. SkillsUSA is recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education and is cited as a successful model of employer-driven
youth development training program” by the U.S. Department of Labor.
SkillsUSA programs include local, state and national competitions in which
students demonstrate occupational and leadership skills. At the annual national-level
SkillsUSA Championships, over 5,000 students compete in 96 occupational and
leadership skill areas.
TECHNICAL LITERACY PROGRAM
Description of Course
Technology Literacy is offered to juniors and seniors at Auburn Career Center. The junior
course provides an overview of the basic fundamentals of working with computers today.
Students will study computer basics such as computer hardware, software, and operating
systems. The course introduces basic use of Windows 7 and productivity programs included
in Microsoft Office 2007 (Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel). Students will also begin
to use and navigate e-learning environments such as Blackboard and Citrix. Internet
navigation, computer security and privacy, and ever-changing technology will also be
overviewed within the course.
In the senior year, students will successfully complete their Senior Portfolio. This will include
work on Resumes, Reference Sheets, Cover Letters, Transition Plans, Project Summaries,
and Project Samples. Students will also implement employability skills, participate in Mock
Interviews, and use Auburn’s online Job Board, Symplicity, to search and apply for
employment and internship opportunities.
Purpose
The purpose of the Technology Literacy course is to provide students with the basic
knowledge of working with computers in ways beneficial in their career paths of choice. The
course will give them an overview of online communication, email, word processing,
spreadsheets, presentation programs, internet navigation, computer security and our
technologically evolving world.
Mastery Learning
Grades in the Technology Literacy course will be based on Mastery Learning. Students will
be required to achieve 80% on each assignment. Additional attempts will be provided if the
80% benchmark is not achieved.
Simplicity
It is with great enthusiasm that I want to announce a new opportunity for students to
participate in an on-line job match software program. The online job match software,
symplicity, allows students to develop an online profile and to upload a resume and cover
letter in order to apply for employment. Once students choose to apply to job opportunities
posted by local employers interested in Auburn students, those employers can contact
students directly for interviews. In addition, students can connect to employers during the
school day at monthly job fairs.
If you would prefer your son or daughter not to participate in our on-line job board or at in
school job fairs, please contact the high school office or send in a note.
CAREER SAFE PROGRAM/OSHA 10-HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY TRAINING
Description of Program
The OSHA Outreach Training Program for General Industry provides training for
students, entry level workers, and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement,
and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in general industry. The
program also provides information regarding workers' rights, employer responsibilities,
and how to file a complaint. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers
are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights. Each module
contains a brief assessment, which must be successfully completed before the student
can move on to the next module. Once all modules have been viewed and the
corresponding assessments are passed, there is a comprehensive final assessment.
Purpose
The purpose of the program is to provide students with basic safety awareness training
so they will be able to recognize, avoid and prevent safety and health hazards in the
workplace. Young workers develop a safety mindset and acquire marketable skills for a
competitive edge.
Credential Earned
Students who successfully complete the CareerSafe OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
course receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry wallet card from the OSHA Training
Institute (OTI). As a result, they become more employable, gaining a competitive
advantage in the job market.
AUBURN CERTIFICATES
Auburn Career Center provides an extended curriculum for our eleven participating
school districts. Students attending Auburn Career Center may earn multiple elective
and academic credits each year. Following successful completion, these credits are
certified by the high school in which the student is enrolled. High school students can
also earn several college credits while attending Auburn Career Center.
In addition to earning academic credit toward graduation, students may earn the
following certificates of achievement from Auburn Career Center.
These certificates are
awarded at the Senior Ceremony and placed in the student’s senior portfolio.
Auburn Honors Certificate Requirements
95% Attendance rate for two years at Auburn (no more than 18 days over a two
year period)
Earned a 3.5 or higher grade point average in their career tech program over two
years
Safety certification earned in career tech program
Employability skills earned in career tech program
85% passage rate of all program competencies
Credential certificate or passage of Ohio Career Technical Competency Analysis
High school diploma
Auburn Basic Certificate Requirements
95% Attendance rate for two years at Auburn (no more than 18 days over a two
year period)
Earned a 2.5 or higher grade point average in their career tech program over two
years
Safety certification earned in career tech program
Employability skills earned in career tech program
75% passage rate of all program competencies
Auburn Completion Certificate Requirements
Earned high school credit for their career tech program over two years
Safety certification earned in career tech program
Employability skills earned in career tech program
75% passage rate of all program competencies
Auburn Attendance Certificate
Students maintaining a 95% attendance record over the two years at Auburn will earn
an Auburn Attendance Certificate. The certificate will be placed in their senior portfolio.
Safety Certificate
Students are provided the opportunity to earn a safety certificate. Students that
complete the required safety assessment will earn a certificate to be placed in their
senior portfolio.
Employability Certificate
Students are provided the opportunity to earn an employability certificate. Students that
complete the required assessment will earn a certificate to be placed in their senior
portfolio
Business Partnerships and Student Internships
The Business Partnership program is an educational opportunity that prepares a
student for workforce employment and transition to post secondary education. During
the program, students will apply academic, employability, and technical skills in the
workplace. There are three levels students can participate in including:
Internship
Mentorship
Career Field Experience
Students must meet specific criteria in order to participate. Additional information is
available in the Auburn Student/Parent Handbook.
Auburn Career Center – Auto Technology
AUT Syllabus Handbook
Student/Parent Agreement
After reviewing the AUT Handbook and the Employability
Skills section, please sign and return this agreement page
to the AUT Instructor.
I have read and understand all of the information
included in the Auburn Career Center Auto
Technology Student Handbook.
Student Name:___________________________________
Student Signature: _______________________________
Parent Name: ___________________________________
Parent Signature: _______________________________