ASSET Curriculum

Specific courses may vary. However, your curriculum will definitely include technical training on Ford and Lincoln Mercury vehicles and components. The emphasis will be on the latest developments in engine control systems, brakes, steering/suspensions, transmissions, fuel and emission control systems.

For a service technician, presenting ideas persuasively is important to both problem solving and career advancement. Therefore, you'll also study academic subjects such as Technical Mathematics, Applied Physics, English and Social Studies.

Intro to Auto Technology
This course covers the basic concepts and terms of automotive technology, work place safety, state inspections, pre delivery, safety and environmental regulations, and use of service information resources. Topics include familiarization with components along with identification and proper use of various automotive hand and power tools. Upon completion, students should be able to describe terms associated with automobiles, identify and use basic tools and shop equipment, and use information sources and conduct safety/emissions and/or PDI inspections.

Engine Fundamentals
This course covers the theory, construction, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of internal combustion engines and related systems. Topics include fundamental operating principles of engines and diagnosis, inspection, adjustment, and repair of automotive engines using appropriate service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic diagnosis/repair of automotive engines using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.

Engine Repair
This required course covers service/repair/rebuilding of block, head, and internal engine components. Topics include engine repair/reconditioning using service specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to rebuild/reconstruct an automobile engine to service specifications.

Suspension and Steering Systems
This course covers principles of operation, types, and diagnosis/repair of suspension and steering systems to include steering geometry. Topics include manual and power steering systems and standard and electronically controlled suspension and steering systems. Upon completion, students should be able to service and repair various steering and suspension components, check and adjust various alignment to angles, perform NVH diagnosis and balance wheels.

Brake Systems
This course covers principles of operation and types, diagnosis, service, and repair of brake systems. Topics include drum and disk brakes involving hydraulic, vacuum boost, hydra-boost, and anti-lock and parking brake systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, service, and repair various automotive systems.

Electrical Systems
This course covers basic electrical theory and wiring diagrams, test equipment, and diagnosis/repair/replacement of batteries, starters, alternators and basic electrical accessories. Topics include diagnosis and repair of battery, starting, charging, lighting, and basic accessory systems problems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, test, and repair the basic electrical components of a car.

Electronics
This course covers electrical theory and electronic systems, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and diagnosis/repair/replacement of electrical and electronic components. Topics are diagnosis and repair of electronic systems problems including networks and multiplexing. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic diagnosis/repair of automotive engines using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.

Climate Control
This course covers the theory of refrigeration and heating, electrical/electronic/pneumatic controls, and diagnosis/repair of climate control systems. Topics include diagnosis and repair of climate control components and systems, recovery/recycling of refrigerants, and safety and environmental regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the operation, diagnose, and safely service climate control systems using appropriate tools, equipment, and service information.

Engine Performance
This course covers the principles, systems, and procedures required for diagnosing and restoring engine performance using electrical/electronic test equipment. Topics include procedures for diagnosis and repair of ignition, emission control, and related electronic systems. Upon completion, students should be able to describe operation of and diagnose/repair ignition and emission control systems using appropriate test equipment and service information. This course also covers the principles of fuel delivery/management, exhaust/emission systems, and electronic engine controls and procedures for diagnosing and restoring engine performance using appropriate test equipment. Topics include procedures for diagnosis and repair of fuel delivery/management and emission systems using appropriate service information. Upon completion, students should be able to describe, diagnose, and repair engine fuel delivery/management and emission control systems using appropriate service information and diagnostic equipment.

Automatic Transmissions
This topic covers operation, diagnosis, service and repair of automatic transmissions/transaxles. Topics include hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical/electronic operation of automatic drive trains and the use of appropriate service tools and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operational theory and diagnose and repair automatic drive trains.

Manual Transmission and Drive Trains
This course covers the operation of and diagnosis/repair of manual transmissions/transaxles, clutches, driveshafts, axles, and final drives. Topics include theory of torque, power flow, and manual drive train service and repair using appropriate service information, tools, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to explain operational theory and diagnose and repair manual drive trains.