AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

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Welcome to
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
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Mr. Elza

• 3rd year teaching at Fremd.
• Bachelors in Automotive Technology
• A.S.E. Master Automotive Technician

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WHO SHOULD TAKE AUTO TECH

• Students interested in an Automotive career
• Students planning on studying engineering in
  college
• Students planning careers in the military
• Students interested in racing or car restoration
• Students who want to know how their car works
• Students who want to know how to maintain their
  car
• Students who have no knowledge of tools or
  mechanical and electrical systems
• Students interested in careers in motorcycle,
  marine,or aviation mechanics
• Students interested in careers in diesel and
  heavy duty truck mechanics

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Grading Policies

• Lab activities
• Study question worksheets
• Tests Quizzes
• All work awarded points
• Grading scale determined from highest score
• A 90 B 80 C 70 D 63

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Classroom Activities

• Study Questions for each unit.
• Use the textbooks in the book case.
• These will be graded, so be sure to do a thorough
  job!
• Extra credit may be awarded

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Classroom Activities

• There are lots and lots of new parts to learn
  about so well be doing lots and lots of part
  identification worksheets.
• These will not be graded, but credit is given
  only for completed worksheets.

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Classroom GuidelinesEmployee Skills

• Bring materials to class (pen/pencil/paper).
• Pay attention! Dont sleep! Dont distract
  others! Dont touch anyone or anything which
  doesnt belong to you!
• Dont throw anything.
• In lab situations follow safety rules.
• The Auto Lab is not a playground its a dangerous
  place!
• Washroom passes allowed but do not abuse. Sign in
  and out.
• Remember the two cardinal rules.

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Work Teams

• Get together with one or two other people to form
  your work team. You will work together when doing
  lab work, study questions or worksheets.
• Someone who comes to class, does their work, is
  not repeatedly suspended, someone you can work
  with.

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AUTO TECH II

• Learn how to use advanced testers and power tools
• Learn job related skills of auto technicians
• Access your ability to succeed in the automotive
  field

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AUTO TECH II ACTIVITIES

• Engine Mechanical Diagnosis
• Fuel System and Fuel Injection Diagnosis
• Ignition System and Lab Scope Testing
• Starting and Charging System Diagnosis
• Trouble-Shoot Emission Controls

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AUTO TECH II ACTIVITIES

• Complete Brake Repair including Lathe Work
• Wheel Alignment including 4 Wheel Alignment
• Suspension and Steering Diagnosis and Repair
• Drive train Diagnosis and Repair,

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AUTO INDEPENDENT STUDY

• Do advanced repair work such engine rebuilding,
  brake jobs, replace CV joints, do clutch jobs and
  wheel alignment, use advanced computer scanning
  tools and much much more.
• Find out about the best automotive colleges in
  the region.
• Earn College credit at local Community Colleges
• Participate in the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills
  Contest

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INDEPENDENT STUDY ACTIVITIES

• Engine Rebuilding
• Pull Engines
• Valve Work
• Transmission Repairs
• Four Wheel Alignment
• Clutch Jobs
• McPherson Strut Replacement
• Replace CV Joints
• Engine Electronic Diagnosis
• Ford/AAA Contest

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Projects Include Motorcycles
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AUTO CLUB
Meets once a week after school usually on
Wednesday I have been known to stay as late as
900. Perform automotive repairs beyond the
scope of daily classes Meet other auto
enthusiasts
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FORD/AAA STUDENT AUTO SKILLS CONTEST

• Held each year for high school seniors.
• Written contest in March.
• Hands-On State finals in May at the AAA
  headquarters in Aurora.
• Hands-On National finals in June in Dearborn
  MI.
• Qualified for State the last two years.
• State Champs in 2009

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Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge

• Held at Rosemont
• Team of 5
• Tear down and rebuild an engine in under 25
  minutes