AU3. 318 Maintenance & Light Repair Practices
Students will practice the Maintenance and Light Repair(MLR) of modern vehicles as outlined by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation(NATEF). This class will be taken each term a student is enrolled in the MLR certificate program. All students will first certify in, and then practice, safety precautions necessary to protect yourself as an automotive technician, vehicles, and the environment. Next you will learn computer skills needed certify in the use of modern diagnostic scan tools and electronic service information. Online testing skills needed to become ASE certified as an Automotive Technician will also be practiced. You will practice specific MLR supplemental tasks as outlined by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation. Once the above skills are demonstrated you will practice NATEF-MLR tasks taught in automotive courses you have already completed, or are concurrently enrolled in.
Prerequisite
Prerequisites: Placement Test scores for
ALS 100 Applied Learning Strategies, and
WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals or higher and placement into
MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra. Recommended: Valid driver's license, proof of vehicle insurance, clean driving record as outlined at www.linnbenton.edu/auto/drive_record.html
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Practice safety precautions, to protect yourself, vehicles and the environment. Demonstrate safe use of vehicle lifts and hoists. Access onboard computer controls using diagnostic scan tool. Use electronic service literature and tools efficiently. Effectively use tools and measurement equipment required in the Maintenance and Light repair of modern vehicles.