1. Welcome to AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

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

3. 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

8. 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%

9. 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

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

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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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,

16. 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

17. 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

18. Projects Include Motorcycles

19. AUTO CLUB Meets once a week after school usually on Wednesday I have been known to stay as late as 9:00. Perform automotive repairs beyond the scope of daily classes Meet other auto enthusiasts

20. 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

21. Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge • Held at Rosemont • Team of 5 • Tear down and rebuild an engine in under 25 minutes