VOCATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE COURSE DESCRIPTION
VTM 101 Introduction
to Motor Vehicle Mechanics (4)
Prerequisite:
By admission
This
is a semester length course designed to introduce students to motor vehicle
mechanics. It includes safe working habits and ethics in the automotive repair
industry, safe manual handling and mechanical lifting, the use of shop
equipment and tools, measuring and identifying fastener types, sealant,
adhesives, and basic operating principles of engine operation. This course will
also develop skills in bench fitting which is generally required for successful
repair and maintenance of motor vehicles.
VTM 102 Fuel, Cooling, & Standard Power Train Systems (4)
Prerequisite
Course(s): VT 101 Before or concurrently.
This
course introduces students to the design, function and operation of automotive
fuel systems, engine cooling and standard power train systems. Students will
have a basic understanding about the function and operation of carbureted fuel
systems, basic fuel injection, fuel pumps, fuel line, air and water-cooled engines,
basic operating principles of clutches, standard transmissions, drive lines,
and rear axles. They will be introduced to the basic repair and maintenance of
the above-mentioned systems. Use of service manuals and publications will also
be covered in the course.
VTM 103 Ignition, Electrical, and Transmission systems (4)
Prerequisite
Course(s): VT 102 or concurrently
This
course deals with automotive ignition, electrical and transmission systems. It
covers the conventional ignition system from the early model and progresses
through to the electronic ignition. The electrical system covers operational
theory, testing, magnetism, diagnosis, and repair of batteries, charging and
starting systems, and electrical accessories. The transmission system takes into
more detail about the principles involved in the operation and maintenance of
automatic transmission and transaxles. The subjects combined in this course
give more emphasis to the basic theory and operation of the ignition system
for the student to establish a
fundamental understanding most especially to the
electronic ignition system that made a dramatic advancement and still continues
to develop its fast changing technology through the years.
VTM 104 Brakes, Steering, Suspension, and Wheel Alignment (4)
Prerequisite Course(s): VT 103 Concurrently
This course covers operation and repair of
drum/disc type brake systems. Topics include brake theory, concepts related to
design, diagnosis and repair of power assist systems and manual and anti-lock
brake systems. It also deals with theory and operation of automotives
suspension and steering systems including wheel problem diagnosis, components
repair, and alignment procedures. The subjects contained in this course were
carefully selected to establish a firm understanding of the relationship of
these systems for the students to obtain an understanding of how each system
affects the operation of the other when making diagnosis of faults that may
occur.
VTM 150 Cooperation
Education
(6)
Prerequisite
Course(s): VT 104
This is a semester long course designed to
introduce students to all facets of motor vehicle repair and maintenance
through an internship. The course
will place in the work place to experience working in a real life
scenario. Students will be expected to
seek internships and fulfill 180 hours of On-The-Job-Training(OJT)
before the semester ends. Students will apply knowledge acquired from lecture and lab instruction to gain relevant practical
on-the-job experience to repair vehicle in
an actual automotive service facility. The apprentice will be supervised by an
experienced service individual within the sponsoring business who will work with
the automotive program coordinator in evaluating student progress, performance
and grading. The internship is required to complete
certificate program representative.