C.H. McCann Technical School 70 Hodges Cross Road North Adams, Ma CIP Code Automotive Technology. Instructors

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1 C.H. McCann Technical School 70 Hodges Cross Road North Adams, Ma CIP Code Automotive Technology Instructors Michael McCarron Jeremy Curley Automotive Program

01247 CIP Code 470604 Automotive Technology

2 Assessment Plan The students are assessed in a number of ways, 70% of the total grade is a shop grade and 30 % is a theory grade. The theory grade is computed as follows. Writing 5% Math 5% Vocabulary 5% Note book 5% Theory Test 10% The shop grade is based on the following criteria: Competency and participation 40% Attendance 10% Time card 10% Safety, appearance, and organizational skills 10% At the end of each shop week each student will receive a grade average resulting from all work done the previous week. Tests, writing assignments, and shop grade will be put into a student s individual notebooks. Time cards and shop progress sheets will be graded and put into notebooks on a wwekly basis. Semester projects will be graded and averaged in at the end of that grading period. Extra credit will be done in the shop only. Time after school will be given for extra credit and projects. Academic grades will be monitored throughout the school year. The automotive instructors will keep in close contact with academic teachers to improve reading, writing, math, and science skills. Any student needing time for extra help to improve in the academic areas will be given it.

organizational skills 10% At the end of each shop week each student will receive a grade average resulting from all work done the previous week.

3 Automotive Curriculum Syllabus Freshman Exploratory Introduction to automotive Automotive skills test Preventive maintenance Introduction to automotive technology Career path in automotive technology 1 Safety and shop operation Tools, terms and techniques Nuts, bolts, and fasteners Basic diagnosis skills Basic tire and wheel repair 3 rd Marking Period Foreign and domestic technology Engines, past to the future Development of the engine four stroke, two stroke, and diesel Engine lubrication and rebuilding Engine diagnosis and repair 4 th Marking Period Cooling systems, diagnosis and repair Basic electrical and batteries Engine starting and charging Sophomores

repair 3 rd Marking Period Foreign and domestic technology Engines, past to the future Development of the engine four stroke, two stroke, and diesel Engine

4 Career paths in automotive technology 2 Wiring diagrams and circuits Electrical system Diagnosis and repair Sophomore project outline Computer Controlled Systems Using scan tools and computer diagnostic equipment 3 rd Marking Period Sophomore project hands-on Brakes, past to the future Technical Hydraulics Repair drum and disc brakes Operation of a brake lathe Air brake basics 4 th Marking Period Diagnosis of power assist brakes electric and hydraulic ABS braking systems Performance braking Sophomore project presentations Junior Career paths in automotive 3 AYES training and mentorship program (for qualified students) Suspension and Chassis past to the future Diagnosis and repair of suspension problems Anti-rollover systems

brake basics 4 th Marking Period Diagnosis of power assist brakes electric and hydraulic ABS braking systems Performance braking Sophomore project presentations Junior Career paths in

5 Junior project outline Steering systems Power steering Diagnosis and repair of steering problems Basic wheel alignment 3 rd Marking Period Junior project hands-on 4 wheel drive suspension and steering Four wheel drive alignments Four wheel drive diagnosis and repair 4 th Marking Period Tires and wheels Tire inflation monitoring systems Performance chassis and suspension Advanced wheel alignment Junior project presentations Senior Career paths in automotive 4 Senior project introduction Fuel and exhaust system basics Exhaust system repair Fuel Injection diagnosis and repair Senior project outline Emission control systems Engine performance 3 rd Marking period Senior project hands-on ASE and Natef Certification Heating and air conditioning systems

Advanced wheel alignment Junior project presentations Senior Career paths in automotive 4 Senior project introduction Fuel and exhaust system basics Exhaust system repair Fuel Injection

6 4 th Marking period Senior project presentations Automotive business basics Parts counter and sales Program review There is also advancement for all levels in other areas through the curriculum in; Maintenance technician Detail technician Tire technician Small engine repair Service writer All the materials used to teach and instruct the automotive program are supported by ASE and NATEF. Automotive Technology text book 4 th edition Computer based on-line training thru AYES General Motors Chrysler Dodge Jeep Toyota Honda Subaru CDX automotive training systems All-Data automotive information systems

materials used to teach and instruct the automotive program are supported by ASE and NATEF.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (ATECH)

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (ATECH) The Automotive Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice auto mechanics or to allow students to continue toward a Baccalaureate degree