Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

This course is designed to orient the student to appropriate shop protocol as well as to guide students in tool purchase and use. Students begin performing basic required service procedures: vehicle inspection, oil change and vehicle hoisting. Students gain exposure to varieties of vehicles and service fluid types. Students begin practicing precision measuring skills needed to successfully complete the automotive program.

Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:

1. Use various hand and power tools related to the automotive field and recognize the differences in manufacturer types.
2. Perform basic measurements using standard and metric precision tools according to industry standards.
3. Communicate professionally with employers, customers and co-workers using industry standard language and following industry standard protocols.
4. Access and utilize repair information in a rapidly changing technology.
5. Develop and implement strategies and processes to handle hazardous materials in accordance with current industry standards.
6. Perform basic vehicle maintenance to professional and ethical standards.
    

Students will demonstrate the course outcomes for Automotive 100 by completing the following tasks:

1. Completing test and worksheet on hazardous waste and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) Information
2. Following appropriate jacking and hoisting procedures
3. Completing vehicle inspection, oil and filter change lab
4. Completing various lab practice activities:
   • Repair order
   • Measuring lab
   • Block project
   • Applied math practice activities
   • Torque lab
   • Fasteners
5. Accessing information systems via repair manuals and electronic service information systems
    

Students will recognize and appreciate the importance of proper shop procedures and the potential hazards of shop chemicals.

Students will also recognize the importance of vehicle maintenance as an integral component of automotive repair. As part of this introductory class, students will become familiar with basic tool application, Metric and English measurement and practice both precision measuring and basic math skills.

• Tap and die use
• Use of files and hack saws
• Thread repair
• Identification of proper jacking and hoisting points
• Safe jacking and hoisting procedure
• Proper disposal of hazardous wastes
• Use of electronic service information systems
• Use of MSDS/SDS
• Identification of proper safety procedures