Auto
3 & 4
This class is set up to allow the students to apply the skills acquired from
Intro to Automotive and
Auto
Mechanics 1&2 to carry them to the advanced level of training. This
level will make students a good candidate for post high school automotive training
at the colleges such as
Green
River Community College,
Renton
Technical College, or to allow them to become eligible for entry into specialty
training centers such as
Universal
Technical Institute or
Wyoming
Tech. Skill development attained at Federal Way High School allows the student
to be eligible for college credit via the
Tech-Prep
agreement with several area colleges.
The areas of study are the same as Auto 1&2 except that the students are
exposed to the curriculum in a more in-depth fashion. Students are instructed
utilizing as a guide the
NATEF
Task List which outlines competencies
that a student should know and be able to do to be successful in the automotive
industry. Following the
NATEF
task list will better prepare the student for entry into post high school training
programs or into entry-level positions within the auto service industry directly
from high school.
Students in this class, as part of their leadership development, can become
involved in the
Skills USA
program and may compete in automotive skill competitions associated with
it to earn recognition, prizes and scholarships. The
Ford
AAA competition is another opportunity for the students in
Auto3 &
4 to demonstrate their skills on a team level. View the complete
Automotive
Service Technology Syllabus.
*The motor vehicle repair industry has taken on a new sophistication. It
requires advanced technical training and computer literacy. Today's automotive
technician must have:
- thorough knowledge of automotive systems and components
- good computer skills
- excellent communication skills
- above average mechanical aptitude
- good reasoning ability
- ability to read and follow instructions
- manual dexterity
According to the Occupational
Outlook Handbook, jobs as automotive service professionals will be plentiful
for persons who finish training programs in high school, vocational or technical
school, or community college.
*Taken from the NATEF
information website.
