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  Accreditation  
  The Immokalee Technical Center is fully accredited with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and with the Council on Occupational Education (COE).  
 
A5 - Brakes		  
  Students will learn to measure brake pedal height, check master cylinder for internal and external leaks and proper operation, diagnose poor stopping, pulling or dragging concerns caused by problems in the hydraulic system, and inspect brakes lines, flexible hoses and fittings for leaks.  
     
     
  A6 - Electrical/
Electronic Systems		  
  Diagnose electrical/electronic integrity for series parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm’s Law). Demonstrate the proper use of a digital multimeter during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems. Inspect and test switches, connectors, relays, and wires of electrical/electronic circuits; repair or perform necessary action.  
     
 

A7 - Heating and Air ConditioningDiagnose unusual operating noises in the A/C system, students will learn how to diagnose and repair compressors compressor clutch, evaporator, receiver/drier, condenser, etc.

A8 - Engine Performance
Students will learn how to diagnose and unusual engine noises and vibrations, unusual exhaust color odor and sound perform engine absolute (vacuum/boost) manifold pressure tests, perform cylinder power balance and cylinder compression tests.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
     
  Automotive Tech  
 

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Instructor: Phillip Wall
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 2pm
Email: WallPH@collier.k12.fl.us
Website: www.itech.edu
Phone: (239) 658-7045

  
  Open for Business  
  Have automotive problems? Come into our office and let one of our technicians assist you. Call and make an appointment. Our facility is new and has a waiting room for your convenience.  
     
  C1 - Automotive Service Assistor  
  As a service assistor you will learn how to greet the customer and listen carefully as the customer describes the problem. As well as writing the repair order in enough detail to assist the technician in diagnosing the problem.  
     
  A1 - Engine Repair  
  You will learn the basic operation of an internal combustion engine, valve train operations, engine diagnosing, performing compresition testes and intercepting the results along with four stroke and two stroke engine designs.  
 

A2 - Automatic Transmission Transaxle

  
 

Students will demonstrate proficiency in the operation and servicing of automatic transmissions and transaxles auto tech students will learn to identify and diagnose transmission problems.

A3 - Manual drive trains and transaxles
Demonstrate proficiency in general drive train diagnosis and repair, students will be able to research applicable vehicle and service information, such as drive train system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions and technical service bulletins, locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers (vin), vehicle certification labels, calibration decals

A4 - Suspension and steering
Disable and enable supplemental restraint system (SRS). Remove and replace steering wheel; center/time supplemental restraint system (SRS) coil (clock spring). Diagnose steering column noises and looseness, and binding concerns (including tilt mechanisms); determine necessary action. Diagnose power steering (non-rack and pinion) binding, uneven turning effort, hard steering, and fluid leakage concerns.

 

 

 

 


 

 

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Automotive Technology

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Program Description
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Transportation.

Preparation for Employment
The content includes broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the automotive industry; planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.

 

Certifications
ASE


Internships
Various professional automotive repair shops are partners with iTECH’s Automotive Service program and provide excellent internship opportunities for our students.

Areas of Focus
► Automobile Services Assistor           

► Engine Repair Technician      

► Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Technician     

► Manual Drivetrain and Axle Technician           

► Suspension and Steering Technician 

► Brake System Technician      

► Electrical/Electronic System Technician         

► Heating and Air Conditioning Technician        

► Engine Performance Technician        


Software Applications
► Alldata Online
► CDX Plus Online
► Identifix Online
► Other Industry Tools

Lab Activities & Equipment
Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Potential Employment Opportunities
► Automotive Service Advisor
► Engine Repair Technician
► Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Technician
► Manual Drivetrain and Axle Technician
► Automobile Suspension and Steering Technician
► Automotive Brake System Technician
► Automotive Electrical/Electronic System Technician
► Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician
► Automotive Engine Performance Technician


 Length of Course
► 1800 clock hours or 4 semesters

Occupational Completion Points = OCP’s
►The following table illustrates the program structure:

Course #

OCP

Course Name

Hours

AER0014

A

Automobile Services Assistor

300

AER0110

B

Engine Repair Technician

150

AER0257

C

Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Technician

150

AER0274

D

Manual Drivetrain and Axle Technician

150

AER0453

E

Automobile Suspension and Steering Technician

150

AER0418

F

Automotive Brake System Technician

150

AER0360

G

Automotive Electrical/Electronic System Technician

300

AER0172

H

Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician

150

AER0503

I

Automotive Engine Performance Technician

300


Basic Skills Requirements
► TABE Assessment:
Math 10.0      Reading 10.0     Language 10.0
*Some students qualify for exemption from this requirement.

Program Offered
► Fall and Spring
► Full-time:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

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