Introduction to Automotive Service Technology
Instructor
Luke D. Thompson
Phone
425-413-6200
Office
Automotive Shop - 553
E-mail
lthompso@tahomasd.us
Office Hours
7:45-8:15 daily
Website
http://swift.tahoma.wednet.edu/ths/automotive-technology
Course Description:
The Automotive Maintenance course is designed to introduce students to basic automotive service and the transportation
service industry. This exploratory course includes shop safety practices, hand and power tool use, routine automotive
maintenance procedures, and career industry training.
Students in this course are encouraged to participate in the SkillsUSA Auto Club.
Student Expectations:
Prior to working in the shop, all students must complete the SP2 online safety training program and complete the job
application project. Students are expected to provide a writing utensil and complete assigned homework. All other class
materials will be provided.
Students are expected to review and abide by the Responsibility Contract and Vehicle Use Policy.
Assisting students in establishing lifelong habits of reliability and promptness is an instructional objective in this particular
course. Progress toward this goal will be measured, at least in part, by tracking student attendance. Therefore, a student’s
grade or credit in this class may be adversely affected by reason of tardiness or absence.
Goals:
I will demonstrate appropriate workplace skills, including safety, time management, use of tools and equipment, following
procedures and instructions, identify vehicle service information and document my work properly.
I will examine maintenance and service procedures regarding vehicle chassis systems, electrical systems, engine and
powertrain management systems, and mobile air conditioning, and transmission and driveline systems.
I will produce quality work that will demonstrate my skills and abilities.
NATEF Requirements:
Students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency of the Maintenance and Light Repair tasks as well as the
supplementary tasks outlined in the NATEF standards. Students will be assessed on at least 100% of the P-1 tasks, 80% of the
P-2 tasks and 50% of the P-3 tasks.
Safety Glasses and Clothing:
Shared safety glasses will be provided for student use. Students are welcome to bring their own safety glasses if they do not
want to wear glasses worn by other students. They must be Z87 safety rated.
Student need to be aware that clothing may get dirty or damaged, and plan accordingly. Short term lockers are available,
bring your own lock.
Evaluation:
The student’s grade will be based on shop safety and participation, hands-on skill work, quizzes, and unit exams. Students
will be provided a self-study document that must be completed prior to starting any hands-on skill work. All late work can be
made up with Instructor approval, absent students are responsible for all missed content.