Advanced Automotive Service Technology
Instructor
Luke D. Thompson
Phone
425-413-6200
Office
Automotive Lab 553
E-mail
lthompso@tahomasd.us
Office Hours
7:45-8:15 daily
Website
http://swift.tahoma.wednet.edu/ths/automotive-technology
Course Description:
Advanced Automotive Service Technology is designed for students interested in career preparation for the automotive
technician field and the transportation industry. This year-long course will expand on the topics learned in the previous
course to include diagnosis and repair. Students will demonstrate tasks in a high-tech, modern facility using industry
standard tools and equipment. Major learning units include Employability Skills, Shop Safety, Chassis Systems, Mobile Air
Conditioning, Manual and Automatic Transmissions and Driveline, Engine Diagnosis, Engine Performance Troubleshooting
and Electrical Diagnosis. Students will have the opportunity to earn SP2 Safety Training Certification, All-Data Certification,
ASE Student Certification, and the Ford/AAA Auto Skills Qualifying Exam. Students may participate in local job shadows as
part of this course. 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 documenting 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. Students will also be expected to demonstrate proficiency on many of the Automotive
Service Technician tasks as outlined in the NATEF standards.
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.