Shop safety awareness and basic shop safety rules.

Basic automotive hand tools and their function in the shop.

Basic fastening tools commonly used in automotive and vehicle assembly.

Basic automotive tools used to measure various machine parts.

Basic automotive power tools and what they do.

Basic automotive tools and equipment designed for specific tasks.

Common automotive electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic shop equipment.

The basics of motor oil, oil change intervals and the steps necessary to perform an oil change.

How brake systems work, the different types of brake fluid, and the steps involved in a brake inspection service.

The basics of automobile wheels and tires, including the history, fundamentals, diagnostics, and maintenance.

Upon completion of these materials, students will understand the basics of welding, primarily MIG welding.

Upon completion of these materials, students will know the basics of computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Upon completion of these materials, students will have an understanding of what education and career planning is, why it’s important, and actions to take.

Upon completion of these materials, students will know the basics of resume writing.

Upon completion of these materials, students will know the basics of interviewing for a job.