Students who apply themselves will gain knowledge and skills for careers in automotive services, repairs, parts supply, and after-market product installation. Instruction and experiences include the functioning, servicing, and repairs of suspension systems, brake systems, automotive electrical systems, fuel systems, and air conditioning.
This is a “Technical Prep Program” upon satisfactory completion the student has the potential for further education or an entry-level job in automotive repair.
The course is primarily intended as a personal automobile technician course, but also designed for students exploring future careers in automotive technologies. Introduction to Automobiles courses offer an introduction to the various mechanical systems in automobiles and basic experience in maintenance tasks. The course also covers career opportunities in the automotive, aviation maintenance, and transportation fields.
This is a second sequential course in automotive maintenance meant to take a student into higher level knowledge and skills development. This class will teach safety, precision measurement, tool & shop equipment use, and certification standards of the automotive industry. Semester one students will learn multi-cylinder engine theory while disassembling, reassembling, and operating 4-, 6-, and 8-cylinder engines. Semester two students will learn troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of multi-cylinder engines; including intake, exhaust, and engine management systems.
The automotive program at Alamogordo High School is getting a HUGE upgrade! AHS received its first shipment of automotive trainers. This is a monumental change for this program as we push to continue making all Career and Technical Education programs top-of-the-line for the students of Alamogordo!
