AUTO 200 - Auto Tech Practicum

(R only)

A cooperative effort with the automotive industry. Program is jointly developed to assure the student’s participation is consistent with chosen academic plan and the employer’s facilities and interests. The practicum enables the student to apply learned material in an automotive industrial environment. Periodic meetings monitor work progress and skills development. Minimum of 75 hours of work experience. PREREQUISITE(S): 10 credits or more in AUTO classes and consent of department. Five hours each week.

1 semester hour

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Gain real world on-car work experience by being employed in the automotive industry (required while taking this course).
Demonstrate knowledge of the dynamics involved in working in an automotive repair shop or dealership.
Demonstrate an awareness of time constraints as it pertains to vehicle repair in a working environment.
Receive and interpret daily workload from the service manager or lead technician.
Verify customer concerns, service/diagnose/repair live work, and correctly fill out R.O.

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