Mobile Equipment Maintenance (Auto Technology)

The Mobile Equipment Maintenance Pathway includes occupations related to the maintenance, repair, and servicing of vehicles and includes workers involved in developing a more efficient, safe, and cost-effective ways to operate or maintain equipment.

General course information is listed below. Additional information can be found in the SMSD High School Program of Studies.

AUTOMOTIVE ESSENTIALS / #6601 -  This course is taught at SM East, SM North, and SM West.  Students will learn basic skills and knowledge needed to own and maintain a vehicle.  Topics include vehicle safety, purchasing a vehicle, recommended maintenance, vehicle upkeep, and roadside emergency procedures.  Students provide transportation to school site.  This course is recommended for all students who currently own or plan to own their own vehicle.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1 / #6602  -  This course is taught at SM East, SM North, and SM West.  This course is a technical-level course designed to provide students with basic theories and information needed to develop an understanding of automotive and light truck vehicles.  Topics include shop operations and safety, engine repair, drive train, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance.  Hands-on services experience is included.  Students provide transportation to the school site.  Course cost is determined by projects chosen by students.                                                                                                        

ENTREPRENEURSHIP / #6947 -  Effective business planning is the cornerstone of success. This course teaches entrepreneurs to state their business passion in practical terms with methods for analyzing their market and competition, setting achievable goals, and focusing on a strategic business plan.  Students will identify a business they would like to own and operate, and create a plan to start it. Local entrepreneurs will share successes.                                                                                                                         

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 2 / #6603  -   This course is taught at SM East, SM North, and SM West.  This course is 1 unit and a 2-hour block per semester.  The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills for the operation of automotive for automotive and light truck service.  Advanced study in the areas of shop operations and safety, engine repair, drive train, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, engine performance, and alternative energy.  Students provide transportation to school site.  Course cost determined by projects chosen by student.                                                                                                        

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 3 / #6604 -  This course is taught at SM East, SM North, and SM West. This course is 1 unit and a 2-hour block per semester. It provides further study in the area of automotive equipment. Students will have the opportunity to diagnose and repair automobiles and light trucks. Students are prepared for entry level employment or post-secondary education. Students provide transportation to school site. Course cost is determined by projects chosen by students.