AUMT Technicians

An introduction to the automotive industry including automotive history, safety practices, shop equipment and tools, vehicle subsystems, service publications, fasteners, professional responsibilities, and automotive maintenance.

Operations and repair of drum/disc type brake systems. Emphasis is on safe use of modern equipment. Topics include brake theory, diagnosis and repair of power, manual, anti-lock brake systems, and parking brakes.

Theory of automotive air conditioning and heating systems. Emphasis on the basic refrigeration cycle and diagnosis and repair of system malfunctions. Covers EPA guidelines for refrigerant handling and new refrigerant replacements.

Mastery of automotive service including competencies covered in related courses. May be taught manufacturer specific.

Theory and operation of automotive suspension and steering system including tie and wheel problems diagnosis, component repair, and alignment procedures.

Topics address electrical principles, semiconductors and integrated circuits, digital fundamentals, microcomputer systems, and electrical test equipment as applied to automotive technology.

An overview of automotive electrical systems including topics in operational theory, testing, diagnosis and repair of batteries, charging and starting, and electrical accessories. Emphasis on electrical schematic diagrams and service manuals.

Emphasis on safe use of modern equipment. Topics include Updates of brake theory, diagnosis and repair of power, manual, anti-lock brake systems, and parking brakes.

A study of current refrigerants and systems, computer controlled air conditioning systems, and current compressor design. Utilization of test and recovery equipment to diagnose and service air conditioning systems of late model vehicles.