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Auto Repair Technician

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Instruction Sets
Your at-home learning program includes 11 Instruction Sets designed to take you step by step through the techniques and skills you'll employ in your new career in Auto Repair.

Here's how it works: Your first Instruction Set will be sent to you as soon as your enrollment has been accepted. Other Instruction Sets will follow as you complete your exams, so that you will always have training materials to work with. Here is an overview of what you'll learn and the order in which you'll receive your learning materials.

Instruction Set 1

Learning Strategies
The advantages of learning at home, types of study materials, types of examinations, accessing and using the features of our website, determining what kind of learner you are, establishing a study schedule, using study tips, preparing for and taking examinations.

Introduction to Auto Repair

Instruction Set 2

Automotive Engine Parts and Operation

Engine Types

Practical Exercise

Instruction Set 3

Lubrication Systems

Automotive Cooling Systems

Practical Exercise

Instruction Set 4

Ignition System Components and Operation

Ignition System Maintenance

Practical Exercise

Instruction Set 5

Automotive Fuel Systems, Part 1

Automotive Fuel Systems, Part 2

Practical Exercise

Instruction Set 6

Automotive Braking Systems

Antilock Brake Systems

Practical Exercise

Learning Aid: ASE Brakes Exam Preparation Book

Instruction Set 7

Suspensions

Steering/Wheel Alignment

Practical Exercise

Learning Aid: ASE Suspension and Steering Exam Preparation Book

Instruction Set 8

Study Guide - Automotive Engines, Part 1

Engine Operations, Tools, and Safety

Engine Diagnosis, Removal, Disassembly

Engine Rebuild, Part 1

Textbook: Today's Technician: Automotive Engine Repair and Rebuilding

Instruction Set 9

Study Guide - Automotive Engines, Part 2

Engine Rebuild, Part 2

Engine Reassembly and Testing

Practical Exercise

Learning Aid: ASE Engine Repair Exam Preparation Book

Instruction Set 10

Automotive Electrical Systems

Computerized Engine Controls

Practical Exercise

Learning Aid: ASE Electrical/Electronic Exam Preparation Book

Equipment:
• Digital Multimeter
• Multimeter Operation Manual
• Electrical Repair Kit

Instruction Set 11

Advanced Auto Computer Systems

Engine Performance/Troubleshooting

Practical Exercise

Learning Aid: ASE Engine Performance Exam Preparation Book

Upon Graduation You'll Receive:
(Sent to you when all program requirements and financial obligations have been met.)

• Socket Set
• Fender Cover
• Locking Pliers
• Shoulder Patches
• Vacuum Gauge
• Toolbox
• Screwdriver Bit Set and Magnetic Handle
• Hex Key Set, Folding Style
• Feeler Gauge Set
• SAE Wrench Set, Combination Style
• Pliers Set
• Compression Gauge
• Screwdriver Set
• Tool Chest
• Metric Wrench Set, Combination Style

Online Library and Librarian
Students in Penn Foster Career School have access to an online library for use during their studies. Students can use this library to do the required research in the courses they complete or can use it for general reference and links to valuable resources. The library contains helpful research assistance, articles, databases, books, and Web links. A librarian is available to answer questions on general research-related topics via email and assist students in research activities during their studies with Penn Foster Career School.

We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.

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