Transportation Technology Pathway
DID YOU KNOW?
Your career Path in Transportation Technology can be Exciting and Rewarding.
The evolution of automotive repair has seen a change in emphasis from mechanical to technological work. Presently, vehicles use high-tech computers and complex electronic systems to monitor the performance of the vehicle. A strong sense an understanding of how each computer devise interacts, as well the ability to deal with electronic diagnostic equipment and digital online reference manuals is key to the success of being a modern-day technician.
Employment in the industry ranges from working in dealerships, among the numerous big-names brands to being a key part of the states growing alternative and green technology movement. Employment doesn't stop at the Auto Shop, either. With the right skills, transportation technology work can include employment in private and public fleets, work doing customization and restoration of classic cars, placement as shop foreman and service advisors, quality auditing and safety management, and work in automotive assemble and engineering.
Transportation Technology 1
This is the first course in the Transportation Technology pathway. This course covers basic principles of operation of engines, transmission, steering suspension, brakes, electrical, and computer-controlled systems found on the modern automobiles. Scheduled preventative automotive maintenance, and minor services are performed. This course is geared toward the average non technical young lady or young mean who wishes to learn the principles of vehicle ownership and the theory of transportation technology. This is great place to start!!!
Transportation Technology 2
Pre-requisite: Completion of Trans Tech 1
This course prepares students for post-secondary education and employment in the transportation industry. Transportation Technology 2 is the second course of the program of study and covers important skills and knowledge or becoming a professional technician. The course covers automotive systems, auto shop safety, tools and equipment, engine fundamentals, fuel systems cooling systems and lubrication system principles and theory.
Transportation Tech 3 (Optional)
Pre-requisite: Completion of Trans Tech 1 & 2
Is an advanced course that will cover the design, theory of operation and service of several current hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. The class will run in a similar format to an actual automotive service and repair facility where students will develop professional skills in maintenance, repair, and diagnostic of transportation technology malfunctions.
Changes in the transportation service industry. This is the first course in the Transportation Technology
pathway. The Transportation Technology course covers basic principles of operations of engines,
transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, electrical, and computer controlled systems found on the modern
automobile. Scheduled, preventative automotive maintenance, and minor services are performed.
Transportation theory and service procedures including lecture/discussion and hands-on experience. Designed
for the student with little or no background in the transportation field. Upon successful completion of the
course, students should be able to:
1) Demonstrate the ability to safely work in an automotive shop environment
2) Prepare a work order & safety inspection order in compliance with industry standards.
3) Identify the components of the major automotive systems & explain the functions of each
4) Perform minor maintenance & service on modern transportation vehicles.
The Transportation Technology II course prepares students for post-secondary education and employment in
the transportation industry. Transportation Technology II: Maintenance and Light Repair is the second course
in the transportation technology program of study and covers important skills and knowledge on becoming a
professional service technician. Students study automotive general electrical systems, starting and charging
systems, batteries, lighting, brakes and heating and cooling systems. Hours earned in the Maintenance and
Light Repair course may be used toward meeting National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
(NATEF) standards. Fallbrook High School plans to apply for NATEF accreditation, which will allow
students completing all of the Maintenance and Light Repair courses to enter the automotive service industry
as an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certified Technician.
The evolution of transportation technology repair has seen a change in emphasis from mechanical to technical
work. Presently, vehicles use high-tech computers and complex electronic systems to monitor the
performance of the vehicle. Students will gain skill development in the professional maintenance, repair, and
diagnosis of transportation technology malfunctions. This course introduces transportation technology
students to the role of hybrid and alternative fuel systems in today's society. The course will cover the design,
theory of operation and service of several current hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. The class will run in a
similar format to an actual automotive service and repair facility where students service vehicles supplied by
the Fallbrook community. This series of courses is complementary to the Advanced Manufacturing pathway.
Fallbrook High School plans to apply for NATEF accreditation, which will allow students completing all of
the Maintenance and Light Repair courses to enter the automotive service industry as an ASE (Automotive
Service Excellence) Certified Technician.
Mr. Johnson
Fallbrook Union High School Warriors Garage
2400 S. Stage Coach Lane
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Phone (760) 723-6300 x2415
Email