Create and maintain a desirable and productive work place by applying management skills with emphasis on improving performance and career development. Topics include: employment law, recruitment and selection, placement techniques, interview methods, job analysis, staffing, training and development, performance appraisals, team building, benefit administration, government regulation, compensation systems, health and safety, and labor-management issues.

Students analyze the marketplace to identify customer wants and needs and develop effective strategies to satisfy them. Emphasis is placed on research, marketing environments, strategic planning, buyer behavior, evaluating key competitors, and the marketing functions of product or service planning, pricing, promotion and distribution.

This course is a study of trim and hardware, automotive foams, cosmetic straightening of steel, bolted-on replacement panels, moveable glass, plastic welding, plastic adhesive repair, adhesive bonding, squeeze-type resistance spot welding, welded and adhesively bonded panel replacement, wind-noise and water leaks, cosmetic straightening of aluminum, and replacing aluminum exterior panels. The class includes classroom discussion […]

This course is a study of oxyacetylene cutting, plasma arc cutting, steel MIG welding, aluminum TIG welding, aluminum MIG welding. The class includes classroom discussion and hands-on activities in the shop to develop the skills necessary to repair damaged cars. This course prepares the student with job skills for entry into the workforce and the […]

This course is a study of stationary glass, measuring, structural straightening of steel, steel unibody construction, unibody structure repair, steel full frame construction, steel full frame repair, structural straightening of aluminum, structural aluminum design, and structural aluminum repair. The class includes classroom discussion and hands-on activities in the shop to develop the skills necessary to […]

A comprehensive study including hands-on repair of the automobile engine. Service procedures include cooling system repair, lubrication system repair, intake systems repair, exhaust repair, engine testing, engine replacement, engine disassembly, cleaning and measurement, cylinder head reconditioning, block reconditioning, machining operations, assembly techniques, and troubleshooting the various systems. This course prepares the student with job skills […]

A comprehensive study including hands-on repair of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Service procedures include basic transmission service, transmission pressure testing, scan tool testing, transmission assembly replacement, transmission disassembly, inspection of parts, transmission reassembly, and troubleshooting the various systems. This course prepares the student with job skills for entry into the workforce and the knowledge to […]

Covers general power train diagnosis, computerized power train diagnosis (including OBD II), ignition system diagnosis (including scope analysis), fuel and air induction diagnosis (including 5-gas analysis), emission control systems diagnosis, and I/M failure diagnosis. Students who successfully complete this course will be ready to take the ASE L-1, Auto Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Exam.

A comprehensive study including hands-on repair of manual transmissions, manual transaxles, and drivelines. Service procedures include transmission service, clutch overhaul, half-shaft repair, driveshaft repair, differential service, axle repair, and troubleshooting the various systems. This course prepares the student with job skills for entry into the workforce and the knowledge to successfully complete the Michigan or […]

This co-op experience is paid on-the-job training. It prepares the student to acquire hands-on job skills and work habits in conjunction with the student’s employment site. The student will work at a sponsoring repair shop or dealership approximately three days a week (or to be arranged with instructor’s approval) performing a variety of automotive repairs. […]