Students who enroll in Automotive Service Technician Level 4 will learn all of the areas of study that an automotive apprentice requires to obtain Fourth Year Technical Training Certification. Curriculum is determined as per the Industry Training Authority.
Hours: 180 (Lecture Hours: 90; Shop/Teaching Kitchen: 90)
Total Weeks: 6
Prerequisites:
None
Non-Course Prerequisites:
Eligibility as indicated by the Industry Training Authority
Co-requisites:
None
Course Content:
Clutch Systems
- Service Clutch Systems
- Describe Transmission Removal and Installation Procedures
Manual Transmissions
- Calculate Gear Ratios
- Service Transmission Shifting Linkages
- Overhaul Manual Transmissions
Automatic Transmissions
- Describe Torque Converters
- Describe Planetary Gear Trains
- Overhaul Automatic Transmissions
- Service Hydraulic and Electrical Control Systems
General Automotive Maintenance
- Service drive lines
- Service Final Drives, Differentials and Axles
All Wheel Drive / Four Wheel Drive Systems
- Inspect All Wheel Drive Systems
- Service Mechanical / Electronic Four Wheel Drive Systems
Hybrid driveline technologies
- Describe hybrid vehicle systems
- Describe Hybrid drive systems
Learning Outcomes:
This course follows the prescribed ITA Provincial curriculum for Automotive Service Technician Level 4. This document can be found in its most current form at:
http://www.itabc.ca/program/automotive-service-technician-ast-1-2-3-and-4
Grading System: Percentage
Passing Grade: 70%
Percentage of Individual Work: 100
Additional Course Comments:
Students will sign and adhere to the Trades and Apprenticeship Safety and Attendance Policy.
Supplies:
CSA approved footwear, coveralls and clear safety glasses
Textbooks:
Textbooks are subject to change. Please contact the bookstore at your local campus for current book lists.