AU 119 - Ford ASSET Cooperative Work Experience

Credit Hours: 1.5

Theory and instruction received in previous ASSET courses, taught with a Ford emphasis, are applied to work in the sponsoring dealership. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training Program (ASSET).

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

be able to go through a new car prep and perform necessary adjustments and do the required assemblies;
drive vehicles into shop and set them up on the lift and raise them off the ground;
safely raise a vehicle off the ground with a floor jack and properly support the vehicle using jack stands;
perform a lube, oil and filter on any of the vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Co;
display a working knowledge of shop safety and the necessary steps to follow in the event of an emergency;
demonstrate the ability to use the appropriate shop manuals or computer software required to repair a vehicle;
demonstrate a working knowledge of the dealer environment and how it operates;
show the ability to properly use a Digital Volt/Ohm meter (DVOM) and all its functions;
locate and repair basic electrical problems such as lighting, starter, alternator, radio, etc;
test and repair battery, starting and charging systems;
perform basic wire repair to manufacturer specifications;
where required, dissemble, diagnose and repair electrical components (starter, alternator, etc);
read and follow wiring schematics to complete necessary repairs;
do basic test of fuses, circuit breakers, relays, flashers, motors, etc. and repair as necessary;
test drive a vehicle to determine if there is a problem with the braking system;
inspect a vehicle brake system to check for necessary repairs needed to correct a problem;
as required, replace defective brake components with new parts and ensure proper assembly;
reface a brake drum or rotor and maintain the required manufacturer specifications;
bleed vehicle brake system as required by shop manual and using required equipment;
demonstrate the ability to cut and flare steel brake lines as required; and
demonstrate a working knowledge of the Antilock Braking System(s) (ABS) used by Ford Motor Company.

All Ford ASSET co-ops are conducted with the student working with an “A” grade technician. All the above objectives would be performed under the guidance of a professional to aid the student in the learning process as well as ensuring that all repairs and inspections are performed properly and at the level expected of the manufacturer.

Corequisites: AU 100, AU 110, AU 111, AU 120, AU 121
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