20 courses with the subject ATR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
In this course the student will acquire an in-depth knowledge of shop equipment, processes, and procedures for operating equipment so that the student and others remain safe in a working automotive repair center. Emphasis Page 34 of 84
The student will acquire a working knowledge of Shop Equipment to perform automotive light duty repair on vehicles and light trucks. Equipment that the student will learn to operate includes alignment lifts, passenger and light truck lifts, tire balance and tire change machines, and hand tools needed to perform mechanical and electrical repairs.
ATR004 Brake Systems 8 10 18
Students taking this course will gain a theoretical knowledge of the entire braking system which includes master cylinders, brake lines, hoses, calipers, brake line fittings, brake pads, safety measurements, wheel cylinders, and the full brake system operation as an integrated system.
In this course, students will learn about the front brake system for cars and light trucks. This course will teach students how to change, troubleshoot, measure brake thickness, brake safety limits, and diagnosis of the front brake system. This course will also provide hands-on education so that students have a practical knowledge base on how the front brakes are maintained for the correct operation of vehicles on the road and highway. The student will learn the rear brake system for both rear brake pads/calipers and rear brake shoes/drums. The student will learn to perform brake changes, safety measurements, adjustments, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance for the proper operation of both passenger cars and light trucks for Pennsylvania Inspection Safety Standards.
ATR007 Master Cylinders 10 24 34 Page 33 of 84
The course will allow every student the opportunity to learn the function and application of master cylinders, how and when to check for leaks, replacement, and unique failure modes. This course will allow the student to have a well-rounded understanding of the master cylinder and its use for stopping vehicles on the road and how air over hydraulics work.
ATR009 Suspension Diagnosis/Maintenance/Repair 31 94 125
The student will be taught to understand various struts and shock systems and their relationship to other suspension components such as: inner/outer tie rods, ball joints, sway bar links, power steering rack and pinion systems, steering boxes, upper and lower control arms, front and rear frame systems and adjustments during alignments. Emphasis is placed on how to determine failure, replacement, and maintainability for proper use. Hands-on training will be emphasized during this course so that each student can feel at ease with performing diagnosis and maintenance of struts and shocks.
ATR011 Alignments 6 28 34 ATR012a/b PA Emission & Safety Inspection – A&B required 48 26 74 ATR013 Exhaust/Torch/Mufflers 4 24 28 ATR014 Belts/Hoses/Thermostats 6 26 32 ATR015 Electrical Troubleshooting 5 20 25 ATR016 System Diagnosis 7 52 59
The student will acquire a working knowledge of alignments to perform automotive light duty repair on vehicles and light trucks so that students will have the skills needed to perform quality auto repairs in a timely fashion, as well as secure and retain employment in the automotive repair field. Each student will perform over 20 alignments before the course has ended. Students will inspect, report any failures, repair failed vehicles, and perform alignments as required by dealer specification on the Hunter Hawkeye alignment machine. ATR012a – PA Emission Inspection Students in this course will learn about the Pennsylvania Emissions Inspection, both theory and practices in repair centers. Emphasis will be placed on documenting the evidence of PA Emissions, fraud prevention, and how to explain inspection results to management and customers alike. After completion, students will be required to pass a PA State Emissions Licensing Exam and obtain a PA State Emission License. Obtaining a PA State Emissions License is a critical component to securing a job in the automotive repair industry. If needed PTTI will help to schedule the PA State Emissions Licensing Exam and provide transportation. ATR011 ATR012b – PA Safety Inspection In this course the student will become proficient at understanding the procedures, rules, regulations, fraud prevention, and documentation needed for performing Pennsylvania (PA) State Safety Inspections for Pass/Failure of automobiles and light duty repair on vehicles. Students will learn the skills needed to perform PA Safety Inspections in a timely fashion. After completion, students will be required to pass a PA State licensing exam and obtain a PA State Safety License. Obtaining a PA State Safety License is a critical component to securing a job in the automotive repair industry. If needed PTTI will help to schedule the PA State Safety Licensing Exam and provide transportation. ATR011, ATR012a
Students will gain education and training to diagnosis exhaust problems, determine corrective actions, use oxy- acetylene torch for heating and cutting, and remove and install exhaust components such as catalytic converters, flex pipes, resonator, under axle, mufflers, and tail pipes. Students will be expected to learn how to remove sections of exhaust without destroying components before and after the section that needs to be removed. Students will be expected to perform the actual work themselves to gain proficiency. Page 36 of 84
Students will acquire a thorough understanding of how drive belts work, the purpose of hoses and their proper use, how thermostats function, and the replacement of all these components. Every student will manually change different types of serpentine and v-belts, air-vacuum-coolant-power steering-brake hoses as well as thermostats on various types of cars and trucks for both foreign and domestic vehicles. ATR011, ATR012a, ATR012b, ATR013
Students will learn ohms law and how to apply it to perform basic electrical diagnosis for engine component wiring, shorted or open circuit wiring, and determine why power is not getting to various electrical sub-systems in a vehicle. All students will be required to learn how to use and apply a strong working knowledge of volt-ohm meters to diagnosis wiring failures on vehicle inside the classroom. ATR011, ATR012a, ATR012b, ATR013, ATR014
In this course, students learn how to utilize computerized diagnosis scanners using AllDataPro and Mitchell "On Demand" software to perform basic diagnosis of vehicle engine sensors, transmission, and body control systems. Each student will be expected to learn several types of scanners and software to perform the first level of diagnosis related to the engine, transmission, and body control operations of vehicles. ATR011, ATR012a, ATR012b, ATR013, ATR014, ATR015
Theory of fluids will be taught so there is a thorough understanding of why certain fluids are used for different reasons. Every student will learn to operate Robinair and RTI fluid machines for transmission, coolant, and brake fluid flushes. Each student will also be required to perform engine oil & filter changes and flush brake fluids and power steering system. ATR011, ATR012a, ATR012b, ATR013, ATR014, ATR015, ATR016
ATR019 Resume Writing 15 5 20
Students will be taught the proper format to place skill-based content into their resumes. Resume writing will focus on content with abilities and strengths that students have and what employers seek. The skills section of the resume will reflect the soft and technical skills before and after the student graduated from PTTI. ATR011, ATR012a, ATR012b, ATR013, ATR014, ATR015, ATR016, ATR017, ATR018
ATR021 Externship 0 200 200 Total: 230 670 900 Program Subjects: 1. Shop safety 2. Shop equipment operation 3. Pennsylvania State & Emission license attainment 4. Diagnosis of vehicle mechanical systems 5. Remove & install front and rear brake pads and rear drum brakes 6. Perform vehicle alignments using advanced alignment machine 7. Fluid changes (Oil, Transmission, Coolant, Brake, & Power Steering Fluids) 8. Remove & install suspension components (struts, inner & outer tie rods, ball joints, stabilizer bar links/bushings 9. Removal & replacement of exhaust systems (including use of a torch, mufflers, resonator pipes, catalytic converters) 10. Use of test lights & volt/ohm meters, OBDII diagnosis scanner 11. Proficient use of All Data & Mitchell technical specifications and maintenance data 12. Tire inspection, including repairs and replacement 13. Resume writing 14. Customer service, work orders, parts look-up, parts ordering 15. Interviewing, mentoring & life skills learning 16. Job attainment assistance & job retention 17. Budgeting & personal finances Certification: A diploma will be given to each student upon completing the course. This diploma will be used to show a perspective employer evidence of program completion and the skills attained for successful work in the automotive repair industry. OSHA 30: Classes will be provided for students in this program at no cost. Certification will be granted and issued at completion of the program. Course Descriptions – Automotive Technology & Repair
Students will acquire real-time, hands-on, on-the-job education-related experience and apply learned skills as a component of their education. Emphasis will be placed on applying skills learned, working well with other employees, teamwork, and helping companies become more productive. The 200-hour externship experience will provide students with the opportunity to provide employees with high quality standards of work. Page 38 of 84
Source: Philadelphia Technician Training's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
