Maricopa Community Colleges  APT101   19952-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/13/94
APT101 19952-99999 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Automotive Service Operations
Basic principles of working in an automotive service area. Management-employee relations, resume writing, interviewing, shop practices, flat-rate system, equipment care, and tools. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
APT101   19952-99999 Automotive Service Operations
1. Describe safety and health issues as they relate to the environment and the workplace. (I)
2. Explain legal issues that relate to the workplace, employer, and employee. (I)
3. Explain the role of the technician in customer relations. (II)
4. Explain the role of the technician as part of an automotive service team. (II)
5. Describe and apply the "flat rate" system. (II)
6. Explain the organizational structure of automotive service management. (II)
7. Describe the organizational structure of the automotive service department. (II)
8. Describe the organizational structure of the automotive parts department. (II)
9. Describe the needs and requirements of the employer. (III)
10. Write a resume. (IV)
11. Describe and practice in the job interview process. (IV)
12. Describe the personal attributes needed for employment. (IV)
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APT101   19952-99999 Automotive Service Operations
    I. Program Orientation
        A. General orientation
        B. Classroom and laboratory organization
        C. Certificate and degree programs
        D. Safety and health
        E. Environmental and legal issues
        F. Exploring interests
        G. Exploring qualifications
      II. Exploring an Automotive Service Business
          A. Purpose for existence
          B. Customer relations
          C. Organization: the chain of command
          D. Operation of service department
          E. Operation of parts department
          F. The "flat rate" system
          G. Dispatching
        III. Employer-Employee Relations
            A. Employer needs and requirements
              1. Enthusiasm, initiative, self-motivation, interest, loyalty
              2. Ethical issues
              3. Safety issues
              4. Environmental issues
              5. Health issues
              6. Substance abuse
              7. Work place violence
              8. Motor vehicle record
              9. ASE certification
            B. Employee needs and requirements
              1. Pay
              2. Benefits
              3. Working conditions
              4. Career interests
              5. Working with others
              6. Meeting immediate supervisor
          IV. Preparation for Employment
              A. Personal attributes needed for employment
                1. Communication skills
                2. Reading skills
                3. Mathematics skills
                4. Manipulative skills
                5. Appearance
                6. Health
              B. Resume writing
              C. Interviewing
              D. Reasons for seeking employment
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