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KEC Course Title: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 2 - STEERING, SUSPENSION, AND
BRAKES (20104A002)

Class Location: Kishwaukee College - Caukin Building

High School Credits Available: 2 College Credits Available: 6

Dual Credit Course Info: AMT125 - Automotive Braking Systems (3)
● Dual credit through Kishwaukee College AMT131 - Automotive Steering/Suspension (3)

Certification(s):

Days/Sessions/Semesters: ● Classes held daily, Monday-Friday.
● Potential KEC sessions - Early Bird (7:00-8:30 AM)
● Semester(s) - 1 and 2

Prerequisite / Minimum Competency Successful completion of Automotive Technology 1 -
Required: Orientation

Additional Requirements / Costs: Textbook / NA
Curriculum:
* All fees and costs are subject to change annually Equipment / $80 Lab Fee
as industry costs rise, however are believed to be
accurate as of the date of document creation. Lab Fees: Safety Glasses/Goggles
Indicated fees are separate from and in addition to 3-Ring Binder
those that may be charged by your sending school.
Uniform: Auto Shop Clothing and Shoes/Boots

Miscellaneous: Students must provide their own
transportation

This course is open to Seniors who have completed Automotive Orientation. It offers classroom and laboratory
instruction to begin preparation for entry into the field of automotive technology. Students are introduced to the
fundamentals of safety practices, proper use of related test equipment, and meters. In addition to hands-on work -
including brake theory and operation, and wheel alignment and theory - students will be required to use a
textbook for reading and written work. Students should be able to follow multi-step directions and work both
independently and in team situations. Successful completion of this course is the basis for the Kishwaukee College
Basic and Advance Automotive Technology Certificates and Automotive Technology Associate Degree (A.A.S.)
Program. Students must provide their own 3-ring binder, safety glasses/goggles, and writing materials and are
required to wear proper shop attire and footwear. All Auto courses are taught by an ASE Master Certified Instructor.
Students will be required to provide their own transportation as this class meets Monday-Friday from 7:00 to 8:30 AM.

Pathway Components: (for Counselor use)
⬚ 60 hours of Work Based Learning ✅ Dual Credit ⬚ State Licensure
⬚ Career Exploration Activities ⬚ Dual Enrollment ✅ Team Based Challenges

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