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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:   Fee waived for 2026-2027 school year
             Indicated fees are separate from and in addition to
             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 are required to wear proper shop attire and footwear.  Specifically, Croc style shoes and slides
             are not permitted.  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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