PetalumaHigh School
Keith Benson - Department Chair - kbenson@petk12.org
PHASE Boosters
BEGINNING AUTOMOTIVE
AUTO ENGINEERING (Auto 1)
M059PU YEAR (9-12) Prerequisite: none
This course is split into 60% Classroom lecture & study, 40% Lab/Shop time.
The beginning automotive course offers students the opportunity to study how automotive systems work such as aerodynamics, engines, ignition, electrical, brakes, drive train, suspension, fuel systems, fuel injection, computer controls, vehicle sensors, and lighting systems. We also study how to perform proper vehicle maintenance, perform tire repairs, use precision measurement tools, how to use automotive equipment, and how to properly use hand tools. We study shop safety procedures, automotive careers, and current automotive market trends. Students will also get to spend a few weeks in the Metal shop making gas welding, and sheet metal projects that they get to take home.
AUTO 2 Advanced class
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY- Auto 2
K025PU YEAR (10-12) YEAR Prerequisite: Automotive Engineering
This course is split into 20% Classroom lecture & study, 80% Lab/Shop time
This course offers training in engine repair/rebuilding, dyno testing and tuning, advanced engine diagnostics, advanced electrical diagnostics, brake diagnostics and repair, suspension repairs, HVAC theory and diagnostics, advanced computer controls, vehicle restoration, laser wheel alignments. Students will also have opportunities to participate in job shadows, field trips, and other experiences designed to show students the diverse careers found in the automotive industry. Successful completion of this course could lead to an entry-level position in the field of automotive mechanics. The instructor will assist with job referrals and recommendations.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (Auto 3)
K026NN YEAR (11-12) Prerequisite: Automotive Engineering & Auto 2
This course is split into 20% Classroom lecture & study, 80% Lab/Shop time
This course is currently combined with the Auto 2 course. Auto 3 students will continue studying advanced automotive diagnostics, study Hybrid & EV technologies, and refine their working knowledge of automotive repairs, and industry procedures. Auto 3 students will be given advanced work during class, and train to pass ASE certification tests, and compete in SkillsUSA automotive competitions. Students will also have opportunities to participate in job shadows, field trips, and other experiences designed to show students the diverse careers found in the automotive industry. Successful completion of this course could lead to an entry-level position in the field of automotive mechanics. The instructor will assist with job referrals and recommendations.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (Auto 4)
K027PU YEAR (12) Prerequisite: Automotive Engineering & Auto 2/3
This course is split into 20% Classroom lecture & study, 80% Lab/Shop time
This course is currently combined with the Auto 2/3 course. Auto 4 students will continue studying advanced automotive diagnostics, study Hybrid & EV technologies, and refine their working knowledge of automotive repairs, and industry procedures. Auto 4 students will be given advanced work during class, and train to pass ASE certification tests, and compete in SkillsUSA automotive competitions. Students will also have opportunities to participate in job shadows, field trips, and other experiences designed to show students the diverse careers found in the automotive industry. Successful completion of this course could lead to an entry-level position in the field of automotive mechanics. The instructor will assist with job referrals and recommendations.
K010PU (METAL 1) MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN
Prerequisite Grades (9-12): None
The major focus of this course is to expose students to industry safety practices, product design process, research and analysis, teamwork, engineering standards, and technical documentation, and manufacturing processes through metal working.
Areas of study are, oxyacetylene welding, sheet metal layout & fabrication, sand casting, metal forging, manual lathe machining, manual mill machining, drill press use, metal grinding, 3D printing, metal art, CAD (computer aided design), shop math, metallurgy, metrology tools & practices. Industry and career exploration through virtual and physical field trips, and guest speakers, job shadowing.
K011NN (METAL 2) ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECH / METAL ART
Prerequisite Grades (10-12): Completion of Manufacturing and Design
Recommended: Intro to engineering / Math- Trigonometry and Geometry.
Advanced Manufacturing students prepare to earn industry certifications and community college credits. Students learn advanced manual machining practices, CAD and CAM computer software, CNC machine programming and operation, advanced 3D printing. Students will design and manufacture products related to the curriculum, design and manufacture products of their choosing using the available shop equipment. Students also will be enrolled in the NASA Hunch program and build hardware for NASA space missions. Industry and career exploration through virtual and physical field trips, and guest speakers, job shadowing.
K012NN (METAL 3) PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & MANUFACTURING
Prerequisite Grades (11-12): Completion of Advanced Manufacturing 2
Recommended: Intro to engineering / Math- trigonometry and geometry.
Third year Advanced Manufacturing students prepare to earn industry certifications and community college credits. Students learn advanced manual machining practices, CAD and CAM computer software, CNC machine programming and operation, advanced 3D printing. Students will design and manufacture products related to the curriculum, design and manufacture products of their choosing using the available shop equipment. Students will also be enrolled in the NASA Hunch program and build real hardware for NASA space missions.
K149NN (METAL 4) NIMS CREDENTIALING YEAR
Prerequisite Grades (12) Completion of Product Development & Manufacturing year 3
Recommended: Intro to engineering / CIM / Math- trigonometry and geometry.
Fourth year Advanced Manufacturing students continue to earn industry certifications. Students learn advanced manual machining practices, CAD and CAM computer software, CNC machine programming and operation, advanced 3D printing. Students will design and manufacture products related to the curriculum, design and manufacture products of their choosing using the available shop equipment. Students will also be enrolled in the NASA Hunch program and build real hardware for NASA space missions. A 4th year student will have opportunities to job shadow or enter CTMA apprenticeships.
