Welcome to Automotive Technology Mr. Bouwens

Consider a Career as an Automotive Technician? Consider a Career as an Automotive Technician? Professional technicians can earn $60,000 or more per year! Professional technicians can earn $60,000 or more per year! Technicians are in demand all across the nation! Technicians are in demand all across the nation! Unlimited opportunities working with advanced computerized control systems with the latest diagnostic equipment! Unlimited opportunities working with advanced computerized control systems with the latest diagnostic equipment! You enjoyed seeing how things work, tinkering, doing things with your hands and solving problems. You enjoyed seeing how things work, tinkering, doing things with your hands and solving problems. You like working with your hands. You like working with your hands. Turn your interests into a profession and make a living doing what you love. Turn your interests into a profession and make a living doing what you love. Advantages Advantages You can earn college credit (PCSD) has an articulation agreement with Chattahoochee Tech and other technical schools.) You can earn college credit (PCSD) has an articulation agreement with Chattahoochee Tech and other technical schools.) Learn about your car Learn about your car Help family and friends Help family and friends Save money on your repairs Save money on your repairs Learn and use cutting edge technology Learn and use cutting edge technology

So, Where Can I Work? Here is just some local places City Auto Parts Napa Auto Parts Wildcat Auto Parts Advanced Auto Technology Inc Atcheson's Garage Dallas Automotive Repair D & A Mobile Auto Repair J & J Auto Repair Quickie Auto Lube Express Oil Change Jiffy Lube G & G Muffler Enterprises Hardy’s Chevrolet, Ford, & Dallas Dodge Midas Auto Systems Experts Priest Auto Svc Peachstate Tire Inc Fred's Auto Svc Vettes B Known

TOP 10 TIPS FOR AUTO STUDENTS FROM MASTER TECHNICIANS 1.Education, Education, Education – Continue your education and develop strong math, reading, study skills, and computer skills. A strong background in electronics is essential. 1.Education, Education, Education – Continue your education and develop strong math, reading, study skills, and computer skills. A strong background in electronics is essential. 2.Take advantage of on-the-job training, co-op, or apprenticeship opportunities – Get all the training you can and start in a work environment that caters to service an excellence. 2.Take advantage of on-the-job training, co-op, or apprenticeship opportunities – Get all the training you can and start in a work environment that caters to service an excellence. 3.Keep abreast of new technology – Make a commitment to life-long learning. There is constant change in technology so take advantage of additional training whenever it is available. 3.Keep abreast of new technology – Make a commitment to life-long learning. There is constant change in technology so take advantage of additional training whenever it is available. 4.Learn a systems approach –Vehicles today are complex so it is necessary to understand the interaction of electrical an mechanical components within the total system. Learn how to understand the whole system and you can apply this knowledge across the spectrum of vehicles 4.Learn a systems approach –Vehicles today are complex so it is necessary to understand the interaction of electrical an mechanical components within the total system. Learn how to understand the whole system and you can apply this knowledge across the spectrum of vehicles

5.Develop good communication skills – Learn not only the professional and technical skills but also communication and people skills. Your credibility is linked to your perceived competence. 5.Develop good communication skills – Learn not only the professional and technical skills but also communication and people skills. Your credibility is linked to your perceived competence. 6.Keep a positive attitude – Develop a positive outlook so that you perform proper repairs. Apply yourself – you get exactly as much out of your job as you put into it. 6.Keep a positive attitude – Develop a positive outlook so that you perform proper repairs. Apply yourself – you get exactly as much out of your job as you put into it. 7.Take pride in your work – Work on every car as if it were your own. 7.Take pride in your work – Work on every car as if it were your own. 8.Be honest and ethical – Stay focused on what is most important, practice good work ethics, be dependable and honest, and fix it right the first time. 8.Be honest and ethical – Stay focused on what is most important, practice good work ethics, be dependable and honest, and fix it right the first time. 9.Cultivate professionalism in yourself and others – Act professionally, take pride in your appearance as well as in the shop area. Be a positive role model for others. Show up on time. 9.Cultivate professionalism in yourself and others – Act professionally, take pride in your appearance as well as in the shop area. Be a positive role model for others. Show up on time. 10.Become ASE-certified – Certification gives you an edge when you are seeking employment. 10.Become ASE-certified – Certification gives you an edge when you are seeking employment.

Vehicle Manufactures Acura – (Honda Corp). Alfa Romeo – (Fiat Corp.) ARO – ROMANIA Aston Martin – UNITED KINGDOM Audi – (Volkswagen Corp.) GERMANY Bentley – UNITED KINGDOM Bertone – ITALY BMW – GERMANY Bugatti – GERMANY Buick – U.S. Cadillac – U.S. Caterham – UNITED KINGDOM Chevrolet – U.S. Chrysler – U.S. Citroën – FRANCE Daewoo – KOREA Daihatsu – JAPAN DaimlerChrysler – GERMANY Dodge – U.S. Ferrari – ITALY Fiat – ITALY Ford – U.S. General Motors – U.S. GMC – U.S. Holden – AUSTRALIA Honda – JAPAN Hummer – U.S. Hyundai --.JAPAN Infiniti – (Nissan Corp) JAPAN Isuzu – JAPAN Jaguar – UNITED KINGDOM Jeep – U.S. Jensen – UNITED KINGDOM Kia – KORE ALaforza – ITALY Lancia – ITALY Land Rover – UNITED KINGDOM Lexus – (Toyota Corp.) JAPAN Lincoln – U.S. Lotus – UNITED KINGDOM Marcos – UNITED KINGDOM Maserati – ITALY Mazda – JAPAN Mercedes-Benz –GERMANY Mercury – U.S. Mini – (BMW Corp.) GERMANY Mitsubishi – JAPAN Morgan – UNITEDKINGDOM Nissan – JAPAN Oldsmobile –U.S. Opel – SWITZERLAND Peugeot – ITALY Plymouth – U.S. Pontiac – U.S. Porsche – GERMANY Proton – JAPAN Renault – FRANCE Rolls-Royce – UNITED KINGDOM Saab – JAPAN Saturn – U.S. Seat --.UNITED KINGDOM Smart –(Daimler-Benz Corp.) GERMANY Subaru – JAPAN Suzuki – JAPAN Toyota – JAPAN TVR – UNITED KINGDOM Vauxhall – UNITED KINGDOM Volkswagen – GERMANY Volvo – GERMANY ** Each Year these manufactures makeover 500+ models combined

Shop Rules No student shall leave shop area except with permission from instructor No student shall leave shop area except with permission from instructor You will use the pass to use the restroom. Shouldn’t be more that 3 minutes and once a day. Only one person out at a time. You will use the pass to use the restroom. Shouldn’t be more that 3 minutes and once a day. Only one person out at a time. Always know what’s going on around you Always know what’s going on around you Absolutely No Horseplay This includes shoving, slapping, pushing, taunting, kicking, disrupting classmates, disrupting instruction, Absolutely No Horseplay This includes shoving, slapping, pushing, taunting, kicking, disrupting classmates, disrupting instruction, No violations of car policy No violations of car policy No parking in front of the automotive shop No parking in front of the automotive shop Be on time….all tardiness must be excused by a pass Be on time….all tardiness must be excused by a pass Absents must be excused according to school policy Absents must be excused according to school policy Clean up spills immediately Clean up spills immediately

Cont. Safety glasses will be worn at all times Safety glasses will be worn at all times No throwing, kicking, or intentionally disfiguring/destroying anything in or around the shop No throwing, kicking, or intentionally disfiguring/destroying anything in or around the shop No profanity No profanity No tobacco products, no exceptions No tobacco products, no exceptions Report any unsafe condition to the instructor Report any unsafe condition to the instructor Use the proper tool for the job Use the proper tool for the job Return your tools and help others to do so if time is getting short Return your tools and help others to do so if time is getting short Perform all duties you are told to do by instructor Perform all duties you are told to do by instructor Act like a professional, this means to students, customers, teachers and myself. Act like a professional, this means to students, customers, teachers and myself. Follow all posted signs, warnings, cautions and verbal instructions by the instructor Follow all posted signs, warnings, cautions and verbal instructions by the instructor Keep the classroom clean, No eating or drinking anywhere!!! Keep the classroom clean, No eating or drinking anywhere!!!

Cont. Books stay in the classroom, unless specifically told otherwise Books stay in the classroom, unless specifically told otherwise Books are expensive, students intentionally disfiguring a book will pay for the damages Books are expensive, students intentionally disfiguring a book will pay for the damages No stealing, this violates school policies No stealing, this violates school policies Be respectful to the instructor, any visitors, and each other, “Yes Sir or Ma’am” should be your response Be respectful to the instructor, any visitors, and each other, “Yes Sir or Ma’am” should be your response Point out the “Visitors Safety Glasses” to visitors Point out the “Visitors Safety Glasses” to visitors Do not use of the “Visitors Safety Glasses” for your purposes Do not use of the “Visitors Safety Glasses” for your purposes All school rules apply All school rules apply Any violation will be subject to a Automotive tribunal and perhaps a suspension from the course Any violation will be subject to a Automotive tribunal and perhaps a suspension from the course It is not fair for me or others to listen to “I will not pick that up, I didn’t do it.” This phrase or anything similar will not be tolerated in automotive shop. We are all responsible for the environment. It is not fair for me or others to listen to “I will not pick that up, I didn’t do it.” This phrase or anything similar will not be tolerated in automotive shop. We are all responsible for the environment.

Once Again Welcome Items You Will Need Items You Will Need Pen or Pencil Everyday Pen or Pencil Everyday Three Ring Binder 1” or 2” inch is fine Three Ring Binder 1” or 2” inch is fine Positive Attitude Positive Attitude Respect for me and your fellow students Respect for me and your fellow students Closed-toed shoes Closed-toed shoes Good attendance Good attendance The drive to learn The drive to learn All forms reviewed, signed, and returned by the deadlines All forms reviewed, signed, and returned by the deadlines Glad to have you Glad to have you