Mid-America Technology Center

School Year 2008-2009

MID-AMERICA TECHNOLOGY CENTER

School Web Site - www.matech.org

Class Web Site – www.gearhead.org

 Mailing Address: P.O. Box H
Physical Address: 27438 S.H. 59

WAYNE, OKLAHOMA 73095

 (405) 449-3391 – Main Number

(800) 232-5580 – Toll Free

(405) 449-7321 - Fax

RANDY HENDERSON – TEACHER

Email - rhenderson@matech.org

Telephone extension 276

BELFORD BRASHEARS – ASSISTANT

Email - bbrashears@matech.org

Telephone extension 276

Course Description/Information

The automotive students of Mid-America will satisfactorily complete a series of activities following the guidelines of the A.S.E certification areas. Students will complete Ford Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) curriculum. These activities will consist of, but are not limited to; diagnosing, repairing, or replacing, and adjusting an automobile to factory specifications. These activities will take place in the classroom and shop and will consist of written assignments, tests, computer based training, and hands-on operations. Each course will have its guidelines and time periods. Specific course descriptions and competencies are available upon request.

Materials Needed for Class                                                                             Estimated Costs

            1.         Paper and pencil

            2.         Industrial Safety Glasses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.50 - $6.50

3.         Uniform Shirts Approved By Teacher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . $20.00 (EH)
(2 recommended – 1 required)

4.         SkillsUSA Dues . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00

NOTE:   -   The needs listed above are requirements of this class, and must be followed to           

be enrolled in the course. These prices are estimated prices. There will be deadlines to meet and notices given.

The automotive shop will run on industrial standards and therefore; if correct clothing is not worn, the student will not be allowed to work in the shop.

Enabling Course Objectives

                        1.         While performing service operations, the student will dress and function as a professional automotive technician.

2.         The student will use acceptable methods to perform each task.

3.         The student will operate the proper equipment and tools in a safe and professional manner to do their best and most accurate task to their ability.

4.         The student will use testing equipment and visual abilities to diagnose and repair the given task to manufacturer’s specifications using appropriate service manuals.

Grading Procedure

Grade notifications will be given to those who are failing or close to failing. The instructor will not give weekly grade reports. It is the students’ responsibility to keep up with grades. Those students who are failing or at risk of failing the class will have a written notice and/or telephone call to parents. The work is too important and time consuming to try and “make a passing grade” at the end of the grading period. The student will receive the grade earned!

Grading scale

A = 90 - 100%                                                                        D = 60 - 69%

B = 80 - 89%                                                                           F = 59 - 0%

C = 70 - 79%                                                                          I = Incomplete

Types of grades

1.   Assignments/Tests                                      20%

2.   Task Sheets (Shop work sheets)                 20%

3.   Live work Shop Hours                               20%

4.   Ford MLR                                                 20%

5.   Employability Grade                                   20%

Point Values

1.   Written assignments, test and task sheets 100 points each.

2.   Employability grade 20 points per day/100 points per week.

3.   Live work 100 points per 9 weeks.

4.  Ford MLR 100 points per 9 weeks.

Retests, late papers, and make-up work

1.  If a student fails to pass a classroom test there are NO RETAKES. The grade they make is the grade they earn. Do not ask for Re-tests. I expect students to pay attention and do the very best the first time.

2.  Late papers are only for students that have been absent. Any written work not turned
     in within 5 days will receive no credit. Any shop work not turned in within 10 days
     will receive no credit.

3.  It is THE STUDENTS responsibility to ask the teacher for make-up work. The Student is   
     responsible for making up all work missed regardless of the reason why. This
     includes school excused absences.

Attendance

Authorized participation at home school activities will NOT affect the students’ daily employability grade or perfect attendance record. All other absences will be used in calculating the employability grade. Except for school excused activities, there are NO EXCUSED absences.

Classroom and shop expected student behavior.

I have high expectations for achievement. We must have an agreement upon the way we operate the classroom and shop area. To help me, you must adhere to the following:

1.   Be prompt - be on time for the start of class and return from break, return to class and be seated and quiet before class is dismissed.

2.   No tobacco products for high school students. Adults must use designated areas and have the instructor’s permission before going to that area. High school students are not allowed in the adult smoking area at any time.

3.   Students will refer to all staff members appropriately at all times.

4.   Keep lockers closed and locked at all times.

5.   Students will function as professionals, therefore appropriate working attire shall be worn in the shop. If you do not have your shop clothes or safety glasses you will not work in the shop.

6.   No student is allowed in a car or around a shop project unless authorized by the teacher or assistant.

7.   Students will express themselves appropriately.

8.   Speak up in class and participate in classroom discussions.

9.   All students are expected to clean up everyday, regardless of the activities you participated in that day, including proper tool housekeeping.

10. Follow all safety rules; be concerned with your safety and the safety of others.

11. No Horseplay. Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.

12. No food is allowed in the classroom and no food or drinks are allowed in the shop.

13. Do not sit on desks or tilt the chairs back.

14. Do bring required materials to class everyday. (Example: Pencils, paper and notebook)

15. Students are required to report all injuries to the teacher or assistant regardless of the nature or severity.

16. Students are not allowed to wear hats/caps in the classroom or main building.

17. Students must take in break in the automotive building break area. Although you may go to the main break room to purchase food you must bring it back to the automotive building to consume it.

18. No data will be loaded to any computer at Mid-America Technology Center.

Consequences for breaking the rules:

It is difficult to be able to “guess” what inappropriate behavior/action a student my display.  The consequences for breaking the rules vary from the nature of the rule and the severity of the infraction. Failure to comply with class procedures, safety regulations and normal operations will result in:

verbal notification and/or correction, loss of use or privilege associated with noncompliance, sent to the office, record made, student research into origins or need of procedure, record sent to principal, counselor, and parent, student can be removed from the environment, loss of break, clean-up activities, phone call to parents, restricted from the shop, in-school suspension, suspension, or permanent expulsion from school and loss of points on the employability grading sheet.

If you help me, I can help you:

1.         Highly recommend you for employment.

2.         Improve your grades.

3.         Compete in skills contests.

4.         Be a responsible and productive citizen.

Safety Information

1.  Emergency procedures.

            a.  Fire - At the first sound of the evacuation alarm, EVERYONE is to immediately stop working

            and talking. This alarm is multi-toned/Buzzer

            1. Building evacuation should begin as soon as the alarm is activated, whether
automatic or manually.

                                    2.  Proceed to the area designated by the fire escape map posted by the classroom

                                    entrance. (Note: Automotive building exits the building and proceeds to the south until

                                    you’re in the grass well away from Diesel/Welding the building.)

                                    3.  DO NOT attempt to fight a building fire. Fire extinguishers are provided for vehicle

                                    fires. To operate, pull pin, point towards the base of the fire and use a sweeping motion

                                    while pulling the trigger.

                        b. Tornado - When an event of conditions warrant, a bell will ring for an extended time (30+

                        seconds). Everyone is to immediately stop working and talking. An announcement will be made,

                        “TAKE SHELTER”, “SECURITY DRILL”, or “LOCKDOWN”

            1.  Get away from outer perimeter of the building and exterior glass.

            2.  Go to your assigned Disaster Assembly Area. (Men’s Restroom – If additional room is needed the tool room will be used)

            3.  Sit down and protect yourself by putting your head as close to your lap as possible, or kneel protecting your head, if space is available; if not, stand.

            4.  If you are walking between buildings:

            A.  Go to the nearest Disaster Assembly Area.

                        B. DO NOT go to the lobby area, or outside of the building.

Mid-America Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran. (see page 2 & 11 “student information bulletin”)

Career Majors, Course Requirements and Course Outline

Career Majors

Automotive Service Technician

Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician

Air Conditioning Technician

Automotive Alignment Technician

Automotive Chassis Technician

Automotive Drivability Technician

Automotive Parts Specialist

Course Requirements

Automotive Service Technician – 1065 Hours

Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician – 525 Hours

Air Conditioning Technician – 420 Hours

Automotive Alignment Technician – 345 Hours

Automotive Chassis Technician – 465 Hours

Automotive Drivability Technician – 630 Hours

Automotive Parts Specialist – 315 Hours

Program Outline

2008-2009

2009-2010