CLASSES

Ketchikan High School
Automotive Technology Program

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

GST 1
General Service Technician 1 (GST1) is the introductory class in Ketchikan High School's General Service Technician Program. Applicants must be in Grade 10 or higher and in good academic standing. Each applicant must complete an enrollment interview and skills assessment before being accepted in the GST Program.

In the first semester GST1 covers Introduction to Automotive Service. Each system of the automobile is introduced in the enviroment of basic maintenance service.

In the second semester students will work on Brakes and Suspension Systems.

GST1 is 50% classroom and 50% shop.

GST1 Prerequisite: Grades 10-12, Enrollment Interview, Skills Assessment. Small Engines class recommended in Grade 9.
Course Fee: $60 per year.
Course Length: 2 semesters, 28 minute classes, 179 hours total. 1 elective credit.

Required: 3 ring binder, coveralls, combination lock
Provided: Shop Shirt, locker, Safety Glasses, Pressure Gauge, Respirator.

GST 2/3
General Service Technology 2/3 is a two hour advanced class for students who have completed GST1 with a B or better. Students will work to master their 160 skill portfolio in Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Advanced Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Transmissions and Drivetrains, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Engines. GST 2 is for second year GST students. GST3 is for third year Senior GST students. GST2/3 is 25% classroom and 75% shop.

Senior students in either GST2 or GST3 are eligible to compete in the AAA/Ford Student Auto Skills Troubleshooting Contest.

GST2 Prerequisites: Completion of GST1 with B or better.

GST3 Prerequisites: Completion of GST2 with B or better

Course Fee: $60 per year
Course Length: 2 semesters, 358 hours, 2 elective credits ( Optional math credit for Seniors replaces one credit)
Required: 3 ring binder, combination lock, coveralls.
Provided: 2 personal shop shirts, shop jacket, locker.

SMALL ENGINES
Introductory Shop Class on the theory, operation, and teardown and reassembly of overhead valve and valve-in-block engines. Students will covers learn basic tools, precision measurement, horsepower and torque, fuel systems, lubrication and cooling systems, cylinders, heads, carburetors, and ignition systems. 50% classroom, 50% shop.

Prerequisite: None
Course Fee: $30
Course Length: 1 semesters, 179 hours, 1/2 elective credits
Required: 3 ring binder, combination lock, coveralls.
Provided: Safety Glasses, Workbook, shop locker

WELDING
Ketchikan High School's newest shop class will be using the new 8 station Welding Lab.Students will learn structural stick welding (SMAW) techniques on steel plate in all positions, cutting with the Oxy-Acetylene Torch and with Plasma Arc. They will also have practice using MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) on aluminum and steel.
10% Classroom, 90% Shop

Prerequisite: None
Materials Fee: To Be Determined
Course Length: 1 year, 179 hours, 1 elective credit.
Required: 3 Ring Binder
Provided: Safety Glasses, Personal Protective Equipment
Recommended: Personal Helmet and Protective Equipment

INSTRUCTOR
David Sweetman is an ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician with L1 Advanced Engine Performance Certification. He graduated from Humboldt State University with a BA in Industrial Arts, Power and Transportation. He was worked in both dealer and independent shops and operated his own shop, Bug Doc, in Arcata, California. He has been an educator for over 20 years in Southeast Alaska and has been at Ketchikan High School for over 11 years as Automotive Technology Instructor.

Ketchikan High School Automotive Technology Program
2610 4th Avenue, Ketchikan AK 99901
(907) 225-9815 extension 335