Transportation Technology

PRINCIPLES OF AVIATION AND AEROSPACE (A8854/A8854SM) Elective
The course provides the foundation for both pathways and gives students a clear understanding of career opportunities in aviation and aerospace and the critical issues affecting the industry. Students will learn about engineering practices, problem-solving, and the innovations and technological developments that have made today's aviation and aerospace industries possible. Students will also begin to drill down into the various sectors of aviation and the elements that make up the aerospace ecosystem. They will discover how advances in aviation created a need for regulation and learn about the promulgation of civil aviation oversight. Students will explore modern innovations and develop innovative ideas to address the aviation industry's real-world challenges. They will be exposed to various career options in aviation and aerospace and take an in-depth look at available opportunities.

INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS, AVIATION AND AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY (A1163/A1163SM) Grade 10
Students pursuing the Pilot and UAS tracks will look closely at the aircraft they may one day operate. Students will begin with an exploration of the types of aircraft in use today before learning how aircraft are made and how they fly. Students will understand how aircraft are categorized, be able to identify their parts, and learn about aircraft construction techniques and materials. They will gain an in-depth understanding of the forces of flight—lift, weight, thrust, and drag—including how to make key calculations. They will then touch on aircraft design, looking at stability, aircraft controls, and maneuvering flight. The course will focus on career skills related to these topics. Students will look in-depth at the systems that make crewed and uncrewed aircraft work. Beginning with aircraft powerplants and fuel systems, students will learn about the options available and how they affect aircraft design and performance. They will explore other key aircraft systems, including electrical, pitot-static, and vacuum systems. Throughout the course, they will learn about the flight instruments associated with each system and how to identify and troubleshoot common problems. This unit also covers aircraft flight manuals and required aircraft documents. Finally, students will learn about the factors that affect aircraft performance and how to determine critical operating data for aircraft.

FOUNDATIONS OF AERONAUTICS, AVIATION AND AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY (A1037/A1037SM) Grade 11
This course is foundational for both crewed and uncrewed aviation. It will prepare students to take either Federal Aviation Administration tests: the Private Pilot Knowledge Test or the Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test. Topics include preflight procedures, airspace, radio communications, aviation terminology, regulations, airport operations, aviation safety, weather, cockpit management, and emergency procedures. The Flight Planning course will cover the remaining topics necessary for students to take the Federal Aviation Administration's Private Pilot Knowledge Test. Students will learn about pilot and aircraft qualifications, cross-country flight planning, weight and balance, performance and limitations, human factors, chart use, night operations, navigation systems, and aeronautical decision-making. Students will be provided the opportunity to participate in multiple practice examinations. At the end of this course, a school may choose to arrange for students to take the Federal Aviation Administration's Private Pilot written exam.

ADVANCED TOPICS IN AERONAUTICS, AVIATION AND AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY (A1036/A1036SM) Grade 12
Students will examine advanced aviation topics and career options after preparing for the Private Pilot Knowledge Test or Part 107 Remote Pilot Test in the previous year. Instrument flight, commercial aviation, and advanced aircraft systems begin the semester. Looking into the future, students will then explore new horizons in the aerospace industry. What might aviation look like five, ten, or twenty years into the future? The focus then turns to business development opportunities in aviation. The capstone course is the culmination of the student learning experience. The students will work individually or in small groups to study and report on an aviation topic of their choosing. The goal of this capstone course is to allow students to demonstrate an understanding of a contemporary topic in aviation. The curriculum will include presentations and activities to help guide student research and project development.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS AND HVAC (A2060/A2060SM) Grade Level 11, 12
This course is an introduction to safety practices in Automotive Technology and introduces students to several units of study. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience in a lab setting, students will explore steering and suspension technology, electronics and vehicle computer systems, brakes and braking technology, and safety and navigation systems. Students will be taught the function and application of an engine coolant and describe the uses of the scanning equipment in communicating with body HVAC computers. Students will have the opportunity to test for several ASE certifications.

SUSPENSION, STEERING, AND BRAKES (A2061/A2061SM) Grade Level 11, 12
This course allows students to have an in-depth exploration of advanced steering and suspension systems technology, diagnosis, and repair, in addition to advanced electronic diagnosis and final preparation for remaining ASE certifications. Students will have the opportunity to test for various ASE certifications.

POWERTRAIN ENGINE REPAIR AND PERFORMANCE (A2062/A2062SM) Accelerated Credits, Grade Level 11, 12
This course is designed to teach the principles of automotive engine operation and ASE MLR-level service. It also covers general engine design and operation, cylinder head/valve train, cylinder block, lubrication, and cooling systems, in addition to automatic and manual transmissions. Coursework will further cover the operation, diagnosis, and service of drive shafts, constant velocity (CV) joints, four-wheel-drive bearings, differentials, and four-wheel-drive systems. The student is taught to verify customer concerns, proper operation, and perform tests. Students will have the opportunity to test for various ASE certifications.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE (A2063/A2063SM) Accelerated Credits, Grade Level 11, 12
The Capstone Experience is the culminating course for the Automotive Technology Pathway. This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to extend and apply their classroom learning in the career areas of Automotive Technology. Students will have the option of completing an industry-mentored project or internship/apprenticeship. They will play an integral part in determining which type of experience will be most beneficial and supportive of their individual goals. At the end of the course, students will have the opportunity to compile industry-related certifications in the field of Automotive Technology to include in their resume.

NON-STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DAMAGE REPAIR (A2064/A2064SM) Grade Level 11, 12
This course will help students develop diagnostic, technical, and academic skills through classroom instruction and hands-on non-structural analysis and damage repair applications. This course will address an introduction to welding; personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; respiratory protection, and eye protection; entry-level automotive service technology principles and practices; hand tools; power tools/equipment; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage, measuring and mixing procedures, raising and supporting vehicles, damage report principles and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations. Students will also use the I-CAR Live Curriculum and ASETask List mastery to learn to formulate accurate estimates of the cost of repairs.

PAINTING AND REFINISHING (A2065/A2065SM) Grade Level 11, 12
This course allows students to develop diagnostic, technical, and academic skills through their participation in classroom instruction and hands-on applications in the areas of surface preparation; paint mixing, matching, application, and paint equipment preparation; identification and correction of defects; final detailing and the ability to identify and perform other necessary Painting and Refinishing tasks. Students may have the opportunity to test for ASE Painting and Refinishing Certification.

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DAMAGE REPAIR (A2066/A2066SM) Accelerated Credits, Grade Level 11, 12
This course allows students to develop diagnostic, technical, and academic skills through classroom instruction and hands-on structural analysis and damage repair applications. The course emphasizes the proper procedures for measuring, analyzing, and developing correct repair procedures for unibody and body-over-frame vehicles. Student technicians develop repair plans and discuss their implementation. The course also emphasizes the restoring of vehicles to their pre-accident condition using manufacturers’ and industry recommendations. This course equips the student with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for immediate employment in the Transportation Equipment Pathway and/or continuing postsecondary education. Students will have the opportunity to test for ASE Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Certification.

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (A2067/A2067SM) Accelerated Credits, Grade Level 11, 12
This course allows the students to use the I-CAR Live Curriculum to develop diagnostic, technical, and academic skills. The focus is in the areas of steering and suspension; electrical, brakes, heating and air conditioning; cooling systems; drive train; fuel intake and exhaust systems; restraint systems and the ability to identify and perform other necessary Mechanical and Electrical tasks. Students will have the opportunity to test for the ASE Mechanical and Electrical Components Certification.

DIESEL SUSPENSION & STEERING, AND BRAKES (A2120SM/) Grade 11
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Exams for Suspension & Steering, Brakes, and Preventive Maintenance and immediately enter a career in this area and/or attend postsecondary education and/or training. Students develop diagnostic, technical, and academic skills through classroom instruction and hands-on maintenance applications in the above areas. Through theory and real-world experiences, students master the concepts and the ability to identify and perform necessary repair tasks utilizing the latest techniques and applications on Class 4 through Class 8 trucks and tractors. In addition, this course will address personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; respiratory protection; eye protection; entry-level medium/heavy truck service technology principles and practices; hand tools; power tools/equipment; raising and supporting vehicles, safety principles, and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (A2121SM) Grade 11
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Exams for Electrical/Electronic Systems and immediately enter a career in this area and/or attend post-secondary education and/or training. Students develop diagnostic, technical, and academic skills through classroom instruction and hands-on maintenance applications in the above areas. Through theory and real-world experiences, students master the concepts and the ability to identify and perform necessary repair tasks utilizing the latest techniques and applications on Class 4 through Class 8 trucks and tractors.

DIESEL TECHNOLOGY AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE (A2122SM) Accelerated Credits, Grade 12
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Exams for Diesel Engines and to perform Preventative Maintenance and immediately enter a career in this area and/or attend post- secondary education and/or training. Students develop diagnostic, technical, and academic skills through classroom instruction and hands-on maintenance applications in the above areas. Through theory and real-world experiences, students master the concepts and the ability to identify and perform necessary repair tasks utilizing the latest techniques and applications on Class 4 through Class 8 trucks and tractors.

DIESEL TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY (A2123SM) Grade 12
The Capstone Experience is the culminating course for the Diesel Technology Pathway. This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to extend and apply their classroom learning in the career areas of Diesel Technology. Students will have the option of completing an industry-mentored project or internship/apprenticeship. They will play an integral part in determining which type of experience will be most beneficial and supportive of their individual goals. At the end of the course, students will have the opportunity to compile industry-related certifications in the field of Diesel Technology to include in their resume.

CAREER READINESS IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION (A2115SM)  Dual Credit (TRK108), Grade 11
This class is an overview of career paths, employment preparation, and opportunities that will provide direction for appropriately focused job service, industry image, research techniques, and adjusting to a new career. Students will gain a working understanding of the roles of each agent (shipper, broker, transporter, receiver) and industry vocabulary and best practices. The class aligns with TRK 108, and students have the opportunity to gain credit through Dual Enrollment from Hagerstown Community College.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENDORSEMENT (A2114SM) Grade 11
Students will receive the federally mandated instruction to obtain a commercial HAZMAT license endorsement. This class will also provide instruction on tanker endorsement and multi-towing endorsements for commercial driver’s licenses. Students who elect may also obtain an OSHA forklift operator credential. Prerequisite: Completion of career readiness in commercial vehicle transportation AND a non commercial Maryland driver’s license AND the student will be 18 years of age prior to completion of the A2112SM course.

COMMERICAL VEHICLE TRIP INSPECTION (A2113SM) Grade 12
This course introduces the principles and practices of commercial vehicle inspections as required by federal law. All vehicle components and systems will be introduced and their relationship in the inspection process. In-cab and air brake inspections will be explained, and practice sessions will be included as part of the curriculum. Students will complete industry-accepted documentation of their inspection reports and log reports with the instructor. Prerequisite: Completion of career readiness in commercial vehicle transportation AND a non commercial Maryland driver’s license AND the student will be 18 years of age prior to completion of the A2112SM course.

INTRODUCTION TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION (A2112SM)  Dual Credit (TRK110), Grade 12
Students will become familiar with basic state and federal motor vehicle traffic laws, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations and their application to the industry. Students will receive the federally required instruction for initial driver training for Class A Commercial Driver’s License. Successful completion of the course will allow participants to log the required hours to obtain their class A commercial driver’s permit. Fee required through MVA for CDL learners permit. Class aligns with TRK 110, and students have the opportunity to gain credit through Dual Enrollment from Hagerstown Community College. Prerequisite: Completion of career readiness in commercial vehicle transportation AND a non commercial Maryland driver’s license AND the student will be 18 years of age prior to completion of the A2112SM course.