Automotive Service Systems and Shop Safety (APSM 1204)
Students will learn safe work practices and the required protocol/procedures they must follow in the shop(s) throughout the transportation industry. Topics include the purpose and fundamentals of safe work practices, and the use of personal protection equipment. The course emphasizes incorporating safe practices in the usage of these various pieces of equipment.
Additionally, students will learn the effective operation and function of information technology applicable to business environments in the transportation industry. Students will use software applications to prepare appropriate business communications, schedule service and repair activities, and manage and track merchandise and inventory. Students will also explore financial and accounting software commonly used in the automotive service sector.
Additionally, students will learn the effective operation and function of information technology applicable to business environments in the transportation industry. Students will use software applications to prepare appropriate business communications, schedule service and repair activities, and manage and track merchandise and inventory. Students will also explore financial and accounting software commonly used in the automotive service sector.
Course code: APSM 1204
Credits: 3.0
Length: 45.0 hours
Course outline:
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