I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Transportation Industry Skills IV

2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1123

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 1

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 0

4. Course Description:

This course describes different job classifications available to the automotive industry. This course will also teach skills needed to conduct a job interview successfully, and to write and maintain a resume.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Automotive Technology, Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate oral communication skills	Perform a mock interview.
Demonstrate written communication skills	Prepare a written resume.
Utilize appropriate technology	Utilize all available media to perform a job search.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Identify steps in applying for a job;
• Write job application letter;
• Complete job application form; and
• Prepare for job interview.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Developing An Employment Plan
• Match interests to employment area
• Match aptitudes to employment area
• Identify short-term work goals
• Demonstrate a drug-free status
2. Seeking and Applying for Employment Opportunities
• Identify steps in applying for a job
• Locate employment opportunities
• Identify job requirements
• Identify conditions for employment
• Evaluate job opportunities
• Prepare a resume
3. General Job Classifications
• Apprentice
• Specialized Technician
• Master Technician
• Service Manager

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions