Apr 30, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AUTI 253 - Service Organization and Parts


PREREQUISITES: Program Advisor Approval.
PROGRAM: Automotive Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Facility and personnel requirements for efficiently run parts and service departments. Emphasis is on principles, practices and procedures necessary to effectively operate the departments. Includes: manufacturer catalogs and component numbering systems, methods of scheduling time and techniques for obtaining maximum work efficiency from technicians and specialists.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Use parts catalogs for customer service.
  2. Bill and record warranty claims.
  3. Package parts according to industry standards for shipment.
  4. Document what is required to efficiently operate an automotive service center.
  5. Write job descriptions for the different positions held within the departments.
  6. Perform a routine inventory of the parts department as directed by the auditors.
  7. Demonstrate safe shop practices and work habits.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Customer service
  • Warranty claims
  • Packaging and shipping
  • Inventory
  • Shop practices

 
GRADING POLICY

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)