Irvine High – Automotive Technology MLR1

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

The curriculum is aligned to the CA CTE Model Curriculum Standards and Career Ready Standards for the Sector Transportation and Systems Diagnostics, Service & Repair career pathway. Auto MLR (Maintenance and Light Repair) I is designed as a beginning automotive mechanic course that introduces students to automobile service and repair, shop safety, engine repair, automatic transmissions and transaxles, manual drivetrain and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical and electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance. This is the first course in a 2-course sequence that prepares students for the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) ASE Student Certification test. Students will be introduced to automotive technology concepts in the classroom and be provided lab-based hands-on maintenance and repair experience.  This course will also provide students with the opportunity to apply and extend concepts studied in their math and science classes (related to algebra, basic arithmetic, physics, and electrical, computer, and chemical sciences) to the automotive technology industry.