Race Car Technology - Racing Engines
Curriculum Description
The Race Car Technology curriculum is designed to educate students in the art of building and maintaining all aspects of a racing car or truck. Students will also be able to demonstrate blueprint reading and perform basic welding skills.
Course work includes racing engine assembly, racing engine preparation, chassis fabrication, sheet metal fabrication, blueprint reading, welding, race car set-up, record keeping of race car technology and other related topics. Students will develop skills through classroom and shop/lab activities.
Graduates should qualify for employment as an entry-level engine preparation specialist, engine assembly specialist, chassis fabricator and welder, chassis set-up technician, interior sheet metal fabricator and general race car preparation technician.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Certificate
C60400RE
NC CIP: 47.0604
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2022
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCT 115 | Race Engines Fundamentals | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Total: | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEC 111 | Machine Processes I | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCT 131 | Racing Man/Trans/Pwtrains | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RCT 252 | Racing Engine Preparation | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| Total: | 5 | 12 | 0 | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 17
Additional Information
2015FA - New Certificate
C60400RE