8-Week Program

What Students Will Learn

Every week combines real hands-on automotive work with a character focus — so boys leave with practical skills and stronger character.

Week 1

Tools & Shop Safety

Character Focus: Wisdom

Learn basic tools, vehicle components, shop safety, and proper tool care.

Week 2

How an Engine Works

Character Focus: Understanding

Explore the four-stroke engine cycle and learn what an engine needs to run.

Don't guess. Diagnose.

Week 3

Maintenance & Stewardship

Character Focus: Stewardship

Practice basic maintenance, including checking fluids, changing oil, inspecting filters, belts, hoses, and leaks.

Week 4

Brakes

Character Focus: Self-Control

Learn how brake pads, rotors, calipers, and hydraulic systems work together to stop a vehicle safely.

Week 5

Tires, Steering & Suspension

Character Focus: Direction

Inspect tires and learn about steering, suspension, wheel bearings, alignment, and safe handling.

Week 6

Automotive Electrical Systems

Character Focus: Dependence

Explore batteries, alternators, starters, fuses, relays, voltage, and basic multimeter use.

Week 7

Troubleshooting

Character Focus: Perseverance

Use a systematic diagnostic process to identify problems instead of simply replacing parts.

Diagnostic Process: Verify → Inspect → Test → Identify → Repair → Verify

Week 8

Mechanic Challenge

Character Focus: Faithfulness & Integrity

Put new skills to the test through hands-on challenges involving tools, inspections, diagnostics, and safe shop practices.

Students who complete the course receive a Wrench 'n' Wisdom Certificate of Completion.

More Than Auto Mechanics

Wrench 'n' Wisdom helps young men learn to work hard, solve problems, care for what they've been given, tell the truth, learn from mistakes, and finish what they start.

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord."

— Colossians 3:23–24

Same Tools. Higher Purpose.

Learn. Work. Serve. Lead.