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Automotive Trades Technology

Automotive technicians are in high demand. From computerized diagnostics to hands-on repair, students in the Automotive Trades Technology program learn how to service and maintain all types of cars and light trucks. This two-year program covers engine theory and specialized tools and equipment to customer service and shop management. 

Students work on late-model vehicles donated by automotive manufacturers and their own vehicles. Many students completing this program continue their professional education at college or automotive schools.

National certification:
Career & Tech's Automotive Trades Technology program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation/National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). To become certified, the program must meet stringent requirements for instructor, curriculum and learning environment.

Career Possibilities:
Automotive service technician
Service writer
Service manager
Diagnostic technician
Station manager
Auto parts salesperson
Dealership auto services manager
Auto parts sales manager

Units of Study:
Engine repair
Brakes
Suspension/steering
 Electricity/electronics
Engine performance
Integrated science (1st year students)
Integrated English (2nd year students)

Portfolio:
Seniors create a portfolio which they present to teachers, administrators, peers and/or industry professionals. The portfolio includes employability information and exemplary work in technical and communication skills that students have created and developed over the course of the year.

College Articulation:
Hudson Valley Community College
Columbia Greene Community College
Universal Technical Institute
University of Northwestern Ohio

 

      
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