WHAT is the curriculum for Automotive Technology?

Some of the main areas of study in this program are:
• Safety
• Shop operation
• Components and careers
• General electrical system diagnosis
• Steering system
• Diagnose and repair front suspension system
• Diagnose and repair rear suspension system
• Battery diagnosis and service
• Starting system diagnosis and repair
• Changing system diagnosis and repair
• Lighting system diagnosis and repair
• Gauges and electrical accessories
• Ignition system
• Fuel and exhaust system
• Tire and wheel alignment diagnosis and repair
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic system
• Diagnose and repair drum brakes
• Diagnose and repair disc brakes
• Diagnose and repair power assist brakes
• General Engine Diagnosis - remove and replace
• Cylinder head and valve train diagnosis and repair
• Short block diagnosis and repair
• Emission control system
• Engine completion and start-up procedure
• Lubrication and cooling system diagnosis and repair
• Truck and heavy equipment
• Hydraulics employability competencies
• Air Conditioning
• Heating System
• Manual drivetrain and axle service
• Automatic transmission/transaxle service
• Small engine overhaul and start-up

WHAT academic courses should I take?

Recommended courses that will help with your career pathway are:
• Mathematics
• Physical Science
• Technology
• Computer Literacy
• Language Arts