Automotive Technology is a program designed to prepare students for entry -level positions in the automotive industry. Upon successful completion of this program, students will have received training in several different skill categories necessary to maintain and repair today's automobiles. Students receive advanced training in the following five Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas: Brakes, Steering & Suspension, Alignment, Manual Trans- missions & Trans axles, and Electrical Systems. Students both in classroom instruction and auto lab experience use the latest high-tech equipment. Over half of total program time is spent working on vehicles. Cars are increasingly sophisticated; therefore, our text and exams are geared toward 13th and 14th year levels of education. Problem-solving, reading repair manuals, and computer literacy and application will all be utilized in mastering management and shop skills.

Recommended Preparation: English 9 and 10, Algebra I, Geometry, and Principles of Technology

Desirable Qualifications: Willingness to study to reach an advanced level of proficiency, a true desire to maintain and repair mechanical equipment, ability to read and comprehend technical textbooks, good manual dexterity.