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Automotive Technology

Overview

Auto Technology is a combination of how mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hydraulic parts work.

The first semester consists of classroom and laboratory experience of all the above elements, designed to teach you how to test and repair the automobile.

The second-semester is primarily practical experience in a shop atmosphere of diagnosis, computerized testing and mechanical repair of the automobile. Some technical classroom work is required on computerized systems.


Course Content

· Engine fundamentals, service and repair

· Tire, wheel, bearings and service

· Brake systems

· Automotive electricity and electrical systems

· Engine performance

· Emissions control

· Suspension and steering systems

· Wheel Alignment

Course Details

Automotive Technology I (Semester 1)

Automotive Technology II (Semester 2)

GRADE  11, 12

Course Length: 1 year

Industry Credentials Offered

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Student Certification

(A1) Engine Repair 

(A2) Automatic Transmission

(A3) Manual Drive train   

(A4) Steering & Suspension

(A5) Brakes

(A6) Electronic/Electrical Systems

(A7) Heating & A/C

(A8) Engine Performance


Options After HS

Workforce

Auto Service Technician, Parts Technician, Service Manager, Auto Sales

Local Employers:  CMA Valley Dealerships,  NAPA Auto Parts, Fisher Auto Parts, Foreign Affairs Sales and Service, Discount Tire, Charlie Obaugh Auto Group, Local tire/mechanics and car dealerships

Career Certificate/ Associate Degree (2 yr) program

BRCC—Automotive Analysis and Repair , Aviation Maintenance Technology 

Bachelor’s /Post Baccalaureate Degree (4 yr+) majors

Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Business

Workforce

Collison Repair Technician, Automotive Painter, Insurance Claims Adjuster, Industrial Maintenance

Instructor Contact Information

Name: Sean Duncan

Email: duncans@valleytech.us

School: 540-245-5002
Fax:  540-885-0407