Auto Technology is designed to set students on a path to a successful career in the transportation industry. It also prepares students who plan to pursue advanced training in a post-secondary Automotive Training Program. Students will gain employability basics, essential technical skills, and the foundational knowledge needed to prepare for entry-level roles as automotive technicians.
This program emphasizes the skills necessary to:
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair today's light-duty vehicles
- Perform general vehicle maintenance
- Research service information and technical service bulletins
- Apply knowledge to inspect and service key automotive systems, including engines, drive trains, suspensions, steering, electrical, and braking systems.
Key topics include the physical and mechanical principles of internal combustion engines, transmissions and transaxles, differentials, and cooling systems. Students will develop precision measurement, inspection, and reconditioning techniques to ensure high-quality service.
In addition to technical skills, the program includes training in identifying customer needs, determining labor rates, and creating estimates. Students will also explore the fundamentals of direct current (DC) electronics, including working with series-parallel circuits.
With hands-on experience using electronic diagnostic tools, reading schematics, and utilizing print and digital repair manuals, students will troubleshoot electrical circuits, test components, and replace defective modules. By the end of the program, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the automotive industry.