PURPOSE: This program is designed to provide students with the necessary academic, vocational, and interpersonal skills for successful employment and lifelong learning in a rapidly changing, technologically oriented, global society.

PROGRAM CONTENT: Basic automotive skills are taught in the automotive auto-core program along with electronics and theory for engine performance and advanced system diagnosis. After auto-core, students receive advanced training in the eight areas of ASE testing, with preparation skills provided to pass the ASE certification tests in each of the eight specific areas, as well as, the advanced engine performance test.

ASE areas include Engine repair, Automatic transmission/trans-axle, Manual drive train and axles, Suspension and steering, Brakes, Electrical/electronic systems, Heating and air conditioning and Engine performance and advanced engine performance

In addition students receive instruction in safe and efficient work practices; employability skills, basic management concepts, troubleshooting skills, communication and leadership.

LENGTH OF PROGRAM: The entire program is 1800 hours, but students can earn a certificate upon completion of the following OCP's:

OCP D Automatic Transmission & Trans-axle Technician 150 hours OCP E Manual Drive Train & Axle Technician 150 hours OCP F Suspension and Steering Technician 150 hours OCP G Brake System Technician 150 hours OCP H Electrical/Electronic System Technician 300 hours OCP I Heating and A/C Technician 150 hours OCP J Engine Performance Technician 300 hours

Minimum basic-skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 10th grade in Math, and 9th grade in Reading and Language on the TABE Test.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Individuals could work as Automotive Technicians, Automotive Technician Assistant, Automotive Technician Apprentice, Automotive Specialist in different areas.

SALARY: The median hourly salary ranges from $16.02 to $19.61.

NOTE: Different kinds of Financial Aid are available to eligible students and eligible programs. Applications and information regarding financial aid resources may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.

Engine Repair

Automatic transmission

Suspension and steering

Brakes

Electrical systems

Heating/Air Conditioning

Engine performance