Automotive Technology introduces students to preventative auto maintenance, brakes, basic electrical and intro engine performance during the first year and kicks it into high gear for the senior year, where electrical/electronics, manual drive train and axles, advanced engine performance, heating and air conditioning and advanced shop work are tackeled by the students. All of this in preparation for entry-level careers in the auto industry or for further training at the post-secondary level.

Skills Learned:

• Preventative maintenance
• Basic engine measurements and operation
• Anti-lock brakes/brake systems
• Suspension and steering systems/alignments
• Electrical/electronic systems
• Engine performance
• Manual drive train and axles operation
• Automatic transmission/transaxles operation
• Heating and air conditioning systems

Potential Careers:

• Automotive Technician
• Service Writer
• Automotive Instructor
• Shop/Business Owner/Manager
• Brake Specialist
• Front-end Alignment Specialist
• Electrical Specialist

Post-secondary options include:

• Attend manufacturer's training