Automotive Technology

This program allows you to start with and develop the basic fundamentals and advance to the necessary job skills and related work procedures to gain employment in the automotive profession. This progression will include use of technical service manuals, testing equipment, electronic ignition systems, rear, front, and four-wheel drive, and power steering and brakes. As advanced technology is introduced with new automobiles each year, the program is continually updated. Electronics are used in brakes, transmission, steering systems, and a variety of other components. You will use the latest in infrared engine analyzers and computerized diagnostic devices, which enable you to work with the same type of tools and equipment you will find in industry.

The shop training is set up in a very similar way to repair bays in an automotive dealership. We schedule customer work from the community so that the learning environment is hands-on for job training. You learn actual on-the-job procedures for trouble shooting, looking up parts, figuring a job sheet, and relating with customers. Class time will include lectures, text and workbook material, technical manuals, videos, and guest speaker presentations.