Automotive Technology
47.0604 AUTOMOBILE/AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN
(PDE APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDY)
The Automotive Technology Program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to engage in the
servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles and light trucks. Students will learn to diagnosis malfunctions in
engines, fuel, electrical, brake systems, as well as drive trains and suspension systems. Testing to repair these
malfunctions may include computer analysis. Instruction is also given in the adjustment and repair of individual
components and systems such as cooling systems, fuel system components and air conditioning using technical repair
information, and state inspection procedures.
This program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Automotive
technicians need knowledge of electronics, emission control, electricity, mechanics, and hydraulics.
The need for skilled technicians is rapidly increasing. Expanded use of electronics, new government requirements on
safety and pollution control, and more extensive warranties on new vehicles require the work of highly skilled
technicians and diagnosticians.
CAREER PATHS
- Automotive Service Technician
and Mechanic - Automotive Specialty Technician
- Administrative Service Manager
Alternate fuels and hybrid
vehicles mass production will
create 150,000 new jobs. For the
next few years, production of
hybrid cars will grow to about 5.4
million units.
INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS
Students can earn the following industry-recognized credentials:
- S/P2 Automotive Certification via S/P2
- S/P2 Safety & Pollution Prevention via S/P2
- Section 609 Certification for Refrigerant, Recycling and
Recovery via Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide - ASE via Automotive Service Excellence
- Battery Starting and Charging System via AC Delco
- Electrical State 1 & 2 via AC Delco
- Valvoline - Automotive Chemicals 101 via S/P2