Length: 1 or 2 years
Grade Level: 11, 12, Adults
Prerequisites: 1 year Math
Credits: 3 per year
Embedded Credit: Science
Are you interested in a career in the Industry?
Do you want some practical experience in a real shop?
Do you see your future as an Auto Technician, Parts Specialist, Service Manager, Towing Specialist, or Auto Shop Owner?
HANDS-ON SHOP EXPERIENCE is just one of many components in this fully-equipped auto repair shop! You’ll learn what it takes to be the well-rounded auto specialist that is needed in today’s shops. From setting up appointments, to customer service, to ordering parts, you’ll gain experience in many aspects of the auto industry. Working on vehicles while learning about systems will provide you with the background you’ll need to take the next step. Most of our students go on to post-secondary programs to specialize in the area that they like after this class– everything from auto body repair, to service technician, from antique auto restoration, to business owner. Our program is NATEF Certified.
Units of Study include these areas:
Principals of Diagnostics & Repair
- Engine tune-ups
- Brakes
- Steering & suspension
- Shop equipment & tools
- Tool room duties
- Shop management
- Saftey
Electronics Systems:
- Test, diagnose & repair problems with Ignition, fuel injection, computerized Engine control systems.
Related Careers:
- Service Station Attendant
- Parts Counterperson
- Customer Service Specialist
- Automotive Technician
- Service Manager
Industry Partners:
- ARC Mechanical
- Cody Chevrolet
- Formula Ford
- Mid-State Dodge
- VIP Parts, Tires, Service
- White River Toyota
Certifications Available:
- OSHA CareerSafe 10-hour online certification
- NATEF — National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
- ASE — Automotive Service Excellence
- VADA — Vermont Automobile Dealers Association
College Links:
- NH Technical College at Berlin
- Wyoming Tech
- University of Northwestern Ohio
- Universal Technical Institute
- Nashville Auto Diesel
- Baron Institute of Technology