Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology program is an ASE-accredited Career and Technical Education (CTE) program that prepares students for entry-level employment and postsecondary training in the automotive service industry. The program follows the state-approved ASE Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) curriculum and emphasizes the technical knowledge, hands-on skills, and professional work habits expected of today’s automotive technicians.
Over the course of this two-year program, students receive instruction in:
Personal and shop safety
Shop operations and procedures
Proper use and care of automotive tools and equipment
Basic engine fundamentals and technician skills
Automotive electrical systems
Engine performance (tune-up)
Steering and suspension systems
Wheel alignment
Brake systems
Preventive maintenance and light repair procedures
Instruction is delivered through a combination of classroom and laboratory experiences, with approximately 35% classroom instruction and 65% hands-on laboratory training in a fully equipped automotive shop.
Students who successfully complete the program and pass the ASE Student Certification examination may earn the ASE Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Student Certification, preparing them for entry-level employment as automotive maintenance and light repair technicians or for continued education in automotive technology.
Work-Based Learning
Eligible students may participate in Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences with local automotive businesses. These supervised placements provide students with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in authentic work settings, develop employability skills, build professional relationships, and gain valuable industry experience before graduation.
