Automotive Technology
Instructor: Michael Craig
PATHWAY TO SUCCESS FOR
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
Our program prepares students to deal with issues of automotive performance. Once completed, these students will have the knowledge to troubleshoot and repair fundamental and advanced automotive failures. Automotive Technology is constantly progressing as new developments in science appear, and our class teaches the basics of electronics, mechanics, controls, and more. We work closely with companies within the automotive industry to maintain a level of relevance in order for our students to have the best chances at employment and advancement opportunities.
Courses We Offer:
- Maintenance and Light Repair A-D
- Automotive Service Tech. A-D
- Master Automotive Service Technology
- Senior Career Pathway Project - Automotive Services
Transportation Careers
Careers in this cluster focus on the management of the movement of people and goods by various means of transportation, including roads, rail, air and water. Occupations range from operation and design of transportation systems to maintenance and repair on vehicles.
Useful Traits That the Industry is Looking for:
- Strong Observation Skills
- Practical/Mechanical Logic
- Manual Dexterity
- Problem Awareness
- Positive Work Ethic
Things You Will Learn
- Mechanical Principles – how vehicles operate from engines and transmissions to steering and braking systems.
- Electrical Control Precision – how ABS brakes, electronic stability controls and climate controls operate.
- Equipment Uses - the introduction of industry tools and the proper way to use and care for them.
- Customer Service Principles – which include accuracy in troubleshooting, consistency and transparency in repairs, and having a positive interaction with customers.
Certification Offered:
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
- SkillsUSA
Employment Opportunities*
- Gas Station Technician
- Education needed: Auto Tech Certification
- Avg. Pay: $40,000/yr
- Certification Needed: ASE offers many
- Automotive Master Mechanic
- Education Needed: Post-Secondary Certification
- Avg. Pay: $70,000/yr
- Certification Needed: Advanced ASE certification
- Government-Employed Auto-Tech
- Education Needed: Post-Secondary Certification
- Avg. Pay: $49,000/yr
- Certification Needed: Advanced ASE certification
*These are national and state averages and may be slightly higher or lower depending on location, experience and education levels.
On The Job Training
Real world experience can be incredibly valuable, ask your career coach, counselor or instructor for options to gain on the job training in the Automotive Technology field.
Resources
onetonline.org
O*NET, Job #49-3023.02
www.ase.com
www.alcareerinfo.org
www.bscc.edu
Information taken from the Alabama State Department of Education
Career and Technical Education/Workforce Development
Section and from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Onet Online.
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