Education America, Automotive program in Blairsville 2000. This program prepares students for positions as automotive electronic technicians, with basic understanding of the electronic components, controls and microprocessors used in modern automobiles. Students training using various systems and develop diagnostic and repair skills needed to tune-up and maintain drivability of electronically controlled automotive systems. Students will become familiar with modern engine diagnostic equipment, including computerized analyzers.
Instruction is given in the classroom and in laboratory practice sessions.
Experienced students can update their skills or add electronic training to their other automotive skills. Students are required to have either a vocational high school diploma or postsecondary diploma in mechanics. Applicants with mechanical experience must furnish proof of prior training or experience. If proof is not available, they may elect to take and pass an entrance exam given by a member of the Education Department.