The Automotive services program enables students to gain entry level skills as station attendants, including minor mechanical services and repair. Emphasis is placed on brakes, auto prep, exhaust, lubrication, tires, and cooling system repair. Students also work on skills needed to find and maintain job placements. Automotive Technology Automotive Technology's major units of study are steering and suspension, brakes, engine repair, transmission, drive train, heating and air conditioning, electrical systems, and engine performance diagnostics. Classroom theory and laboratory projects are completed by the students.
Students complete repair projects on late model domestic and imported cars and trucks.
Learning is evaluated by the use of shop projects, tests and written exams. Field trips and guest speakers illustrate current concepts in the automotive industry. Students are expected to challenge the ASE series of automotive technician certification examinations during the senior year. Graduates receive one year credit towards ASE certification. The Building Trades program emphasizes the basic skills of carpentry, electricity, masonry, and plumbing.