The Automotive Technology Program is a two-part program. The first-year program covers general principles and specific product information. Laborator y work emphasizes a hands-on orientation with extensive training on functional vehicles. In all cases, courses are oriented toward high levels of technical understanding to provide the skills needed for employment. In addition to specific technical training, supporting courses enable students to develop interpersonal and other skills needed to advance within the automotive service industry.
Students wanting only to complete the first-year program can receive a technical certificate .
In addition to advanced technical theory in the classroom, the second-year program offers laboratory work in a practicum agreement with local dealerships, independent garages, and specialty shops. as well as advanced technical theory in the classroom. Basic principles of mechanics, including orientation, mechanical careers, certification, personal and shop safety, study skills, basic hand tools, power tools and equipment, using service manuals, fasteners, lines and fittings, taps, dies, heli-coil, measuring and drills, gaskets, seals, and sealants. Theory and principles of operation, classifications and identification. The use of shop math and measuring instruments for precision parts measuring. Principles of electricity and electric circuits.