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Automotive Technology

An instructional program that prepares students to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles and light trucks. Students learn how to perform four wheel alignments, steering and suspension service, brake service, electronic fuel injection and electrical and electronics training. Live work will occur on both school and customer cars.  Opportunities exist for students to obtain their state inspection license.  This program is NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) certified offering Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification opportunities to students.

Program Highlights


Industry Certifications:
ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification
Valvoline Oil Certification
PA State Auto Inspection Certification
MACS Air Conditioning Certification

College in the High School – Harrisburg Area Community College – 9 credits

AUTO 101 – Automotive Fundamentals – 3 credits
AUTO 105 – Fundamentals of Electrical/Electronics I – 3 credits
AUTO 151 – Braking Systems - 3 credits

Program of Study (POS) Statewide Articulations

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology – 10 credits
Delaware County Community College – 6 credits
Pennsylvania College of Technology – 9 credits
Harrisburg Area Community College – 7 to 9 credits
Luzerne County Community College - 9 credits
Northampton County Community College – 9 credits
Johnson College – 9 credits
Community College of Philadelphia – 9 credits
Commonwealth Technical Institute – 14 credits
Community College of Allegheny County – 9 credits

Direct Articulations

University of Northwestern Ohio – 12 credits
Harrisburg Area Community College – 3 credits

Program Requirements and Expectations 

  • Students are required to wear shop uniforms consisting of blue or black “Dickies” style pants available at Wal-Mart and purchase shop T-shirts from Auto Tech program ( $5.00 ).  
  • Students are required to wear leather work shoes.  NO SNEAKERS OR HIKING BOOTS.  
  • Students are required to sign a toolbox usage agreement stating that if tools are lost or missing, the student is responsible for replacement.
  • Students will be issued safety glasses to wear in the Automotive Program.

Instructor:

Bobby Bard
Automotive Technology

ASE Master Certified

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