Students receive training based around the NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) General Service Technician Program that includes basic instruction concerning the eight (8) core ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification areas including:
- Brakes
- Engine Repair
- Engine Performance
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical Systems
- Manual Drive Train and Axles
- Automatic Transmissions.
Students will receive classroom instruction followed by hands-on lab activities using mock-up units and live work.
Course Description
Students receive training based around the four (8) core ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification areas including brakes, electrical, suspension and steering, and engine performance. Students will receive classroom instruction followed by hands-on lab activities using mock-up units and live work.
The SkillsUSA club is an integral part of the automotive technology program and involves members with competition, fundraising, community interaction, and a host of other skills that will last a lifetime.
Conditions
Suggested classes to prepare for success in this course are applied math, applied science, and any technology education courses.
6 High School Elective Credits per year
This is a two-year program open to sophomores, juniors, and/or seniors.
Instructor
Jim Cottongim
Participation Organization
Dual Credit Opportunity
Dual Credit coursework is available through Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana. Dual Credit Courses are subject to change EACH year as the Department of Education and the Commission for Higher Education set new standards.