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AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNICIAN
Grades
11 - 12
The Automotive
Technician program is a two-year program designed for students who desire
a career in the field of automobile service and repair. Using the ASE
(Automotive Service Excellence) curriculum this program will provide a
solid foundation for the graduate who plans to attend college with a major
in Automotive Technology. The first year of the automotive technician
program emphasizes the diagnosis and repair of various automobiles. This
would include, but not be limited to, basic engine repair, tune-ups, brakes,
steering and electrical wiring. Second year instruction will continue
where the previous year left off with more detailed emphasis on things
such as air conditioning, heating, suspension, emissions, cooling, electronic
computers and transmissions. Training consists of classroom instruction
and shop participation with a heavy emphasis in the area of “hands-on”
completion of assigned tasks on instructor-assigned vehicles. Mr. Galeon
Smith an ASE certified technician is the instructor for the program.
Recommended
Preparation
The student needs to have an understanding of basic math concepts such
as: converting fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions, use of
formulas when given situations (ex. word problems), and reading measurements.
The student needs a comprehension level of Grade Equilivant (GE) 8.*
* CCTEC complies
with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.
Articulated
Credit
If a student completes the two year program and meets the specific criteria
required for articulation, he/she may be able to articulate up to fifteen
hours of course work taken at the high school level and apply them toward
college credit hours in the same field. This would be the equivalent of
one full-time semester of college credit.
Job
Outlook
Job opportunities in this occupation are expected to be good for persons
who complete automotive training programs in high school, vocational and
technical schools, or community colleges. Persons whose training includes
basic electronics skills should have the best opportunities. Persons without
formal technician training are likely to face competition for entry level
jobs. Technician careers are attractive to many because they afford the
opportunity for good pay and the satisfaction of highly skilled work with
one's hands.
Employment
Growth
Employment opportunities for automotive technicians are expected to increase
about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2006.
Employment growth will continue to be concentrated in automobile dealerships,
independent automotive repair shops, and specialty car care chains. More
job openings for automotive technicians are expected than for most other
occupations as experienced workers transfer to related occupations, retire,
or stop working for other reasons. This large occupation needs a substantial
number of entrants each year to replace the many technicians who
leave the occupation.
Instructor
Galeon
Smith
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