(1 Block, Full Year)
Prerequisite: keyboarding skills
Suggested Grade Levels: 10th, 11th

In this course, students explore, handle, and perform basic functions in engine repair, automatic transmission and transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering systems, and brakes. Students who successfully complete the Automotive Technology program may be eligible to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Student Certification examination. The ASE Student Certification is the first step in building a career as a service professional in the automotive industry.

Automotive Technology I and II are closely aligned with the 2017 ASE Education Foundation automobile program standards for Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR). For every task in this course, the following safety requirement must be strictly enforced: comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; eye protection, hand tools, power equipment, proper ventilation, and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.

(1 Block, Full Year)
Prerequisite: automotive technology I or automotive technology I (MLR 3-year program)
Suggested Grade Levels: 11th, 12th

In this course, students build upon their basic knowledge of automotive technology, exploring more advanced tasks in engine repair, automatic transmission and transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering systems, and brakes. They also learn about electrical, electronic, and HVAC systems in automobiles. Upon successful completion of the course, students may be eligible to take the Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) Student Certification Examination.

Automotive Technology I and II are closely aligned with the 2017 ASE Education Foundation automobile program standards for Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR). For every task in this course, the following safety requirement must be strictly enforced: comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; eye protection, hand tools, power equipment, proper ventilation, and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.

(1 Block, Full Year)
Prerequisite: automotive technology II
Suggested Grade Levels: 12th

This course prepares students to perform automotive diagnosis and repairs in the following areas: engine repair, cooling systems, transmission and transaxle, manual drive trains and axles, suspension and steering, wheel and tire, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, HVAC and engine performance. Students are provided with more advanced instruction in all systems as they prepare for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification examinations. The Automotive Technology program provides the fundamental skills necessary to succeed in an every-changing and challenging industry as an automotive technician.

This course is closely aligned with the 2017 ASE Education Foundation automobile program standards for Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR). For every task in this course, the following safety requirement must be strictly enforced: comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; eye protection, hand tools, power equipment, proper ventilation, and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.