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Automotive Tech Program (CTE)

Automotive Tech Program

Are you interested in a career related to Automotive Technology?

Modern Auto Tech prepares students to enter a high demand and financially competitive career working on motor vehicles and heavy equipment.

 

Some of the career opportunities and estimated annual salaries:

Aircraft Mechanic: $71,000

Automotive Body Repair: $75,156

Automotive Master Technician: $76,608

Car Sales: $48,185

Diesel Engine Specialist: $67,065

Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $58,000

Tire Repair: $49,560

 

CTE – Automotive
Name Credit Entry Level Length Prerequisite College Credit Fee
Automotive Technology 1 0.5 9 Semester No No Yes
Automotive Technology 2 1.0 10 Year Auto Tech 1 No Yes
Automotive Technology 3 1.0 11 Year Auto Tech 2 No Yes
Automotive Technology 4 1.0 12 Year Auto Tech 3 Yes Yes

 

Automotive Technology Classes

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY I

Entry Level: 9

Length: Semester

This is an introductory course that will address these skills:

  • Basic shop safety
  • Tool recognition and use
  • Four stroke engine components
  • Four stroke engine process
  • Disassembly and reassembly of a single cylinder engine
  • Basic measuring of engine parts
  • Identifying engine parts of a single cylinder engine
  • Beginning Auto Skills: tire work, oil changes, etc.

 

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 2

Entry Level: 10

Length: Year

Prerequisite: Automotive Technology

The continued study of automotive skills aligned with Ford ACE learning objectives.

  • Continued shop safety
  • Advanced tool recognition
  • Large engine tear down and rebuilds
  • Brake and suspension service work
  • Beginning vehicle diagnostics

 

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 3

Entry Level: 11

Length: Year

Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 2

The continued study of automotive skills aligned with Ford ACE learning objectives.

  • Advanced shop and tool safety
  • Introduction to diesel engines
  • Introduction to automatic transmissions and transmission repair
  • Continued vehicle diagnostics and vehicle repair
  • Engine performance and live engine labs

 

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 4

Entry Level: 12

Length: Year

Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 3

The continued study of automotive skills aligned with Ford ACE learning objectives. College credit can be earned through MHCC.

*This course can be applied to the Honors Diploma.