Sandy High School

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: $130,000

Automotive Body Repair: $86,500

Automotive Master Technician: $110,000

Diesel Engine Specialist: $67,065 

Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $80,000 

Tire Repair: $55,000

 *based on 2023 estimates from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics

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.