The program teaches knowledge of the automobile and skills enabling students to diagnose problems. The major areas of study in the Automotive Technology program are: fuel and ignition systems, PA State Inspection certification, ASE brake systems, four-wheel alignment, steering and suspension systems, engine repair, engine performance and drivability, automotive electronics, general automotive maintenance and service. Any student who applies himself in this industry can be ready for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.

Required

Leather work boots ($35 - $60)

coveralls ($30)

)PA state inspection manual ($5)

Average Salary

Starting $7.00/hour; $16/hour and beyond with experience

ACADEMIC/EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS:

Physical Skills: Students should be able to stand for long periods of time, be able to life approximately 50 pounds and bend at the waist and knees without difficulty. Also, should have good eye-hand coordination.

Math Skills: : Compute discount, interest, profit, and loss; commission, markups, and selling price, and percentages. Calculate surface area, volume, weights, and measures. Calculate ratio and proportion variables; Geometry; calculate circumference, area and volume for plane and solid figures. Understand the kinds and properties of angles and intersections.

Language/English Skills: Read a variety of trade-related manuals, instructions, magazines, and encyclopedias. Read safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.

Science Skills: Demonstrate technical competencies and logical thinking skills in the interpretation of processes and principles. Utilize measurements in the operation of specific technical equipment plus possess the ability to observe, classify, measure, infer, manipulate variables and interpret charts, graphs, and tables. Recommend physical science, Principles of Technology and/or physics.

Computer Skills: Be able to use the computer to perform basic data processing, spread sheet, internet for research and operate trade related software at the application level.

RELATED POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES:

Two and four year technical degree study in auto technology. Numerous dealer workshops and training schools are available on a continuing basis through employers.