Automotive Service Technician

Program Description

Automotive Service Technician is a pathway for students in the Transportation career cluster. The following description is from the current Career–Technical Education career cluster website: “Careers in the Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance pathway include the maintenance, repair, and servicing of vehicles and transportation facilities, as well as the refueling of mobile equipment. All transportation relies on equipment which must function as designed, whenever needed. The people in this pathway keep the equipment and machinery running while looking for more efficient, safe, and cost-effective ways to do so.”

What should I expect in this program?

Assignments will include research from online course as well as textbook to prepare for live work in the shop. During the course, students will be able to hear from guest speakers from local industries to include parts professionals as well as technicians, business owners, and automobile dealership representatives. Students have the opportunity to visit local repair shops/dealerships or manufacturing industries.  Success in the automotive class and automotive industry takes self-discipline and high levels of motivation.

Note: Students must complete automotive courses with a score of 80/C or higher in classwork to advance to the next level.

Student Organization:  SkillsUSA dues- $14

Uniform: Closed-toe shoes or boots.  Work pants and shirt.  Coveralls or jumpsuit. 

Industry Certification: ASE

State Assessment: MS-CPAS2