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Automotive Technology (900 Clock-Hour Certificate)
Automotive Technology is a 900-hour program designed to prepare students to work as entry-level service technicians in the automotive and related mechanical industries. In addition to engine concepts and performance, instruction includes brakes, suspension and steering, electrical/electronic systems, and heating/air conditioning. Students are acquainted with alternative fuels such as propane, natural gas, ethanol, methanol, synthetic fuels, biodiesel, hybrid electric and hydrogen. Upon completion of the program, students will have acquired one year of experience toward ASE certification.
In addition, students will have the opportunity to participate in:
- SkillsUSA Club (America’s largest student co-curricular organization)—attending and participating in business-style meetings and competing in skill-related contests.
- Students also have the opportunity to join in with other students to raise funds for their various activities. Past events included Longaberger Basket Bingo, Buckwheat Festival, serving concessions at WVU functions.
Major Units of Study
Safety
Maintaining/Repairing Engine Assemblies
Servicing Drive Trains
Servicing Chassis
Servicing Brake Systems
Servicing and Maintaining Fuel and Emission Systems
Performing Basic Electrical Services
Servicing and Repairing Heating and Air Conditioning
Alternative Fuels
Equipment/Tools Used
Various hand tools
Measuring and testing tools
Vernier caliper tire gauge
Grinding and cleaning equipment
Various car lifts and jacks
Tire changing/balancing equipment
Brake reconditioning equipment
Air conditioning servicing
Front end alignment machine
Snap-on products
Clothing Required
Monongalia County School Policy/MTEC safety
T-shirt/jeans
Dark clothes/no shorts
Work shoes/boots (leather steel toe)
Safety glasses
Interests
If you have the following interests, this program may be for you:
- I like to solve problems involving mechanical things
- I take pride in doing a job right the first time
- I like working with many different tools
- I like working with my hands
- I like learning how engines and other mechanical machines work
- I like learning how to make mechanical machines work
- I like working as a member of a team
- I like working inside and outside
Skills
If you have the following skills, then this program may be for you:
- I read and understand technical books and manuals
- I accept responsibility for the work I do
- I do math reasonably well
- I can lift up to 50 pounds
- I can stand, stoop, bend, crouch and reach while working
- I work with my hands in placing and turning motions
- I move my hands easily and skillfully
- I coordinate my eyes and hands or fingers rapidly and accurately
- I can extend my arms and hands in any direction
- I can withstand constant and extreme noise
- I can withstand fumes, odors, dust and poor ventilation
- I make evaluations or decisions based on measurable criteria
- I can perform a variety of duties, changing from one task to another with efficiency
