Automotive Technology

• We’ll prepare you for a career or promotion in the automotive industry.  
• Depending on the credential earned, you can land a job as an auto technician or mechanic. 
• The National Career Clusters Framework created a tool to help you find a career that suits your interests and skills. Our automotive technology program is part of the Transportation career cluster.

• In-district high school students can get started while still in high school. This program has a study guide to outline a pathway from certain high schools into our automotive program. 
• You’ll learn in a fully equipped shop with multiple vehicles to work on..

• Join the workforce quickly with one of our auto certificates or degree. 
• Start working in a professional garage in as little as eight months with a basic certificate. 
• Then continue your training as an automotive technician with an advanced certificate or degree in automotive technology.
• We have many local industry partners and opportunities for job placement assistance.
• Local professionals visit the class for live demonstrations and lectures throughout the year.

• Students interested in pursuing a certificate or degree in automotive are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor.
• The automotive program requires tools to work on lab projects. 
• A variable tuition rate applies to this program.

You will need the tools listed below to work on projects in the lab.

• 1 - Diagonal Cutter (side)
• 1 - Pliers, 6" Combination Slip‑joint
• 1 - Pliers, Needle‑Nose
• 1 - Pliers, 10" Channel‑Lock
• 3/8‑3/4  - 3/8" Drive Standard Socket Set (short)
• 3/8‑3/4 - 3/8" Drive Standard Deep‑Well Socket Set
• 3/8‑3/4 - 1/2" Drive Standard Deep‑Well Socket Set
• 3/8‑3/4 - 1/2" Drive Standard Socket Set (short)
• 8mm‑19mm - 3/8" Drive Standard Socket Set (short)
• 8mm‑19mm - 3/8" Drive Standard Deep‑Well Socket Set
• 1 - 3/8" Drive Ratchet
• 1 - Universal Joint 3/8" Drive
• 1" - Extension 3/8" Drive
• 3" - Extension 3/8" Drive
• 4" - Extension 3/8" Drive
• 1 - Universal Joint, 1/2" Drive
• 1 - Ratchet, 1/2" Drive
• 1 - Ball Peen Hammer, 16 oz.
• 1 - Ball Peen Hammer, 24 oz.
• 1 - Adjustable Wrench
• 3/8‑3/4 - 12‑point Combination Wrenches
• 10mm‑19mm - 12‑point Combination Wrenches

Screwdrivers‑Flat Tip Set of 2 to include:

• Slotted Stubby
• 1/4 x 8” Slotted

Phillips Screwdrivers Set of 2 to include:

• #2 x 8" Phillips
• #2 Stubby Phillips
• 1 - Vise Grip
• 1 Pair - Safety Glasses

Optional:

• ½ Impact Wrench (air or electric)
• 3/8 Ratchet (air or electric)
• Toolbox