Automotive Technology

- The Automotive Technology Pathway lets students work as a team to solve problems as well as develop their individual skills. The Advanced Automotive Technology Course helps students gain the competencies necessary to pursue a career in the automotive field. A variety of automotive systems are covered, including electricity and electronics, engine repair and performance, drivetrains, computer-aided diagnostics, brakes, steering and suspension.

• Mechanic
• Tuner

College Credit Available!

Pathways provide:

• Challenging academics and technical skills that link academics with a career 
• Hands-on learning 
• College and career readiness
• Career awareness and exploration for career preparation
• Career counseling and mentoring 
• Real world applications and experience 
• Internship and work-based learning opportunities

• Academic training 
• Guest speakers
• Medical terminology and skills
• Specialized medical lab experiments
• Use of medical equipment
• Healthcare perspective in your core science classes
• CPR and First Aid Training
• HIPAA training 
• Job shadowing, internship opportunities
• National Technical Honor Society 

• Automotive Technology I: 10 Credits | UC/CSU: No | Grade level: 9-12
  
  -Students will learn the basic functions of the 4-stroke engine and how it is affected by fuel, air, electricity, and load. Students will study transmissions, drivetrain, tires, wheels, and brakes. Preventive maintenance procedures will be taught and practiced virtually online and on lab vehicles. Qualified students interested in pursuing more in depth study may be recommended to take Advanced Automotive Technology following the completion of this course. This course has an articulation agreement with Chaffey College
   
• Automotive Technology II-IV: 10 Credits |UC/CSU: No | Grade level: 11-12
  
  -Students are accepted in these courses by teacher recommendation and successful completion (a grade of ‘C’ or better’) of Automotive Technology I and subsequent years in the Automotive Technology program.. These courses provide students with advanced level knowledge and skills to diagnose, service and repair vehicles and support systems such as engines, brakes, cooling, drivetrain, electrical/electronic components, emissions, fuel, ignition, steering, suspensions and transmissions.