Automotive Service Technology

  • Automotive Service Technology
     
    The Tech Prep Automotive Service Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the automotive, truck, and parts industries. Students learn to diagnose, adjust, overhaul, repair, and replace mechanical and electrical components of vehicles. During the junior year, students are trained in an introduction to automotive, diagnosis and repair of brakes, electrical/electronic systems, and engine repair. In-depth training, in theory, is included in all areas. During the senior year, students learn suspension and steering and alignment, advanced electrical, engine performance, heating, and air conditioning, drive trains and axles, and customer service.
     
    Location
     
    Valley Forge High School
     
    Credits
     
    Junior Year - 3
    Senior Year - 3
     
    College Credit
     
    Available college credit awarded upon meeting articulation requirements
     
    Post-Secondary
     
    Entry Level Technician
    Auto Service Technician
    Truck Technician
    Service Writer
    Parts Counter Sales Person
    Specialized Auto Service
    Service Manager
    Electrical Engineer (with post-secondary training)
     
    Equipment Used
     
    Basic industry tools such as wrenches, sockets, pliers, and screwdrivers
    Automotive hand-held testing equipment such as digital multi-meters, scan tools, and current probes
    Precision measuring tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, thread gauges, pressure and volume testers, compression testers and pyrometers.
    Frame contract and drive on lifts
    Wheel balancing and front end alignment equipment
    Brake-drum and rotor refinishing lathes
    Internet service information
     
    Certifications
     
    ASE Student Certification in Automotive Brakes, Electronic/Electrical System, Automotive Suspension and Steering, Automotive Engine Performance
     

    Student Organizations
    Skills USA
    National Automotive Technicians Foundation (NATEF)
    Competitions
     
    Skills USA
     
    Teacher Contact Information
     
    Gary Mitchhart
    (440) 885-8439
     
     

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