This nationally recognized Automotive Service Excellence/National Automotive Training Education Foundation (ASE/NATEF), and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) accredited instructional program prepares students to engage in the diagnosis, servicing, and maintenance of all types of automobiles. The Automotive Technology program has also been recognized by the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association (MVMA) Advisory Council and the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE). Instruction is provided in the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of engines, automatic transmissions/transaxles, manual drive trains and axles, suspension and steering systems, brake systems, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning systems, and engine performance. Graduates of this program will be qualified to enter the automotive field as an entry-level service technician in new car dealerships or related automotive businesses. The Automotive Technology program also provides an excellent foundation from which to pursue a two-or four-year college degree.