Automotive Technology
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Engineering & Industrial Technology Career Pathway
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Teachers: Paul Ciarlone and Robert Schwarz
CIP Code: 47.0604
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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.
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AVAILABLE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
AC Delco Battery Starting and Charging System
AC Delco Electrical State 1 & 2
ASE Student Certificates
PA Certified Emissions Inspector
PA Certified Safety Inspector, Category I
S/P2 Certificates for Safety and Pollution
Section 609 Certification for Refrigerant Recycling and Recovery Valvoline Motor Oil Certificate
COLLEGE ADVANCED CREDITS
Lincoln Technical Institute
Northampton Community College
Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR)
National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS)
PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS
Ability to work in cramped spaces and awkward positions
Effective analytical and critical thinking skills
Aptitude for mechanical and scientific theory
Effective oral comprehension
Hand-eye coordination
Mathematics fundamentals including: arithmetic, algebra, and geometry
Read and interpret technical material at grade level
Understanding of electronics and computers
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