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Automotive Technology & Motorcycle Maintenance

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Hands-on from day one. Students in Auto Tech & Motorcycle Maintenance learn how to safely use industry tools and equipment while building real-world repair and fabrication skills.

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Sparks flying = skills growing. From welding fundamentals to advanced repair techniques, students gain experience that powers careers in the automotive and motorcycle industries.

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Precision matters. Students learn tire mounting, balancing, and maintenance procedures using professional-grade equipment found in today’s service shops.
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It’s more than turning wrenches. Students also train in customer service systems, digital diagnostics, and online manufacturer training used by companies like Ford, GM, Toyota, and Honda.
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Career-ready confidence. Whether working on cars or motorcycles, students develop the technical knowledge, safety training, and professionalism needed to succeed in the transportation industry.

Shift your education into high gear with our ASE Education Foundation Certified program. This isn’t just a classroom—it’s a launchpad for your career, blending hands-on mechanical mastery with essential life skills. 

The Auto Technology & Motorcycle Maintenance program at CTC is  an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation Certified program.  The program teaches: 
  • Five automotive concentrations
  • Three motorcycle concentrations
  • Three life skills concentrations.

Junior students focus on personal and professional development, safety, auto maintenance, auto braking systems, auto steering and suspensions, motorcycle maintenance, and motorcycle chassis/suspension and brakes.

Returning seniors focus on auto electrical and electronic systems, engine performance, motorcycle electrical systems, and OSHA 10 certification as well as opportunities for work placement providing they meet the requirements during their junior year.

The auto service and repair industry has become extremely advanced and the majority of training has moved online. Students will use online training modules and in-class trainers  that are used by the major auto manufacturers such as  Ford, GM, Toyota, and Honda.

Experience & Skills You'll Learn

  • Electrical and electronic systems
  • Braking systems
  • Suspension and steering systems
  • Engine performance
  • Maintenance service & repair
  • Personal and shop safety protocols
  • Personal and professional development

Certifications & Credentials You Can Earn

Students may have the opportunity to earn industry credentials such as:
  • OSHA-10
  • First Aid & CPR
  • ASE Student Certifications:
    • Automotive Suspension and Steering
    • Brakes
    • Electrical/Electronic Systems
    • Engine Performance
    • Maintenance & Light Repair

Career Opportunities in Auto Technology & Motorcycle Maintenance

Career Opportunities include:

  • Entry-level automotive technician
  • Engine performance/emission technician
  • Suspension, steering & brake specialist
  • Auto maintenance technician
  • Small engine repair
  • Power equipment service
  • Under car specialist
  • Service writer
  • Service advisor
  • Parts counter specialist
  • Entry-level motorcycle technician
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View the Automotive Technology & Motorcycle Maintenance Career Tree to explore entry-level, professional, and technical jobs in this career field.

Academic & Career-Tech Course Pathway

Students in the this career-tech program will spend half of their day in their program lab and the other half in academics.

CTC offers a variety of courses from in-person to virtual. For full course descriptions visit SCCTC.org/Courses.

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College Credits & Scholarships

College Credits

Students may earn college credits at Lincoln Tech and University of Northwestern Ohio for successfully completing the Auto Technology and Motorcycle Maintenance Program.

Students may be eligible to earn college credit for courses at Sinclair Community College:
  • AUT1100
  • MET1131

College Scholarships

$3,000 scholarships are available from Clark State College and Sinclair Community College to qualified students.

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