Auto Services
Students sharpen the skills to work in new and used car dealerships, vehicle maintenance service centers, outdoor power equipment dealers, independent repair facilities and tire repair service facilities. Students will experience one-half day of hands-on experience in the lab/classroom, with the remainder of their day concentrating on academic coursework.
In this course open to juniors and seniors, students learn firsthand the basic fundamentals of auto servicing and repair. Students enjoy practical, on-the-job training as they work with instructors in a modern facility that operates as a real automotive service center. From basic small engine repair to replacing brakes, students gain invaluable experience in the lab. A Small Engine/Outdoor Power Equipment Technology course is included .
Experience & Skills You'll Learn
- Auto detailing
- Tire servicing
- Exhaust system service
- Vehicle maintenance services
- Brakes, suspension and steering servicing
- Electrical system servicing
- Outdoor power equipment service
- Safe work practices
- Business ethics
Certifications & Credentials You Can Earn
Students may have the opportunity to earn:
- OSHA 10
- CPR First Aid
Career Opportunities in Auto Services
Entry-level Careers
- Automotive Parts Counterperson/Delivery Driver
- Automotive Parts Specialist Apprentice
- Automotive Technician Apprentice
- Brakes, Suspension & Steering Tech Apprentice
- Dealership Lot Technician
- General Automotive Service Technician
- Power Equipment Technician Apprentice
- Service Department Porter/Customer Shuttle Driver
- Technician Assistant/Helper
- Tire Technician/Apprentice
- Vehicle Detailing
- Vehicle Maintenance Technician
Technical Careers
- Automotive Parts Specialist
- Automotive Service Technician
- Brake System Specialist
- Diagnostician
- Electrical/Electronic System Specialist
- Engine Performance Specialist
- EV/Hybrid Vehicle Specialist
- Power Equipment Technician
- Steering/Suspension System Specialist
- Transmission/Transaxle Specialist
- Vehicle Detailing Specialist
- Vehicle Restoration
Professional Careers
- Automotive Engineering/Design
- Automotive Forensics
- Automotive Journalist
- Automotive Service Information Specialist
- Automotive Technology Educator
- Dealership/Shop Owner or Principal Partner
- Fixed Operations Director/Manager
- Original Equipment Manufacturer Support Specialist
- Parts Department Director/Manager
- Service Director/Service Manager
- Service Advisor
- Specialized Automotive Service Technician
Academic & Career-Tech Course Pathway
| PATHWAYS | 11th Grade Regular | 11th Grade Advanced | 12th Grade Regular | 12th Grade Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | English 11 | CCP English 1111 | English 12 | CCP English 1112 |
| Math | MMR | Algebra 2, Precalculus | Math 4 - Technical Mathematics | Precalculus, CCP Math |
| Science | Matter & Energy | Chemistry | Geology | N/A |
| Social Studies |
Government, World History |
Advanced Government | N/A | N/A |
| Elective | Rise Up, Driver's Ed | Strategic Entrepreneurship, Business Foundations | Psychology, Spanish 1-3 | Financial Literacy |
| CTE Courses | G Transportation Maintenance (CTAG), Outdoor Power Equipment | Braking Systems, GT Electrical & Electronics | ||
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.
This is the recommended course pathway for students in Auto Services.
College Credits & Scholarships
College Credits
There are 3 ways to earn college credits while you attend CTC!
- College Credit Plus
- CTAG
- Articulated Credits
For more information on earning college credits click here.
College Scholarships
$3,000 scholarships are available from Clark State College and Sinclair Community College to qualified students.
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