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Grade Level: 11, 12
Credits: 3 per year (1.5 per semester)
Location: On-site at NEWTech
Duration: 540 hours (year-long) with an optional Year Two 540-hour course available
Instructors: Dan Horton
Jake BotnenPrerequisite(s):
Year One Course - Junior or Senior standing
Year Two Course - B or better in Year 1 course and instructor's approvalProgram Description: This 1080-hour (Year 1 and 2) NATEF/AYES accredited course offers entry-level employment skills for students. The program consists of three phases, each taught by ASE certified technicians with many years of automotive repair and diagnostic experience. Classrooms and shops are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and training tools. Industry partners offer input regarding the training needs of today’s entry-level technicians. The program also focuses on career readiness skills that are necessary for the student’s professional development. Summer internships and job placement opportunities may be available to top students. A second year of training is available and concentrates on live work and advanced training. NEWTech’s automotive training can lead to other opportunities such as service writing, parts counter person, parts driver, and entry-level maintenance and light repair technician.
High School Credit Equivalencies: 1.0 Math
Certifications: First Aid, and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification (10 Exams Possible)
Careers in this field:
- Automotive Parts Salesperson
- Automotive Inspection Technician
- Automotive Maintenance Technician
- Automotive Service Technician
2020-21 Automotive Technology Syllabus
Mr. Horton's Orientation Video
Mr. Botnen's Orientation Video
