Grade Level: 11, 12

Credits: 3 per year (1.5 per semester)   

Location: On-Site at NEWTech        

Duration: Duration:  540 hrs. (Year-Long) with an optional Year Two 540 hr. course available

Prerequisite(s):
Year One Course - Junior or Senior standing              Year Two Course -  B or better in Year 1 Course and Intstructor's Approval

Program Description:
This 1080 hr (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 bay 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