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Automotive Technology

About This Course

With the technological advancements of today’s automobile, even routine maintenance procedures require analytical thinking, dexterity, and patience. In this fast-paced course, students will be trained to use stateof-the-art diagnostic, machining, and hydraulic test equipment.

National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation instruction:
  • A5 brakes
  • A6 electrical
  • A8 engine performance
  • A4 suspension

These 4 core Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas prepare students for automotive certifications. Each area of focus is instructed by ASE certified technicians with 20 years of automotive experience.

Students Will Learn:

  • Hand tool and equipment safety
  • Basic automotive fundamentals
  • Hybrid vehicle safety

Course available: Grades 11–12

Course length: 2 years/CDOS Eligible

Placement: Regular

Location: Barry Tech or GC Tech

Career Opportunities

There is a great demand for qualified auto technicians in service stations, small repair shops and new car dealerships. Graduates may pursue further training at technical colleges and seek associate degrees in automotive technology. Job growth is an estimated 17.2 percent (Monster.com). This is faster than average when compared to other industries. Positions such as automotive technician, service technician, front end specialist, service manager, service writer and shop specialist are just a few that are available for today’s technician.

Work Experience Opportunities:

Barry Tech and GC Tech are two New York State high schools selected to be an Automotive Youth Educational System (AYES) Training Center. Our automotive program has passed the rigorous industry standards established by ASE. Students who fulfill the competencies of the program are fully qualified as entry-level technicians. Local dealers have partnered with us to give students who demonstrate a commitment to high standards an opportunity for paid summer internships between their junior and senior years. The SnapOn Tool Company offers a scholarship as part of this internship experience, which may lead to a high-tech, well-paying automotive position. Students who meet all eligibility requirements may participate in supervised, real-world, work-based learning offerings that include clinics, shadow days, internships, or paid Co-Op experiences at workplace sites such as: 

  • Advantage Nissan
  • Anchor Audi
  • Auto World Kia
  • Country Parkway Mobil
  • Gregoris Motors
  • Jiffy Lube
  • Legacy Infinity
  • Millenium Honda
  • Millenium Toyota
  • Paul Conte Chevrolet
  • Rallye Motors - BMW (Roslyn)
  • Westbury Toyota
  • NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation)

Uniform Requirements

You are preparing for college and a career. Students are expected to be in uniform each day and are responsible for purchasing their own uniforms. If your family is experiencing economic hardship, please contact the main office for assistance.

Students who are not in uniform will not be able to participate in the hands-on component of the lesson or enter a shop area. Additionally, not wearing the program-specific uniform will negatively impact a student’s work ethic grade.

All students are required to have black dress pants, a white button-down dress shirt (Oxford style) with a collar, closed-toe black shoes (loafers or ballet flats), black socks, and a black tie (for male students) for SkillsUSA competitions, school-wide events/competitions, and interview events.

Please review the list of program-specific uniform requirements below. Note that the Amazon links are provided for reference only. All items listed can be purchased from the most convenient source—there are many equivalent brands to choose from.
 

Automotive Technology

Alumni Job Opportunities

Our Alumni Job Portal provides listings posted by our business partners. If we have any available job opportunities to share, they will be posted here. 

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Lakeville Fire District - Automotive Mechanic
• Assess vehicles and/or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues
• Provide routine inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles
• Keep an accurate log of all work performed
• Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown
• Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles
• Maintain and clean garage equipment and tools to ensure they are always kept in a safe and usable condition
More Information about Lakeville Fire District - Automotive Mechanic

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