Automotive Repair Technology

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Drive to a satisfying career in automotive repair

Gain higher levels of technical knowledge and skills to maintain, diagnose, and repair automobiles and light trucks. Troubleshoot and identify malfunctioning components and sensors, and correct these problems in four areas: brake systems, electrical/electronic systems, steering and suspension systems, and engine-performance analysis.

“I love working on our own cars and learning things about them that I didn’t know before.”

-William W., Bradshaw Mountain High School

 

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Automotive Technologies Program Information

Program Sequence:

Automotive Technology Courses

LOCATION:

Yavapai College CTEC
220 Ruger Rd.
Prescott, AZ 86301

and

Prescott High School

LENGTH OF PROGRAM:

2 years

GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENT:

Sophomore – Senior

PREREQUISITES:

None

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

None

CLASS SCHEDULE:

There are three program offerings.

  • Monday – Thursday Courses
    6:45 – 9:15pm plus 1 hour online
  • Monday – Thursday Courses
    1:15 – 3:55am plus 1 hour online
  • Friday Courses
    8am – 1:00pm plus 5 hours online

CREDITS:

Up to 5 High School credits for both years and up to 27 Yavapai College credits for both years.
** Friday Courses do not earn as many credits.

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS:

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, Youth Division (AYES) which includes:

  • Suspension and Steering
  • Brakes
  • Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • Engine Performance
  • Engine Repair
  • Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
  • Manual Drive Train and Axles
  • Heating and Air Conditioning

Option: National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (ASE) Certification – students can test in one area at end of second year.

STUDENT BENEFITS:

  • Enables students to make career decisions consistent with their aptitudes, interests, abilities, and academic achievement.
  • Provides a program of instruction that prepares students for post-secondary education and/or for employment
  • Industry skills development experience and certification to take straight to workforce.

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

Automotive Repair Career Opportunities

  • Automotive Mechanic-Entry Level
  • Parts Assembler-Entry Level
  • Mechanical Tech-Entry Level
  • Estimating Manager
  • Manufacturing Engineer Tech

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Ready to enroll?

Follow these instructions:

  1. 1Fill out the form below.
  2. 2Check your email and print out the PDF form attached in the email we sent you.
    If you don’t receive an email confirmation please contact us.
  3. 3Have your parent sign the form, then please bring the form to your school counselor and they will take it from there.

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