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
Automotive Technologies Program Information
Program Sequence:
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
Ready to enroll?
Follow these instructions:
- 1Fill out the form below.
- 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. - 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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