Automotive Technology

Instructor (s): Adam Florez and  Greg Klava

Total Seats Available: 35 (per section)

Grade Levels: 10-12th

This course is a performance-based course. Students work at their own pace to achieve competence in the performance objective. Upon completion, students may obtain and be successful at an entry-level job related to automotive technology. The classroom environment simulates a live automotive shop. Students work on real customers’ vehicles to learn the techniques and procedures needed to repair today’s vehicles. Safety, work ethics, teamwork and related academic skills are taught.

Specific Success Criteria

  • Students will be enrolled in the college credit for this course, which allows them to qualify for both the college certifications, but also the industry certification. 

  • Students should be comfortable working in teams on complex multi step tasks.

  • Students should be willing to work with their hands.

  • Students will be required to sit for and pass at least one ASE certification test. 

Syllabus/Unit Calendar: Link

Program Length: Four Semesters

Program Times:

AM: 8:20-10:35
PM: 1:15-3:30

Related Careers: Automotive Repair, Service Writer, Diesel Mechanic, Parts Technician, Aerospace Mechanic

Academic Plan

All courses are, 5 Elective Credits- Honors (unless otherwise noted below)

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Semester 1a

Semester 2a

Semester 1b

Semester 2b

CTE Automotive Technology 1A
(HS Credit)

CTE Automotive Technology 1B
(HS Credit)

ASE 1002- Intro to the Automotive Shop
(2.5 Elective Credits- Honors)

ASE 1010- Brakes I
(2.5 Elective Credits- Honors)

ASE 2010- Auto PWR/ABS Brakes
(2.5 Elective Credits- Honors)


CTE Automotive Technology 2A
(HS Credit)

CTE Transportation Capstone A
(5 Elective Credits- Honors)

ASE 1020- Basic Automotive Electricity (2.5 Elective Credits- Honors)

ASE 1030- Basic Engine Diagnosis
(2.5 Elective Credits- Honors)

CTE Automotive Technology 2B

ASE 1002- Intro to the Automotive Shop
(2.5 Elective Credits- Honors) *new students only*

ASE 1060- Automotive Engine Repair
(2.5 Elective Credits- Honors)

ASE 1061- Engine Repair and Rebuild
(2.5 Elective Credits- Honors)

CTE Automotive Technology 3A
(HS Credit)

CTE Transportation Capstone B (HS Credit)

ASE 1040- Suspension and Steering I
(2.5 Elective Credits- Honors)

ASE 1041- Suspension and Steering II
(2.5 Elective Credits- Honors)

Industry Certification: ASE Entry Level Cert (total of five ASE tests: Brakes, Engines, Electrical, Suspension and Steering and MLR)

Capstone completion: Capstone can be achieved in 4 semesters and passing 3 industry certifications.

For part-time enrollment: speak with your school counselor or CEC Counselor, Email Zachary Williams.