Automotive Tech Prep
“This program allows me to do what I love and is preparing me for a successful career at the same time. What a great experience!”
Chris Kingsley
Berea High School
Hybrids, electric engines, satellite navigation…forget about those outdated perceptions of auto mechanics. The automotive profession is changing rapidly - the average car has six to thirty-six computers managing everything from the sunroof to the anti-lock braking system (ABS). Today’s auto technicians are high-tech master diagnosticians facing components and repairs unheard of a generation ago.
The Automotive Tech Prep program prepares you for a career in the automotive service industry by integrating hands-on training with academic studies. You can also get a head start on your college education. Successful completers of this program may earn credit from Cuyahoga Community College, as well as ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification. In addition, students who excel in both academics and the Automotive Tech Prep program may obtain a paid mentorship during the summer of their junior year in an auto dealership through the Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) program.
To enroll in the Automotive Tech Prep program, you must have successfully completed Algebra I prior to enrollment and should complete Algebra II by graduation. It is recommended that you have eight credits at the end of your sophomore year.
Skills
Engine repair
Engine performance
Brake systems including ABS
Electrical systems
Heating & air conditioning
Steering, suspension, and alignment systems
Shop management
General service
Computerized engine controls
Equipment
Modern diagnostic equipment
Tire equipment
All types of electronic test equipment
Laser alignment machine
Brake equipment
Computers and software
Career Options
Independent service garage technician
Auto dealership service department team member
Specialty shop employee
Department store auto service center technician
Tire center employee
Local and state highway service garage mechanic
Auto parts store employee
Service center apprentice
Future Opportunities with Further Education
Service technician
Automotive service manager
Automotive parts manager
New car center manager
Shop owner
High School Credit Junior Year
Automotive Tech Prep 3.0
Technology .5
Potential College Semester Hour Credit
College Tech Prep 12.0
College Articulated Credit TBD