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Automotive Technology

In our National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certified program, automotive students will develop critical thinking skills that will allow them to address customer concerns. By learning how each system works to achieve the high performance of today’s vehicles. They will learn the skills necessary to service and maintain the vehicles of today and tomorrow. Through the use of computer based curriculum, state of the art service and diagnostic equipment, system simulators school and customer vehicles, they will learn the entry level skills needed to enter a career in the ever expanding automotive industry.

Career Paths

  • Automotive Technician
  • Diesel Service Technician
  • Marine Service Technician
  • Service Advisor
  • Service Manager
  • Parts sales Associate
  • Automotive Upfitter
  • Performance Technician/Tuner

Areas of Certification

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

Program of Study

Automotive Technology

Course Number Course Name Course Description Credits Instructor Semester
1VX32B/ 1VX33B Automotive Technology Foundations The Automotive Technology program for 9th grade second semester students is aimed at educating students in a variety of projects that address customer concerns. Students will be trained in the process of addressing customer concerns through the use of effective communication with the customer and technical research. With a concentration on safety, tool usage and shop procedures. With an emphasis on Mass DESE and NATEF 1.A.001a through 2.E.02 and Exposure to 2.F.01 through 2.EE.17 7 Mr. Kane 2
2VA32A/ 2VA31A Automotive Undercar and Drive train Systems-(Lab) 302 Students will learn through hands –on and bench projects. Undercar Services will include training on, Brakes, Steering and Suspension, Exhaust Systems and Tire Service. Repairs to Transmissions, Drive axles, Drive shafts, Differentials, and will be experienced. With an emphasis on ASE (NATEF) Automatic Transaxle II.A.1 through V.F.9 and Manual Transaxle 3.A-3.F benchmarks. 6 Mr. Braga 1
2VA41A/ 2VA42A Automotive Drive train Theory-202 The student will gain a basic understanding of Driveline, and more specifically, how they are used in Automotive applications. Students have access to on-line curriculum and text books. With an emphasis on ASE2 (NATEF) Automatic Transaxle 2.A-2.D and ASE3 (NATEF) Manual Transaxle 3.A-3.F benchmarks. 1 Mr. Braga 1
2VA11A/ 2VA12A Automotive Electrical Systems (Lab) Basic Electricity principles applied to automotive specific use. Battery maintenance and testing, circuit protection devices, basic soldering skills, relays, switches, basic computer operations, lighting, starting and charging circuits, blower motors, wipers, basic soldering skills, and many other accessory applications are studied on both specialized training boards, as well as vehicles. With an emphasis on ASE (NATEF) 6 Electrical 6.A- 6.H and MA 2AA-2EE benchmarks. 6 Mr. Braga 2
2VA21A/ 2VA22A Automotive Electrical Theory-201 The student will gain a basic understanding of electrical principles, and more specifically, how they are used in Automotive applications. Students have access to on-line curriculum and text books, combined with specialized automotive electrical training programs. With an emphasis on ASE (NATEF) 6 Electrical 6.A- 6.H and MA 2AA-2EE benchmarks. 1 Mr. Braga 2
3VA11A/ 3VA11B Automotive Braking Systems (Lab)-301 Students will study the theories necessary to service and repair various types of vehicle brake systems as well as reviewing and emphasizing the fundamentals of shop and tool safety. Problem Solving and academic proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics will be crucial in developing student automotive service skills. MA Standards 2.L, 2.M, 2.N, 2.O, 2.Q will be learned with an expectation of proficiency and in accordance with our NATEF and ASE 5 – Brake System guidelines. 6 Mr. Kane 1
3VA61A/ 3VA61B Automotive Brake Theory-301 Students will continue to learn and apply Brake System theory as it relates to the shop projects and environment. This is accomplished by incorporating multi-media learning, problem solving techniques, and several areas of embedded academics including reading, writing, and shop specific math skills. MA Standards 2.L, 2.M, 2.N, 2.O, 2.Q will be learned with an expectation of proficiency and in accordance with our NATEF and ASE 5 – Brake System guidelines. 1 Mr. Kane 1
3VA21A/ 3VA21B Automotive Steering & Suspension (Lab)-302 Students will study the theories necessary to service and repair various types of vehicle steering and suspension systems. There is a focus on wheel alignment theory as well as reviewing and emphasizing the fundamentals of shop and tool safety. Problem Solving and academic proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics will be crucial in developing student automotive service skills. MA Standards 2.F, 2.G, 2.H, 2.I, 2.J, 2.K will be learned with an expectation of proficiency and in accordance with our NATEF and ASE 4 – Steering & Suspension System guidelines. 6 Mr. Kane 2
3VA71A/ 3VA71B Steering & Suspension Theory-302 Students will continue to learn and apply Steering & Suspension theory as it relates to the shop projects and shop environment. This is accomplished by incorporating multi-media learning, problem solving techniques, and several areas of embedded academics including reading, writing, and shop specific math skills. MA Standards 2.F, 2.G, 2.H, 2.I, 2.J, 2.K will be learned with an expectation of proficiency and in accordance with our NATEF and ASE 4 – Steering & Suspension System guidelines. 1 Mr. Kane 2
4VA21A/ 4VA21B Automotive Systems Theory I-401 Students will be trained in the process of addressing customer concerns through the use of computer/web based curriculum, and technical research with an emphasis on ASE 8 (NATEF) Engine performance and MA 2AA-2EE benchmarks. Co-op students will be required to complete assignments. 1 Mr. Vinskus 1
4VA11A/ 4VA11B Auto Service Techniques - (Lab)401 This course is aimed at educating students in the application of diagnostic principals to address customer concerns in the Automotive Lab. Students will receive this training with the use of state of the art equipment, and work on various projects including modular stations, shop vehicles, and customers’ vehicles utilizing “live”, authentic repairs. With an emphasis on ASE 8 (NATEF) Engine performance and MA 2AA-2EE benchmarks.

Senior/Capstone Projects will be completed by the end of the semester. Students will be selected to participate in Automotive Externships
6 Mr. Vinskus 1
4VA51A/ 4VA51B Automotive Systems Theory II-402 Students will be trained in proper service techniques, customer service, and several areas of embedded academics including reading and writing, and shop specific math skills. With an emphasis on ASE 8 (NATEF) Engine performance, MA 2AA-2EE and ASE (NATEF) 7 A/C benchmarks. Co-op students will be required to complete assignments. 1 Mr. Vinskus 2
4VA31A/ 4VA31B Auto Service Techniques - (Lab)402 This course is aimed at preparing the students for the transition from high school into the work force and post secondary education. Students will be exposed to various trends in the automotive industry. With an emphasis on ASE 8 (NATEF) Engine performance, MA 2AA-2EE and ASE 7 A/C benchmarks. Students will be selected to participate in Automotive Externships. 6 Mr. Vinskus 2