Automotive Technology

Drive Towards a Career that Maintains and Improves Vehicles

Two students wearing protective googles and gloves reach inside the engine of a car
In Automotive Technology, students will work on school-owned vehicles using high-tech equipment in a rigorous two-year program. Students will learn to diagnose, troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on automobiles. Students should have good communication skills, strong mathematical abilities and basic computer knowledge to support work in this program. With strong ties to industry partners, this program is designed to graduate entry-level technicians with broad skill sets, a solid foundation in automotive electronics and general understanding of automotive systems. Students have the opportunity for ASE Certification, an industry-wide accepted certification.

What You Can Learn

Units of Study

  • Shop Orientation and Safety (S/P2)
  • Suspension and Steering 
  • Brakes
  • Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • Engine Performance
  • Engine Repair
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
  • Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
  • Manual Transmissions and Drivetrains
  • Basic Technician Skills, Financial Management
  • Welding - Oxyacetylene, MIG, and TIG

What You Can Earn

Available High School Academic Credits
At district request, students may earn:
  • English
Licensing/Industry-Based Certifications
  • Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASE)

Work-Based Learning
  • School-Based Learning
  • Educational Tours
  • Guest Speakers
  • Career Fair
  • Co-op
  • Job Shadow (required senior year)

Where You Can Go

Career Opportunities
Minimal Requirement Beyond CTE
  • Auto Service Technician
  • Parts Associate

Additional Education and/or Experience
  • Service Advisor
  • Master Automotive Technician
  • Automotive Machinist

Postsecondary Pathways
Dual Enrollment
  • Monroe Community College
    • Survey of Auto Transportation and Service (MMP100)
    • Survey of Auto Service Lab (MMP101)

Articulation Agreements
  • Alfred State
  • MCC
  • University of Northwestern Ohio
  • SUNY Canton
  • SUNY Morrisville

Program Overview - PDF

Getting Started

Meet with your school counselor to discuss how Career & Technical Education at WEMOCO can benefit your career development. Your counselor can help you begin the enrollment process.

Program Considerations
  • Fine motor skills and hand tool use
  • Physical strength to lift 50 lbs.
  • Able to process commencement-level math computation
  • Knowledge of basic physics and chemistry concepts
  • Strong technical reading skills at commencement level
  • Able to work well in groups and individually
  • Able to behave safely around dangerous chemicals, gases and moving equipment

Program Highlights
  • Operate master level technician equipment to diagnose problems
  • Troubleshoot and repair today's modern vehicles
  • Experience real-world, web-based manufacturer service information

Classroom Information
  • Auto Shop tools and activities can be very loud
  • Auto Shop is large and spread out
  • Will be working with hazardous materials (gasoline, etc.)
  • Strict safety standards must be followed
  • Need to wear appropriate clothing and shoes daily to participate in shop activities