- Career & Technical Education
- Programs of Study
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Automotive and Collision Repair
The Automotive and Collision Repair program of study focuses on the occupational and educational opportunities associated with servicing, repairing, and refinishing various types of vehicles. This program of study includes diagnosing and servicing vehicles and learning about processes, technologies, and materials used in reconstructing vehicles.
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Successful completion of the program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry endorsement.
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Course Information
Courses below are not tied to grade levels. Not all courses have a required prerequisite.
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Level 1
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Level 2
Course: 557101 FULL YEAR
Collision Repair
Credit: 2
Grade: 11 - 12
Course Key: 557101
FULL YEAR
Course Name: Collision Repair
Credit: 2
Grade: 11 - 12
Required Prerequisite(s): Qualification packet may be required
Certification(s): Automotive Service Excellence
Students receive training in the fundamental and manipulative skills related to auto body repair to become competent in the field of auto body repair. Areas covered are body frames, fender and bumper, removing windows and repairing damaged panels, replacing windows and windshields, welding light metals, filling with lead or plastic, estimating and pricing repair work, and spray painting.
Course: 55500Q SEMESTER
Entrepreneurship
Credit: 1
Grade: 11 - 12
Course Key: 55500Q
SEMESTER
Course Name: Entrepreneurship
Credit: 1
Grade: 11 - 12
Required Prerequisite(s): None
Certification(s): N/A
This course provides an overview of the process involved in starting a business and explores the resources available to help business owners in their venture. The primary focus of the course is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, understanding financial reports, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business along with its products and services.
Level 3
Course: 557201 FULL YEAR
Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and Light Repair
Credit: 2
Grade: 11 - 12
Course Key: 557201
FULL YEAR
Course Name: Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and Light Repair
Credit: 2
Grade: 11 - 12
Required Prerequisite(s): Qualification packet may be required
Certification(s): Automotive Service Excellence
This course offers students theory and experience in all phases of automotive drive-train repair. Students spend approximately 75 percent of their time with hands-on training with the remaining time devoted to classroom instruction. Shop management and youth leadership are also incorporated into the course of study.
Course: 557151 FULL YEAR
Paint and Refinishing
Credit: 2
Grade: - 12
Course Key: 557151
FULL YEAR
Course Name: Paint and Refinishing
Credit: 2
Grade: - 12
Required Prerequisite(s): Collision Repair; Qualification packet may be required
Certification(s): Automotive Service Excellence
This course is a continuation of Collision Repair. Students receive advanced training in the processes, technologies, and materials used in the reconstruction of vehicles, including concepts and theory related to automotive paint and refinishing. This is an Honors Level course.
Level 4
Course: 557251 FULL YEAR
Automotive Technology II: Automotive Service
Credit: 2
Grade: - 12
Course Key: 557251
FULL YEAR
Course Name: Automotive Technology II: Automotive Service
Credit: 2
Grade: - 12
Required Prerequisite(s): Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and Light Repair; Qualification packet may be required
Certification(s): Automotive Service Excellence
This course is a continuation of Automotive Technology I including new concepts and innovations, new engine types, studies of anti-pollutant equipment on automobile engines, and computerized engine analysis. This is an Honors Level course.
Course: 553801 FULL YEAR
Career Preparation for Programs of Study
Credit: 3
Grade: 11 - 12
Course Key: 553801
FULL YEAR
Course Name: Career Preparation for Programs of Study
Credit: 3
Grade: 11 - 12
Required Prerequisite(s): 16 years of age
Certification(s): N/A
This course provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences. Classroom experiences include: job acquisition, career progression, financial success, business/entrepreneurial applications, occupational safety and health, and relevant news topics. Professional portfolios will be created with material supporting an educational/career plan for the future.Students will earn 3.0 credits for successful completion of this course which includes one class period per school day on campus and two class periods per school day allocated for early release for off campus work experience.