Automotive Technology

The duration of the course is two years. Content will be offered in alternate years. Students can enroll any semester.

SEMESTER 1
Auto Shop Safety 
Brakes
Heating & Air Conditioning 

SEMESTER 2
Auto Shop Safety
Engine Performance
Engine Repair

SEMESTER 3
Auto Shop Safety
Steering Systems
Suspension Systems
Manual Drive Train & Axles


SEMESTER 4 
Auto Shop Safety
Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles
Electrical Systems & Electronics 




Students will learn to work on any car in a rapidly changing industry using a full systems approach. They will also learn to analyze, diagnose, maintain, and repair basic and advanced automotive systems. They will use the same advanced diagnostic and repair equipment as a Master Technician. 





ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS

NATEF CREDITS
Up to 10 Credits
 | Hennepin Technical College

AUTOMOTIVE 
3 Credits | Dakota County Technical College
2 Credits | St. Cloud Technical and Community College
Up to 11 Credits | Dunwoody College of Technology 


HEAVY TRUCK
4 Credits | Dakota County Technical College

HEAVY EQUIPMENT
2 Credits | Dakota County Technical College

SCHOLARSHIP
$500 | Universal Technical Institute