What We Do
Automotive Technology provides an introduction to and training in the automotive service industry. Areas of concentration include: steering and suspension, brake systems, electronics and engine performance and General Service Technician Training. Students will learn the proper repair and maintenance procedures to service automobiles and light trucks. Instruction includes the proper use of power and hand tools, and an introduction to welding skills.
Opportunities
Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available to them.
- S/P2 Mechanical Safety Certification
- Mechanical and Light Duty Repair (MLR) ASE Certification
- Valvoline U Oil Certification
- Snap-On Multimeter Certification
Vermont Proficiency Alignment
While covering a full curriculum of content specific to this trade, students in this program will be trained and assessed on the following high school-level academic proficiencies using the following indicators from Vermont’s Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements.
For more information about Vermont’s Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements, visit the VT Agency of Education’s website here.
MATH (Major Proficiencies)
1. Modeling
2. Number & Quantity
5. Geometry
MATH (Minor Proficiencies)
3. Algebra
4. Functions
SCIENCE
2. Physical Science
8. Engineering Tech
ENGLISH & LITERACY
1. Reading
2. Writing (Creative)
3. Writing (Research)
4. Speaking & Listening (Discussion)
5. Speaking & Listening (Presentational)
6. Language
WORK-BASED LEARNING
1. Career Exploration
2. Career Clusters
3. Career Readiness
4. Work Readiness
5. Reading
6. Writing
7. Speaking & Listening
8. Digital Citizenship
9. Creative Communicator
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
1. Communication
2. Self-Direction
3. Problem Solving
4. Citizenship
5. Integrative Thinking
See the link above to our Program of Studies for further information about this program, including...
- Textbook
- Recommended Reading Level
- Recommended Math Skills
- CVCC Safety Exam
and more!
The Central Vermont Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color,
age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and marital status in
admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.
Click here to read our official Notice of Discrimination as a full document.
The Central Vermont Career Center is committed to providing communication materials that are accessible regardless of ability. If you need information in an alternative format, please call us at (802) 476-6237.
Click here to read our official Accessibility Statement as a full document.
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