Automotive Mechanics Technology

Instructor: Mr. Dan Kerlin
dkerlin@ccctc.edu
1-814-765-5308

The Automotive Mechanics Technology Program prepares students for careers as automotive technicians and service personnel or post-secondary education. The program includes instruction in the automotive engine, automotive engine systems, lubrication, cooling, fuel, exhaust, electrical and electronics systems, and emission systems, drive trains, chassis systems, and auxiliary systems.

College Credits available in Automotive Mechanics from:

Units Covered:

Shop Operations / Safety
Engine tune-up
Ignition Systems
Carburetion & Fuel injection
Transmissions
Clutches
Brakes
Wheel Alignment & Balancing
Heating and Air Conditioning
Charging & Starting Systems

Career Information:

Most community colleges offer an Associate of Applied Science in Transportation Technology, which includes Auto Body Repair, Automotive Mechanics, Automotive Technology, Aviation Maintenance, Technician, and Diesel Mechanics.

What are the Benefits?

There is a variety of job opportunities out there waiting for a certified automotive technician. Some of those careers include:

Engine Performance Technician
Retail or Wholesale Parts & Sales Representative
Brake Technician
Service Station or Specialty Shop Operator
Technician’s Helper
Suspension and Steering Technician
Remanufacture Technician

Skills Needed:

A career in the automotive field relies greatly on workers who know how to operate computerized equipment, while still maintaining their traditional hand-tool skills. Some of the following skills are needed to succeed in the Automotive Mechanics Technology Program:

Reading and math
Basic computer literacy
Ability to understand theory and technical information
Ability to comprehend textbooks and shop manuals
Communication skills
Teamwork

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