Automotive Technology Lab

Automotive Technology

In the Automotive Technology career pathway, you will have the chance to apply critical thinking skills as you troubleshoot real world problems in our fully equipped automotive diagnostics lab.

Students will gain knowledge from hands-on projects in the lab working on customers’ cars. Necessary skills are taught to operate computerized diagnostic equipment used in the industry.

Program Highlights:

Students will gain knowledge from hands-on projects in the lab working on customers’ cars. Necessary skills are taught to operate computerized diagnostic equipment used in the industry.

Service Procedures for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), including:

  • Safety

  • Brakes

  • Steering

  • Suspension systems

  • Electrical systems

  • Engine repair

  • Engine performance

  • Intern with Master Technicians at local automotive service centers

Areas of Study:

  • Vehicle maintenance and light repair

  • Heating and air conditioning

  • Tool and equipment usage Steering, suspension, and wheel alignment

  • Lubrication/cooling systems

  • Engine and power train

  • Engine repair

  • Electrical/electronics

  • Electrical systems - diagnostics and repair

  • Automotive braking, suspension, and steering systems

  • Integrated computer systems, engine performance, and emission controls

  • Use of diagnostic equipment for various onboard computers. Access to tire mounting/balancing and wheel alignment equipment

Credits Available:

  • 3 elective credits per year

  • College credits available through articulation agreements with Columbus State Community College and Hocking College and through Career-Technical Assurance Guide (CTAGs)

CTAGs are transferrable to Ohio public colleges. Credits vary per program.

Industry Credentials Available:

  • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence -student certification***

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

***Industry credential recognized by ODE for points toward graduation.

Download the full Automotive Technology fact sheet in English, en Español, or Somali.

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Fees

Fees can be easily paid online, 24 hours a day. Learn more about paying class fees and adding to your student’s lunch account.

Automotive Technology I Fee Sheet

Automotive Technology II Fee Sheet

This program is participating in the Chromebook One to One Experience. An additional one-time fee to purchase a Chromebook will be waived if you are a returning student who has already participated in the Chromebook One to One Experience or if you are bringing your own technology. Learn more about the Chromebook One to One Experience.

To ask more questions about any program or to schedule a tour of our campus, contact Administrative Assistant to the Enrollment Coordinator, Mariellen Murray at (740) 201-3216 or MurrayM@DelawareAreaCC.org.

Instructor

Robert Swonger
(740) 203.2236
SwongerR@DelawareAreaCC.org

4565 Columbus Pike | Delaware, OH 43015

Apply Online. Application opens in November.

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