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A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

Chase Nealy, Instructor 

Automotive Technology *1, *2, 3, and 4
Course Codes 6030, 6031, 6032, 6033
Recommended Enrollment 15
Grade Levels 10, 11, 12
Credits 1 (120 hours), 2 (240 hours)
 Courses are taken sequential order. 
*Concentrator courses 
4 unit completer

The Automotive Technology program is designed to prepare students to perform entry-level maintenance and repair tasks under the supervision of an experienced technician. Students will have the opportunity to obtain multiple ASE entry-level certifications, as well as other industry certifications. This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career cluster. The Automotive Technology program provides technical skill proficiency and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career. Click here for courses offered and academic standards.
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Professional Certification/Credentials Opportunities
  •  ASE: Auto Technology-Brakes
  • ASE: Auto Technology-Maintenance & Light Repair 
  • ASE: Auto Technology-Suspension & Steering
  •  ASE: Auto Technology-Electrical/Electronic Systems 
  • ASE: Auto Technology-Engine Performance 
  • ASE: Auto Technology-Engine Repair
  • ASE: Auto Technology-Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
  • ASE: Auto Technology-Heating & Air Conditioning
  • ASE: Auto Technology-Manual Drivetrains 
  • ​ASE: Automobile & Light Truck Certification Tests (A Series) 
  •  NC3 Snap On
  • EPA Section 609 Certification 
  • S/P2 Auto Technology
  • S/P2 Ethics and You in the Automotive Industry ​
​CTE Student Organization
SkillsUSA 
Program Contacts: SCSkillsUSA Executive Director, Joseph Chapman (jchapman@skillsusasc.org), B.T. Martin (btmartin@ed.sc.gov) & Steven Watterson (swatterson@ed.sc.gov)

Work-based Learning Opportunities

Students are encouraged to complete WBL experiences with Mike Reichenbach Ford and Jiffy Lube of Florence. These experiences give the students an opportunity to "test drive" a career. This empowers the student with the knowledge that they love the career or that it may not be for them, allowing them to change course to a career that best fit them. Either way the student will save time and money. If they love it the student will already have experience, contacts, references for the industry allowing them to start earning money sooner and likely at a higher than entry level. If they don't love it the student will not waist any more time pursuing a career that is not a good fit for them.
​Potential Career Opportunities
  • Auto/Diesel Technician
  • Motorcycle/Marine Technician
  • Owner/Operator of Dealership
  • Truck Repair Technician
  • Service Writer
  • Recycling/Salvage Yard Operator
  • Small-Engine Repair Technician
  • Shop Supervisor
  • Parts/Sales/Service Person
  • Race Team Member
  • Teacher
  • Automotive Manufacturer

"Training Hands and Minds"