Program of Choice
Watch this video to learn more about Poly's exciting Automotive program!
Are you interested in attending Poly for the Automotive Program?
How to apply:
1) Visit the FWISD Program of Choice website and fill out a Program of Choice Application. --> HERE
2) Space in the program is limited! If you apply and get into an open spot, you will receive a welcome email from the Poly Program of Choice coordinator asking you to complete an acceptance form.
3) After the acceptance form is complete, you will be able to transfer through the Poly registrar or complete a regular FWISD registration.
4) Once you register at Poly through accepted transfer or through regular registration, you will be able to attend Poly and start taking classes!
The AUTOMOTIVE program at Poly prepares students to become certified Automotive Service Technicians!
Automotive Service Technician is one of the career choices for this career focus. Automotive Service Technicians maintain and repair vehicles. They use specialized tools and their own skills and training.
Average Wage of Automotive Service Technicians in the Fort Worth Area:
Earnings Range: $20,000 – $60,000
Level of Education
2-Year College or Technical Training
Core Tasks
Get a description of the problem from the vehicle’s owner
Use tools and computerized diagnostic equipment to locate the cause of the problem
Make adjustments or repairs, and replace old parts
Perform routine maintenance, such as oil changes and tune-ups
Attributes & Abilities
Physically fit
Strong work ethic
Mechanically inclined
Analytical and logical
Communication skills
Workplace
Work for dealerships and repair shops, the service departments of government agencies, utility companies, and car rental firms
Most work 8 to 10 hours a day, 40 to 50 hours a week, and many work weekend and evening shifts
Shops are noisy and dirty places to work
Potential hazards include injuries from burns and cuts
The work can be physically demanding
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Information obtained from Career Cruising.
High School Certification Options in Fort Worth ISD
Counted Towards Performance Acknowledgement:
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Not Counted Towards Performance Acknowledgement:
Safety and Pollution Prevention (S/P2)
For more information on Programs of Choice or Advanced Academics, contact:
Philip Collier - Polytechnic HS Gold Seal Programs of Choice and Advanced Academics Coordinator
Office #: 817-814-0000 Cell #: 214-702-2445
Email: Philip.Collier@fwisd.org