The Academy of Engineering & Technical Sciences
Automotive Career Pathway

Automotive 1
STEM
Course Code: 740
Credits: 0.5
Grade: All
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W
This course covers the theory behind an internal combustion engine. Students will learn this theory and apply it to the disassembly, cleaning, stripping, painting, repair, and reassembly of a small 4-stroke-cycle engine. Basic tool skills, personal responsibility, positive attitude, and lab safety will be stressed. 

Automotive 2
STEM
Course Code: 741
Credits: 0.5
Grade: All
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W,
Prerequisite: Automotive 1
Automotive 2 continues with the learning concepts from Automotive 1 and builds upon the skills needed to keep current in the automotive industry. Students will continue to develop knowledge of the different transportation systems and learn through hands-on activities how to use different automobile equipment in repairing automobiles.

Automotive 3
STEM
Course Code: 745
Credits: 1.0
Grade: 10-12
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W
Prerequisite: Automotive 2
Automotive 3 will expand upon the depth of the content in understanding built-in Automotive 1 and 2, as well as, introduce more complex topics. Students will have the opportunity to earn Automotive Service Excellent (ASE) certifications.

Automotive Service Excellence
STEM
Course Code: 7745
Credits: 1.0
Grade: 11-12
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W
Prerequisite: Automotive 3
This course will engage students in topics that will directly lead to Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications. ASE certifications are nationally recognized by employers that will lead to increased opportunities for employment.