Automotive Technology – 3506 (Year 1); 3506A (Year 2) Two Years – 5 Credits Grades 11 – 12

ADDITIONAL SUGGESTED COURSEWORK: Business Ownership & Management (See Business Department courses for information)

Automotive Technology is a 2-year program that provides students opportunities to learn advanced automotive theory and apply it to practical skills pertaining to the automobile repair industry. Classroom and automotive lab situations will be used to teach the NATEF/ASE- (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation/Automotive Service Excellence) based curriculum. Topics covered include: shop safety, hand tool usage and fasteners, basic electrical, brakes, steering and suspension, manual transmission and driveline, engine performance, engine repair, HVAC, automatic transmission, Automotive Industry History, and Automotive Shop Management. Many other shop-management and 21st century skills will be covered. Students will have the opportunity to learn in a state-of-the-art automotive facility. Must pass industry assessment in order to receive this endorsement on diploma.

Students will have the option of taking this course for college credits through Farmingdale State University and the Suffolk County Community College Beacon Program.