Units of Study

• Safety
• Tools / Fasteners
• Suspension and Steering
• Brakes
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Engine Performance
• Engine Repair
• Automatic Transmission / Transaxle
• Manual Drive Train and Axles
• Heating and Air Conditioning

Industry Credentials

AutoTechnology students can earn the following certifications and credentials in high school:

College Articulation

*  Indicates SOAR Credits 

3902 SOAR page 1

 

Bucks County Community College - Up to 35 Credits 

• Students must meet program requirements to access credits 

  • Advanced on NOCTI/NIMS exam

  • Completion of Task List

Technical Entrepreneurship | Catalog

 

Johnson College*

AUT 153 - Brake Systems1.00

AUT 154 - Brake Systems Lab2.00

AUT 155 - Steering and Suspension Systems1.00

AUT 156 - Steering and Suspension Systems Lab2.00

AUT 160 - Electrical & Electronic Systems Lab2.00

AUT 159 - Electrical & Electronic Systems1.00

AUT 151 - Introduction to Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology2.00

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Total Credits Awarded: 11.00

Notes: Eleven (11) credits align to Johnson College's CIP 47.0604- Automotive Technology, AAS degree program.

Automotive Technology 

 

Northampton County Area Community College*

AUTO 100 - Automotive Fundamentals - 3.00

AUTO 104 - Auto Suspension & Alignment - 3.00

AUTO 105 - Automotive Electrical Systems - 3.00

AUTO 103 - Automotive Brakes- 3.00

Total Credits Awarded: 12.00

Notes: Nine (9) credits are aligned to CIP 47.0604 Automotive Technology, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Program and CIP 47.0604 Automotive Technology, Specialized Diploma Program.

Automotive Technology

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg*

AUTO 153 - Suspension Systems - 3.00

AUTO 151 - Braking Systems - 3.00

AUTO 101 - Automotive Fundamentals - 3.00

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Total Credits Awarded: 9.00

Notes: Nine (9) credits are aligned to the Harrisburg Area Community College Programs of Study CIP 47.0604 Automotive Technology, Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree Program AND CIP 47.0604 Automotive Service Advisor, Certificate Program.

Automotive Technology (4480) - Harrisburg

 

Community College of Allegheny County*

ATE 103 - Automotive Systems/Minor Service - 3.00

ATE 108 - State Inspection Certification - 1.00

ATE 106 - Emission Inspector Certification- 1.00

ATE 130 - Automotive Brake Systems- 3.00

ATE 401 - Coop - Automotive- 1.00

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Total Credits Awarded: 9.00

Notes: This articulation agreement links POS 10D, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, CIP 47.0604 for graduation years 2019, 2020 and 2021 to CCAC programs 349 Automotive Technology, AS program (CIP 47.0604) and 350 Automotive Technology Program, Certificate program (CIP 47.0604)

Automotive Technology - Programs

Delaware County Community College*

AUT 100 - Introduction to Automotive Service Operation and Shop Practices - 2.00

AUT 101 - Automotive Electricity and Electronics- 4.00

AUT 102 - Automotive Engines - 4.00

Total Credits Awarded: 10.00

Notes: Credits apply to CIP 47.0604 Automotive Technology Certificate Program and CIP 47.9999 Skilled Trades, Automotive Technology, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Program

Skilled Trades Programs

 

Luzerne County Community College*

AUT 103 - Automotive Fundamentals - 3.00

AUT 105 - Brake Systems and Chassis Repair- 3.00

AUT 106 - Steering and Suspension Systems- 3.00

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Total Credits Awarded: 9.00

Notes: Nine (9) credits are aligned to the following Luzerne County Community College POS: CIP: 47.0604 Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Automotive Technology.

https://www.luzerne.edu/academics/catalog/pos.jsp

Rosedale Technical College*

GD 101 - Electrical Systems - 4.50

GD 102 - Electrical Troubleshooting - 5.00

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Total Credits Awarded: 9.50

Notes: The Secondary CIP 47.0604 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician aligns nine and one-half (9.5) credits to the Rosedale Technical Institute CIP 47.0604 Automotive Technology, Associate of Specialized Technology Degree Program.

Automotive Technician School in PA | Rosedale Technical College

University of Northwestern Ohio 

AU 126 - Suspension and Steering 

AU 127 - Hydraulic Brake System 

Automotive Technology

 

Industry Salary Ranges

• Lube Tech: $24,972  *Locally Sourced Data
• Service Technician: $21,470 - $64,070
• Team Leader Technician: $38,450 - $100,480

Career Opportunities

• Service Manager
• Service Technician
• Automobile Inspector
• Tire Installer / Service Tech
• Alignment Technician
• Automobile Master Mechanic

Program Costs

• Uniform: $40
• Safety Boots: $35
• Certifications: $75