Transportation
Auto Body
Auto body is the repairing, refinishing and restoring of a damaged automobile or other vehicle due to normal wear and tear or an accident. Professional auto body specialists use their skills to restore vehicles to a like new condition. Auto body repair is one of the largest service-oriented trades in the United States. As the number of motor vehicles increases the demand for qualified workers will continue to grow. Opportunities are best for people who have formal training the field.
Program Highlights
| Orientation to the Collision Repair Industry | Basic Shop and Safety Practices |
| Structural Analysis and Damage Repair | Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair |
| Mechanical and Electrical Components | Painting and Refinishing |
Career Opportunities
| Automotive Repair Person | Automotive Refinisher |
| Sales and Service | Automotive Frame Alignment Technician |
Career Pathways to
| Insurance Estimator | Body Shop Manager |
| Body Shop Owner |
Auto Technology
Auto Technology prepares students for employment in the field of automotive technology. Because computers have made today’s automobile engines highly complex, the role of the automobile technician has also become highly technical. Job opportunities are expected to be excellent for individuals with automotive training.
Program Highlights
| Brakes | Engine Performance |
| Automatic Transmission and Transaxle | Engine Repair |
| Manual Drive Train and Axles | Basic Shop and Safety Practices |
| Electrical and Electronic Systems | Suspension and Steering |
| Orientation to the Automotive | Industry |
| Preventive Maintenance Heating and Air Conditioning |
Career Opportunities
| Automotive Technician | Technician Trainee |
| Parts and Sales Service Person | Drivability Specialist |
| General Service Technician |
Career Pathways to
| Service Manager | Team Leader |
| Independent Auto Service Person | Shop Owner |
| Automotive Engineer | Service |
| Advisor |