Overview
Automotive Technology is a hands-on program. If you are mechanically inclined and enjoy fixing and maintaining vehicles and learning how they work, you should consider this hands-on program.
You Will Learn:
- Vehicle maintenance and light repair
- Multiple mechanical systems
- Electrical systems and engine performance
- Customer problem solving
Early College Option
- Students can earn an Ivy Tech Certificate (CT) in Maintenance & Light Repair.
- Students must successfully complete all required dual credit courses over two years at WCC.
- The CT is the first-level postsecondary credential students can earn in Automotive Technology at Ivy Tech.
Students who complete the Certificate are eligible to participate in Ivy Tech Richmond’s commencement ceremony. Take additional academic dual credit classes at your high school to work toward the next steps of a Technical Certificate and/or Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology. Classes include dual credit speech, math, English, and physical science.
Curriculum Note: The Early College Option is not required to participate in the Automotive Technology career program.
A Typical Student
The typical student is one that enjoys hands-on learning. Successful students have the patience and attention to detail to solve problems using the skills they have learned. They can work on projects independently or with other students. They take initiative, check their work as needed, and stay on task without constant supervision. Safety is a primary focus, and students must follow the guidelines to keep themselves and others safe.
Get Yourself Ready
To be prepared, be on track for graduation and develop a good work ethic. The following pathway courses will help prepare students for the Automotive Technology career program, further education and training, and a career in the automotive industry:
- Preparing for College and Careers
- Introduction to Transportation
- Other technology classes
Curriculum
Automotive Technology Program Elements January 2023
