Automotive Technology is the science of diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing today’s modern automobiles. The modern automobile has gone high-tech with antilock brakes, traction control, direct ignition, fuel injection, inflatable restraints, on board diagnostics and body controllers. This has put much of the auto repair beyond the grasp of the do-it-yourselfers.

Students in the Automotive Technology program will learn to test, not guess, while utilizing up-to-date analysis equipment. Units of instruction will teach students about diagnostic techniques, precision measurement, brake systems, ignition systems, exhaust systems, automotive computer scan tools, wheel alignment, fuel injection systems, electrical systems, transmissions, engines and more.

The skills that students will develop in the program align with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEP), the organization that sets standards for high quality automotive programs in schools. At the completion of the two year program, students will take a written and performance test developed by the National Occupational Competency Institute (NOCTI).

Successful students will graduate with the skills, certifications and knowledge necessary to enter the work force, military, or continue their education at a post secondary institution.

Articulation Agreements with Corning Community College and Alfred State College are in place to provide a seamless transition to post secondary education.