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:

• PA State Inspection
• PA State Emission Inspection
• SP2: Safety Pollution Prevention
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
• Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) 

College Articulation

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
   
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Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg*

• AUTO 153 - Suspension Systems - 3.00
• AUTO 151 - Braking Systems - 3.00
• AUTO 101 - Automotive Fundamentals - 3.00
  
  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.
   
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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
  
  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)
   
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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
   
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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
  
  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

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.
   
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Community College of Philadelphia*

• AT 121 - Auto Elec & Elec Sys - 3.00
• AT 150 - Automotive Braking Systems - 2.00
• AT 111 - Auto Suspen & Steer - 4.00
  
  Total Credits Awarded: 9.00
  Notes: Nine (9) credits are aligned to the Community College of Philadelphia's Programs of Study CIP 47.0604 Automotive Service 1, Proficiency Certificate Program, and CIP 47.0604 Automotive Technology, Associate of Science (AAS) Degree.
   
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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology*

• AUTO 111 - Internal Combustion Engine Service - 4.00
• AUTO 116 - Chassis Service/Steering and Suspension - 3.00
• AUTO 156 - Automotive Brake Systems - 3.00
  
  Total Credits Awarded: 10.00
  Notes: Ten credits are aligned to CIP 47.0604 Automotive Technology, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree program.
   
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Commonwealth Technical Institute* (Diploma only)

• AT 102 - Engine Repair - 4.00
• AT 101 - Shop Fundamentals - 3.00
• AT 104 - Brake System - 4.00
  
  Total Credits Awarded: 11.00
  Notes: Eleven (11) credits are aligned to the Commonwealth Technical Institute POS: CIP 47.0604 Automotive Technology, Diploma Program.
   
• Automotive Technology

Rosedale Technical College

• GD 101 - Electrical Systems - 4.50
• GD 102 - Electrical Troubleshooting - 5.00
  
  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.
   
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University of Northwestern Ohio

• AU 126 - Suspension and Steering
• AU 127 - Hydraulic Brake System
   
• Automotive Technology

Ohio Technical College

• $1,000 towards a  12-month program

* Indicates SOAR Credits 3902 SOAR page 1

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