This specialization includes 1,800 hours of practical and classroom training in general automotive repair geared to automotive dealership and independent garage practice. Students receive experience on all types of automobiles, including domestic, imported, gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels. All systems of the automobile are covered in the instruction including the latest gasoline fuel injection, electronic controls, emission controls and automatic transmission overhaul.
Two-year BOCES graduates who have an 80 percent class average, have a letter of recommendation from their vocational instructor, and who present a portfolio may be allowed to advance beyond minimum requirements and improve the grade for the college courses, pursue individual interests within a course, or sample course work in a separate automotive program to broaden their experience.
A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average.
After successful completion of two years of study, a student may choose to attend a third year in heavy equipment, truck & diesel technician, or motorsports technology to obtain his/her second degree. A student may also be admitted to the autobody repair program with approval of the department chair.
The Mercedes-Benz North America ELITE program is offered to qualifying seniors. Accepted students attend an intensive 16-week training program at no charge provided they complete the training and are emplyed by a Mercedes-Benz dealer for a period of six months.
Volkswagen Technician Program partners with qualifying seniors for specialized training, interviews with three USA dealers of the student's choice, relocation assistance up to $1,000, and reimbursement of student loans up to $7,000.
The students receive 1,800 hours of practical experience and classroom training of which 1,400 hours are lab work. There are one-and-one-half hours of lecture with four-and-one-half hours of lab work each day, for five days, 15 weeks a semester. The approximate class size is 20 freshmen and 15 seniors.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO | 1109 | Brakes, Steering, and Suspension Systems | 9 |
| AUTO | 1124 | Automotive Welding | 4 |
| AUTO | 1135 | Automotive Basic Electronics & Component Overhaul | 5 |
| 18 | |||
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO | 1169 | Tune up, Electronic Engine Controls & Electrical Diagnosis | 9 |
| AUTO | 1149 | Inspection, Maintenance, Air Conditioning & Cooling and Heating | 9 |
| 18 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO | 3409 | Engine Service | 9 |
| AUTO | 4449 | Drive Train Service | 9 |
| 18 | |||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO | 3429 | Advanced Electronics & Engine Performance | 9 |
| AUTO | 4439 | Shop Management and Enhanced Systems | 9 |
| 18 | |||
Continuing Students: Students successfully completing the general automotive service technician program receive first priority for space if they wish a third year (senior year) in heavy equipment, truck & diesel technician or motorsports technology. They may be admitted to autobody repair with the department chair’s approval.