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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Cluster

MAJORS OFFERED

Automotive Technology 

Required Courses (4 units required)

  • Automotive Technology 1 (1 unit)
  • Automotive Technology 2 (1 unit)
  • Automotive Technology 3 (1 unit)
  • Automotive Technology 4 (1 unit)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1   1 unit

Prerequisites:  
• Algebra 1 and English 1 with grade D or higher
• Recommended for grades 10-11
Course Code – 603020CW    Maximum Class Size - 20
 
Automotive Technology 1 includes the following areas of instruction:  Safety (including personal, shop and environmental), Hand and Power Tools, Shop Equipment, use of Service Information Systems, Precision Measuring Tools, Electrical/Electronic Systems and Basic Vehicle Service. NATEF automobile accreditation model will be used.  There is a fee for this course.  

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 2   1 unit

Prerequisites:  
• Automotive Technology 1  
• Recommended for grades 10-11
Course Code – 603120CW    Maximum Class Size - 20
 
Automotive Technology 2 includes the following areas of instruction:  Brake Systems, Steering/Suspension Systems and Manual Drivetrain/ Axles. The NATEF MLR automobile accreditation model is used.   There is a fee for this course.  

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 3   1 unit

Prerequisites:  
• Automotive Technology 2 with grade C or higher
• Recommended for grades 11-12
Course Code – 603220CW    Maximum Class Size – 20
 
Automotive Technology 3 includes the following areas of instruction: Electrical/Electronic Systems review, Engine Fundamentals/ Repair, Engine Performance, Automatic Transmissions/ Transaxles and Heating/ Air-conditioning Systems. The NATEF MLR automobile accreditation model is used.   There is a fee for this course. 

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 4     1 unit

Prerequisites:  
• Automotive Technology 3
• Recommended for grades 11-12
Course Code – 603320CW  Maximum Class Size - 20
 
Automotive Technology 4 provides a coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster.  Automotive Technology 4 provides exposure to advance technical skill proficiencies and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster.  Areas covered include Brakes Systems, Steering/Suspension Systems and Manual Drivetrain/Axles as well as Electrical/Electronic Systems review, engine fundamentals and repairs, engine performance, automatic transmissions/transaxles and heating and air conditioning systems (HVAC). The NATEF MLR automotive accreditation model is used.   There is a fee for this course.  

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Internship, Work-Based Credit     1 unit

Prerequisites:  
• Automotive Technology 4
Course Code: 679000CW
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Internship is a structured work-based credit bearing course that is taken as a fifth unit in a CATE complete program. 

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Honors Framework:

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Potential Careers:

Automotive Service Technician

Instructor

Parts Counter-person

Service Advisor/Consultant

Service Manager 

Available Certifications:

ASE Entry-Level Certifications

NC3/Snap-on Certifications

SP/2 Automotive Service Safety

CCAR Safety Certification

Student Organizations:

Skills USA

National Technical Honor Society